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2023, Enoidem and His Traducers Uwemedimoh Umanah, PhD I want to begin this brief piece by making a recourse to the caution of Winston Churchill (1874-1965), a British statesman and Prime Minister, that, “you will never get to the end of the journey if you stop to shy a stone at every dog that barks.”Continue reading “Update:”

2023: WHO IS AFRAID OF EMMANUEL ENOIDEM? Richard Peters Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem , the National Coordinator of Maintain Peace Movement (MPM) has come under huge criticism lately, in view of his interest/endorsement in the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District ticket for 2023. Those who have followed the series of backlash against him would agree that theContinue reading “Boom:”

Onofiok Luke gives N2m seed capital to FutureLabs A tech hub in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, FutureLabs has received a seed capital of N2 million for equipment upgrade and training. Barr. Onofiok Luke, member representing Etinan/Nsit Ubium/Nsit Ibom federal constituency, made the donation on Tuesday 11th January during the first anniversary of the company.Continue reading “Exclusive:”

EXCERPTS OF THE MEETING OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE AKWA IBOM STATE GOVERNMENT HELD ON THURSDAY, 30TH DECEMBER,2021 AT THE EXCO CHAMBERS OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE The meeting commenced at 11am with the rendering of the National and State anthems, after which HE the Deputy Governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo offered the opening prayers.Continue reading “Exclusive:”

REP. IDEM CALLS FOR SUSTAINED PEACE, LOVE AND UNITY IN UKANAFUN The Member Representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Unyime Idem has advised the people of Ukanafun to sustain the peace, love and unity which has dominated the area in recent times for harmonious coexistence and rapid development. He gave theContinue reading “Boom:”

Christmas 2021: Agric Boss Splashes Bags of Rice, Wrappers, financial support to over 1000 Ini Women…charges women to maintain peace and continue to support Governor Udom’s Completion Agenda It was an atmosphere filled with songs of appreciation, dance and merriments, Wednesday, 29th December as the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Glory Edet distributed Christmas packagesContinue reading “News Splash:”

INI MPM COORDINATING COMMITTEE, ELDERS APPRECIATES GOVERNOR UDOM FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS Ini chapter coordinating committee of Maintain Peace Movement (MPM) has appreciated Governor Udom Emmanuel for releasing Christmas gifts to all Local Government Areas in the state, including Ini. In a brief presentation ceremony on behalf of His Excellency, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, which was heldContinue reading “Boom:”

IDEM PAYS GLOWING TRIBUTE TO LATE LADY COMFORT UMOAKPAN. The Member Representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives,Unyime Idem says late Lady Comfort Sylvanus UmoAkpan, the Headwoman of Ikpe Ekoi Community, in Essien Udim Local Government Area was a virtuous mother whose sterling qualities impacted positively on the lives of her childrenContinue reading “Update:”

Luke supports Dudu Foundation ….. Donates 1m Naira empowerment fund …… Pledges additional 1.6m to petty traders in Okat Member representing Etinan/ Nsit Ibom/ Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Mr Onofiok Luke has donated the sum of One Million Naira (#1m) to Dudu Foundation at its grand launch held in Okat, Onna Local Government Area ofContinue reading “Exclusive:”

Idem Preaches Peace, Love and Unity at Christmas. As Christians the world over commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ , the Saviour of mankind, The Member Representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Unyime Idem says it will be a disservice to our Lord Jesus Christ, if people do not reflect onContinue reading “Exclusive:”

BEING THE TEXT OF THE CHRISTMAS BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. UDOM EMMANUEL, GOVERNOR, AKWA IBOM STATE, GOVERNMENT HOUSE, UYO, DECEMBER 25TH, 2021 Fellow Akwaibomites, My wife, Her Excellency, Dr. (Mrs.) Martha Udom Emmanuel and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year in advance! We are once again enveloped in aContinue reading “News Splash:”

DEPUTY SPEAKER, IDRIS WASE TO LEAD MAJORITY LEADER, 40 OTHER FEDERAL LAWMAKERS TO REP. IDEM’S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME TODAY The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase will be leading the Majority Leader Alhassan Doguwa and forty other federal lawmakers to the 2021 Constituency briefing and Empowerment of 1,500 beneficiaries by the member representingContinue reading “Exclusive”

REP. UNYIME IDEM’S 2021 LEGISLATIVE DIARY FEB. 23: A Motion for the immediate and unconditional release of Kagara School boys kidnapped by armed bandits. MAR. 3: A Motion on the need for active response mechanism to prevent possible outbreak of Ebola in Nigeria. APR. 22: A Bill to empower NBC regulate tariff of DSTV andContinue reading “News Splash:”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE DEFENDER OF OUR DEMOCRACY On behalf of my family and the people of Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, I wish His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Abubakar Bukola Saraki CON a happy birthday. Your Excellency, your life has been that of service to the Nigerian people.You exhibited rare leadership prowess as Governor of KwaraContinue reading “Update:”

PRESS RELEASE REP. IDEM SET TO BRIEF AND EMPOWER 1,500 CONSTITUENTS … 1000-Seater Capacity Agric Development Centre for commissioning The Deputy Chairman House Committee on Communications and member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem is set for his 2021 Constituency briefing and Empowerment of 1,500 beneficiaries. The release signed by the Ukanafun bornContinue reading “Exclusive”

GOV. EMMANUEL INAUGURATES UNTRA-MORDEN CIVIC CENTRE An ultra-modern civic centre at Ikwe, Onna LGA, built and delivered by a retired Permanent Secretary in the Akwa Ibom state Civil Service, Elder Ezekiel Umoh has been inaugurated, Friday, December 17, by Governor Udom Emmanuel. Represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture who is also the Dean ofContinue reading “Update”

Hon. Godwin Inyieng Receives an Award of Honour from Nigerian Students … Seeks to revive the culture of Scholarship to Students of Tertiary Institutions. The Executive Chairman of Ukanafun LGA; Hon. Pastor Godwin Inyieng, was today presented with an Award of Honour for his selfless service, passion and commitment to the development of education andContinue reading “Boom:”

Establish Special Intervention Fund for Judiciary,… Hon. Onofiok Luke. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary, Hon. Barr. Onofiok Luke yesterday called for the establishment of a special intervention fund for the judiciary to enable it to perform its competing demands and challenges. Luke made the call while on an oversight visit,Continue reading “News Update:”

THE WORKINGS OF THE AKS MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE: HIGHLIGHT ON THE CULTIVATION OF ONION Bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium, low in calories yet high in nutrients, including vitamins B and C, and potassium. Research has also shown that eating onions mayContinue reading “Boom:”

Dowen College, 5 Children, 3 Hostel Parents Have Been Remanded In Custody A new statement has been released by the management of Dowen College, Lagos confirming that five of its students and three house parents are currently in detention over the controversial death of one of its students, 11-year-old Sylvester Oromoni. In the statement addressedContinue reading “News Update:”

Marriage is a critical institution for societal development – Rep. Idem The Deputy Chairman, Communications Committee in the House of Representatives and Member for Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Unyime Idem has urged couples to build their marriage foundation on God so that they help in contributing to national stability and development. Idem spoke at theContinue reading “Exclusive:”

Ukanafun Chairman Announces 2nd Phase of Roads Grading and Maintenance … Donates to support Church Work in Qua Iboe Church, Okoyo The Executive Chairman, Ukanafun LGA; Hon. Pastor Godwin Inyieng, today brings smiles and excitement to the good people of his local government when he announced the readiness of his administration to commence the 2ndContinue reading “News Splash:”

GOVERNMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE PUBLIC NOTICE CLOSURE OF IDONGESIT NKANGA AVENUE (RING ROAD III) BY ORON ROAD In order to ensure speedy completion of work on Idongesit Nkanga Avenue (Ring Road III), His Excellency, Governor Udom Emmanuel has authorised the closure of the Idongesit Nkanga Avenue by Oron Road roundabout axis of the project.Continue reading “Breaking News:”

GOVERNOR UDOM EMMANUEL EULOGIZES FAMILY OF BISHOP GABRIEL NKENANG…as Mr.&Mrs. Kokoette tie nuptial knot The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, HE Mr. Udom Emmanuel has charged couples to love each other and imbibe the culture of consistent prayer so that their homes may be blessed. The Governor who was represented by the Honourable Commissioner forContinue reading “Exclusive”

Ephraim Inyang-eyen: Servant-Leader Par Excellence Iniubong ANAKO It is often reasoned that opportunities, circumstances, exploits, challenges, happenstances and other factors determine the success or failure of any given leadership. It is also reasoned that the solutions to leadership demands lie deep within the knowledge base and capacity of those entrusted to lead in service.This schoolContinue reading “Update”

NIGERIA LEAGUE OF FEMALE VOTERS HOLDS SENSITIZATION CAMPAIGN AGAINST GENDER BASED VIOLENCE… as Dr. Glory Edet condemns sexual harassment, gender-based violence Akwa Ibom women under the aegis of League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV) have come together to lend their voices to the continuing fight against sexual harassment and all forms of gender-based violence.Continue reading “Boom:”

TAKE OVER INVESTIGATION, PROSECUTION OF KILLERS OF DOWEN STUDENT, OTHERS, REPS ORDER IGP The House of Representatives has ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to immediately take over the investigation of the circumstances, which led to the death of a student of Dowen College, Lekki, the late Sylvester Oromoni. He is also toContinue reading “News Splash”

ITU LEADERS FORUM CONGRATULATES MR AKAN OKON ON DILIGENCE The leadership of Itu Leaders Forum congratulates their son, Mr. Akan Okon, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deep Seaport for his sterling performance in the discharge of his duties as a member of the State Executive Council. This recognition by the ForumContinue reading “Toxclusive:”

DR. GLORY EDET INTERFACES WITH ALL VILLAGE YOUTH  PRESIDENTS IN INI LGA…galvanizes support for Governor Emmanuel The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Glory Edet on Monday, December 6, met with youth presidents of Ini LGA. The meeting which according to her was to foster unity and galvanize more support for the succession plan of Governor UdomContinue reading “Boom:”

INI CHAPTER CHAIRMAN RECEIVES OVER 450 APC DECAMPEES INTO PDP IN INI…Dr. Glory Edet advices repentant decampees to be loyal to Governor Udom Emmanuel Over four hundred and fifty members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have on Monday, December 6, defected into the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Ini LGA of Akwa Ibom state. TheContinue reading “News Splash:”