PERSPECTIVE – The kidnap of Justice Joy Isaiah Unwana
By Etim Etim In the late afternoon of Monday, December 18, a High Court judge in Akwa Ibom State, Hon. Justice Joy Isaiah Unwana, was kidnapped on her way from work. Her chauffer was also…
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PERSPECTIVE – 100 days in captivity: The story of the abducted corps members
By Etim Etim On Saturday, August 17, 2023, some eight young men and women travelling from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State to Sokoto to begin their yearlong national youth service were kidnapped in Zamfara State.…
PERSPECTIVE – The plot against Senator Akpabio
[caption id="attachment_17553" align="alignright" width="225"] Mr. Etim Etim.[/caption] By Etim Etim I had always suspected that it would be a matter of time before some forces move against Senator Godswill Akpabio. He occupies the most unstable…
Chukkol charges Media on vigilance in Fight against Corruption
[caption id="attachment_24844" align="alignleft" width="300"] EFFC's media workshop for journalists in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.[/caption] The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulkarim Chukkol has charged the media to be more steadfast…
PERSPECTIVE – Ray Ekpu at 75
[caption id="attachment_17553" align="alignright" width="225"] Mr. Etim Etim.[/caption] By Etim Etim One of Nigeria’s most respected journalists and elder statesmen, Raymond Amos Ekpu, clocked 75 on Sunday, August 6, and I am particularly pleased to send…
PERSPECTIVE – As greedy as Senate President Akpabio
By Sonala Olumhense_ Following his swearing-in, Akpabio was singing like a very happy bird atop a tall tree. The 10th Senate, he declared, will “work to renew the hope of Nigerians via people-oriented legislation.” He…
Delta 8th Assembly members set for task ahead, says Guwor
Ahead of the first plenary of the 8th Delta State Assembly after inauguration, the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor says Members are in good shape for the task ahead. Speaking in an interview with…
DTHA to partner institutions for enhanced legislative business, says Guwor; 8th Assembly lawmakers in Ikot Ekpene for induction training
Speaker of the Delta State Assembly, Rt. Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has assured that the 8th Assembly will partner institutions with potentials of enhancing the legislative business of the House. Rt Hon Guwor gave the…
Akpabio emerges Senate President of 10th National Assembly
By Kingsley Okoye Senator Godswill Akpabio (APC-Akwa Ibom) has been sworn in as the Senate President of 10th National Assembly after he was elected by the Senators-elect in Abuja. Akpabio scored 63 votes to beat…
Total Chair at 70
[caption id="attachment_17553" align="alignright" width="225"] Mr. Etim Etim.[/caption] By Etim Etim One of the most brilliant and profoundly thoughtful Akwa Ibom statesmen, Arc. Otu Ita Toyo, is just hours away from climbing the 7th floor on…