Author: Etim Etim
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Babangida, Dele Giwa and June 12 – By Etim Etim
Nobody had expected that Gen. Ibrahim Babagandida would be truthful in all the claims in his autobiography; or that there would not be twist of history in his narrations and recollections. After all, autobiographies in their very nature are typically replete with embellishments and overstatement of personal acts of heroism.
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Mass weddings in Northern Nigeria – By Etim Etim
The headlines last week gave a kaleidoscopic picture of the Nigerian tragedy: Lagos State allocates N3.5 billion to improve power supply; Kano votes N2.5 billion for mass wedding. It captures the inherent absurdities in our nation and the different the mindsets of its leaders.
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Babangida’s autobiography – By Etim Etim
The news that Gen. Ibrahim Babangida is set to launch his autobiography next month, 32 years after he left office as our fourth military dictator, is one of the surprises of 2025, but will the memoire answer the many questions Nigerians have been asking?
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Umo Eno, Akpabio and the politics of 2027 – By Etim Etim
The 2027 political season is arriving a bit too early in Akwa Ibom State, and as usual, the starting point is mudslinging and salacious political publications targeting at the incumbent governor and his predecessor.
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A salute to our military – By Etim Etim
On the occasion of this year’s Armed Forces Remembrances Day (January 15), I send my heartfelt commendation and congratulations to the Chief of Defence Staff; officers and troops of our military for their sacrifices and service to the nation.
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Celebrating Frank Abiodun Aig-Imoukhuede at 90 – By Etim Etim
One of Nigeria’s preeminent public servants; celebrated journalist, writer, artist and poet, Frank Abiodun Aig-Imoukhuede, OON, turns 90 on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, a significant milestone in a long and chequered life. His family is rolling out the drums to celebrate him for his unparalleled attainments and memorable contributions to Nigeria.
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Peter Obi: The danger that lies ahead – By Etim Etim
I knew Peter Obi in the university, although we were in different faculties. He came from a rich family, drove a new Peugeot car and always turned out like a ‘bourgeoisie’ as we mockingly referred to kids from privileged backgrounds.
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Ten town halls and three summits: A midterm agenda for the governor – By Etim Etim
With just five months to hit his midterm, Gov. Umo Eno has announced that he would be holding 10 town hall meetings and three summits in 2025 to obtain feedbacks and generate new ideas to reset his policy thrusts.
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Gov. Okpebholo’s visit to Akwa Ibom State and the simmering political undercurrents – By Etim Etim
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo State flew into Akwa Ibom State late in the afternoon of Saturday, December 28, to visit Senator Godswill Akpabio and express his profound gratitude for the singular role the senate president played in his emergence as governor in the September 21 election.
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Udom Emmanuel and the politics of 2027 – By Etim Etim
Former Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel, has stated categorically that he will not be contesting for senate in the 2027 election, despite pressures from politicians in the state. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on Christmas Day at his country home in ONNA LGA, Emmanuel stressed that he was more interested in promoting peace and harmonious…