September 2018 – Newslink

By Udeme Inyang, Newslinkng.com Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Onofiok Luke has debunked claims that he has defected to rival All Progressives Congress(APC). Luke, who is the frontline candidate for the House of Representative seat in Etinan Federal Constituency has been constantly linked with a move from PDP to APC in recent times. The rumored defection has gained prominence since erstwhile governor, Godswill Akpabio shockingly moved to APC, leading a few loyalists from PDP to his new party. However, in a statement made available…

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Osun Gubernatorial Election Results: PDP leading

September 23, 2018September 23, 2018 admin

The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun announcing the results of the Osun governorship election in each of the 30 local councils of the state. Final collation will be done on Sunday at the state headquarters in Osogbo. Here are the results already announced at the council collation centres: Ede South LGA: PDP : 16,693 APC: 4,512 ADP : 357 SDP : 855 Total Valid Votes: 23,136 Total Rejected Votes: 1,605 Total Votes Cast: 24,741 Number Of Registered Voters: 46,887 Number of Accredited Voters: 24,888 Ede North LGA: ADC : 89 ADP :758…

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Uyo Federal Constituency 2019: Nominate a candidate that is salable – PDP Chairman Paul Ekpo warns delegates

September 21, 2018September 21, 2018 admin

…Ime Uwah emerges favourite for PDP ticket By Udeme Inyang, Newslinkng.com Akwa Ibom State PDP State Chairman, Paul Ekpo has cautioned Uyo Federal Constituency party delegates against selecting unpopular candidates during the forthcoming party nomination process. According to the party chairman, an unpopular candidate usually becomes a burden to the party and decreases the chances of emerging winners at the general poll. The chairman said this at the empowerment \ constituency briefing of incumbent lawmaker representing the area, Hon. Mike Enyong. Enyong, popularly nicknamed Babantan was elected into…

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Tropicana, Four Points Hotel, Uyo-Ik Road are cases of Akpabio’s unrivalled thievery –Senator Anietie Okon

September 20, 2018 admin

Senator Aniete Okon representing the Uyo Senatorial District in the Third Republic Senate and became the first National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP at the onset of the Fourth Republic. The elder-statesman in this interview gives his perspectives on the defection of Senator Akpabio from the PDP. Excerpts: By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor What is your reaction to the defection of Senator Godswill Akpabio to the APC? It is very disappointing, very , very disappointing for the same lack of real commitment to the principles…

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We want AKBC to compete with CNN – AKBC DG, Pastor Anietie Ukpe

September 19, 2018 admin

Pastor Anietie Ukpe could be described as a foremost media guru in Akwa Ibom State. His experience in information and image management spans decades. He was Chief Press Secretary to ex-governor Godswil Akpabio and is currently the Director General of Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation, AKBC. The imprint of his sterling qualities is obvious with a rejuvenated AKBC as signpost. With over two years without transmission breakdown, improved power supply yet with lesser diesel consumption and complete overhaul of programmes with Digital makeover, Ukpe has made a mark. With such credentials,…

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Hensek Integrated Services Ltd: A’Ibom’s iconic indigenous construction company

September 19, 2018 admin

By: Udeme Inyang, Newslinkng.com The construction industry in Akwa Ibom State during the Godswill Akpabio era was dominated by foreign firms and the reason was clear and simple. During the time of Akpabio’s predecessor, Victor Attah, a lot of indigenous firms were given jobs by the state government in line with Attah’s commitment to implement the local content policy, which would help to stem capital flight. Although the policy came with good intentions by Obong Attah, the aim which was to create wealth for the people of the…

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Accepting Akpabio in APC is like carrying a life snake in your pocket – Senator Umoyo

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 admin

Senator Etang Umoyo has worn many attires as a politician. He is a senior citizen in Akwa Ibom, founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Esit Eket Local Government Area, frontline advocate for power shift to Eket Senatorial District as far back as 2012. He is a politician who follows his rulebook in politics religiously even in the face of scathing criticisms. In this interview with Journalists in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, Umoyo disclosed why he returned to PDP, his support for Gov. Udom Emmanuel’s re-election…

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The 13th floor incarnate

September 4, 2018 admin

By Edidiong Udobia Triskaidekaphobia is the fear, hate, or dislike of the number thirteen (13). There are different stories about number 13 with attendant superstitions, which although not proven, have gained wide acceptance in many countries like the United States. One of such superstitions is the legend of the 13th floor. From my little research, I learnt that in the affected countries, the number 13 is considered unlucky, so most superstitious building owners purposefully omit a floor numbered 13. However, the fact that building/hotel owners deliberately refuse to number…

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Emmanuel Nicholas to emerge Assembly member

September 4, 2018 admin

. As Uruan zones AKHA seat to Central Uruan Special Assistant to the Governor on Documentation, Mr Emmanuel Nicholas should be the next member representing Uruan State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly in 2019 if recent developments concerning the State Constituency are anything to go by. NEWS LINK can authoritatively report that political stakeholders in Uruan have unanimously decided to cede the Assembly seat to Central Uruan in the spirit of zoning and fair-play. According to reports, the decision was taken in the best…