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Coach Maikaba praises Akwa United kid sensation, Aniekeme ‘Perrere’ Asuquo

January 18, 2018 admin

. Hails Man Of The Match performance . Predicts great future for youngster By Udeme Inyang Akwa United’s coach, Abdul Maikaba says he’s very impressed with his team’s exciting kid sensation, Aniekeme Asuquo describing the youngster as one with a great future. Speaking at the post match conference moments after his team, Akwa United defeated Enugu Rangers by two unreplied goals, Maikaba said with players like Asuquo coming into the team, he has no fears about dealing with the exit of…

News

AK’ NMA Urges Gov Udom Emmanuel to Assent to Health Care Development Bills

January 18, 2018 admin

The chairman NMA AKS has appreciated the government of Akwa Ibom State led by His Excellency, Deacon Udom Emmanuel for giving doctors the conducive atmosphere to operate as the foremost professional body in the state. The association also commended the Commissioner for Health, Akwa Ibom State, Dr Dominic I Ukpong for his role in supporting its various activities in 2017. Speaking after a meeting with the NMA state officers committee, Dr Uwah applauded the strides made by government in 2017 which were geared towards enhancing health care delivery in…

News

REDEDICATION/ARMED FORCES DAY: Itu Council To Introduce Empowerment Scheme For Relatives Of Fallen Heroes

January 18, 2018 admin

By Patrick Antia The Executive Chairman of Itu Local Government Area, Hon. (Barr) Etetim A. Onuk has disclosed plans by the Local Government Council to initiate an Empowerment Scheme, aimed at awarding soft loans to the families of soldiers who died in combat. This much was revealed by the council’s helmsman, at the 2018 armed forces remembrance day celebration, held at the Local Government Council grounds on Monday, January 15, 2018. He said the gallantry of the soldiers who gave their lives for the nation…

Politics

Uyo will support Gov Udom, Senator OBA come 2019 -Samuel Effanga

January 18, 2018 admin

By Anny Michaels A one time Commissioner for Science and Technology and a Chieftain of PDP , Hon Samuel Effanga has stressed that the people of Uyo federal constituency will totally align with the position of stakeholders of Akwa Ibom North East (Uyo) Senatorial District in endorsing for second term of Gov Udom Emmanuel and Senator Bassey Albert (OBA) after an enlarged stakeholders meeting recently. Effanga made this known recently at his country home in Uyo when he hosted friends and political associates in the spirit of the festive…

People

Popular Uyo guy, Hogan set to wed UUTH Medical Doctor, Doris

December 20, 2017 admin

Here are pre-wedding photos of popular Uyo guy, Nsikak Hogan and his Medical Doctor girlfriend Ekaette Doris Etuk who are set to wed on Boxing Day. The soon-to be bride who has been sharing their pre-wedding photos on social media gushed about her man in affectionate fashion sending her excited friends into great anticipation. Below is what she shared on her social media page: You have shown me that true love is not a fallacy.. You have accepted my flaws, encouraged my strong points and most of all you…

Entertainment

Ukapisua: Let’s show the world our rich heritage – Commissioner for Culture & Tourism, Victor Antai

December 14, 2017 admin

Following our highly successful outing in Orange September, a series of events organized to commemorate the 30th anniversary of our dear state, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism under my supervision has decided to undertake another major event in our conscious and regular efforts to further stamp the state as a tourism destination. As we all know, yuletide periods in Akwa Ibom State have hitherto been bereft of hyped activities. During this period we usually witness an outflow of human traffic into neighboring states as indigenes and fun…

Entertainment

Ukap’isua: Emem Akpabio, Enobong Uwah, Edmond Uffang, OBA, Eunice Thomas emerge Band Leaders

December 13, 2017 admin

By Udeme Inyang The much anticipated Ukapisua Fiesta billed to hold this yuletide period has taken a new dimension with frontline public figures emerging as Band Leaders of the Carnival groups expected to set Uyo alight in a major street party/carnival tagged Street Groove. According to a press statement signed by Victor Antai, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism and made available to NEWS LINK, Ukap’isua will commence with the opening of the festival village, located at the auspicious Ibom Unity Park, Udoudoma Avenue, Uyo. According to…

Features

Etinan Federal Constituency 2019: Demand for Luke resonating loud & clear

November 27, 2017 admin

The 2019 general election is about 13 months away but from a definite look of things, the people of Etinan Federal Constituency may have made up their minds already on who to represent them at the Green Chambers come next political dispensation, writes Editor, Udeme Inyang. With three Local Government Areas making up this Federal Constituency, over the years, Etinan, Nsit Ubium and Nsit Ibom have been saddled with the task of producing a single representative per political dispensation to represent them. Recently, as PDP…

Sports

INTERVIEW: Akwa United still negotiating with new players – Media Officer, Mfon Patrick

November 21, 2017 admin

Mfon Patrick has carved a niche for himself as far as Sports Reporting in Akwa Ibom State is concerned. Over the years, he has anchored attention-grabbing sports programmes on radio stations like UniUyo FM and Radio Nigeria Atlantic FM. He is also the brain-behind the Akwa Ibom Sports Arena, an online sports interactive group that has the crème de la crème of sports reporters and enthusiasts in Akwa Ibom State as members. Last year, Mfon was appointed Media Officer of a seemingly revamped Akwa United who abandoned…

News

LG Polls: PDP campaigns in Ikot Abasi, Mkpat Enin, Onna, Eastern Obolo …presents Flags to Councillorship Candidates

November 8, 2017 admin

By Martins Inyangetoh As the December 2 date for Local Government Election in Akwa Ibom state draws near, the Peoples Democratic Party, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has taken its campaigns to Ikot Abasi, Mkpat Enin, Eastern Obolo and Onna, presents Flags to successful Councillorship Candidates. The State Chairman, Obong Paul Ekpo who led the Members of the State Executive Council of the Party alongside other Party Stakeholders from the different LGAs, to the events, in his speech, said that, PDP which has become a sort of religion to Akwa Ibom…