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Social Housing Scheme: Uyo Federal Housing Estate for commissioning November1 – Arc Nya Etok

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The National Social Housing Project in Akwa Ibom State would be commissioned on November 1, 2018, says facilitator and renowned Social Housing expert, Architect Ezekiel Nyah Etok. The Social Housing Scheme when completed will eventually come to fruition eleven years after conception. Conducting newsmen round the expansive site to show progress of work-done so far,  Arc Nya-Etok, reiterated that the project, a pilot programme of the Federal Government Social Housing Scheme will have its first phase completed and keys handed over to prospective owners by November 1, 2018. “The Social…

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Police recruitment: A’Ibom produces 194 candidates

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…trail Kano, Katsina, Oyo States   The Nigeria Police have released the names of successful candidates, who passed the nationwide recruitment examination conducted on Friday by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to the list published on the Nigeria police website, https://psc.org.ng/candidateslist/, the candidates were directed to proceed for the screening at the zonal police headquarters in their state of origin between May 31 and June 3. Out of the 37,000 candidates that wrote the examination, 5,253 candidates were shortlisted for the medical screening. Out of the number,…

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Interview 

Even Federal Government recognizes Gov. Udom’s achievements – Commissioner for Information

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Mr. Charles Udoh is the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Strategy. In this interview, he talks on the efforts of the state government to re-position the oil rich state for sustainable development, the chances of Governor Udom Emmanuel retaining the plum job in 2019, the non existence of All Progressives Congress, APC in the state, among other issues in the polity.     How has the state fared under the watch of Governor Udom Emmanuel?   Well, if you ask me to grade, we have scored an A+…

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Onofiok Luke: One Endorsement too Many

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By OtobongNsekpong Outside the huge cost of organizing political rallies, gathering like the one of Saturday May 26, 2018 is quite necessary and important in deepening the roots of democracy in Nigeria. It afforded people the opportunity to meet and perhaps interact with their representatives most of whom will be too engaged with official duties for such informal meetings. Standing under the scorching Sun at Uyo Township Stadium venue of the 2nd term endorsement rally in honour of Governor Udom Emmanuel by the people of Uyo Senatorial District, I felt a…

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“Governor Udom Emmanuel is doing extremely well” – Engr. Etido Inyang

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With a tone that conveys commitment in every word he utters,  former Special Adviser, Bureau of Technical Matters and immediate past Special Duties Commissioner, Engr Etido Inyang  shades light on some government  policies and the passion of Governor Udom Emmanuel to build a prosperous future for Akwa Ibom State. Engr Inyang who is now Chairman of Ibom Power Company also reveals  the challenges in the power sector posed by the inability of the federal government to implement certain policies and procedures and why Governor Udom has not relented in his…

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Etinan Federal Constituency 2019: The right thing is easy to do

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By Ukpong Ukpong   As binding as the Magna Carter to the British is the principle of zoning in Etinan Federal Constituency. It is a tripartite political arrangement that from onset has made the process of electing representatives less cumbersome, uncontroversial and transparent. It remains the easy way to ensure equity, political inclusion, peace and harmony in the zone.   Some may suggest that zoning should give way to performance and popularity. This is true, our democracy will evolve to that point, but at this embryonic stage every section of…

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Features 

INVASION OF LUNATICS AND DESTITUTES IN UYO, A GROWING CONCERN

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      By Uwem Akpabio   A first time visitor to the prowling city of Uyo, would by hindsight, feel the city is overtaken by a colony of mentally deranged individuals and destitutes. A cross section of the public seems to be submerged by this development, where it would be assumed that an average proportion of this lunatic and destitute population is on the increase by the indices of population growth and control. Through this development could be reviewed as prevailing development phenomenon associated with growing and developing societies…

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2019: Ekere insists on 8 year tenure

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. Ekere wants Uyo Senatorial District to wait till 2027     By Signor Emedu, Newslinkng.com   The uneasy calm in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akwa Ibom State Chapter seems to be on the brink of collapse with NDDC MD and leading gubernatorial candidate, Nsima Ekere insisting on ruling for two terms if voted into power in 2019. PDP’s Udom Emmanuel from Eket Senatorial District will complete a first term of four years in 2019 and a likely showdown with Ekere is on the cards provided the NDDC MD…

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Sports 

Ex- Barcelona winger may join Akwa United

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          By Udeme Inyang Former Barcelona of Spain winger, Ezekiel Bassey may soon be unveiled as a player of NPFL side, Akwa United. Bassey who had played for home-town club, Akwa United in the past before joining neighbours,Enyimba made the surprise switch to Spanish giants Barcelona in 2017 where he turned up for their Team B before journeying again to Iran after failing to trigger a permanent deal. Bassey’s move to Barcelona B was on an initial six-month deal, with provision to make it permanent for…

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How and why PDP shunned zoning, endorsed OBA for second term

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The road appears to be clear for Senator Bassey Albert popularly known as OBA as he seeks re-election in 2019. The Uyo Senatorial District Lawmaker got unflinching assurances in respect of 2019 from his party and State Governor as he gathered his constituents for a mega constituency briefing that also had the Senate President endorse him for the next election. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel who was personally present at the Uyo Township Stadium, venue of the briefing commended members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom for…

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