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Akwa Ibom Commissioner Resigns, Refuses to Follow Governor Eno To APC

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Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port, Dr. Ini Ememobong, has resigned from Governor Umo Eno’s cabinet following the governor’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Governor Eno formally announced his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during an event held at the Government House, Uyo, on Friday, June 6.

The ceremony was attended by leading APC figures including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, and Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, wife of the Senate President.

“After completing the rounds of my consultation as your servant whom you have elected to serve, I have therefore decided to progressively move to the APC,” Governor Eno said at the event.

Ahead of his announcement, the governor had instructed all political appointees unwilling to join him in the APC to resign from their posts.

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Acting in accordance with that directive, Dr. Ememobong tendered his resignation in a widely circulated letter.

In the letter, he said, “Ipso facto, based on my personal conviction, I will be unable to join the All Progressives Congress. I hereby most respectfully tender my resignation as Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port and a member of the State Executive Council.”

He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve under both Governor Eno and his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, who appointed him as Commissioner for Information.

Taking to social media to elaborate on his decision, Ememobong wrote:

“Today, I have tendered my resignation to the Governor in compliance with his directive that his appointees who are unwilling to join him on the political journey to the APC should resign.
While I cannot question or fault the Governor’s personal decision, I am unable to join in that sojourn. My decision is borne out of my belief in politics with principles and my long-standing opposition to that political platform…”

He further acknowledged that his decision might not sit well with everyone but emphasized that it was made in good conscience, grounded in his values.

Dr. Ememobong, a seasoned public servant and one of the more visible figures in the PDP’s political structure, becomes the first high-ranking cabinet member to publicly reject the governor’s defection.

Though the majority of government officials are expected to follow Eno to the APC, Ememobong’s resignation reveals a resentment among the people of the state about the move.

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APC Rolls Out E-Registration to Digitize Membership Nationwide

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The All Progressives Congress has invited all stakeholders, supporters, and members, both old and new, to participate in its ongoing Membership Electronic-Registration Exercise across the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, in a post obtained from APC’s X handle on Friday, said the exercise is being conducted in all wards nationwide.

“Existing members are expected to validate their membership, while new and intending members are encouraged to register and join the party.

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“Participants must be 18 years or older and possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN) to complete the registration process,” he said.

According to Morka, the e-Registration exercise is designed to digitise the Party’s membership register, ensure the integrity of records, provide efficient access to membership data for planning and management decisions, promote internal democracy, and strengthen APC’s commitment to democratic innovation in Nigeria.

He urged all eligible Nigerians to take part in the exercise and join the progressive family of Nigeria’s ruling party.

The APC noted that the initiative is part of its ongoing effort to modernise party operations, increase transparency, and ensure that party membership is up-to-date and verifiable nationwide.

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Tinubu Swears In New Federal Character Commission Chairman, 37 Commissioners

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January 23, 2026

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in the new Chairman and 37 National Commissioners of the Federal Character Commission, FCC, at the State House, Abuja.

The ceremony, which began at about 4:48 pm, saw Hulayat Ayo Omidiran take the oath of office as FCC Chairman alongside commissioners representing all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

Mrs Omidiran, 59, is a former two-term member of the House of Representatives who previously represented Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency of Osun State. She succeeds Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was widely criticised.

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Full List of Sworn-In Commissioners

Alongside Chairman Omidiran and FCC Secretary Mohammed Musa, the following were sworn in as National Commissioners:

1. Peter Ogbonna Eze – Enugu

2. AbdulWasiu Bawalla – Lagos

3. Obinna Oriaku – Abia

4. Lawal Ya’u Roni –
5. Abubakar Atiku Bunu – Kebbi

6. Eludayo Eluyemi – Osun

7. Bema Olvadi Madayi – Adamawa

8. Dora Ebong – Akwa Ibom

9. Nnoli Nkechi Gloria – Anambra

10. Babangida Adamu Gwana – Bauchi

11. Sir Tonye Okio – Bayelsa

12. Aligba Eugene Tarkende – Benue

13. Modu Mustapha – Borno

14. Dr Stella Odey Ekpo – Cross River

15. Ederin Lovette Idisi – Delta

16. Nwokpor Vincent Nduka – Ebonyi

17. Victor Sabor Edoror – Edo

18. Sola Fokanle – Ekiti

19. Ibrahim Baba Mairiga – Gombe

20. Jerry Alagbaoso – Imo

21. Ruth Jumai Ango – Kaduna

22. Muhammad Awwal Nayya – Kano

23. Anas Isah – Katsina

24. Bello Idris Eneye – Kogi

25. Dr Ibrahim Abdullahi – Kwara

26. Kayode Oladele – Ogun

27. Isah Jibrin – Niger

28. Ajimudu Bola – Ondo

29. Prince Ayodeji Abas Aleshinloye – Oyo

30. Pam Bolman – Plateau

31. Aaron Chukwuemeka – Rivers

33. Bobboi Bala Kaigama – Taraba

34. Jibir Maigari – Yobe

35. Sani Garba – Zamfara

36. Solomon Ayuba Dagami – FCT

37. (plus FCC Secretary) Mohammed Musa remains the commission’s administrative head.

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President Tinubu Assigns Four Appointed Ambassadors, Clears Way for Diplomatic Engagement

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the initial diplomatic postings for four ambassador-designates, selected from a cohort of 68 nominees confirmed by the Senate in December 2023.

The announcement was made on Thursday by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

”President Tinubu confirmed the postings of Ambassador Ayodele Oke as the ambassador-designate to France, and Colonel Lateef Are as the ambassador-designate to the United States of America.”

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”Also confirmed by the President is the posting of Ambassador Amin Dalhatu, former ambassador to South Korea, as the high commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom.

”Usman Isa Dakingari Suleiman, former governor of Kebbi, is the ambassador-designate to Turkey, where the President is scheduled to begin a state visit next week.

”In a memo to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Tinubu urged the ministry to notify the governments of the four countries about the ambassador-designates, in accordance with diplomatic procedures.”

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