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GOV EMMANUEL ANNOUNCES 10 ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFTS FOR IBOM AIR, CELEBRATES EKET MONARCH AT 85 A deal is underway for additional A220-300 series aircrafts to the fleet of Akwa Ibom State owned airline, Ibom Air, as Governor Udom Emmanuel remains upbeat in leaving enduring legacies in the state. Governor Emmanuel dropped the hint while speaking atContinue reading “Exclusive:”

BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT/GRADUATION CEREMONY HOLDS IN UYO AS GOV. EMMANUEL CONGRATULATES GRADUANDS Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has, today November 12, congratulated graduands of the just-concluded Business/Entrepreneurship Training programme organised by a frontline Non-Governmental Organization in the state, the New Breed group with the theme, “Entrepreneurship, A Catalyst for Sustainable Development”. AtContinue reading “Update:”

Two Ogbonge Bills Don Land For We National Assembly Persin wey standa for Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika for we house of rep, Hon. Aniekan Umana don drop two ogbonge bills for we national assembly and dis two bill don Waka pass first reading for di floor of house. Dis na bills wey go helep put beta schoolContinue reading “Tori Pigin:”

UNYIME IDEM AGAIN!!! REP. IDEM SPONSORS CONSTRUCTION OF SIX CLASSROOMS BLOCK IN GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOL, IKOT OTOIWUO IN UKANAFUN Less than 24 hours after approving the construction of six classrooms block to Migrant Farmers School, Ikot Akpan Nsek in Oruk Anam local government area, the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the National Assembly,Continue reading “News Splash:”

EXCERPTS FROM THE MEETING OF THE AKWA IBOM STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021 AT THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE The meeting which was presided over by HE the Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, had in attendance,HE the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Head ofContinue reading “Update:”

EXCERPTS FROM THE MEETING OF THE AKWA IBOM STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021 AT THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE The meeting which was presided over by HE the Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, had in attendance,HE the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Head ofContinue reading “Update:”

AKSG ORDERS RECOMMENCEMENT OF ROAD PROJECTS IN ORON, NSIT ATAI, OTHERS The Akwa Ibom State Government has demonstrated its readiness to take advantage of the ensuing dry season following the directive for an immediate recommencement of construction works in various parts of the state. The approvals were given today at the State Executive Council meetingContinue reading “Exclusive:”

DR. GLORY EDET FETES INI WOMEN, LESS-PRIVILEGED AND WIDOWS…harps on continued support for Governor Udom Emmanuel It was an electrifying atmosphere, today November 9, at Ikpe Ikot Nkon as the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Glory Edet rejoiced with the women, less-privileged and widows drawn from across the 11 wards of Ini LGA. The colourfulContinue reading “Boom:”

Few days ago, the member representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Onofiok Luke held his audience to a discourse that gave a perspective to the new normal in the changing world of work. As a keynote speaker on “Skill development: reshaping union’s policy, strategies and actions for sustainabilityContinue reading “Update:”

REP. IDEM SPONSORS CONSTRUCTION OF SIX CLASSROOMS BLOCK IN MIGRANT FARMERS PRIMARY SCHOOL, IKOT AKPAN NSEK IN ORUK ANAM The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rep. Unyime Idem has approved the construction of six classrooms block to Migrant Farmers School, Ikot Akpan Nsek in Oruk Anam local government area. PresentingContinue reading “Update:”

A toast to Dr. Uduak Luke at 40 By Kufre Etuk To Dr. Uduak Onofiok Luke, a young lecturer with 16 academic publications, numerous conference papers, and a member of the John Maxwell’s School of Leadership, London – UK, life has offered a lot at 40. Unassuming, quiet and humble – a character trait alienContinue reading “Exclusive:”

DR. GLORY EDET COMMISERATES WITH RT. HON. EMMANUEL EKPENYONG OVER MOTHER’S DEMISE The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Dean, College of  Commissioners and Special Advisers, Dr. Glory Edet has commiserated with the Member representing Ini State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ekpenyong over the demise of his mother,Continue reading “Update:”

AGRIC BOSS MEETS YOUTH LEADERS IN INI…sensitize them on the ongoing e-registration and continuous support for Governor Udom As part of her avowed commitment to promote the maintenance of peace in her locality, the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Glory Edet has met, today, Monday, November 7, youth leaders under the aegis of Youth Caucus,Continue reading “Exclusive:”

IBOM AIR ATTAINS ONE MILLION PASSENGERS MARK, SETS EYES ON MORE MILESTONES The vision of Governor Udom Emmanuel to transform Akwa Ibom into the aviation hub of Nigeria is become realistic following the attainment of series of milestone by the state owned airline, Ibom Air. Ibom Air has announced the one-millionth passenger mark on boardContinue reading “Boom:”

50 golden lessons of life (10) – The end 8th November 2021 Opening the closing chapter of this 10-week-long series with a confession is an irresistible temptation. On Facebook, three weeks ago, I had innocently looked for what turned out to be real trouble. My invitation for fans to suggest topics, I should round off with,Continue reading “Exclusive:”

A’IBOM MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE FLAGS-OFF SALES OF YAM…charges populace to key into agriculture The Ministry of Agriculture has flagged off sales of yam from her demonstration farms in Itak Ikot Udo, Ikot Ekpene LGA and other farms across the State. Speaking, at the Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat on Friday, 5th November, 2021, the Honourable Commissioner forContinue reading “Boom:”

AKWA IBOM CAR ASSEMBLING PLANT FOR COMMISSIONING, MAY 2022 The MIMSHAC-MERKAVIM Automobile Plant in Akwa Ibom State will be ready for commissioning within the first half of next year. The automobile plant was one of the pioneer industries that the governor flagged off in 2015, and Governor Emmanuel is determined to ensure that the factoryContinue reading “Exclusive:”

DR. GLORY EDET CHARGES WOMEN ON UNITY…harps on continued support for Governor Udom Emmanuel The women of Ikono Local Government Area have been charged to continue living in unity with one another and keep supporting Governor Udom Emmanuel . The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Glory Edet, gave the charge when she met with womenContinue reading “Exclusive:”

FRANK ARCHIBONG RECEIVES PARTICIPANTS OF NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE STUDY COURSE 30 …Harps On Improved Ways Of Tackling Insecurity Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Frank Archibong had on Tuesday, 2nd November, 2021, received in his office participants / faculty members of the National Defence College study course 30. Brigadier GeneralContinue reading “Update:”

INSECURITY – AKSG TASKS FG ON USE OF SECURITY HOTLINE, COMMUNAL GROUPS, ORS  Akwa Ibom State Government has tasked the Federal Government on the use of security hotline and non State actors like communal groups in the fight against insecurity in the country. The State government gave the charge Tuesday, November 2, during a visitContinue reading “Boom:”

Ikim Has Raised The Bar Of Performance In Environmental Management – Rep Unyime Idem Impressed by the effective management of environment in Akwa Ibom and his nationwide acknowledgment, Rep Unyime Idem, the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Communications has given a thumbs up to Obong Prince Ikim, Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and WasteContinue reading “Exclusive:”

HENSEK THROWS WEIGHT BEHIND MKPO AMAA CHANGE INITIATIVE …pledges continuous support to group’s activities The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Hensek Integrated Services, Engr. Uwem Stephen Okoko has thrown his weight behind the Mkpo Amaa Change Initiative by lauding the ‘commendable vision’ behind the initiative. Engr. Okoko stated this when the leadership ofContinue reading “Update:”

GOVERNOR EMMANUEL GETS APPLAUSE FOR ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY The State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has been appluaded for his role in the development of the people with disabilities in Akwa Ibom State. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Dr Ini Adiakpan gave the applause during the 31st Annual GeneralContinue reading “Boom:”

BEST WISHES TO A POLITICAL COLOSSUS This is celebrating an astute personality who’s dictum rekindled life aspiration, giving tsunamis to public affairs interference/aspiration Obong Prince Ikemesit Ukpe having displayed leadership qualities in all spheres, has shown the world, requisite and pre-requisite qualifications as a seasoned political ‘^’ administrator to handle daunting challenges As you celebrateContinue reading “Boom:”

CELEBRATING NYA – ETOK A MAN OF INTEGRITY, RARE BREED POLITICIAN @ 58 By Emmanuel Ufon The celebration of Arc. Nya-Etok at 58 is simply a celebration worthy of identifying with a man of integrity, a rare-breed politician, a God-fearing and selfless leader who believes in the betterment of Nigeria hence his Social Governance Ideology.Continue reading “Exclusive:”

PDP NATIONAL CONVENTION:CONSENSUS LIST Iyorchia Ayu- national chairman Umar Iliya Damagum- deputy national chairman (North) Taofeek Arapaja- deputy national chairman (South) Samuel Anyanwu (national secretary) Ahmed Yayari Mohammed (national treasurer) Umar Bature (national organizing secretary) Daniel Woyegikuro (national financial secretary) Stella Effah-Attoe (national woman leader) 9. Mohammed Kadade suleiman (national youth leader) Kamaldeen Adeyemi AjibadeContinue reading “Exclusive:”

The Federal Government has extended the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to the end of 2021. This was contained in a joint statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, and the Head, Corporate Communications at Nigeria Identity Management Commission, Mr Kayode Adegoke issued on Saturday. TheContinue reading “Boom:”

WALKING THE TALK ON THE MISSION TO RESCUE NIGERIA!! His Excellency, the Governor of Akwa Ibom and Leader of the PDP in the state led delegates from Akwa Ibom State to the Eagle Square, Abuja, venue for the PDP National Convention to elect National Executive Committee members who will be responsible for steering the affairsContinue reading “Politics:”

POST-SANITATION EXERCISE: AKSEPWMA Boss Reacts At Residents’ Negative Attitude Towards Waste Handling It was appalling to realise that despite concerted eforts and bouts of sensitisation dispensed on the masses against dumping of refuse in drainages, some residents have continued in perpetuating the menace in our clime. The chairman of the agency – Obong Prince IkimContinue reading “Environmental:”

GOVERNMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE PUBLIC NOTICE MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION HOLDS ON SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER, 2021 WILL FULL RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT The Akwa Ibom State Monthly General Environmental Sanitation exercise will hold on Saturday, 30th October, 2021 with restriction of both vehicular and human movement. Special emphasis this month will be on the desilting ofContinue reading “Environmental:”