Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed Nigerians on all fronts. Governor Wike made the remark when the Rivers State executive of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Port Harcourt. The Governor recalled how the APC […]
OML 11: RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT WINS SUIT AGAINST SHELL The Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt and presided over by Hon. Justice Charles Nwogu, has today delivered judgement in suit No.PHC/652/CS/2020 filed by the Attorney General of Rivers State against Shell Petroleum Development Company(SPDC) of Nigeria Limited. The […]
The Executive Council meeting of the Akwa Ibom state Government met to deliberate on critical issues of state. The meeting was chaired by HE, the Governor, with HE, the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Head of the Civil Service, Commissioners, Special Advisers in attendance. The council deliberated on […]
By Godwin Elijah “I would maintain that ‘thanks’ are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder”G. K Chesterton Nature has gradually made humans feel entitled even of the things they naturally may not deserve. Therefore, constant self and group assessments is key in order […]
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has responded to the criticisms that have trailed his controversial condolence message on the passing of former Senator, Buruji Kashamu. Obasanjo had said that late Mr Kashamu, who was wanted in the U.S for alleged drug offences, was able to escape justice but could not evade […]
Mr. Effiong Akwa of Okobo local government area in Akwa Ibom state has been sworn in by the Hon. Minister of Niger Delta Affairs as the new Executive Director Finance and Administration of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) today 10th August, 2020. Mr. Akwa, our source gathers that, he […]
*Says Obaseki is not an ingrate *Ize-Iyamu is an insatiable and nomadic politician The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council for Edo Governorship Election says it will scuttle plans by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to use security agencies to rig the forthcoming polls. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt […]
Let me tell you a story about racism. The first actual afro-latino valedictorian of Harvard Law School, Pedro Albizu Campos graduated in 1921. He graduated while simultaneously studying Literature, philosophy, Chemical Engineering, and Military Science. He was fluent in six modern and two classical languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, […]
The popular critic of president Buhari and the former Aide to former President Jonathan, Renos Omokri has donated the sum of #500.000k only to the victims of the Southern Kaduna incessant mass killings. recall that, few weeks ago, bandits killed not less than 50 innocent people and burnt houses, properties […]
PDP CAMPAIGN COUNCIL CONDEMNS INVASION OF EDO ASSEMBLY Calls on President Buhari and International Community to prevail on APC to stop the needless violence. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council for Edo State Governorship Election has condemned the illegal invasion of Edo State House of Assembly by political […]
NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (NDDC)HEADQUARTERS167 ABA ROAD, HARCOURT084 – 232650, July 5, 2020. Senator Peter Nwaoboshi,National Assembly Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja. Sir, DEMAND FOR THE REFUND OF THE SUM OF ₦2.552 305.600.00 (TWO BILLION. FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY TWO MILLION. THREE HUNDRED AND FIVE THOUSAND AND SIX HUNDRED NAIRA) […]
By Unwana Assam In one of the his articles entitled, “Ethics of Leadership”, Prof. Pantaleon Ireogbu (Fada Kpim), defined leadership as “the responsibility of conducting a people or group towards the achievements of determined goals. It entails being in charge, as well as having the power to direct the affairs […]
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Hon. Ini Okopido, has passed on. It was gathered that Okopido died in the early hours of today amid tears and efforts by family members and concerned friends to keep the Chairman alive According to information, the APC family […]
AN OPEN SOS LETTER TO GOV. UDOM EMMANUEL. AKISIEC CHAIRMAN MOVES TO MAKE OWN RELATIVE EKET COUNCIL CHAIRMAN: A PASSIONATE APPEAL TO GOV. UDOM EMMANUEL TO ALLOW INTERNAL DEMOCRACY TO PREVAIL. 4th August 2020 Your Excellency, there is a highly classified but disturbing information that Pastor Aniediabasi Ikoiwak, the chairman […]
AN OPEN SOS LETTER TO GOV. UDOM EMMANUEL.* AKISIEC CHAIRMAN MOVES TO MAKE OWN RELATIVE EKET COUNCIL CHAIRMAN: A PASSIONATE APPEAL TO GOV. UDOM EMMANUEL TO ALLOW INTERNAL DEMOCRACY TO PREVAIL. 4th August 2020 Your Excellency, there is a highly classified but disturbing information that Pastor Aniediabasi Ikoiwak, the chairman […]
By Unwana Assam An ancient philosopher, John Quincy Adams once opined, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” This aphorism aptly describes the leadership style of Hon. Iniobong Robson as the executive chairman of Esit Eket Local Government […]
In line with the recent directive by the Governor, all personal aides of the Governor have been assigned to public and private secondary schools in the state to enforce the adoption of COVID-19 safety protocols by students and teachers, and forestall a rapid spread of the pandemic. According to the […]
AKWA IBOM STATE COVID-19 UPDATE-16: RE-OPENING OF HOTELS AND REDUCTION OF CURFEW HOURS TO 10PM-6AM DAILY. As we continue to gradually unlock our economy, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has approved the re-opening of hotels and leisure centres in Akwa Ibom State.His Excellency the […]
PRESS RELEASE Appointment Of Pro-Chancellor For The Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) Ikot Akpaden Following the stepping aside of Engr. Samuel E. Inyang, OON, Pro-Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), His Excellency, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has approved the appointment of Distinguished Senator Udoma […]
Press Release: Appointment Of Chairman And Members Of The Governing Council Of The College Of Education, Afaha NsitTuesday, July 28th, 2020 | News Following the expiration of tenure of the Governing Council of the College of Education, Afaha Nsit, I am directed by His Excellency, the Governor of Akwa Ibom […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended members of the Mai Mala Buni-led All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee for the work they are doing in repositioning the governing party. Recall that following the suspension of the National Chairman and the National Working Committee of the APC in June, the National Executive […]
The House of Representatives has expand ed the probe on NDDC. By this, they have summoned all former Managing Directors. They include; Timi Alaibe (2007-2009) Dr Osato Arenyeka (2011) Dr Christiana Atako (2013) Bassey Dan-Abia (2013) Ibim Semenitari (2015) Nsima Ekere (2016) Prof Nelson Brambaifa (2019) and Chris Amadi, Dr […]
The Federal Minister of Education has ordered the re-opening of schools for secondary school students in exit classes on August 4. This came after a long period of school break occasioned by coronavirus pandemic. Though it’s mainly for students preparing to take their Waec/Neco examinations, it’s not yet certain whether […]
Edet Edet. The National Assembly House Committees on Treatise, Protocol, Agreements and Petroleum Resources (Upstream) has slammed a two weeks’ ultimatum on ExxonMobil, to review the existing but abandoned Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Host Communities of Akwa Ibom State. The stipulation came on Thursday, after a petition from […]
Today, the performing President of the Akwa Ibom Female Youths Association (Purple Girls) and most preferred aspirant in the Chairmanship race in the forthcoming local government election in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area Lady Edna Edwin Daniel took her campaign team to ASANG Ward 4 to consult the political leader […]
Warns AGAINST COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19 Governor Udom Emmanuel has announced an upward salary review of 70 to 80 percent for Akwa Ibom State health workers under the aegis of Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, assuring of his administration’s sincerity to the welfare of health workers even in the face […]
*Reschedules dates for parties’ primaries The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) has created new 39 electoral wards in Akwa Ibom State. The AKISIEC boss, Elder Aniedi Ikoiwak disclosed this on Sunday July 26, 2020 in his office in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital. According to him, the extant […]
By Donald B. Robert History has seen many great leaders; men and women who shaped the world, beginning from their very immediate community of influence. Their success speaks volumes, usually built by their ability to move fluidly between styles as the situation merits. A systematic study of this premise gives […]
So President Muhammadu Buhari is back to Abuja from Mali where he embarked on a peace keeping mission over the crisis there. NO AGREEMENT REACHED. Crisis to continue from where they stopped. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting was attended by the host President, Ibrahim Boubacar […]