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LEICA 2023: Dr. Wisdom Enang Advocates for a Just Energy Transition for Nigeria. *** Wins a Prestigious Award of Excellence SAMPSON ENYONGEKERE, Uyo A renowned and resourceful Global Energy Expert, Engr. (Dr.) Wisdom Patrick Enang, has consciously advocated for a just Energy Transition from fossil fuel to the much-talked-about renewable energy like solar and hydro,Continue reading “Exclusive:”

CELEBRATING TOTAL CHAIR AT 70 Dear Chief Otu Ita Toyo, Today, I am joining your family, friends, associates, and well-wishers to celebrate your 70th birthday. I celebrate the amazing grace of god upon your life. I celebrate your intelligence, dexterity, capacity, and humility. Given the significance of turning 70, it is essential to contextualize whyContinue reading “Boom”

Toyo, A Clear Success Story of the Oro Genius, says Ekong Sampson…Akwa Ibom South Senator-elect salutes Total Chair at 70 The Senator-elect for Akwa Ibom South, Dr Ekong Sampson has saluted Arc. Otu Ita Toyo on the occasion of his 2023 birthday celebrations. Toyo, popularly known as ‘Total Chair’, a sobriquet he earned during hisContinue reading “N’Spash”

Luke pledges support to incoming Member Member representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/ Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Mr Onofiok Luke has assured the Member-Elect of his Federal Constituency, Obong Paul Ekpo of is readiness to support him to succeed and provide effective representation to the people. Luke, who received Mr Ekpo in his office on Thursday, said heContinue reading “Legislature”

Ekong Sampson Hails Uyo Book Club Founder, Udeme Nana on Birthday Senator-elect for Akwa Ibom South, Dr. Ekong Sampson has hailed prominent media scholar and writer, Dr. Udeme Nana on the occasion of his 2023 birthday celebration. Dr. Nana is the founder of the much praised Uyo Book Club, while Dr. Ekong Sampson is PatronContinue reading “Update”

Lord Denning, Oputa Adorn Watbridge Hotels Hall of Fame By Samuel Udoma The duo of legal heavyweights, Lord Denning and Justice Chukwudifu Oputa have adorned the Watbridge Hotels Hall of Fame. The hotel’s Hall of Fame celebrates outstanding achievers in different fields of endeavour, ranging from politics to sports, law, statesmanship, literature, pop culture, amongContinue reading “Boom”

Onofiok Luke ranked among 20 top legislators in 9th N’Assembly …. Set to be inducted into first-ever Most Valuable Parliamentarian Hall of Fame Member representing Etinan/ Nsit Ibom/ Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Mr Onofiok Luke is to be rewarded for his outstanding performance in the 9th National Assembly comprising members of the Senate and HouseContinue reading “Exclusive”

REPS STOPS NDDC FROM RELEASING N15 BILLION COUNTERPART FUNDING TO THE FG ….says NDDC Budget yet to be approved The House of Representatives has mandated the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to put on hold the release of N15 billion counterpart funding requested by the Federal Government for humanitarian project. The House cited non budgetaryContinue reading “Bubbles.”

Ekong Sampson Preaches Love, Rededication At Easter As Christendom marks the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Senator-elect for Akwa Ibom South, Dr Ekong Sampson has called on Christians and Nigerians to use the season of Easter to further the life of love, sacrifice and rededication. Dr. Ekong Sampson made the reflection in his EasterContinue reading “Boom:”

YAK IKÕM UDOM: CELEBRATING 8 YEARS OF SUPERLATIVE PERFORMANCE As the clock ticks towards the dusk of this administration and ready to draw its curtains on May 29, 2023, the hour has come to celebrate Governor Udom Emmanuel’s 8 years of superlative performance. Tagged YAK IKÕM UDOM, the month-long celebration packaged by thoughtful citizens, isContinue reading “Boom”

CONGRATULATIONS PASTOR UMO BASSEY ENO, GOVERNOR-ELECT On behalf of Officers and Members of the Peoples Democratic movement (PDM) at home and in the Diaspora, I congratulate you on your well deserved victory as the Governor-elect in the Saturday, March 18th 2023 Governorship elections. Your victory at the polls is a demonstration of the confidence theContinue reading “Toxclusive”

Ifim Ibom Ibibio Showers Blessings on A’Ibom Governor – Elect … As Umo Eno Presents Certificate of Return to Royal Fathers Traditional Rulers of Ibibio extraction under the aegis of Ifim Ibom Ibibio (Supreme Council of Ibibio Traditional Rulers), have proclaimed blessings on Akwa Ibom Governor-elect, Pastor Umo Eno with an assurance of total supportContinue reading “Exclusive”

Eulogies As Uyo Book Club Honours Ekong Sampson on Senate Victory, Udeme Nana Canvasses Book Economy By Samuel Udoma March 25, 2023 was yet another momentuous day in Uyo Book Club. It was the day the club, during its March Reading Session, celebrated her patron, Dr. Ekong Sampson on his Senate victory. Dr. Sampson, lawyerContinue reading “Boom”

FEDERAL CHARACTER COMMISSION (ESTABLISHMENT, ETC) ACT AMENDMENT BILL SPONSORED BY REP IDEM PASSES SECOND READING. The House of Representatives has read the second time and passed a bill for an act to amend the Federal Character Commission (establishment, etc) Act F7, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to make provisions for the appointment ofContinue reading “Exclusive:”

PDP PRIMARY: SUPREME COURT AFFIRMS ANIEKAN BASSEY’S CANDIDACY FOR AKWA IBOM NORTH-EAST SENATORIAL DISTRICT The Supreme Court has affirmed Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey as the winner of the May 23, 2022 Senatorial Primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its legitimate candidate for the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District for the 2023 elections inContinue reading “Exclusive:”

Luke Urges FG to Maintain Federal Airports Member representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Mr Onofiok Luke has called on the Federal Government to fix dilapidated facilities in Federal Airports across the country. Luke made the call when he brought before the House of Representatives; a motion of urgent national importance on the need forContinue reading “Exclusive:”

PRESS RELEASE OUR GOLDEN VICTORY IS HERE!! Results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, at the end of the 2023 Governorship and House of Assembly elections conducted on Saturday, March 18, 2023 show that Governorship candidate of our Party – the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno scored the highest numberContinue reading “Politics:”

EKONG SAMPSON CONGRATULATES PASTOR UMO ENO, STATE ASSEMBLY WINNERS …says democracy must unite, not divide, Akwa Ibom people; describes Umo Eno’s victory as emphatic and symbolic By Samuel Udoma Senator-elect for Akwa Ibom South, Dr. Ekong Sampson has congratulated Pastor Umo Bassey Eno on his victory and declaration by INEC as Governor-elect of Akwa IbomContinue reading “Boom:”

TOGETHER WE WON Victory is sweet but winning as a team is better. Our victory became possible because we fought as a team. On behalf of my wife and family, I sincerely appreciate the people of Oruk Anam for believing in the Peoples Democratic party (PDP), as demonstrated during the presidential/national assembly elections as wellContinue reading “Exclusive:”

WHY SAMPSON IDIONG REMAINS THE BEST ASSEMBLY CANDIDATE FOR ORUK ANAM – Campaign DG. The Director General of Sampson Idiong campaign organisation and former commissioner for Education in Akwa Ibom state, Hon. Dr Paul Udofia says the candidate of the peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for Oruk Anam State Constituency, Prince Sampson Idiong remains the bestContinue reading “Exclusive:”

Umo Eno’s Victory Signposts Roadmap to Strong Economy, Security, says Ekong Sampson … Onomkpoinam Mkpat says next National Assembly must unite to save Nigeria By Samuel Udoma With the 2023 gubernatorial election barely 48hours away, Senator-elect for Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District, Rt Hon.(Barr.) Ekong Sampson has stated that the eventual victory of Pastor UmoContinue reading “Exclusive”

Form of New Nigerian Senate Takes Shape as INEC Presents Certificate of Return To New Senators …Ekong Sampson says new Senate has job in its hand By Samuel Udoma (Abuja) The Senator-elect for Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District, Dr. Ekong Sampson has received his Certificate of Return as winner in the February 25, 2023 NationalContinue reading “Legislative Engagement:”

Umo Eno Will Revolutionize Akwa Ibom Rural Development Master Plan, says Ekong Sampson …A/Ibom South Senator-elect canvasses support for PDP Candidates ahead of Saturday’s Polls By Samuel Udoma The Senator-elect for Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District, Dr Ekong Sampson has said that Pastor Umo Eno will revolutionize the Akwa Ibom Rural Development Master Plan, whichContinue reading “Politics”

Ekong Sampson: The Legislative Powerhouse Who Was Destined To Be Senator By Samuel Udoma By June this year, Dr. Ekong Sampson, the Senator-Elect for Akwa Ibom South will be walking into the hallowed Red Chambers of the National Assembly as one of the legislative aristocrats of the 10th Nigerian Senate. Here is a man whoContinue reading “Exclusive”

NIGERIA 2023: REVISITING THROUGH THE LENSES OF AN ARENA(PT II) The Returning Officer By Ekong Sampson At cockcrow the cockerel will swallowThis season of pickings whenEvery contestant is a winnerFluttering like restless cattle egretsOn the lips of seers and fortune scavengers. The parrot will talk the patriotOut of the traffic of horned soldier antsMarching whileContinue reading “Toxclusive:”

SAMPSON IDIONG COMMISSIONS TWO WATER PROJECTS IN ORUK ANAM Ikot Ntuen Ibesit in Ward 6 and Ikot Akpan Otuk in Ward 9, Oruk Anam LGA which had suffered the hardship of getting potable water for decades, could not hide their joy yesterday, as Elders, women and youths trooped out to witness the commissioning of boreholeContinue reading “Boom”

EKONG SAMPSON CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION February 27, 2023 Victory for Akwa Ibom South: An Appreciation I do not know how well to thank the Almighty God and the people of Akwa Ibom South for this emphatic vote of confidence. I thank God and my great people – Oro, Ibibio, Ekid, Obolo – for joining hands firmlyContinue reading “Exclusive”

REP UNYIME IDEM INSPECTS CONSTRUCTION OF IKOT UKPONGEREN BRIDGE AND 1KM ROAD WITH DUAL DRAINAGE The Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Rep Unyime Idem has inspected the ongoing construction of Ikot Ukpongeren bridge, 1km Road with dual drainage in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The bridgeContinue reading “Toxclusive”

EKET SENATORIAL DISTRICT VOTES EKONG SAMPSON “If I, as the Number One citizen of the State said no to the Senate seat because it was not the turn of Onna, then who can say otherwise?For the Senate, Mkpat Enin has given us the best in the person of Ekong Sampson. Ekong Sampson is the nextContinue reading “Boom:”