A total of 24 out of the 26 members of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the state. The remaining two PDP lawmakers, Mr Sunday Johnny of Onna state constituency and Mr Uduakobong Ekpo-Ufot of Etinan state constituency, did not defect to APC. Speaker …

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Friday, announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said in Uyo, the state capital, that the decision followed ‘three months of wide consultation’ with critical stakeholders across the state. Two days earlier during a town hall meeting in Ikot Abasi, when announced Eno …

Open letter to Governor Umo Eno (I) My Dear Governor, No harm intended I write this letter with the deepest respect for you, not just as the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, but also as a man I have personally admired for your humility, compassion, and genuine desire to better the lives of our people. I do not engage …

The President/Founder of Cornel Entertainments Media Consult (CMC), Cornel Udofia has appealed to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno to address the deplorable state of the Ibiaku Uruan Road in Akwa Ibom State. During a recent visit his home town in the state, the renowned public relations practitioner expressed dismay over the deplorable condition of the roads. In a …

There is tension between Inua Eyet Ikot village and neighbouring communities in Esit Eket Local Government of Akwa Ibom State, over the siting of BUA petrochemical factory. The Nation gathered that hoodlums allegedly from Esit Eket reportedly launched a midnight attack on Inua Eyet Ikot village, damaging property worth millions of naira. Former Inua Eyen Ikot village council chairman, Chief …

Accugas Limited, a subsidiary of Savannah Energy, has described as “misinformation” the reports concerning its alleged involvement in the current power outage in Akwa Ibom State. In a statement at the weekend, Accugas Limited explained: “The power cut in Akwa Ibom State is entirely due to the reported fault in the 132-KV Aba-Itu transmission line, which, unfortunately, is preventing power …

Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, is dead. On her 57th birthday last February 21, the governor poured encomiums on his wife, saying he was immensely proud of her dedication and compassion. I n the early hours of Friday, the state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Ini Ememobong, announced the First Lady’s death through …

Akwa Ibom State Police command is now being headed by Commissioner of Police Joseph Eribo. The new Commissioner, who hails from Benin City, the Edo State capital, becomes the 33rd Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State. Eribo holds a B.A. (Hons) from the University of Benin, LLB from the University of Calabar, BL from Law School, Abuja and LLM …

The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, at the weekend, narrated how she narrowly escaped being killed seven years ago when Reigners Bible Internal Bible Church in Uyo collapsed. The church collapsed on 10 December 2016 during the ordination of the senior pastor, Akan Weeks, killing scores of worshippers and maiming others. Former Governor Udom Emmanuel escaped …

Nigeria’s political landscape is witnessing a significant shift. Indeed, there is something unique and exceptional happening in Akwa Ibom State, and it is time for the entire nation to rise, applaud, and emulate Governor Umo Bassey Eno. In just barely one year in office, Governor Eno is carving a niche for himself with his leadership and governance stye, which are …