Opinion
Ita Benedict, have you ever given anyone even a grain of rice
By Emmanuel Nicholas Ita Benedict epitomizes a loquacious personality whose public conduct betrays a profound deficit of altruism. Throughout his tenure as an aide to Senator Godswill Akpabio during his governorship, he did not, on a single occasion, extend even the most rudimentary benevolence, not even a grain of rice,…
Read More »How Governor Umo Eno rescued Akwa Ibom companies from liquidation
By Emmanuel Nicholas Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has, within three years and two months, engineered a turnaround of the state’s commercial assets through targeted intervention, operational restructuring and the preservation of equity value, without resorting to any new borrowing. His administration has prioritized the stabilization of…
Read More »Smart Airport terminal building: Putting Akwa Ibom on world map
By Emmanuel Nicholas Yesterday, I departed Akwa Ibom on an educational advancement trip to the Federal Capital Territory. Upon arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, I was received by a driver from Benue State who conveyed me directly to the National Assembly Complex for my…
Read More »Akpabio -Umo Eno bond of love, collaboration, progress
Emmanuel Nicholas “My visit to the hometown of Governor Umo Eno is to share one truth from the heart: that love reigns between Governor Umo Eno and the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio.” With those words, spoken at the Governor’s country home in Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium, Senator Akpabio…
Read More »What an elder statesman told me about Umo Eno on Ibom Air flight to Abuja
By Emmanuel Nicholas Akwa Ibom stands at a crossroads. The doubt that once trailed Governor Umo Eno is quietly giving way to something else. Something people are not yet saying aloud. I was on my way to Abuja when fate made the seating arrangement. Beside me sat an elder…
Read More »Country or Contraband? Nigeria, we have created
By Abidemi Adebamiwa At times, it feels like Nigeria is treated less like a country and more like contraband, meaning something a few people grab, divide, and protect when challenged. Citizens shouldn’t have to fight to know who leads, where public funds go, how agencies form, or…
Read More »UI, UCH, question of inclusive leadership
By Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade agunbiadeib@gmail.com Appointment of Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as the 14th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), effective November 1, 2026, is worthy of congratulations. I wish him a successful tenure as he takes on the responsibility of leading Nigeria’s premier university. The reported…
Read More »Oluremi Tinubu, wealth worship, future of Nigeria
By Austin Orette A society that mocks honest labour is a society preparing for its own destruction. Nations do not become prosperous by celebrating wealth alone; they become prosperous by honouring the labour that creates wealth. The dignity of labour is the foundation upon which every great civilization…
Read More »Cost of going offline: Why reliable internet is now an economic necessity
By Caleb Ohaeri There was a time when internet access was considered a luxury, a convenience reserved for browsing websites, sending emails, or staying connected on social media. Today, that reality has changed. In the digital age, reliable internet is no longer optional; it is an essential infrastructure that powers…
Read More »Governor Eno’s pivotal approach to governance
By Solomon Essiet Governor Umo Eno’s approach to governance has helped to drive the implementation of his administration’s blueprint, the ARISE Agenda. At the heart of this approach are peace and unity, which have created an atmosphere for development across Akwa Ibom State. Rather than allowing political differences to slow…
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