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Tony Okoh, Uyo Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has congratulated the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), party faithful and stakeholders over what it described as the peaceful and orderly conduct of the party’s presidential primaries and other internal elections across the state. In a…

Chairman, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Hon. Alabi Olateju Michael, has disclosed that security operatives are closing in on armed abductors responsible for the recent coordinated attacks on schools in Esiele community, expressing optimism that the kidnapped pupils, students and teachers would soon regain freedom. The council chairman…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal health, warning that the country may be losing as much as ₦20 trillion annually through systemic revenue leakages, weak institutional controls, and poor enforcement of constitutional financial provisions. Agbakoba…

Michael Olumide National Coordinator, Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, has attributed the wave of political realignments within Nigeria’s opposition bloc to deep internal crises, alleged infiltration of political parties, and prolonged legal disputes, which he says are weakening opposition cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an…

Anene Aike, Sokoto A leading opposition figure in Sokoto State, Ambassador Faruk Malami Yabo, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of undermining Nigeria’s democratic system through alleged political infiltration, suppression of opposition parties, and attempts to impose what he described as a “one-party dominance” across the country. Yabo,…

Michael Olumide The 2026 edition of the renowned Ojude Oba Festival will go ahead as scheduled despite the current vacancy in the stool of the Awujale of Ijebu land, according to the Awujale Council of Chiefs. The clarification was made by the Baagbimo of Ijebu and Secretary of the Awujale…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria, USA Inc. (AKISAN), through its reigning Mr AKISAN 2025/2026, Idoteyin Umana, has launched a humanitarian initiative aimed at supporting school children in Akwa Ibom State with footwear to enhance their educational experience and well-being. The initiative, tagged “Footprints of hope –…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Senior Special Assistant on Research and Documentation and Board of Trustees Chairman of Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals, Dr. Essien Ndueso, has called on journalists and media practitioners to uphold professionalism, credibility, and responsible journalism amid the growing influence of citizen journalism and social media reporting. Ndueso…

Tony Okoh, Uyo A youth activist and Chairman of Moral Compass for the Activation of Democracy and Good Governance in Nigeria, Dr. Tom FredFish, has called on members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) to rise above political silence and collectively defend justice, fairness, and democratic principles in the ongoing…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Stakeholders in the justice sector in Cross River State have called for stronger collaboration, improved funding, police reforms and full implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) to ensure speedy and fair dispensation of justice in Nigeria. The call was made during a series of…