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State police and the national security question
State police and the national security question By Sam Akpe Tunde Ogunsakin, a lawyer and a retired police chief, has just given me a rude shock. He has forced me to admit that my sense of history is nearly pitiable. That may sound like a disrespect to my intellect, except that it is true. My knowledge of Nigerian history needs a resuscitation. Wait a minute! I was the best history student in my class in secondary school. So, what happened?
Reflections: Encounter with Justice Egbert Udo Udoma, By Sam Akpe
Words may fail me to describe him. Justice Egbert Udo Udoma belonged to the rare, farsighted generation that agitated for political recognition through state creation when it was less fashionable to do so. Open in WhatsApp When Akwa Ibom State was finally created on 23 September, 1987, he was among a few of the prophetic breed still alive to celebrate the fulfilment of a collective dream.
Reflections: Encounter with Justice Egbert Udo Udoma, By Sam Akpe
Nigeria, Oct. 2 -- Words may fail me to describe him. Justice Egbert Udo Udoma belonged to the rare, farsighted generation that agitated for political recognition through state creation when it was less fashionable to do so. When Akwa Ibom State was finally created on 23 September, 1987, he was among a few of the prophetic breed still alive to celebrate the fulfilment of a collective dream.
Encounter with Justice Egbert Udo Udoma
Encounter with Justice Egbert Udo Udoma By Sam Akpe Words may fail me to describe him. Justice Egbert Udo Udoma belonged to the rare, farsighted generation that agitated for political recognition through state creation when it was less fashionable to do so. When Akwa Ibom State was finally created on September 23, 1987, he was among a few of the prophetic breed still alive to celebrate the fulfilment of a collective dream.
Our women are back with demands, By Sam Akpe
Add us on Google Open in WhatsApp Cast your mind back to 31 years ago — 1995 to be exact. Women across the world assembled in China’s glimmering city called Beijing. They gathered to deliberate on global issues which affected femininity. They talked. Chanted. Discussed. Declared. Then dispersed into silence.
Our women are back with demands, By Sam Akpe
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Our women are back with demands, By Sam Akpe
Nigeria, Sept. 3 -- Cast your mind back to 31 years ago - 1995 to be exact. Women across the world assembled in China's glimmering city called Beijing. They gathered to deliberate on global issues which affected femininity. They talked. Chanted. Discussed. Declared. Then dispersed into silence.
Our women are back with demands
4 Cast your mind back to 31 years ago—1995 to be exact. Women across the world had assembled in China’s glimmering city called Beijing. They gathered to deliberate on global issues which affected femininity. They talked. Chanted. Discussed. Declared. Then dispersed into silence.
Nigeria: Why Women's Voice Should Be Heard, By Sam Akpe
It started with visible empty seats. Then, suddenly, the rotunda of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs -- designed for elite class activities -- got thronged with quality audience. It was a well-planned, well-attended, and brilliantly executed event, with a theme that spoke to the moment.
Why women’s voice should be heard, By Sam Akpe
Add us on Google Open in WhatsApp It started with visible empty seats. Then, suddenly, the rotunda of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — designed for elite class activities — got thronged with quality audience. It was a well-planned, well-attended, and brilliantly executed event, with a theme that spoke to the moment.
Why women’s voice should be heard, By Sam Akpe
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Why women’s voice should be heard
2 It started with visible empty seats. Then, suddenly, the rotunda of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—designed for elite class activities—got thronged with quality audience. It was a well-planned, well-attended, and brilliantly executed event, with a theme that spoke to the moment.
Why women's voice should be heard, By Sam Akpe
Nigeria, Aug. 26 -- It started with visible empty seats. Then, suddenly, the rotunda of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - designed for elite class activities - got thronged with quality audience. It was a well-planned, well-attended, and brilliantly executed event, with a theme that spoke to the moment.
When Nigerian children conquered the world
11 They left Nigeria unnoticed. Their triumphant return attracted neither celebrations nor headlines. In an era and in a country where bandits and kidnappers have stolen media limelight and appropriated government attention, only a few people would be surprised that this actually happened. Yet, that does not erase the absurdity of reveling in vanity, including a-must-win dirty politicking, in ignorance of the huge intellectual achievements of a generation we often labelled as leaders of tomorrow.
When Port Harcourt hosted Wole Soyinka, By Sam Akpe
Add us on Google Professor Wole Soyinka The hall wore a robe of expectations as minutes ticked towards the hour. The city was wrapped in the mood of impending festivity. Something was in the air. Road safety personnel and armed policemen were on duty — directing traffic and maintaining orderliness along Woji Road. Open in WhatsApp A walk into the event hall felt like an excursion into a carnival.
When Port Harcourt hosted Wole Soyinka
15 The hall wore a robe of expectations as minutes ticked towards the hour. The city was wrapped in the mood of impending festivity. Something was in the air. Road safety personnel and armed policemen were on duty—directing traffic and maintaining orderliness along Woji Road. A walk into the event hall felt like an excursion into a carnival.
When Port Harcourt hosted Wole Soyinka, By Sam Akpe
Nigeria, Aug. 5 -- The hall wore a robe of expectations as minutes ticked towards the hour. The city was wrapped in the mood of impending festivity. Something was in the air. Road safety personnel and armed policemen were on duty - directing traffic and maintaining orderliness along Woji Road. A walk into the event hall felt like an excursion into a carnival.
When Port Harcourt hosted Wole Soyinka
When Port Harcourt hosted Wole Soyinka The hall wore a robe of expectations as minutes ticked towards the hour. The city was wrapped in the mood of impending festivity. Something was in the air. Road safety personnel and armed policemen were on duty—directing traffic and maintaining orderliness along Woji Road. A walk into the event hall felt like an excursion into a carnival.
2027 poll: Imo APP chieftain, Amadi condemns destruction of party’s facilities
A chieftain of the Action Peoples Party (APP), Mazi Chima Matthew Amadi, has condemned what he described as a disturbing wave of politically motivated destruction targeted at the facilities of opposition political parties in Imo State, particularly facilities belonging to his party. He said the unfortunate development represents another dangerous assault on democratic values, political… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
Niger Delta: A paradox awaiting resolution, By Sam Akpe
Add us on Google ‘Timi Alaibe Wake him up at midnight or just before cock-crow, and demand of him a blueprint on solutions to the challenges confronting the Niger Delta, he will do so with smashing coherence and deep insight. His understanding of the mountains and valleys of the region, is unrivalled. Open in WhatsApp His name is Chief Ndutimi Alaibe — known simply as ‘Timi.
2027: ADC governorship candidate, Sura pledges to end Plateau crisis, uphold zoning
• Pledges to unify Plateau people From: Jude Owuamanam, Jos The gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Plateau State, Brig. Gen John Sura (retd), has identified ethnic and religious rivalries as the main drivers of the sectarian strife in Plateau State. Sura, who spoke with newsmen in Jos yesterday, said that his first priority if elected into office would be to… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
Niger Delta: A paradox awaiting resolution, By Sam Akpe
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Ndoma-Egba: Calm and dignified at 70, By Sam Akpe
Ndoma-Egba: Calm and dignified at 70, By Sam Akpe Premium Times (Opinion) - Today at 11:54 am Read also
Calm and dignified at 70, By Sam Akpe Original
One of the humbling moments of my life in my journey of a privileged relationship with Victor is when he introduces me to people - especially when he was a senator. He would tell them: "Sam and I have come a long way. In fact, I have known him all my working life." I have told him repeatedly to translate that into cash and bridge the gap between us. That was in the mid-80s. I was a cub-reporter - an intern at the Nigerian Chronicle in Calabar.
HT Syndication: Ndoma-Egba: Calm and dignified at 70, By Sam Akpe
Nigeria, March 8 -- That was in the mid-80s. I was a cub-reporter - an intern at the Nigerian Chronicle in Calabar. That day, I was assigned to cover proceedings at the Cross-River State High Court, where my boss and group news editor, Mr. Nnamnso Umoren, had two days back been committed to prison on the orders of the presiding judge. Nnamnso (which means: What Have I Done?) was blamed for publishing a story which the presiding judge, in his wisdom, considered contemptuous of the court.
Inside Nkereuwem Udoakah's new book on Christian Relations
This book has six chapters, arranged across 82 pages-from the title page to the index page. Aside from copious citations from relevant articles and chapters of the Holy Bible, the reference page has less than ten cited authorities. The book itself is uncommonly entitled: Christian Relations. There is something unconventional about the subject of this book: Christian relations. It sounds not just new, but unusual, unheard-of-a coinage with no verifiable roots in scholarly history.
HT Syndication: REVIEW: Inside Nkereuwem Udoakah's new book on Christian Relations
Nigeria, March 5 -- This book has six chapters, arranged across 82 pages-from the title page to the index page. Aside from copious citations from relevant articles and chapters of the Holy Bible, the reference page has less than ten cited authorities. The book itself is uncommonly entitled: Christian Relations. There is something unconventional about the subject of this book: Christian relations. It sounds not just new, but unusual, unheard-of-a coinage with no verifiable roots in scholarly history.
alive in words, By Sam Akpe
The late Dele Giwa. His death signalled an increase in organised death sentences against journalists across the world. With tears in our eyes, let’s migrate to delegiwacentre.com for the tasty contents that stood him out of the crowd among his contemporaries. Finally, here it is! Dele Giwa, the late journalism icon, is back — in prose. It’s a breaking news! The Dele Giwa Journalism Research Centre — a digitalised archive that features the works of the late journalism legend, is now available.
HT Syndication: Dele Giwa: alive in words, By Sam Akpe
Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Finally, here it is! Dele Giwa, the late journalism icon, is back - in prose. It's a breaking news! The Dele Giwa Journalism Research Centre - a digitalised archive that features the works of the late journalism legend, is now available. The online construct is a research hub exclusively dedicated to exhibiting Dele Giwa's intellectual contribution to the growth of the society - a confirmation of the unceasing impact of his journalistic exploits.
alive in words, By Sam Akpe
His death signalled an increase in organised death sentences against journalists across the world. With tears in our eyes, let's migrate to delegiwacentre.com for the tasty contents that stood him out of the crowd among his contemporaries. Finally, here it is! Dele Giwa, the late journalism icon, is back - in prose. It's a breaking news! The Dele Giwa Journalism Research Centre - a digitalised archive that features the works of the late journalism legend, is now available.
Dangote Refinery raises petrol retail price to N839 from N739
[TheNiche - Nigeria] - 27/01/2026 TheNiche Dangote Refinery raises petrol retail price to N839 from N739 Dangote Refinery, despite the hike, promised to continue supplying the domestic market with approximately 50 million litres of petrol daily. By Kehinde Okeowo Dangote Refinery has increased the retail price of Premium Motor (…) ... Article published by "TheNiche" (Nigeria), read more For any information or claim on this article, see directly with the newspaper.
HT Syndication: Impeachment: An avoidable nightmare, By Sam Akpe
Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- Confused. Undecided. Disordered. Manipulated. These words fittingly depict the current state of affairs and conscience of the Rivers State House of Assembly in its impeachment plot. The swords are already drawn. The atmosphere is toxic with the smell of blood and screams of agony. There is an aberration in the ambiance, and justice is crying for help! The previously calm waters of Rivers State have surged over their banks. Streams are submerging plateaus.
An avoidable nightmare, By Sam Akpe
Confused. Undecided. Disordered. Manipulated. These words fittingly depict the current state of affairs and conscience of the Rivers State House of Assembly in its impeachment plot. The swords are already drawn. The atmosphere is toxic with the smell of blood and screams of agony. There is an aberration in the ambiance, and justice is crying for help! The previously calm waters of Rivers State have surged over their banks. Streams are submerging plateaus.
Why I joined politics— Ex-DSS DG Daura
[Vanguard - Nigeria] - 22/01/2026 Former Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS), Alhaji Lawal Daura, has described himself as a “politics mechanic” who joined politics to save lives and rescue Katsina State from insecurity. The post Why I joined politics— Ex-DSS DG Daura appeared first on Vanguard News. ... Article published by "Vanguard" (Nigeria), read more For any information or claim on this article, see directly with the newspaper.
Nigerian Troops Foil VBIED Attacks and Neutralize Terrorists While Advancing in the Timbuktu Triangle
[TDPel Media - Nigeria] - 22/01/2026 Troops involved in Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have continued their push into the volatile Timbuktu Triangle, achieving key operational victories and weakening terrorist networks entrenched ... Article published by "TDPel Media" (Nigeria), read more For any information or claim on this article, see directly with the newspaper.
It's time for the roundtable, By Sam Akpe Original
My thinking, however, is that this stand-off can be resolved if both parties decide to do so. Nobody needs to die because of political power. Rivers people must not be left to suffer because of personal ambitions... A war becomes an option whenever disagreements defy the round table, and in almost all cases, every war ends when the combatants return to the same roundtable. This cannot be an exception.
HT Syndication: Rivers: It's time for the roundtable, By Sam Akpe
Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- It is becoming realistically difficult to determine where the loyalty of the elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly lies. Who exactly is controlling their conscience! By the 1999 Constitution, a state legislature - comprising elected members - is an arm of the state government, just as the executive and the judiciary.
Rivers: It’s time for the roundtable, By Sam Akpe
[Premium Times - Nigeria] - 21/01/2026 My thinking, however, is that this stand-off can be resolved if both parties decide to do so. Nobody needs to die because of political power. Rivers people must not be left to suffer because of personal ambitions… A war becomes an option whenever disagreements defy the round table, and in almost (…) ... Article published by "Premium Times" (Nigeria), read more For any information or claim on this article, see directly with the newspaper.
An agreement is an agreement, By Sam Akpe
NDIC seems to be exceptionally good at re-writing narratives to validate its actions and inactions, which are meant to frustrate Farouk out of the deal. So far, this does not seem to be working... What we have heard from the Corporation so far are emblematic of yarns divorced from actualities - more of self-contradicting tales or deceptive pretence that cannot survive a legal scrutiny. What is unfolding at the NDIC - Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation - is deeply disturbing.
NDIC versus Farouk: An agreement is an agreement, By Sam Akpe
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Police Arrest Eight For Breach Of Public Peace, Unlawful Assembly In Ogun
[Channels Tv - Nigeria] - 26/12/2025 Exhibits recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Dyna vehicle used to convey the suspects, two broadcast speakers, a carton containing flags, shirts bearing inscriptions of their agitation, and banners displaying their messages and manifesto. The post Police Arrest Eight For Breach Of (…) ... Article published by "Channels Tv" (Nigeria), read more For any information or claim on this article, see directly with the newspaper.
Jimmy Kimmel faces backlash in the United Kingdom as he prepares to deliver Channel 4 Alternative Christmas Message focusing on fascism and authoritarianism
[TDPel Media - Nigeria] - 23/12/2025 Jimmy Kimmel is stirring up a storm ahead of Christmas after it was revealed he will deliver Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message in the UK. ... Article published by "TDPel Media" (Nigeria), read more For any information or claim on this article, see directly with the newspaper.
Sam Akpe, Author at Premium Times Nigeria
Cast your mind back to 31 years ago — 1995 to be exact. Women across the world assembled in China’s... It started with visible empty seats. Then, suddenly, the rotunda of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — designed for elite... Professor Wole Soyinka "Soyinka offered a wise counsel urging them to choose dialogue over violence and a future built on... 'Timi Alaibe Wake him up at midnight or just before cock-crow, and demand of him a blueprint on solutions to... Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN).
Christmas lights attract Lagos residents despite violence and rising costs
[Africanews - Africa] - 19/12/2025 Nigeria is on display in a softer light as residents of Lagos gathered to see the city’s Christmas decorations. ... Article published by "Africanews" (Africa), read more For any information or claim on this article, see directly with the newspaper. In Nigerian newspapers Journalism as it should be, By Sam Akpe Udom Inoyo, the former ExxonMobil chief, must be a fulfilled man.
Who Is Arm-Twisting NDIC Against Citizen Farouk Bello Bunza? By Sam Akpe
Two and a half emotional outbursts are likely to erupt anytime Farouk Bello Bunza is hurt. First, his voice will rise in protest. Second, his facial expression will experience a contortion. Third, which is in half, because it hardly happens: he may bang the table-just to make a point or emphasise a frustration. We all do! The three reactions were on display the last time I met Mr Bunza-a former banker, ex-senator, and a practicing real estate developer.
HT Syndication: FEATURE: Who Is Arm-Twisting NDIC Against Citizen Farouk Bello Bunza? By Sam Akpe
Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- Two and a half emotional outbursts are likely to erupt anytime Farouk Bello Bunza is hurt. First, his voice will rise in protest. Second, his facial expression will experience a contortion. Third, which is in half, because it hardly happens: he may bang the table-just to make a point or emphasise a frustration. We all do! The three reactions were on display the last time I met Mr Bunza-a former banker, ex-senator, and a practicing real estate developer.
HT Syndication: Journalism as it should be, By Sam Akpe
Nigeria, Dec. 17 -- Udom Inoyo, the former ExxonMobil chief, must be a fulfilled man. A few years ago, he came up with an extraordinary idea - that of instituting an award to boost investigative journalism in Akwa Ibom State. It was the first of its kind. At that time, not a few people thought he was trying to advance his political profile by cuddling the media. This was shortly after his retirement from the international oil firm as executive vice chairman.
Journalism as it should be, By Sam Akpe
Udom Inoyo, the former ExxonMobil chief, must be a fulfilled man. A few years ago, he came up with an extraordinary idea - that of instituting an award to boost investigative journalism in Akwa Ibom State. It was the first of its kind. At that time, not a few people thought he was trying to advance his political profile by cuddling the media. This was shortly after his retirement from the international oil firm as executive vice chairman.
Journalism as it should be, By Sam Akpe
[Premium Times - Nigeria] - 16/12/2025 Udom Inoyo, the former ExxonMobil chief, must be a fulfilled man. A few years ago, he came up with an extraordinary idea — that of instituting an award to boost investigative journalism in Akwa Ibom State. It was the first of its kind. At that time, not a few people thought he was trying to […] (…) ... Article published by "Premium Times" (Nigeria), read more For any information or claim on this article, see directly with the newspaper.
Lawyer sues EFCC chairman, I-G, AGF, seeks N500m in damages
ABUJA (SUNDIATA POST)- An Abuja-based lawyer, Alexander Oketa, has dragged the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede before an Abuja court over land ownership tussle .
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