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Month: April 2017

PRINCE AKPABIO DONATES HOSTEL TO AKPOLY …Immortalizes late father, promises to do more

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Hope has emerged for students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, fifteen years after it lost on-campus residency for students, as the institution on Friday, April 7 2017, took delivery of an ultramodern hostel block built and donated by Friends of Prince Ukpong Akpabio. Inaugurating the facility at the official handing over, Barr. Prince Ukpong Akpabio on behalf of his friends extolled the sterling qualities of his late father, Sen. Justice Nsima Akpabio, whom the building is named after; saying there could not have been a better way of…

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Gov Emmanuel Institutes N100m Church Welfare Scheme for Needy

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In the spirit of Easter, Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, has launched N100 million empowerment scheme to assist the needy in his home church in Lagos. Governor Emmanuel while thanking God for sparing his life and those of several other people during the building collapse of Reigners Bible Ministry in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, last year, said the seed fund would go a long way in alleviating poverty among his target audience. Speaking during a special church service to mark Palm Sunday at United Evangelical Church(founded as Qua…

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Politics 

YOUTH LEADER DRUMS SUPPORT FOR TC BOSS

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The Transition Committee Chairman for Abak Local Government area, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen has been commended for the achievements he has recorded since assumption of office. The commendation was made by the Youth President of Ikot Ufen Village, Afaha Obong in Abak Local Government Area, Mr. Emmanuel Paul Udofa during the birthday ceremony of the Transition Committee Chairman which took place at Country Home Global Garden, Ikot Akpabio recently. Mr. Udofa described the Dr. Udosen as an outstanding performer, a God-fearing personality and a  grassroot politician who has the interest of…

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ISDAN CHAIRMAN COMMENDS PROVOST

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  The Chairman Inter State Drivers Association (ISDAN) Abak Chapter, Elder Friday Udo-Obot has commended the Provost, Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science, Jos, Plateau State, Dr. Nkereuwem Etukudoh on the successful burial ceremony of his step-mother, Late Madam Angelica Etukudo. Elder Udo-Obot who spoke with Journalists after the funeral ceremony of the deceased at Ikot Ekiduk, Midim in Abak Local Government Area, expressed gratitude to God for the successful funeral ceremony. The ISDAN Chairman attributed the large turn-out of personalities at the event including the State Deputy Governor, Mr.…

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AFAHA OBONG CLAN YOUTH LEADERS CELEBRATE EMMANUEL UDOSEN’S BIRTHDAY Dr. Emmanuel Udosen

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Youth Leaders of the 24 Villages of Afaha Obong Clan and other patriotic youths in Abak Local Government Area numbering over 100 on Tuesday gathered at Country Home Global Garden, Ikot Akpabio to celebrate the birthday of the Transition Committee Chairman for Abak, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen. In his speech, the Chief Host and Youth President of Ikot Akpabio, Prince Usen Joshua said the youths of Afaha Obong Clan were happy to identify with the Transition Committee Chairman on his birthday and decided to host the celebration in Afaha Obong as…

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Entertainment News 

Great People. Great God: Akwa Ibom set to roll out the drums for Easter By Nelson NseAbasi

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Akwa Ibom people will gather again for the second edition of an annual Easter Celebration Concert tagged ‘Ibom Easter Fiesta’, scheduled to hold at Ibom Plaza on Easter Monday, 17th April 2017.   The Special Assistant to Governor Udom Emmanuel on Entertainment Industry, David Sageant (Utang Akwa Ibom) made this known to journalists rising from a meeting with the State Entertainment Working Committee held at his office on Monday, 3rd April 2017.   The Governor’s aide confirmed that preparations are in top gear to ensure that Akwa Ibom people have…

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Ayang gives out daughter in marriage …First Lady counsels couple By Osondu Ahirika

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The Families of the Political Leader of Esit Eket Local Government Area, Elder Benjamin Udobia and former member Eket State Constituency,Hon. Ayang Ayang, today(Thursday) celebrated as their Children Mr. Akanimo Udobia and Engr. Anne Ayang were traditionally joined together as Husband and wife, in what will pass as the biggest traditional marriage of the year in the oil rich city of Eket. The traditional marriage which attracted the who is who in Akwa Ibom state and beyond also had in attendance the wife of Akwa Ibom State governor and First…

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People 

IBENO PROTEST: YOUTHS DEMAND RELOCATION OF EXXONMOBIL HEADQUARTERS TO AKWA IBOM

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In line with the Federal Government’s directive by the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, during the recent Town Hall Meeting with stakeholders of Akwa Ibom, Youths under the aegis of Amalgamation of Ibeno Youth President’s Forum, Ulok Ulok People’s Assembly and the Ibeno Chapter of Ijaw Youth Council have demanded for the immediate relocation of the corporate Headquarters of ExxonMobil to the state through a peaceful protest. The youths, who gathered in their numbers at the entrance of ExxonMobil QIT on information that the newly appointed Managing Director of the…

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National News 

PIGB Will Promote Transparency in the Petroleum Industry …As Joint Committee submits report By Anny Michaels

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PIGB Will Promote Transparency in the Petroleum Industry …As Joint Committee submits report   By Anny Michaels Senator Bassey Albert   Senate Joint Committee on Petroleum (Upstream, Downstream and Gas), on Thursday, submitted its report on the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill to the chamber for consideration and passage. The Chairman of the joint committee, Senator Tayo Alasoadura, laid the report before the lawmakers at plenary. Senate President Bukola Saraki, who presided over the session, said the lawmakers had broken a jinx with the presentation of the report. “I think the…

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Government News 

UDOM PREACHES UNITY AT LATE IBIBIO PATRIACH’S FUNERAL

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Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has warned people against hiding under the cloak of political party lines and pecuniary interests to fight against the developments of the state. Governor Emmanuel who spoke at the Onna township stadium during the funeral of the late Paramount ruler of Onna and Oku Ibom Ibibio 111, Late Akwa Edidem Akpabio Udo Ukpa,  called on all Akwa Ibomites to unite and pursue the overall interest of the state. Alluding to the unity witnessed at the occasion by the gathering of all stakeholders in…

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