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Lagos, Akwa Ibom highest beneficiaries as states, local governments share N2.6 trillion in 2016

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A new report has disclosed that the 36 states and the 774 local government councils in Nigeria shared a total sum of N2.6 trillion from the Federation Account in 2016 in spite of the prevailing economic recession. In an elaborate investigation by the Economic Confidential, an intelligence economic magazine, the total figure was payment made to the two tiers of government between January and December 2016 at the monthly meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). In the report, Lagos State is ranked first as the highest recipient of…

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ATUEKONG ANAKA EMERGES POLITICAL LEADER OF OTORO WARD 1

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A renowned politician and business magnet, Atuekong Ofonmbuk Anaka has emerged as the Political Leader of Otoro Ward 1 in Abak Local government Area. Atuekong Anaka who was unanimously chosen as the new Political Leader of the ward in a colourful ceremony which took place during the New Year Get-Together Party of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the Ward, was said to have over the years contributed to the emergence of successive administrations in the Ward, local, State and National levels. The new Political Leader was recently conferred with…

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NELSON EFFIONG HAS THE RIGHT TO DEFECT … ICAN

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A non-governmental organization, Ibom Community Assessment Network (ICAN) has said that the Senator Representing Eket Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Chief Nelson Effiong has the right to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressive congress (APC).   In a statement signed by the Media Coordinator, Mr. Isonguyo Iniodu, ICAN said based on Chief Nelson Effiong’s interview, which he claimed that the State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in the State did not carry him along, the best option…

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ABAK PDP YOUTH LEADERS FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: FINAL HOLDS SUNDAY

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The final of the maiden edition of Abak PDP Youth Leaders Football Championship will take place on Sunday, 12th February, 2017 at the Church of Jesus Christ Comprehensive Secondary School, Atai Otoro in Abak Local government Area by 3pm. The final match which will be between Abak Urban Ward 4 and Afaha Obong Ward 1 will be preceded by the third place match between Midim Ward 1 and Otoro Ward 2 scheduled for 1pm. A statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Abak Chapter, Dr.…

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EKET SENATORIAL DISTRICT YOUTH RALLY: ANNANG YOUTH CONGRESS HAILS GOVERNOR, DEPUTY

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A foremost youth body in Annang-land, the Annang Youth Congress (AYC) has congratulated the State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel on the recent vote of confidence and second term endorsement passed on him by the youths of Eket Senatorial District. Speaking with Journalists at Oron Township Stadium, Venue of the rally, the National President of the organization, Adede Etiusen Amos said the entire youths of the State are happy and satisfied with the performance of Mr. Udom Emmanuel since his assumption of office as the State Governor in May, 2015. Adede…

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AHEAD 2019: ABAK TC CHAIRMAN MOBILIZES SUPPORT FOR UDOM, AKPABIO, PDP

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In continuation of his tour to Clans in his Local Government Area, the Transition Committee Chairman for Abak, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen on Sunday interacted with the youths of Afaha Obong Clan. The event which attracted youths from the 24 Villages of Afaha Obong Clan, Youths and Elders from other Clans in Abak, Party Chieftains, Chapter and Ward Officers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), took place at Country Home Global Garden, Ikot Akpabio, Afaha Obong. Addressing the gathering, the Transition Committee Chairman, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen said the main reason for…

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GOVERNOR EMMANUEL CHARGES A’IBOM FEDERAL APPOINTEES TO BE LAW ABIDING

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Governor Udom Emmanuel has charged all Akwa Ibomites holding federal appointments to display good attributes in the discharge of their responsibilities. The Governor stated this when he played host to the new federal commissioner in the National Population Commission, Engr Ben Ukpong at the Governor’s lodge in Abuja. The Governor congratulated him and and urged him and other appointees from the state to be law abiding and faithful in service to their fatherland. Engr Ben Ukpong, who was a deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC during the…

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DEPUTY GOV. ASSURES URUAN OF GOVT SUPPORT AS EKONG SAMPSON HARPS ON POLITICAL INCLUSION

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His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Moses Ekpo, has assured the people of Uruan Local Government Area of great returns for the good gesture expressed in their show of solidarity with Governor Udom Emmanuel. The Deputy Governor gave the assurance in response to the proclamation by political stakeholders of Uruan at a Mandate Re-enactment and Unification outing organized by former Transport Commissioner, Prince Godwin Ntukudeh and other political heavy weights in the area. The assembly which held at Mbiaya Uruan had a robust representation of the…

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5000 sacked teachers to undergo fresh screening

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Akwa Ibom State Government has set up modalities for the screening and revalidation of Five Thousand personnel recruited as teachers whose appointment were cancelled October 29th 2016, on grounds of observed irregularities in the recruitment process. The revalidation is scheduled for Saturday, 11th February 2017. The Head of Civil Service Mrs Ekereobong Akpan, dropped this hint during a Media briefing with Government House Correspondents at her office. Mrs Akpan said that Government has made good its promise of employing qualified personnel into the teaching service by opening another window of recruitment…

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AKSG to partner with Uyo Club

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The infrastructural consolidation and expansion agenda of Akwa Ibom State Government has received a boast as the state government has made known his intention to partner with Uyo Club 1935 in the construction of a befitting structure to accommodate the Club and allow for effective execution of it programmes. The state Governor Mr Udom Emmanuel announced this when members of Uyo Club 1935 called on him at Government House, Uyo. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Emmanuel expressed appreciation to the leadership of the Club for sustaining the legacy as the…

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