Ending the year with style, popular media personality Toke Makinwa threw a pyjama themed party for her friends and colleagues in the industry.
Souvenirs including packets of condoms were doled out at the event.
Friday, 30 December 2016
Sick Nollywood veteran face ejection from hospital, children cry for help
Nollywood actor, James Uche who has been bedridden for sometime due to a kidney-related ailment may be ejected from a Lagos hospital due to lack of funds.
In a video posted on Instagram on Thursday, Uche’s son begged Nigerians to help raise N11 million needed for a kidney transplant.
In a video posted on Instagram on Thursday, Uche’s son begged Nigerians to help raise N11 million needed for a kidney transplant.
Thursday, 29 December 2016
Footballer uproots charm from opposing team's goal (Pic+Video)
After several efforts to find the back of the net, a Rwandan striker discovered that a charm was placed at the opponent’s goal post which was hindering his side from finding the back of the net.
Pastor Ashimolowo loses $4.8m in ponzi scheme
Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), pastored by Matthew Ashimolowo has lost $4.8 million to a Ponzi scheme.
According to reports, the scam was initiated by a former premier league soccer player, Richard Rufus, who was a member of the church.
According to reports, the scam was initiated by a former premier league soccer player, Richard Rufus, who was a member of the church.
Buhari a liar, Sambisa still our territory -Boko Haram
Abubakar Shekau, leader of terrorist group, Boko Haram has appeared in a new video dismissing a claim by the Nigerian Army that it has taken over the sect’s stronghold in Sambisa Forest.
WHY I ALWAYS WEAR GREY T-SHIRT -ZUCKERBERG
Despite being the sixth richest man in the world with a net
worth of $51.7 billion, Facebook founder, Mark.Zuckerberg, keeps it simple
in his dressing.
The 31-year old likes wearing t-shirt (grey in color).
Tuesday, 27 December 2016
PDP, Aniekan Uko dole out over N 25m for empowerment
…women receive N2.5m for stockfish biz
…party leaders, elders, youths rewarded
By Ofonime Honesty
On Monday, December 26, 2016, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
faithful and the generality of Ibesikpo Asutan people converged at the Nung
Udoe residence of Uyo Federal Constituency’s political leader, Prince Uwem Ita
Etuk, as the member representing the constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House
of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Uko, in collaboration with the leadership of the
party in the area, celebrated the yuletide by churning out empowerment packages
and Christmas hampers to the constituents.
Monday, 26 December 2016
Premier League footballer arrested for drink driving
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino was arrested on Christmas Eve and charged with drink driving, leading to calls from fans that he should be dropped from the first team for Tuesday’s Premier League fixture against Stoke City.
Fayose may have bribed Pastor Adeboye -APC
Saturday, 24 December 2016
XMAS EVE: One dead, three injured in diesel tanker mishap in Uyo (+PICS)
By Eunice Williamson
It was a black Friday in the city of Uyo as a heavy duty truck loaded with diesel fell and spilled its content at Ikot Oku Ikono Junction in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital.
Friday, 23 December 2016
Akpabio using Udodehe to destroy APC in A'Ibom -Group writes Oyegun
God'll humble Buhari in 2107 -Apostle Suleiman
Wike plotting to destabilize Federal Govt -DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) says Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, plans to disrupt the activities of governance at the centre.
Thursday, 22 December 2016
101-year-old woman allegedly gives birth to baby
A 101-year-old Italian woman, Anatolia Vertadella, has given birth to a 9-pound baby.
According to reports, this was made possible through ovary transplant even when medical professionals were against the procedure due to the age of the woman involved.
According to reports, this was made possible through ovary transplant even when medical professionals were against the procedure due to the age of the woman involved.
Police rescue kidnapped monarch
The Delta State Police Command said it has rescued Ovie of Agbarha-Warri Kingdom less than 24 hours after he was kidnapped along the Ughelli/Asaba Expressway, Delta State.
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
Wallet becomes snake in suspected thief’s hands
A man simply identified as Mbu cried profusely in the Ghanaian town of Kofiridua on Monday morning after snatching a wallet that quickly turned into a deadly cobra in his hands.
Eye witnesses report that Mbu snatched a wallet from a herbalist. While trying to check the content of the wallet, it turned into a snake.
Eye witnesses report that Mbu snatched a wallet from a herbalist. While trying to check the content of the wallet, it turned into a snake.
Transcript of a Motion on the need to curb proliferation of Filling Stations in Akwa Ibom
A MOTION ON THE NEED TO CURB THE PROLIFERATION OF FILLING STATIONS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND PLACES OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
SPONSOR: Rt.Hon.(Elder)Aniekan Uko FCIA., AMB.P.
NOTES the proliferation of Petrol stations in town, cities, and communities in Akwa Ibom State; which are sandwiched without resources to rule of proximity, and environmental impact assessment.
Monday, 19 December 2016
92 Yr-old Mugabe to contest 2018 presidential poll
Zimbabwe’s governing Zanu-PF party has confirmed President Robert Mugabe as its candidate for the 2018 elections.
Mr Mugabe, who is 92, has been in power since independence from Britain in 1980.
Mr Mugabe, who is 92, has been in power since independence from Britain in 1980.
Stop using MMM to gain cheap popularity - MMM founder warns Nigerian journalists
The owner of the Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox (MMM), Sergey Mavrodi has written an open letter to Nigerian journalists and the press, who he accused of creating panic about the ponzi scheme.
AGRIC LOAN PROBE: WHERE IS AKHA REPORT?
Days, weeks and months have passed. And now, 2016 is almost passing without Akwa Ibom people being briefed on the findings of the Ad-hoc committee investigating alleged misconduct by handlers of the Central Bank of Nigeria sponsored Anchor Borrowers Loan Scheme in Akwa Ibom.
Saturday, 17 December 2016
MMM arrives Ghana after "suspending" operations in Nigeria
This is the second country the scheme has moved to, only a few days after over three million Nigerians were left hanging by the decision to freeze their accounts on the system.
NJC okays dismissal, prosecution of Judge
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the dismissal of Abia state high court judge, Ugbo Ononogbo.
In a statement by its information director, Soji Oji, the council accused the judge of giving a forged order in a N200m suit.
In a statement by its information director, Soji Oji, the council accused the judge of giving a forged order in a N200m suit.
Thursday, 15 December 2016
AKWA IBOM: NYSC member who died in Zamfara camp Buried (+PHOTOS)
The remains of a first class graduate of Chemical / Petroleum Engineering of University of Uyo were on Thursday laid to rest amidst tears.
Senate explains why Maju's EFCC nomination was rejected
NEWSPAPER VENDOR DEFEATS SENATOR OKON ...'you must pay N100,000 to vendor' -Court
A former senator in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Anietie Okon, has been ordered to pay the sum of N100,000 for physically assaulting a newspaper vendor, Ndifreke Etim in the state house.
Reigners Church tragedy: Man wishes his late sister a posthumous birthday
Barely one week after the collapse of the Reigners Bible Church in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, which saw over 200 people dead, a sibling of one of the deceased decided to share his grief on his sister's birthday.
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Non-payment of allowances: Falcons protest at National Assembly
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
Cultism responsible for Secondary School clashes - SPI
By Ofonime Honesty
Cromwell |
The incessant confrontation between
students of secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State has been described as a direct
consequence of cultism.
This was handed down by the
Executive Director of the School to School Peace Initiative (SPI)/ Initiative for Child Education against Cultism
(ICEAC), Comrade Oliver Cromwell, in an interaction with this reporter.
Hausa/Muslim Comty mark Eid el-Maulud in A’Ibom …condole AKSG, A’Ibom people on Reigners’ Church tragedy
By Ofonime Honesty
Alhaji Sadauki |
Muslims in Akwa Ibom State have
joined their counterparts worldwide to mark Eid el-Maulud which is a
commemoration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammed.
Monday, 12 December 2016
Stop irresponsible attack on MMM - Founder Mavrodi writes FG
Open Letter from Sergey Mavrodi to the Nigerian Authorities
Honorable authorities,
So far MMM has come under a constant attack from you. In this regard, I would like to ask you a few simple questions. Since you are concerned with the interests of millions of your fellow citizens, I hope that you would be so kind to answer them.
So far MMM has come under a constant attack from you. In this regard, I would like to ask you a few simple questions. Since you are concerned with the interests of millions of your fellow citizens, I hope that you would be so kind to answer them.
Sunday, 11 December 2016
ANIEKAN UKO’S NUJ AWARD: REWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE/ LEGISLATIVE PROWESS
By Ofonime Honesty
Methinks Rt. Hon. Aniekan Uko needs no introduction in the Akwa Ibom polity. His vast swathe of influence in the political sphere, dexterity as a servant leader, robust goodwill from people, and most importantly an unrivalled humane disposition, have combined to make this son of Mbikpong Ikot Edim community in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area a case study.
Methinks Rt. Hon. Aniekan Uko needs no introduction in the Akwa Ibom polity. His vast swathe of influence in the political sphere, dexterity as a servant leader, robust goodwill from people, and most importantly an unrivalled humane disposition, have combined to make this son of Mbikpong Ikot Edim community in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area a case study.
Saturday, 10 December 2016
Reigners' Church collapse: President Buhari condoles A'Ibom people
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over fatalities recorded at today's collapse of Reigners Bible Church located in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
Fire guts AKTC bus in Uyo
According to a journalist, Sunday Edemenang, a bus belonging to the Akwa Ibom Transport Agency (AKTC) went up in flame at the Urua Ekpa area of the Calabar-Itu road.
Friday, 9 December 2016
Age Falsification: Supreme Court dismisses suit against Gov Ayade
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a suit seeking the removal Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, for allegedly falsifying his age. The suit also said that Ayade had was not a member the PDP when he won the election.
Woman narrates how Jesus visited her in hospital
A woman who claims to have had an encounter with Jesus has decided to share her story and give a detailed description of the experience.
Wizkid ill, cancels end of year/ new year concerts
Afro pop star, Wizkid has canceled his mega homecoming concert expected to hold in Lagos at the end of the year, as well as all other shows in January 2017.
Thursday, 8 December 2016
FG declares Monday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, December 12 as public holiday to mark the Eid-El Maulud celebration.
A'Ibom Legislator becomes fellow Chartered Institute of Administration
The member
representing Ibesikpo Astuan State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of
Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Uko, has been awarded with the Certificate of
Membership as Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Administration.
Wednesday, 7 December 2016
I regret playing for Nigeria – Ordega
Unpaid Allowances: Super Falcons seize AWCON trophy
The Super Falcons have seized and promised not to release the trophy they won at the African Women’s Championship in Cameroon if their bonuses and allowances are not paid by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Moses Armstrong, you deserve an Award!
By
Ofonime Honesty
We
are living in interesting times. And what a time to be alive! Only that we
(masses) are the victims, but truth is, the Akwa Ibom polity is at best a farce
and at worst a discomfiture. And that boils down to the fact that we have found
it hard to eradicate the longstanding culture of wrongdoings.
Saturday, 3 December 2016
Aguero, Fernadinho see red as Chelsea demolish City to extend lead on EPL table
Chelsea are now four points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating nine-man Manchester City 3-1 at the Etihad.
City took the lead through a Gary Cahill own goal before the visitors hit back in the second half through Diego Costa, Willian and Eden Hazard. To compound the misery of Pep Guardiola and his side, Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho were both sent off at the death and will now serve bans.
City took the lead through a Gary Cahill own goal before the visitors hit back in the second half through Diego Costa, Willian and Eden Hazard. To compound the misery of Pep Guardiola and his side, Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho were both sent off at the death and will now serve bans.
How NYSC officials killed my daughter
Ifedolapo Oladepo died at the NYSC orientation camp Kano on Tuesday, after camp officials allegedly took her illness as pretense to avoid going for parade.
Friday, 2 December 2016
Adama Barrow: Former Security Guard whom Gambians have elected as President
He is quiet, understated and until recently unknown, but now presidential election winner Adama Barrow, a former security guard, has become the flagbearer for a new era of change in The Gambia.
I'll succeed Wenger at Arsenal FC - Austrian Coach Hasenhuttl
RB Leipzeg coach Ralph Hasenhuttl has all but confirmed that he is in line to replace Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager at the end of the season.
WEDDING CEREMONY HELD FOR 3 YEAR OLD TWIN SIBLINGS
In Thailand, a set of three-year-old twins, Teekatat and Tawisa Hiranmekawani, have wedded because their parents believe that in their past life, the twins were lovers.
Sex for grades: FG sacks 12 Poly Lecturers
The Federal Government has terminated the appointment of twelve lecturers of Auchi Polytechnic Edo for requesting for sex for grades from students, The Punch reports.
Thursday, 1 December 2016
Ahead of Heavyweight Title Fight: Samuel Peter vows to knockout Pulev
Former WBC heavyweight champion Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter (36-5, 29 KOs) plans on knocking out 35-year-old Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev (23-1, 12 KOs) this Saturday night on December 3 to claim the vacant WBA Intercontinental Heavyweight title in their fight at the Arena Armee in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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