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House of Assembly Saga: “Stay of execution order by High Court coming too late” – Barr. Andem

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By: Udeme Inyang, Newslinkng.com The seemingly frantic effort of expelled Itu State Constituency Lawmaker, Hon. Idongesit Ituen to reverse his eviction from the House of Assembly by obtaining a stay of execution from Federal High Court in Uyo has been described as a wild goose chase by radical lawyer, BarrNdem Andem. It can be recalled that it was the ousted lawmaker who first approached the court to seek an injunction restraining the speaker from declaring his seat vacant. Rather shockingly, sitting on the case, Justice Riman of the Uyo Federal…

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Udom, first civilian governor to build power substations to boost electricity supply – Engr. Etido Inyang

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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 his relative young age. Since making…

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I’ll give all my heart & soul for things to work in UUTH -New CMD, Dr Emem-Abasi Bassey

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  There was palpable excitement in the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital on Monday October8, 2018 when when Dr Emem-Abasi Bassey assumed duty as new Chief Medical Director. Moments after taking over as CMD, Dr Bassey who has been working in the hospital for the past 14 years and is the first CMD of UUTH to emerge from the establishment sat down for a chat with NEWS LINK Editor, Udeme Inyang. He stated his plans and vision for the hospital promising to give his all for the UUTH to regain…

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2019 Guber Race: Ekere begs Attah for support

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  .  As race to Hiltop Mansion gets tougher   By Signor Emedu, Newslinkng.com   As the 2019 gubernatorial poll draws near, there are frantic moves by APC gubernatorial candidate, Obong Nsima Ekere to grab the prized endorsement of revered former governor and elder statesman, Obong Victor Attah, NEWS LINK can reliably report. According to precise information from our political desk, the current cordial association between Governor Udom Emmanuel and Attah has unsettled Ekere who is not restful in his bid to take over Hilltop Mansion next year. Although Attah…

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Defection rumour: I’m a man of integrity; I’ll not join APC – Onofiok Luke

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  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

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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

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  …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

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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

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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

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  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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