Month: October 2025

Arab Bloc Demands Israel’s Exit From Gaza, Netanyahu Vows No Withdrawal

A coalition of eight Arab and Muslim-majority nations has demanded a total Israeli withdrawal from Gaza as part of ongoing peace negotiations. The call came at the weekend but, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stoutly rejected it, setting the stage…

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: NSUBEB Chairman Unveils New Agenda, Vows To Sanction Who Deny UNVEILS NEW AGENDA, VOWS TO Children Education

LAFIA – The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Dr. Kassim Muhammed Kassim, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to driving universal access to quality education, declaring that no child of school age in the state…

Police Strips Ex-Gov. Emmanuel of Security Guards

The Nigeria Police Force has reportedly withdrawn security personnel attached to the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel. The move, which sources confirmed occurred earlier this week, has been described by observers as both unusual and…

Court Stops Police Crackdown on Tinted Glass Permits, As A’Ibom Police Remain Adamant

The Federal High Court sitting in Warri has issued an interim order restraining the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector General of Police from further enforcing regulations on tinted glass permits, pending the determination of a legal challenge currently before…

Divided loyalties among media aides undermine governance in Akwa Ibom, says former Lawmaker

A former two-term member of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and prominent businessman, Dr. Usoro Akpanusoh, has expressed concerns over the divided loyalties of media aides working for state governors. Speaking with correspondents, on Thursday, while reacting to…

Gov. Eno Dissolves Boards and Commissions in Akwa Ibom

In a sweeping administrative decision, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pst. Umo Bassey Eno has dissolved all full-time, part-time statutory, non-statutory boards and commissions across the state, effective Thursday October 3, 2025. The directive, issued under the powers granted by Section…

Akwa Ibom PDP Chairman Launches Counter Offensive Against NWC, Says Exco Dissolution Illegal

Akwa Ibom State Chapter Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Hon. Aniekan Akpan has launched a scathing counter-offensive against the purported dissolution of his executive committee by a faction of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). In a fresh…

A’Ibom PDP Dissolves Exco; Appoints Iwat Umoren, Others to Pilot Affairs

In a major shakeup within its ranks, The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved the Akwa Ibom State Executive Committee, citing internal restructuring efforts in line with the party’s constitution. The move, came as…

65th Independence Anniversary: Nigeria Has Turned the Corner – Tinubu, Declares Economic Recovery, Security Gains

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has “turned the corner” from its economic and security challenges, as he delivered a hopeful and forward-looking national address to mark the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary. In a 23-point nationwide broadcast, the…

Tony Blair to Lead Postwar Gaza Council Amid Controversy and Hope for Diplomatic Breakthrough

Former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair is poised to return to the heart of Middle East diplomacy as head of a postwar governing council in Gaza. The move signals a renewed international effort to shape the region’s future following months…