January 23, 2018 – Newslink

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…

People

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…

Sports

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…

Sports

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…