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Month: October 2015

Politics 

PDP Chieftain Hails Udom Emmanuel’s Industrialization Policy

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A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abak local government area, Obong Okon Udoh has lauded the state governor’s industrialization policy, pointing out that it will engender massive wealth creation and job opportunities to the unemployed indigenes of the state. Obong Okon Udoh who spoke with journalists in Uyo during the 28th anniversary celebration, noted that at 28, Akwa Ibom has become the fastest developing state in Nigeria. “Akwa Ibom State is well-developed. Somebody at 28 is already an adult. So looking at the infrastructures on ground, Akwa…

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Abak Chairmanship Seat: Ignatius Ukpe Consults Afaha Obong Youths

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It was like a carnival at Ukana Mkpa Eyop Village, Afaha Obong in Abak Local Government Area last Saturday as the leadership of Afaha Obong Clan Youth Association consisting of youth presidents of the 24 villages of Afaha Obong Clan and the National Executive officers overwhelmingly received their Patron I, Mr. Ignatius Ukpe who was on a consultation visit to the youths. Introducing the Chairmanship hopeful, Elder Eventus Awakama said they decided to visit the youths of Afaha Obong Clan since the people of Abak have agreed that the next…

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Royal Fathers Salute Akwa Ibom At 28

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Royal Fathers in the state under the umbrella of Ekpuk (Family) Heads Association have rejoiced with the government and people of the state on the 28th anniversary of the state creation. Speaking with journalists at Chief Godswill Akpabio International Stadium during the official launching of the “Dakkada Initiative”, the State Chairman of the Association, Otuekong Sunday Umoh (JP), described the launching of the “Dakkada Initiative” as timely and a welcome development which will encourage Akwa Ibom people to rise up and not to be lazy. Otuekong Umoh commended the Governor,…

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Environmental Sanitation: Abak L.G Records Massive Turnout

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In compliance with the directive of the state government, the people of Abak local government area this morning embarked on environmental sanitation exercise to keep the area clean. The people were seen removing debris from gutters, cutting grasses, sweeping their surroundings, filling pot holes and also clearing their environment. The Transition Committee Chairman for the area, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen led other Transition Committee Members and some Senior Citizens of Abak to cut grasses in the Council Secretariat and later went round the local government area to monitor the conduct of…

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Abak Local Government Holds Anniversary Thanksgiving Service

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Activities marking the 55th Independence Celebration in Abak local government area began on Sunday, 27th September, 2015 with an Inter-denominational Thanksgiving Service at Our Lady of Mercy Chaplaincy, Mercy Hospital, Abak. The activities will be rounded off on Thursday, 1st October, 2015 with march-pass by school children, uniform organizations and cultural displays at Abak Township Stadium. In his homely, Rev. Father Primus Umoh harped on the need for people to always appreciate and encourage what is good from others. Rev. Father Umoh advised leaders at all levels to always fear…

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Abak Celebrates 55th Independence In Grand Style

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Activities marking the 55th Independence Celebration in Abak Local government area were rounded off yesterday, 1st October, 2015 with a march pass by school children, uniform organizations and cultural displays at Abak Township Stadium. The Transition Committee Chairman for the area, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen who read the President’s address and also took the salute, noted that Akwa Ibom State has been blessed with good leaders especially in the past nine years. Dr. Udosen commended the State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel for his outstanding performance in the past 100 days, stressing…

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Nigeria at 55; Prophet Uyoata harps on peace and national unity

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As Nigeria celebrates her 55th Independence Anniversary, a renowned Gospel Minister in the state, Prophet Uyoata Umoh JP has called on Nigerians to pray to God for peace and national unity. Prophet Umoh who made the call while delivering a Sermon at Divine City Ministry International, Uruk Uso, Otoro Abak, assured that with continuous prayers, Nigeria has a very bright future. The Man of God called on Nigerians to love one another, live peaceably with all men irrespective of tribe and religion. He advised Christians to emulate Jesus Christ by…

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Tribunal reserves judgement …as Assam, Offiong rumble

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The Akwa Ibom National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja Monday reserved judgement in the suit instituted by Chief Inibehe Okori of the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the declaration of former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio of the People’s Democratic Party,(PDP) as the winner of the March 28, 2015 Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial district election. Addressing the tribunal while adopting his final written address before the Justice Goddy Anunihu led tribunal, counsel to the petitioner, Chief Assam Assam, said whenever a document…

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