January 2018 – Newslink

Cult Clash: Vikings, De Bam, Black Axe set Oron on fire

January 28, 2018 admin

.4 killed, several injured By Harris-Okon Emmanuel Four persons died, with many injured, as cultists clashed, weekend, in Oron town, the headquarters of Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. According to Vanguard, trouble started when members of Day Bam and Vikings had disagreement at a pub, “but before we knew what was happening members of Day Bam mobilised and attacked members of the Vikings, while Black Axe came in to support the Vikings,” a source said. The source said residents scampered for safety when…

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NDLEA arrests 235 drug offenders in Akwa Ibom

January 28, 2018 admin

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Akwa Ibom Command, said on Sunday that it arrested 235 suspected drug offenders and seized 334.06kilogrammes of drug from them in 2017. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mrs Joy Agumuo, a Deputy Superintendent of Narcotics, disclosed this in an interview in Uyo. Agumuo said that of the 235 arrested, 191 were males while 44 were females. She said that there was a reduction in the number of suspects arrested and quantity of drug seized, compared to the 2016 figures of 301 suspects and…

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Uyo Lawmaker in trouble

January 28, 2018 admin

. Second term ambition suffers set-back . As Uyo stakeholders back Anietie Eka for AKHA . Murray promises Uyo AKHA Speakership position if returned in 2019 The second term ambition of Lawmaker representing Uyo State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon Monday Eyo is currently in jeopardy. This is as a result of a decision by political egg-heads in Uyo to throw their weight behind Hon Anietie Eka who is aspiring for the same Assembly seat in 2019. According to a top party (PDP)…

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How Akwa United rated against Tornadoes

January 25, 2018January 25, 2018 admin

By Udeme Inyang, live in Lokoja The Aiteo Cup Champions arrived in Niger Tornadoes’ adopted home ground with just one thing in mind – to win. A peep at those who got on the bus for the trip to the Confluence City confirmed this winning desire. With only six defenders and one defensive midfielder in an eighteen-man squad, Coach Abdul Maikaba’s intention was clear – peg Tornadoes back, get a win and return to Uyo with maximum points. Akwa United showed great character to take the…

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My injury worries are now over – Akwa United’s European returnee, Etyboy Akpan

January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 admin

By Udeme Inyang Akwa United winger Etyboy Akpan says he has shaken off the knock that has ruled him out since the commencement of the new league season. Akpan who only returned from Europe after a stint with NK Rudar in Slovenia impressed in pre-season only to get injured in training few days to the league opener against Rangers. Speaking to NEWS LINK SPORTS on Tuesday, the exciting winger said he has started training and is set to repay the faith Akwa United had in him by…

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Niger Tornadoes VS Akwa United: “We won’t return from Lokoja empty handed” – Aniekeme ‘Perere’ Asuquo

January 23, 2018 admin

By Udeme Inyang Akwa United playmaker, Aniekeme Asuquo has assured fans of the team that the ‘Promise Keepers’ will not leave Lokoja empty handed after their Week 4 npfl fixture against Niger Tornadoes on Wednesday. Akwa United who are second on the npfl table after three matches arrived the Confluence Town of Lokoja on Monday in high spirits after defeating Yobe Stars 2-0 two days ago. ‘Perere’ who has taken the Nigerian top flight by storm with brilliant performances since making his debut against Enugu Rangers in week…

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Hon. Inemesit Ubokudom walking the ladder of leadership

January 23, 2018 admin

by Joy Benson ‘’ Leadership: The capacity and will to rally people to a common purpose together with the character that inspires confidence and trust’’- Bernard Montogomery The clarion call for leadership at all levels remains a daunting task especially in developing nations with fragile democracies like Nigeria were competing dynamic factors have can change the face of governance. In Nigeria, the challenge of leadership over the years has been a strong focal point of debate among the citizenry with regards to effective and quality representation in public office and…

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STILL ON THE EKET MODEL SPORTS COMPLEX

January 23, 2018 admin

By Essien Ndueso Shortly after Akwa United finished as the 2017 winners of the largest football competition in Nigeria, the Aiteo (Federation)Cup, Governor Udom Emmanuel was on his toes once again, this time finalizing his plans for more sports facilities in the state. Referring to Akwa United’s lackluster performance on the night, “I know my team, that is not how the boys usually play. They were not used to the astro turf at the Agege Stadium and that affected their usual smooth free flowing game. As soon as…

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Niger Tornadoes VS Akwa United : Otobong Effiong, Ariwachukwu Emmanuel, Musa Newman missing through injury

January 23, 2018 admin

Akwa United will be missing the services of the influential trio of Captain Otobong ’Wiper’ Effiong, defence strong-man Ariwachukwu Emmanuel and star striker Musa Newman when they face Niger Tornadoes in Lokoja on Wednesday. According to the media officer of the Aiteo Cup Champions, Mfon Patrick, the skipper of the side, Effiong had a knock during their 2-0 win against Yobe Stars while Ariwachukwu has not recovered from a bout of chicken-pox disease which kept him out of the home win against Yobe Stars. Another defender, Godspower Igudia, reportedly…

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Etido Inyang: 53 Hearty Cheers To A Humble Servant Leader

January 19, 2018 admin

By Udeme INYANG Plenty heads were turned in surprise ten years ago when Engr Etido Inyang left his rewarding and influential role with Oil giants, Schlumberger Oilfield Services for public service cum politics, at the behest of then Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio. Born on January 8, 1965, Inyang, as a proficient Civil Engineer with immense ability, skill and know-how had made loads of valuable impact in his chosen field, building a vibrant career at Schlumberger Oilfield Services and had sent tongues wagging considering…