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Akwa Ibom Speaker: Why we are not fighting Udom

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The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Onofiok Luke, has given reasons why the state lawmakers are not at war or fighting Governor Udom Emmanuel even with some perceived administrative lapses,  saying the position is for the state to achieve peace, progress and political stability. “The assembly also gives the executive a free hand to operate without trying to query some administrative decisions which the governor might be forced to take in the ordinary course of governance without recourse to the lawmakers.” Luke made the declaration…

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NEW DAWN IN UCCDA AS PRINCE ENOBONG UWAH TAKES CHARGE

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Prince Enobong Uwah, who was appointed Chairman, Uyo Capital City Development Authourity, UCCDA, accompanied by Board member, Mr Unyime Etim to officially resumed work On arrival at the office, Uwah was received by top management staff of the Authority, led by the Secretary, Mr Edwin Inyang JP, who subsequently conducted him on a facility tour of the Authority and introduced him to staff of the UCCDA.   Prince Enobong Uwah in a chat with newsmen, commits his mission, tenure and vision to God Almighty and makes supplication for grace to…

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Police warns motorists against using covered Number Plates in Akwa Ibom

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The Police Command in Akwa Ibom state on Thursday issued a warning to motorists against using covered Number Plates. A statement issued by DSP Chukwu Ikechukwu, Police Public Relations Officer in Akwa Ibom State said the warning is part of ‘concerted efforts of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command to rid the state of criminal elements and to ultimately ensure the safety of residents and visitors alike’. The full statement from the office of the CP and made available to the media read : “As part of the concerted efforts of…

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CP seeks synergy with army for peace in Akwa Ibom

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The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom, Mr Donald Awunah has called for inter agency collaboration to ensure peace and unity among various ethnic groups resident in the state. Awunah made the call on Saturday when he paid a courtesy visit on Lt.-Col. S. U. Abubakar, the Commanding Officer Six Battalion, Nigeria Army. He said that the visit was to extend hands of fellowship of his command to officers and men of the battalion. Awunah said the visit was timed to build on the existing cordial relationship between the Nigeria…

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* *NDDC’S PHONEY SMS TO GOV UDOM EMMANUEL**

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The media atmosphere has recently been saturated by a news stunt, obviously sponsored by the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission against the integrity of the Governor and Government of Akwa Ibom state. The governor is supposedly painted as refusing moves by NDDC for partnership in moving the state forward. As an independent media assessment team, we were awed by such a report and decided to look further into the said report, only to find out that the management of NDDC sold a dummy to the public by alleging…

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#USOROUSO: REVIVING NIGERIA’S CONTEMPORARY ARTS

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In bygone years, Nigeria was an epicenter of contemporary artworks. Works of arts such as pottery, paintings, carvings, textile production, sculptures and crafts formed an integral part of the society. Artists were revered in the polity even as their artworks enjoyed patronage locally and internationally. The waning commitment by relevant authorities in reviving the sector coupled with the populace’s seeming disinterest in promoting culture have pushed work of arts towards extinction. However, against the run of play, the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Culture and Tourism has been exploring and…

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…United Nations, Rotary Int’l applaud arts & craft exhibition

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Commendations have continued to trail the ongoing Usoro Uso arts and craft exhibition organized by the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of culture and tourism in Uyo.   The latest of such came from His Excellency Edward Kallon, United Nations Country coordinator , who visited the Ibibio Union museum , venue of the exhibition with an entourage of African diplomats ,envoy and government officials. Mr Kallon who was taken on tour of the gallery by the Commissioner , AKS Ministry of culture & tourism, Rt Hon Victor Antai, expressed delight at…

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Usoro Uso Arts & Craft Exhibition: Akwa-Ibom govt pledges to create enabling environment for artists

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The Akwa Ibom government on Friday pledged to create an enabling environment for artists to showcase and promote their works in the state. Gov. Udom Emmanuel gave the pledged when he declared open an exhibition of contemporary Nigerian Arts and Crafts tagged, “‘Usoro Uso’ Celebrating Creativity in Akwa Ibom’’in Uyo. He assured that the state “will create that sense of belief in our people and a platform for them to express the artistic gifts to wider experience and audience.”  According to him, the state was blessed with a rich cultural…

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Akwa United salute Ubong Friday on VAT Wonder Goal Award

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Akwa United’s camp is bubbling with excitement as the coaches, players and management staff of the club are falling over themselves to celebrate one of her own, the mercurial Ubong Friday whose sumptuous strike was voted Wonder Goal of the week on Matchday 21 by football fans. Friday scored a spectacular goal from 30 yards against ABS on Matchday 21 at the Godswill Akpabio International stadium. The goal was nominated by League Management Company, LMC  and was voted goal of the week on LMC’s website and Twitter Handle by football…

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Enugu Rangers ends Akwa Utd’s unbeaten run

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Akwa United’s five matches unbeaten run came to an end in Enugu when a 12th minute goal by Bright Silas helped champions Enugu Rangers to a 1-0 win at the Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium on matchday 24 of the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL on Sunday. A swift linkup play by Chiemaka Madu and Godwin Aguda put Bright Silas through on goal and the midfielder sliced the ball beyond Ojo Olorunleke into the back of the net to give the champions an early lead. The match which was played behind closed…

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