Udoedehe, Bush, Coffie square up against Umo Eno
…as Umanah insists on Governor’s impressive record …….ADC shops for young Professional as State guber candidate The trio of Senator John Udoedehe, Michael Bush and Emem Coffie are the early birds that have squared up against the return bid of the Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno. Michael Bush has since picked his guber […]
Ex-Lawmaker, Prof. Ini Udoka Passes On
A former Federal lawmaker and academic, Prof. Ini Udoka, who represented Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has passed away. Family sources confirmed that the former National Assembly member died on Sunday, May 17, 2026, after a brief illness reportedly caused by cold-related complications. Prof. Udoka served in the 6th National Assembly from […]
Dangote Emerges African Energy Person of the Year 2026
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has been named the African Energy Person of the Year 2026 by the African Energy Chamber in recognition of his contributions to energy security, industrial development and infrastructure growth across the continent. The announcement was made by the chamber in a statement on Monday, describing Dangote as a transformative […]
Obi Faults Tinubu Government Over Rising Debt Burden
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government over Nigeria’s growing debt profile, warning that increasing debt servicing obligations are limiting investment in key sectors of national development. Obi expressed his concerns in a statement titled “Debt Servicing, Borrowing, and Nigeria’s Fiscal Priorities,” shared on his X account on Monday. According […]
Over N200m goods gone in Mechanic Village fire incident
…victims in tears, seek govt. Intervention By Kenneth Jude Like every other day, shop owners at Mechanic Village, located on Olusegun Obasanjo Way, popularly known as Abak Road, Uyo had closed for the day on Saturday May 10, 2026 oblivious of the cruel fate that lurked. Just as they made to doze off after an […]
Michael Bush Picks Labour Party Governorship Nomination Form
…Party leaders express excitement, say Akwa Ibom’s prosperity is within reach A broadcast journalist and President-General of Bush House, Akparawa Michael Bush, has officially obtained the Labour Party (LP) governorship expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Akwa Ibom State. Bush secured the forms after defecting from the Peoples […]
A’Ibom NUJ Commends Emma Sol CEO Over SLTV Donation to Union
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, has commended the Chief Executive Officer of Emma Sol and Publisher of The Guide Newspaper, Comrade Emmanuel Sam, for donating an SLTV dish and decoder to the union. The donation, which also includes a six-month subscription package, was formally presented during a courtesy visit to […]
Gunmen Storm TCN Substation in Kwara, Force Shutdown of Power Feeders
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has declared force majeure on the Offa 132kV Transmission Substation in Kwara State after armed men reportedly invaded the facility and held workers hostage at gunpoint. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the company’s General Manager of […]
Students Donate ₦10.7m to Back Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Bid
Students who are beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund in Anambra State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term and contributed ₦10.7 million towards the purchase of his expression of interest form for the 2027 presidential election. The students made the declaration on Friday at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam campus, describing […]
A’Ibom Commissions Modern Health Centre in Ikot Ekpene
The Akwa Ibom State Government has commissioned a modern Primary Health Centre in Mbiaso community, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, marking 120 years after the establishment of the area’s first health post by the Methodist Church Nigeria. The new facility is expected to improve access to healthcare services for residents across more than 25 communities […]