Even though the Super Eagles did not live up to our expectations in the AFCON match last night, they all, officials and players alike, deserve commendation for the tough fight they put up. Indeed they gave everyone the confidence that they were up to it, and I am sure it […]
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PRESS STATEMENT Subsidy removal: Lawan urges NLC, TUC to shelve planned protests, says plan ‘unnecessary’ …As FG moves to suspend removal of fuel subsidy President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has urged the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress to abort the planned protests against the Federal government’s […]
Prof Esuh’s appointment which takes immediate effect and comes less two months after he demonstrated a rare depth of scholarship and intellection as the 86th Inaugural Lecturer of the University of Uyo. His lecture was entitled: “Persuading The Persuaders: A Rhetorico-Semiotic Direction to Marketing communications.” Professor Esuh, Chairman, Akwa Ibom […]
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Journalists in Akwa Ibom State have been advised to uphold the ethics of their profession and not to allow themselves be used by politicians to settle political scores. A communique jointly signed by the chairman of the correspondents chapel, Idongesit Ashameri and the secretary […]
The House of Representatives has amended the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021 to accommodate indirect primaries as an alternative procedure for nominating the candidates of political parties for elective positions. Lawmakers in the plenary of the House in Abuja on Wednesday, unanimously amended Clause 84 (2) of the bill, which […]
Two weeks after her wedding, a 30-year-old woman today rushed to the Court, seeking divorce over husband’s big manhood. Imaobong Ekanem-Emeka, is demanding the dissolution of her marriage due to the size of her husband’s penis. Narrating her experience in the Courtroom, she said sexual intercourse with her husband on […]
By Assam Abia. The Ekid People’s Union, EPU, apex socio-cultural organization of Ekid Nation has reiterated Ekid People’s declaration of unwavering support for State government commitment to earliest realization of BUA refinary and Ibom Deep Seaport projects. In a communique arrived at the Ekid Annual National Congress on December 16, […]
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state has appointed Popular socialite and Club Owner, Paschal Okechukwu alias Cubana Chief Priest as his Special Adviser on Social Media Influence. The letter read; “His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State, has approved your appointment as Special Adviser to Governor on […]
Niger Delta Youths Commend Akpabio For Unprecedented Commitment To Development Of The Region Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio, was today, in Owerri, the Imo State capital, commended by Youth Leaders for conceiving and implementing projects in line with well-defined vision and strategies. According to a release by […]
…Orders Payment of Salaries, Pensions in Three Days The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has signed the State’s 2022 Appropriation Law, with a total outlay of N586.9 billion. The budget, christened, ‘Redefining Standards’, was passed by the State House of Assembly on Thursday, December 2, 2021. It has […]
…as COPBSMI host 1st Eket Senatorial District Social Media Hangout New media practitioners including online publishers, bloggers and social media influencers, have been charged to be factual in their reportage and also embrace professional ethic of journalism in other to earn credibility among readers of online publications. The charge was […]
•••Congratulates Buhari On Role In Return Of Stolen Artefacts From Benin Minister, Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said that “Nigeria is better off as one, united and indivisible country,” just as he thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for standing by the the people of Benin Kingdom and giving them […]
*As Clergy, Akwa, Inyangetor Eulogize A’Ibom Ex-Gov A socio-political group in Akwa Ibom State, Akwa Ibom Youth Coalition (AYC) held a thanksgiving mass recently to mark the 59th birthday of the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The National Coordinator of […]
•••Says Secret Of Uncommon Transformation Was Relationship With God Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has attributed the success story and the Uncommon Transformation witnessed in Akwa Ibom State during his administration to his relationship with God. He also stated that the act of ingratitude, not giving God […]
The Honourable Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio has been celebrated by a socio-political group in Akwa Ibom State. The group, Akwa Ibom Youth Coalition (AYC), led by Mr. Akaniyene Umoh, embarked on series of activities to mark the 59th birthday celebration of the former governor of […]
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has identified and listed 20 topmost targets he hopes to achieve in the coming year, 2022. Zulum listed each of them on Tuesday in Maiduguri, while presenting the 2022 budget before lawmakers at the Borno State House of Assembly. Zulum said: “Among other things, […]
••• Says Things Are Getting Better In The Niger Delta Region In its effort at repositioning the Niger Delta Region to meet the needs of the people as directed by President Mohammadu Buhari, the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, on Thursday, presented and launched the Strategic Implementation Work Plan( SIWP), […]
The former governor of Abia state, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has said that his ideology and that of the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu are different though they are brothers. The senator said revealed after he visited Nnamdi Kanu in prison earlier today, urging him to reconsider consequences of some […]
…Tasks govt to arrest exodus of doctors to other nations …Calls for improving work conditions for health workers Member representing Etinan/ Nsit Ibom /Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Mr Onofiok Luke has decried the drop in the number of medical personnel in the country. Delivering a keynote address on the theme: […]
Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday visited the Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu and condoled with him and the state government over the recent building collapse in Lagos. Akpabio, during the visit also thanked God almighty for the successful medical trip […]
Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio has called on privileged individuals in the society to emulate the philanthropy gesture of the Music icon, David Adedeji Adeleke aka Davido, and join hands with him in his quest at making life meaningful for the poor in the society. Akpabio made […]
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says the national assembly expects President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the electoral amendment bill 2021 into law. Lawan said this on Monday while speaking to state house correspondents after the meeting with the president. On November 19, the national assembly had transmitted the bill to Buhari […]
Abuja club belonging to popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana ‘Hustle and Bustle’ has been shut down following an incident involving the death of a client. In a statement released by the management of the club, they wrote, “We are closed till further notice. This is due […]
A former governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha, on Saturday, said his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, would defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress during the 2023 presidential election. Ihedioha, who spoke during the fourth anniversary of Egbu declaration which held in Owerri, said Imo remained a PDP state. He […]
My attention has been drawn to sponsored write ups in the media, claiming that I passed the buck on my responsibility for the constitution of the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission ( NDDC). The write ups, deliberately published while I am outside the country on national duty, reportedly […]
••• Says Nigerians, Africans Are Proud Of You Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, of the United States Congress, on his landmark achievements in the last 25 years in the House, just as he declared that Nigerians and indeed, Africans were proud […]
LASEMA Comb Scene for Survivors Many trapped as 21-storey building collapses in Ikoyi, Lagos. The owner of the building is also among the people trapped inside the building. Survivors confirm over 50 workers including the site manager and friends on inspection were in the building when the ugly incidence occurred. […]
PRESS RELEASE REPORTED INVASION OF JUSTICE ODILI ABUJA RESIDENCE: IGP ORDERS INVESTIGATIONS · Says perpetrators would be made to face the wrath of the law The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered detailed investigations into the reported invasion of the Abuja residence […]
…as aggrieved chapter women leaders set to protest The Akwa Ibom State First Lady and the wife of Governor Udom Emmanuel, Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel has allegedly paid more than 15 PDP chapter women leaders N250k each to attend the PDP National Convention that will hold this weekend 30th October, […]
President Muhammadu Buhari continues his visit to Saudi Arabia with a brief stopover at Madinah where he observed his evening prayers and engaged in intense prayers, along with his entourage for the return of peace and security all over Nigeria and the world at large. The President who had earlier […]
The Minister made this assertion while appearing before the House of Representatives Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Values to defend his ministry’s 2022 budget allocation on Monday. Lai Mohammed noted that over the past few decades, means of communication have changed drastically. According to him, people now prefer […]
PROTOCOL MR. SPEAKER AND HONOURABLE MEMBERS INTRODUCTION I am pleased to stand before you in this Hallowed Chamber, as I have religiously done in the last six years, to present the Budget Estimates for the Fiscal Year 2022 rightly christened as the Budget of “Re-Defining Standards” for your kind consideration […]
The desire of President Muhammadu Buhari is to see that peace and unity reign in all parts of the country. Speaking Friday while receiving some Nollywood actors, members of the National Council for Women Society (NCWS), and representatives of National Associations of Nigerian Students (NANS), as well as other stakeholders […]