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ROUND PEGS IN ROUND HOLES: ESIT EKET DESERVES ANOTHER ‘ETEBE’ Itoro Eti, a renowned Uyo-based Journalist wrote; “Esit Eket deserves absolutely the best and must present someone that understands firsthand, the rudiment of politics at the grassroots”. While going through the first paragraph of his article, it was already clear to me whose feet matchesContinue reading “Update”

Watbridge Hotels Hails Hilda Baci As Akwa Ibom Born Chef Closes In On Guinness World Record Top hotel, Watbridge Hotels&Suites, Uyo has hailed Akwa Ibom born Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci on her official attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record for ‘The Longest Time Cooking’. Hilda, who hails from Nsit Ubium in Akwa Ibom StateContinue reading “Boom”

Measuring When The Justice System Must Navigate Beyond Traditional Confines: The Idigbe Imprints By Ekong Sampson I consider it a matter of great privilege to have been invited to present a keynote address at this important symposium in honour of the former Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Felix Chukwunweike Alexander Idigbe.Continue reading “Exclusive”

BRANDO GROUP TO REWARD WINNERS OF YAK IKÕM UDOM ESSAY COMPETITION As part of its corporate social responsibility, the operators of one of Africa’s best digital market places, Brando group of companies is set to reward the six winners of Yak Ikòm Udom Essay competition. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Amb.Continue reading “N’Splash”

UPDATE ON DSTV PAY AS YOU GO TARIFF Following persistent calls by Nigerians on the status of the DSTV Pay As You Go tariff being pursued by the member representing Ukanafun Oruk/Anam Federal Constituency and Deputy Chairman Communications Committee in the House of Representatives, Rep. Unyime Idem, it has become necessary to give an updateContinue reading “Boom”

CAPITAL LUXURY PARTNERS YAK IKÕM UDOM INITIATIVE We are pleased to announce Capital Luxury Global Resources Limited as the Principal Partner of Yak Ikòm Udom concert and award night slated for Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Emerald Event center by 5PM. According to the CEO of the organization, Mr Edidiong Udoidiong, the administration of GovernorContinue reading “Toxclusive”

DR MRS MARTHA UDOM IYA U”MISS KE AKWA IBOM In the social development matrix, societies do not develop by themselves, but by people of noble breed, whose selfless service creates opportunities for the economic prosperity and human capital development of the people. This breed of people transcends from the primordial realm of sentiments to patriotismContinue reading “N’Splash”

ONOFIOK COMMITS TO LEADERSHIP MENTORSHIP Member representing Etinan Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr Onofiok Luke has stated that his post legislative life will be committed to mentorship of young people in leadership endeavours. Emphasizing that it has always been his interest to invest in rising young leaders in every space he findsContinue reading “Boom”

AS THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN, MARTHA, TAKES A BOW- AKFGG(PINKGIRLS) EXPRESSES MISS The concept and context. _To grow in the character qualities of the ‘eshet-chayil’: her determination, her trustworthiness, her shrewdness and initiative, her diligence, foresight, and the prizing of her resources. the virtuous woman is the one who possesses these qualities There is a burningContinue reading “Updates:”

NISS VISIT: COURSE PARTICIPANTS TOUR A’IBOM ~ Lawrence Ekong Participants of Course 16 of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) have arrived Akwa Ibom State on a study tour, with the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Comr. Ini Ememobong giving the team a blow-by-blow account of government’s effort at industralising the state, socio-economic policies,Continue reading “Exclusive”

IDEM MAKES CASE FOR WIDER TELECOMS NETWORK COVERAGE ACROSS NIGERIA The Deputy Chairman Communications Committee in the House of Representatives, Rep. Unyime Idem has made a strong case for wider telecommunications network coverage accross Nigeria. Idem said this Monday May 8, 2023, in Abuja, during the sitting of ad-hoc committee investigating the failure/inability of theContinue reading “Boom”

GOV EMMANUEL BAGS ICAN AWARD The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria ICAN held their Annual Dinner and Award Night, where they honoured a select few(consisting of members, non-members and corporate awardees). Governor Udom Emmanuel was honoured in the Members category, where he bagged a merit award, in recognition of his numerous contributions to theContinue reading “Exclusive”

Member representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/ Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Hon Onofiok Luke was part of the dignitaries that witnessed the wife of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Dr (Mrs) Martha Udom Emmanuel perform the ground breaking/foundation laying ceremony of Uyo Senatorial District Women’s Forum, USDWF/Martha Udom Emmanuel Leadership Academy in Uyo on Friday. Luke, whoContinue reading “Boom”

Umo Eno to Provide Facilities in Uruan to Boost Economic Activities … Applauds Governor Emmanuel over Devt. Strides As part of efforts to further on the development strides of Governor Udom Emmanuel, Governor-elect of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has promised to build a cold room and provide other facilities around the fishing communityContinue reading “N’Splash”

A’IBOM SPEAKER MOURNS EXIT OF MMA NKANTA AT 66 Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and Senator-Elect for the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Rt Hon Aniekan Bassey , has sympathized with the Member representing Ukanafun State Constituency, Dr Charity Ido, over the demise of her mother, late Mrs. Love Dick Nkanta.Continue reading “Exclusive”

Ex-Super Eagles Captain, Vincent Enyeama Tours, Lauds Watbridge Hotels Facilities … describes Watbridge Hotels Guest Library as ‘Awesome’ Legendary former Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama was at Watbridge Hotels, Uyo, yesterday evening. The former Lille of France shot stopper with over a hundred caps for the Super Eagles, visited the Muhammed Ali Gym. At theContinue reading “Boom”

NDDC PRESENTS 2021, 2022, 2023 BUDGET ESTIMATES ..as Unyime Idem moves motion for adoption The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, today May 4, 2023, presented its budget estimates for 2021, 2022 and 2023 for approval by the House of Representatives. The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, moved a motion for theContinue reading “Exponential”

Umo Eno Commiserates with the Family of Late Uwemedimoh Umanah. Governor-elect of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has commiserated with the family of late Uwemedimoh Umanah, PhD who was laid to rest today. In his condolence message at the funeral service held in Abak, he said the demise of Dr. Uwemedimoh was still likeContinue reading “Top News”

The organisers of the Yak Ikòm Udom Essay competition have received 41 entries for the secondary school category and 182 entries for the tertiary institution category. Here is the full list of participants at the Essay competition organised to celebrate Governor Udom Emmanuel’s 8 years of superlative performance. The results for both categories of theContinue reading “N’Splash”

Ekong Sampson to deliver Keynote Address at Abuja Symposium for Former Supreme Court Justice, Chike Idigbe …Gowon, CJN, Governors, Fashola, other big wigs to grace the big event By Samuel Udoma Senator-elect for Akwa Ibom South, Dr Ekong Sampson will tomorrow Thursday, 4th May, 2023, deliver a keynote address at an Abuja Symposium in honourContinue reading “Boom:”

Mkpat Enin Stakeholders Laud Elders Forum on Umo Eno Inauguration Initiative …as Rev. Obot Ekanem chairs Inauguration Coordinating Committee, Ini Akpan ‘Olokpo’ is Secretary By Samuel Udoma More stakeholders of Mkpat Enin Local Government Area have continued to laud Mkpat Enin Elders Forum for constituting strategic committees to coordinate inauguration ceremonies of Pastor Umo EnoContinue reading “Update”

REPS MANDATES NDDC TO COMPLETE ABANDONED HOSPITALS AND ROADS IN UKANAFUN ….asks Agency to include the projects in its 2023 Budget The House of Representatives has mandated the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to complete the abandoned hospitals and roads in Ukanafun LGA. The projects include two nos 24 bed space Standard Comprehensive Health Centre,Continue reading “Exclusive”

LUKE APPRECIATES UDOM FOR ETINAN-EKET ROAD As former president Olusegun Obasanjo inaugurates the 23.4km Eket-Etinan dual carriage way today, Member representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Mr Onofiok Luke has extended appreciation to Governor Udom Emmanuel for the record breaking project as well as other signature projects in Etinan Federal Constituency. Luke, while thanking God forContinue reading “Updates:”

Mkpat Enin Sets Up High Powered Committee To Support Inauguration of Umo Eno, Ekong Sampson, Uwem Imo-ita …Elders Forum Chairman, Dr. Sidney Udofot assures Umo Eno of full cooperation from Mkpat Enin people By Samuel Udoma Ahead of the inauguration of Pastor Umo Eno as Governor of Akwa Ibom State on May 29, and thoseContinue reading “Politics”

Luke Joins Labour in A’Ibom to Mark Worker’s Day As part of his commitment to the workforce in Akwa Ibom State, Member representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Hon. Onofiok Luke joined workers in Akwa Ibom to celebrate 2023 Worker’s Day. Also, at the event were Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel, DeputyContinue reading “Exclusive”

UNYIME IDEM SPONSORS 5TH BATCH OF 21 CONSTITUENTS FOR DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING In a bid to promote skills and digital education, the Deputy Chairman Communications Committee and Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem has sponsored the 5th batch of constituents for digital entrepreneurship training. The 2 weeks life enhancing programme done inContinue reading “N’Flash”

AKWA IBOM TEACHERS END STRIKE, COMMEND GOV EMMANUEL FOR FRIENDLY DISPOSITION TO WORKERS’ WELFARE The four days industrial action embarked upon by public primary and secondary school teachers in Akwa Ibom State has been called off. This is sequel to resolutions reached by State Government with the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT,Continue reading “Exclusive.”

WORKERS AS CATALYST TO GOVERNMENT POLICIES IMPLEMENTATION – DR. FRANK. …felicitates workers on May Day the concept and context – Anonymous “Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not;Continue reading “N’Splash”

THE MAN’S GUTS AS ROLE TO SUCCESS. Ndianabasi Emmanson in conformity… The concept and context – Anonymous The heart is a symbol or nothing, take away the symbol and all you have is a physical muscle of no more aesthetic interest than a bladder. To remove a man’s heart is to traffic in symbol, callContinue reading “Boom:”

HENSEK’S Excellent Work on Airport Road Expansion and How It Will Boost Akwa Ibom’s Image and Deepen Economic Activities By Samuel Udoma The ongoing expansion of the Airport Road in Uyo handled by HENSEK Integrated Services, one of the finest construction firms in the country, is not only timely, but very strategic. The Airport RoadContinue reading “Boom”