11 MONTHS TO GO: TIME TO EMPOWER EKET YOUTHS! Eket Federal Constituency is the immediate constituency of His Excellency, Governor UDOM Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state and it is made up of Eket, Esit Eket, Onna and Ibeno local government areas. There is no gain saying the fact that since […]
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The member representing Etinan /Nsit Ibom /Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Mr Onofiok Luke has called for legislative action to address the plethora of challenges facing the judiciary. Luke made the call while presenting a motion on : “Urgent Need to Address the Deteriorating Working/Welfare Conditions of Judicial Officers and Provision […]
…as plans for 2nd convention, 1st anniversary kicks off The August Born Care Foundation has revealed that more lives will be touched this year during activities towards its second convention and first year anniversary celebrations. Interim President of the Foundation, Hon. Itoro Etim made this known while addressing newsmen, Sunday […]
…Vice Chairman takes over on Acting Capacity …Calls off tomorrow’s Branch meeting The Nigerian Society of Engineers(NSE), Uyo Branch has suspended its chairman, Engr. Ukeme Okpob and Treasurer, ENGR EMEM Ezekiel over what is described as their arrogant refusal to respond to petitions on gross abuse of office, misconduct and […]
A popular Facebook Slay Queen and influencer, Isabella Udoiba popularly known by her Facebook name (HRM Isabella Udoiba ) has been tracked and arrested by men of the Nigerian Police Force for stealing a phone (Tecno Spark8 Pro) at a birthday party in Akwa Ibom State. According to the information […]
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has commiserated the Government and people of Ondo State over the unfortunate violent attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, which left scores of worshippers dead, and several others severely wounded. In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, […]
NOBLE YOUTHS MASS SUPPORT ASSOCIATION, AKWA IBOM STATE CHAPTER PRESS RELEASE Rev. Richard PeterS.A to Governor on MediaAkwa Ibom State. Sir RE: OBA’s Corruption Charges And His Unsuitability For Akwa Ibom Hilltop Mansion NOTICE OF FALSE PUBLICATION The attention of the forum of Local Government Area Coordinators of NOBLE YOUTHS […]
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has declared Hon. Farah Dagogo wanted for hiring cultists to attack the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Port Harcourt. The governor has hereby directed the Rivers State Police Command to arrest Hon. Farah Dagogo for hiring cultists who stormed the PDP […]
The Honourable Commissioner for Economic Development Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Emem Bob on Monday received the Akwa Ibom Public Service Monitoring Committee(AKPSMC) led by the Chairman of the Committee and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Akwa Ibom State, Otuekong Nse Edem for the spot check on staff, as part of […]
Minister, Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians, particularly, Muslim faithfuls, to use the remaining 10 Days of the Ramadan to offer prayers for peace, unity and development of the country and our leaders at all levels. Speaking at the Iftar, organised by the First Lady of Nigeria, […]
••• Harps On Unity And Obedience To Court Orders On Akwa Ibom Chairmanship The leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State and Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, lauded the Senator Abdullahi Adamu-led National Working Committee (NWC), of the party for upholding […]
The Senate PPresident, Senator Ahmed Lawan has felicitated Christians in Nigeria as they join other Christians across the world to celebrate Easter. In his message, the Senate President stated that, as Christ ended in triumph, the season should also rekindle the hope of victory over personal and communal challenges in […]
After several months of silence, the former critic of President Buhari’s led government has summoned courage to speak the bitter truth to the government, asking Buhari to rise up to his responsibility and protect the Nigerian people. According to him;👇👇👇 “Today we must set politics aside and speak the bitter […]
The Akwa Ibom State Government, has reiterated its readiness to sustain the values of transparency, accountability and open governance through the involvement of citizens in budgetary process. The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Economic Development, Mr. Emem Bob, stated this Tuesday during the Stakeholders meeting on 2022 Citizens’ Budget held in […]
PRESS STATEMENT The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday warned Multichoice Nigeria not to dare Nigeria by going ahead to hike the tariffs of it’s products while the matter is yet being investigated. Inaugurating a seven-member adhoc Committee of the Senate headed by the Senate Deputy Chief Whip, […]
•Denies fixing presidential primary May 30 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has directed all political appointees interested in contesting the 2023 general elections to be ready to resign their positions in compliance with the new Electoral Act. The party equally dismissed the speculation that its national leadership has fixed its […]
By Inibehe Effiong The House of Representatives is considering a Bill to prohibit and criminalize cross dressing in Nigeria. It’s astonishing that our legislators are majoring in frivolity and dissipating legislative time on the mundane. It’s neither necessary nor expedient. I’m flummoxed by the silliness and incongruity of this Bill. […]
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has concluded plans to roll out the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme GEEP 2.0 in all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.This follows the final verification of Phase 1 applicants who qualified and were selected to benefit from […]
The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Onofiok Luke has admonished women to intensify advocacies around gender equity and more women participation in politics before decisions or legislations are made. Luke was speaking on the topic “Advancing Society: The National Assembly as a Friend or Foe?” […]
The claims by the former Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Ephraim Inyangeyen of a purported existing political accord that tended to cede the governorship position of Akwa Ibom State in 2023 to Senator Bassey Albert, has been described as laughable and a fictitious. Speaking in a radio interview […]
The newly appointed Commissioner for Economic Development in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Emem Bob, Monday assumed office. Bob was received at the ministry by the Permanent Secretary Mr. Effiong Ekpenyong who took him on a facility tour of the ministry. The economic boss also had a maiden meeting with the […]
President Muhammadu Buhari today Friday March 25, 2022, commended the excellent performance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission under the leadership of Abdulrasheed Bawa in securing 2,220 convictions and recovering over N152billion and $285m in one year. The President who spoke at the unveiling of the EFCC Standard Operating […]
The Federal Government has approved the engagement of four of its Agencies to train 50,000 Non-Graduate N-Power Beneficiaries. At the Federal Executive Council on Wednesday, the National Institute of Transport Technology NITT, Industrial Training Fund ITF, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Hydraulic Equipment Development Institute HEDI were given the […]
ICPC WILL NOT BE DRAGGED INTO LOCAL POLITICS……….. anti graft agency warns against media trial ……….says we are not combing the town for Ephraim Inyangeyen The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission says the agency will not tolerate any attempt to drag the body into political feud and cautioned that anyone found […]
Hope has been rekindled as the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Frank Archibong has secured one hundred forms of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for indigent admission seekers from Akwa Ibom State. The gesture of the former Eket Council Boss is done […]
A leading Governorship aspirant in Akwa Ibom State Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke, Honorable Member representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency will tomorrow, Saturday 19th March 2022, chair the 11th matriculation ceremony of Maurid Polytechnic, Mbiaso. A release signed by the Registrar of the Institution, Dr. Tom FredFish , announced that […]
The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary, Mr Onofiok Luke has said that the National Assembly has done its best in the constitutional amendment by building consensus and getting inputs from the conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly. Luke who was a guest on Africa Independent Television […]
Federated Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State Council has announced an all inclusive Welfare package for her members. Chairman of the Chapel Nsibiet John affirmed this during the inaugural meeting of the body held Friday at the NUJ Press Centre. John while presenting Welfare packages to […]
…as the water resources management bill passes second reading By Bassey Endurance. The member representing Esit Eket/Ibeno in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Usoro Akpanusoh PhD has called on his fellow lawmakers of the 7th Akwa Ibom Assembly to give an urgent/accelerated attention to the water […]
A delegation of Northern Youths from different local government areas of Kebbi State, led by Abdullahi Idris, on Tuesday, declared the Minister, Niger Delta Affairs and former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio Wanted. The declaration was made during a meeting of different youth organisations in Birnin Kebbi, […]
A group, Godswill Akpabio For Common Good (GACG), has alerted of plans by some faceless politicians to sponsor smear campaigns against the Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The group also advised members of the public to disregard such, as they existed only in the minds of the […]
“We are glad Mr President has bowed to pressure and signed the ammended electoral act into law but he shouldn’t have allowed Nigerians pass through this level of emotions and tension before doing the right thing. This ammendment is a victory for Nigerians as it would reduce electoral violence, give […]
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE SIGNING OF ELECTORAL BILL 2022 INTO LAW STATE HOUSE, ABUJA FRIDAY 24TH FEBRUARY, 2022 The Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2022, passed by the National Assembly forwarded for Presidential Assent, via a letter dated 31st January, 2022. […]
In a First Major Post-PIA Deal, Seplat Energy yesterday announced its acquisition of oil and gas assets belonging to Mobil Oil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU), in a deal seen as the first since the signing of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) by President Muhammadu Buhari in August last year. The […]