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By Evelyn Udobia The founder of CAPIOR, Edidiong Udofiah has revealed that her personal experience as an abused child inspired her to start a foundation for abused children. Udofiah, who disclosed that CAPIOR is an acronym for Child Abuse Prevention Is Our Responsibility, noted that through her foundation, she is […]

Democratic Solidarity Group, DSG, a frontline political group in Nigeria has rejoiced with a political colossus, entrepreneur, and elder statesman, Benjamin Udobia, as he turns 70 years old. In a statement signed by the Director General of DSG, Ubong David, the group was quoted as giving thanks to God for […]

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has paid glowing tributes to the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 70th birthday. He said the Jagaban of Borgu kingdom has demonstrated an uncommon and unyielding commitment to a progressive and […]

“Too many men work on parts of things. Doing a job to completion, satisfies me.” Richard Proenneke The completion agenda of Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State cannot be completed or properly told without the name of the former Commissioner for Works and immediate past Chief of Staff to […]

Hon. (Engr.) Samuel Ekpeyong Sues for peace, unity, and harmony in Eket federal constituency says no matter the differences, they are one by blood and lineage.

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMANESIT EKET, AKWA IBOM STATE A BIRTHDAY FELICITATION TO AN AMAZON! Your Excellency, over the years, you have been a source of hope and inspiration to Akwa Ibom people especially the vulnerable in our state. Through your exemplary leadership, you have inculcated core African morals and […]

Richard Peters Prosperity and development are twin elements in the determination of growth and success. To be considered as a success story, one must be sure to convince people beyond reasonable doubts that they have for sure improved. In leadership, the twin concepts of prosperity and development comes to mind […]

I’m a civil servant. A proud and vocal one at that. I actively sought to find my feet in a meaningful career 12 years ago. It paid off. I called for help after I did my part. Help came from Hon. Eseme Eyibo who represented Eket Federal Constituency then. He […]

“Reading the fake news over the weekend that Dino was Best Graduating Student at Baze University was beyond laughable. Although the absurdity has since been corrected, it is also malicious to say the university sold degrees to them because they are politically exposed persons. I’m studying law at the university […]

The famous Williams Shakespeare in one of his widely read books: THE TWELFTH NIGHT proclaim ” some men are born great, some have greatness endowed on them while others attain greatness through hard work.” In the global categorization of personalities noted as great, Late Brigadier-General Udokaha Jacob Esuene has a […]

I am not elected to complain, I am elected to find solutions. This is why over the past year, we have been working on creative ways to mitigate the impact of the #COVID19 pandemic on revenue generation in Ekiti state. During the weekend, I took time to assess the performance […]

-By Unwana Assam Eseme Eyiboh is one popular name in Esit Eket local government, Akwa Ibom, and even Nigeria at large. Some of us started hearing about him and had a certain grok of him right from birth. At that time, whenever the name was mentioned, all kinds of notions […]

I stand with those who stand with me and I honor those who honor me. I make no apology for that. I am not a fickle friend. Most do not know the meaning of true friendship or loyalty but I do. I stand with my friends, whether old or new, […]

As the Central Working Committee and all sub committees for Senator Etang Edet Umoyo’s obsequious arrangements gather steam, the Chairman of the Sub Committee on Media and Publicity Mr. Ekong Sampson in a briefing with his team after an exhaustive deliberations at weekend in Uyo on media strategy for the […]

BIRTH AND PARENTAGE:Senator Etang Edet Umoyo was born on 21st April, 1949 in Idung Assan into the family of Elder Edet Umoyo of Idung Orok and Madam Nkoyo Edet Umoyo (Nkoyo Etang Isangedighi of Okopedi, all in Etebi, Esit Eket Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. EDUCATION:He attended Quo Iboe […]

On February 13, 2021, Senator Etang Edet Umoyo popularly known as the Cicero of our time because of his intelligence and mastery in public presentations passed on in the gentle arms of his beloved wife, Mrs Grace Umoyo. It was a big shock to his entire family, his kinsmen in […]

The former member of the Nigerian National Assembly, Senator Ben Bruce has proposed to Nigeria’s government to ban engine driving cars and opt for electric cars by 2035, Newsline9ja.com reports. According to the senator as revealed on his social media page, he had already ordered and paid for a yet […]

Born on 16th March 1978. From Nsit Ubium LGA. He is the first of the five children born to his parents. Attended Lutheran High School, Obot Idim. Studied Law at the University of Uyo. Married to Dr. Uduak Onofiok Luke Assumed office as a federal lawmaker on 11th June, 2019 […]

International women’s day is a day set aside across the globe to celebrate women. It is a day specifically meant to celebrate women of great virtues who have passed through different hurdles in life. Here are the 10 types of women worthy of celebration: VIRTUOUS WOMEN: In today’s society, it […]

It is no longer news that, the information manager of the Akwa Ibom State Goverment, Comrade Ini Ememobong has performed below average as against the high expectations and confidence people had in him, especially his boss, governor Udom Emmanuel, in discharging his duties in line with the completion agenda of […]

As a Catholic who prefers attending 6:30am mass in the early morning of every Sunday, it is obvious that, every Sunday mass always avails itself with new opportunities and lessons. According to today’s Sunday homily with the topic “FAITH IN GOD AND FAIRH IN CHRIST”, I have come to understand […]

BEING THE FUNERAL ORATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. UDOM EMMANUEL, GOVERNOR, AKWA IBOM STATE AT THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE FORMER CHIEF OF AIR STAFF, AIR MARSHAL NSIKAK EDUOK, MBAK EKPE, IBESIKPO ASUTAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2021 PROTOCOL I stand here today filled with a deep sense of […]

Being a bachelor and being married as a man are two different things and each phase has its own life’s experience and challenges. Being a bachelor in Nigeria differ from being a bachelor in any other country and this article focuses in life of a typical Nigerian Bachelor. 1. THE […]

In Nigeria, having harmattan in the month of February seems to be very strange. It is something that has never happened before hence the reason many people scream. Nigeria is one of the few countries with good and equable weather conditions. Harmattan season is usually a short period of 2-3months […]

History has it that, woman was created out of man. That is after God must have created man and discovered that, it won’t be easy for man to cope alone and God now decided to create woman out of man’s rib. Woman by nature is a very complex being that […]

People are loyal for different reasons and to different people. A Loyalist is expected to be rewarded after a certain period of time. To the Nigerian Politicians, loyalty entails; Years of suffering Extremely hard-working to a cause Look hungry before the master Keep calling him Sir Remain poor Sing praises […]

While celebrating Valentine’s day, it necessary to know some facts about the world celebrated legend. Though many people who misconstrued the day for other outrageous acts don’t really understand what St. Valentine stood for but in this article, being Valentine’s day, it will do thousands of love seekers more good […]

Sex is the emotional and physical activity between man and woman, though homosexuality can also apply as the case maybe. Sex is found in many world’s greatest books as such, it forms great part of the human. Sex is the activity people indulge in every day but good number of […]

It’s no longer news that Valentine’s day for the 2021 falls on Sunday. Though Sunday for Christians is seen as the Sabbath day, being the day the people, especially the young ones show love to each other, these are the ten unavoidably things to expect on that day. 1. Some […]

A Twitter user, Akeju, has come up again to advise women on how to make good life other than making children. Saying, their main purpose on earth is not necessarily to make out many children. He therefore admonishes them to be moderate while making children even as he calls on […]

Being single and firm in this era where pressure of all sorts engulfs requires alot and tough decisions to stay on track. As one is faced with many temptations, it’s necessary one looks at life on the positive and futuristic side. The five things are: GOD: A single person who […]

1. Tibetan MastiffThey were guardian dog in ancient Tibetan times. They are watchful and imposing in character. Hence, the family members kept these densely -coated dogs along with them because of the breed’s features. They are sweet and calm towards the family.However, towards the strangers, the dog is highly aggressive. […]

We are in the society where everyone wants to prove to the society that, they have made it in life thus, feeling pompous and show themselves important to the eyes of the people. To say the least, in this era of social media, nobody appears to be poor especially among […]

-By Unwana Assam, Eket The name, Utitofon Maurice Edoho has been used by people of goodwill in Esit Eket and outside, especially those he had, for several years, touched their lives. He is an indigene of the ancient village of Ntakinyang, Esit Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom State; […]

Someone brought something to my attention recently. I read it with amusement and decided to speak immediately. Usually I would ignore this but for some reasons I think its important to address it Let me clarify the following My name is Williams Uche Mbah not Uche Williams For those of […]

For Parents Only.About 4yrs ago, my last Princess of the house called me from America, from her tone I was bracing up for whatever she was about to tell me especially when she kept saying to me, “daddy promise me you won’t get mad at me, or give up on […]

Happy birthday to our leader President Goodluck Ebenezer Jonathan. You are not just a blessing to Nigeria but also to humanity. Your enemies keep falling at your feet and you have been totally vindicated. Those that opposed and betrayed you in 2015 have now come back to bow before you […]

Again, a God’s sent philanthropist with social media handle, Marksman Chinedu Ijiomah, has surprised two boys on the street of Enugu State, who were Hawking their wares (soft drinks) with the sum of N150k each, to support their business. Mr. Marksman, who disguised as serial customer accosted the two little […]

By NkutJesus Ekpoudom Dakkadaism is an appreciative philosophical exploration of authentic re-awakening. It is an inspiration and a demonstration of a credible and authentic meaning of what is means to ‘rise’. “Dakkada” captures, expresses, articulates and meaningfully thinks of the possibility of reawakening the psyche of an average Akwa Ibomite. […]

-By Cubana Chief Priest (1.) Your salary will never make you rich. Your boss isn’t that foolish. (2.) Your salary is fixed, are your expenses fixed?. (3.) If your company pays you the exact true value of the services you render, they would be running at a loss. As an […]