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Akpabio is not a killer — Says Akwa Ibom elder who knows him for over 50 years
Chief Nse Ntuen, an Akwa Ibom elder and former member, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly that has known Senator Godswill Akpabio for over 50 years, has strongly condemned and unequivocally dismissed the recent wave of unfounded allegations and tirade of abuse directed at the President of the Senate.
In a detailed statement issued in Uyo, Chief Ntuen, the Honorary Adviser to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, described the claims circulated by Akpabio’s sister-in-law, Mrs Patience Ibanga Akpabio, as baseless, malicious, and inconsistent with both the character and public record of Senator Godswill Akpabio.
Ntuen, a former Chairman of Essien Udim Local Government Area — from which Akpabio hails — noted that, “the allegations, which have no basis in fact or common sense, are steeped in personal bitterness and deliberate mischief rather than in any verifiable fact or credible grievance.”
Ntuen stated that such behaviour demeans public discourse and disrespects the values of decency for which Akwa Ibom people are known.
“We must never allow a culture of reckless falsehood to replace dialogue and truth. These claims are not merely offensive; they represent a conscious attempt to erode the dignity of honest leadership and to sow unnecessary discord among a people united by shared history and respect,” he said.
He aligned himself with the recent resolution of the Greater Akpabio Family, which unanimously expressed confidence in the Senate President and reaffirmed the family’s unbroken unity.
Ntuen added that the statement by the family, being the most authoritative voice on domestic matters of this nature, has settled the issue firmly and should be respected as such.
“These spurious attacks are not only affronts to Senator Akpabio’s person but also to the collective reputation of Essien Udim and, by extension, Akwa Ibom State,” Ntuen noted.
He said: “At a time when the Senate President is fully engaged with His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in charting legislative frameworks for economic recovery and national renewal, it is disappointing that anyone would choose to distract public attention with malicious fiction and self aggrandisement
“The public is therefore advised to disregard such falsehoods, which serve no purpose other than to inflame passions and divert focus from meaningful governance.”
Ntuen lauded Senator Akpabio’s dignified silence and self-restraint in the face of provocation, describing it as evidence of both personal strength and political maturity.
He observed that in an age where instant reaction often replaces reflection, the Senate President has shown that quiet focus remains the highest form of leadership.
“Leadership is not theatre; it is service. Senator Akpabio’s calm disposition and tireless work at the helm of the 10th Senate have continued to produce tangible results for Nigeria. His commitment to legislative efficiency and intergovernmental harmony demonstrates that the surest response to malice is progress,” he added.
Ntuen also noted that public office carries a sacred responsibility and that those who have been privileged to serve must guard the dignity of governance from reckless commentary.
He urged all citizens, especially those in public life, to be mindful of their words and the example they set for younger generations.
“When we reduce serious national conversations to gossip and innuendo, we weaken the very fabric of democracy.
“What Nigeria needs today are builders and not destroyers; thinkers and not rumour peddlers. Senator Akpabio has chosen to be a builder, and history will vindicate that choice,” he said.
Ntuen, a former ALGON chairman in Akwa Ibom State appealed for restraint and unity among Akwa Ibom citizens, emphasising that personal grievances should never be allowed to cloud collective progress.
He reaffirmed his loyalty to Governor Umo Eno’s vision of peace and inclusive governance and his continued support for Senator Akpabio as a son of Akwa Ibom, who represents the state with distinction at the national level.
“We stand with our leader, our brother, and our pride. Those who traffic in falsehood will find that truth is patient but enduring. The focus now must remain on the great task of nation-building, to which Senator Akpabio continues to dedicate himself with calmness, clarity, and conviction,” Chief Ntuen concluded.
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Xenophobic in South Africa is Funded From Washington And The West — And The Evidence is Starting You in The Face!
Wake Up South Africa — Xenophobia is Not Accidental, It Is a Weapon!
What if the hatred Black South Africans have for other Black Africans was never natural? What if it was planted, watered, and funded from outside the continent?
Listen carefully. Because this story is bigger than you think.
Xenophobia in South Africa is not a random street problem. According to analysts and Pan-African voices who have been watching this game for years, it is an engineered crisis. Properly planned. Properly funded. And some of the white elite class inside South Africa already know the script — because they helped write it.
HERE IS THE PLAN IN SIMPLE TERMS:
Step 1 — Isolate Black South Africans from the rest of Black Africa. Make them hate their brothers and sisters from Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Mozambique, Botswana and beyond. Destroy continental unity from the inside.
Step 2 — Let the chaos grow. Let the economy suffer. Let crime rise. Let Black-led government look weak and incompetent.
Step 3 — Strike. Come back with a narrative. “We gave you a functional country and you destroyed it. Black people cannot govern themselves. South Africa is the proof.”
Step 4 — Reclaim governance. Open immigration doors wide — but not for Africans. For white Europeans, Americans, and Israelis. Rebuild the country in their image. Systematically push the Black population to the margins through civil crisis, race wars, and legal manipulation.
And if South Africa falls? Botswana falls. Zimbabwe falls. Namibia falls. The whole southern region collapses like dominoes.
The hatred those communities have for each other did not grow naturally. It was carefully calculated, generously funded, and quietly inserted into the culture through media, politics, and economic pressure.
LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED TO THE ARAB WORLD.
The Middle East is being consumed right now. The Greater Israel project is not a conspiracy theory — it is a documented geopolitical agenda playing out in real time through bombs, borders, and broken governments. Arab nations are falling one by one because they chose division over unity. Only those who held their ground are surviving.
When the Middle East is finally subdued and the empire needs a new battlefield — the guns are already being pointed at Southern Africa. The groundwork is being laid TODAY.
THIS IS THE PATTERN. THIS IS THE PLAYBOOK.
Divide. Destabilise. Discredit. Conquer.
They used it in Libya. They used it in Iraq. They used it in Sudan. And right now, Black South Africans are being used as weapons against each other — so that when the time comes, the takeover will look justified.
Black Africa, the warning has been issued.
The question is: are you awake, vigilant enough to see it?
Unity is not optional. It is SURVIVAL.
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Romance Scam: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N17.1m to FG
Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, June 1, 2026, ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N17,100,595.40 to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The forfeited fund, domiciled in Access Bank, is linked to one Ifeanyi Alele David, who is under investigation for alleged romance fraud and related criminal activities by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
The judge issued the order, following a motion on notice filed by the EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, Ikoyi, through its counsel, C.C.Okezie.
The court had, on February 26, 2026, granted an interim forfeiture order of the fund and directed the Commission to publish the order in a national newspaper to enable any interested person or entity to show cause why it should not be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
While moving the application for the final forfeiture, Okezie informed the court that the Commission complied with the publication order by publishing the interim forfeiture notice in The Punch newspaper on April 10, 2026.
Okezie also stated that no individual or entity came forward within the stipulated period to contest the forfeiture.
She further stated that the application was supported by an affidavit deposed to by an EFCC operative, Samson Aguma, who detailed the findings of the Commission’s investigation.
According to the affidavit, the EFCC received a petition from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, alleging that David was involved in a romance scam scheme connected to the tragic death of a United States of American citizen.
According to him, on September 15, 2021, a romance fraud victim committed suicide in a hotel room in Denver, Colorado, USA.
Following the discovery of her body, law enforcement officers recovered her mobile device and observed multiple messages from an individual identified as “Garry Micheal” through the Google Hangouts application.
Investigations further revealed that the suspect repeatedly solicited funds from the victim under various false pretences, including requests for money to secure his release from prison and facilitate his return to the United States.
The affidavit disclosed that on the day the victim took her own life, the suspect allegedly demanded an additional sum of $60,000 from her, despite her expressing severe financial distress and indicating that she had exhausted her resources.
Further investigations by the FBI allegedly established that the victim sent approximately $154,500
between August 30 and September 13, 2021, through various channels connected to the fraudulent scheme.
Aguma stated that forensic analysis traced email accounts, internet protocol (IP) addresses, telephone records, and an Apple iCloud account linked to the romance fraud activities to David in Nigeria.
He further disclosed that the sum of N17,100,595.40 found in David’s Access Bank account was reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities and formed part of the funds derived from the fraudulent scheme.
After listening to the submissions of the EFCC and reviewing the affidavit evidence before the court, Justice Owoeye held that the application had merit and consequently ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N17,100,595.40 to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
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Benue Teachers March in Makurdi, Demand Rescue of Abducted Pupils, Staff in Oyo, Borno
By Felix Umande, Makurdi
Members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers in Benue State staged a solidarity protest in Makurdi on Monday, joining colleagues across Nigeria to demand the immediate rescue of schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped in Oyo and Borno States.
Led by Benue NUT chairman Levi Akuma, the teachers marched through major streets of the state capital carrying placards with inscriptions condemning attacks on schools and chanting solidarity songs.
They called on federal and state governments to intensify security around schools and act swiftly to free the abducted victims.
Akuma said the protest became necessary to express frustration over the continued targeting of schools and education workers.
“What we are demanding is the immediate rescue of schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped in Oyo and Borno States over two weeks ago,” he told journalists during the rally.
The demonstration in Makurdi was part of a nationwide action by NUT and other labour unions, united in a collective call for the protection of schools and the safe return of all abducted teachers and students.
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia addressed the protesters through the Secretary to the State Government, Dcns. Serumun Deborah Aber, Esq.
He assured teachers that his administration is collaborating with the Federal Government to secure schools in the state and nationwide.
“Governor Alia’s administration is doing everything possible to ensure that abandoned schools are rehabilitated and made safe for the Benue child to access quality education,” Aber said.
The protest highlights growing concern among education stakeholders over rising insecurity in schools, with teachers urging coordinated action to prevent future attacks and safeguard learning environments.
