ALGON CONDOLES AKWA UTD ON ACCIDENT, SALUTES GOV UDOM EMMANUEL

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON ), Akwa Ibom State Chapter has condoled the Board and management of Akwa United Football Club, Uyo over the recent fatal accident involving the supporters Club of the Uyo -based side on their way to Port Harcourt where they went to honour a premiership match against Enyimba Football Club of Aba.
In a release signed by the Chairman of ALGON , Hon Frank Archibong and made available to newsmen by the Association's Publicity Secretary, Mr Itoro Columba the Association specifically expressed its heart-felt condolences to the elite football club on the death of one of the supporters of the club...

NOW THAT ORO UNION HAS MISFIRED

Obong Nsima Ekere

By Ofonime Honesty

Dear readers, something curious is brewing in the polity! Vitriolic discordant tunes are wafting in a region in Akwa Ibom State labeled as ‘Oro Nation.’ The tunes which started as mere whispers have now snowballed into a full blown call to arms vainly discredited by few dissenting treatises.

Using Oro Union (a socio-cultural group) as a launch-pad, the rabble rousers are shedding unceasing tears as if their lachrymal glands have burst. They are busy telling anyone who cares to listen that they are fighting against marginalization. The latest onslaught commenced in full swing when the President-General of Oro Union, Dr. Effiong Edunam declared that, “…all bondsmen must themselves strike the blow for their own freedom. If you are for Oro and you support existence with dignity, take your place in the trench. The struggle is on.” The “activists” –as they now prefer to be labeled- are hellbent in their mission. They don’t worry about whose ox is gored. To them, Oro must be “redeemed”. The end shall justify the means, they reason.

VICTOR ANTAI: BEFORE YOU INCUR THE WRATH OF GOD

Victor Antai

By Apostle Dan Ephraim Jacob

Baring my mind in the words of Edmund Burke “it is not what a lawyer tells me I may do; but what humanity, reason and justice tell me I ought to do.

Indeed, they exists a circle of absolute power corruption and impunity that is quite expensive to ignore.

The lingering revelations, antics and unpleasant development trailing the traditional Rulers Council of OrukAnam Local Government Area in AkwaIbom State has revealed clearly that all is not in its right proportion, shape and frame. 

As a radical thinker and concerned citizen in the business of minding other peoples business, who have heard, observed and watched the ugly situation keep breaking into abominable moments, cracks into shattered particles capable of plucking our eyes, I can no longer hold my silenced.

EMEM AKPAN INSTALLED AS POLITICAL LEADER OF ASUTAN WARD 2

Emem Akpan being presented to Asutan II

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mr. Emem Akpan has been officially enthroned as the political leader of Asutan Ward II in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area.

The event which was held over the weekend at Ikot Nko community was graced by PDP faithful, traditional rulers, women/ youth groups as well as friends and associates of the political leader.

Presenting the political leader to the party, ward chairman of PDP in Asutan II, Pastor Bassey Akpan, described Mr. Emem Akpan as a trusted and credible person who will steer the affairs of the party diligently.

Pastor Akpan, who was represented by the vice chairman, Mr. Ime Udott, disclosed that Emem Akpan emerged via a democratic process and assured the people of a purpose-driven leadership.

AKHA POSTPONES RESUMPTION AS MASSIVE RENOVATION CONTINUES

Ongoing renovation within the premises of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has made the members of the House to push forward their resumption from recess.

In a notice of postponement of resumption seen by The Orbit, the Clerk of the House, Mrs Mandu Umoren, informed members of the hallowed chambers that due to ongoing renovation work in the chamber, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke, has approved the postponement of resumption...

GROUP SET TO MARK IBIBIO YOUTH SUMMIT

Atauko Brown

The apex socio-cultural youth group in Ibibio land, Supreme Council of Ibibio Youths (Esop Iwaad Ibibio) is set to mark Ibibio Youth Summit.

The event slated for Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at the Women Development Centre, IBB Way Uyo, is being preceded by traditional games competition. 

The month long events will climax on September 16, 2016, with a youth carnival.  

Speaking with the President of the group, Atauko Samuel Brown, he urged Ibibios and indeed Akwa Ibom people to identify with the group so as to make the anniversary a success. 

PHOTOS: AKWA UNITED SUPPORTERS INVOLVED IN GHASTLY AUTO CRASH

Information reaching The Orbit has it that Akwa United supporters club have been involved in a ghastly accident at Ekparakwa junction, Oruk Anam en route Port Harcourt, Rivers State for the NPLF encounter against Enyimba Fc.







Sports journalist, Bassey Ibiatishuho, shares some snapshot of the gory incident!

ORON UNION vs NDDC/NSIMA EKERE: CONTROVERSIAL JUDGE THROWN OUT

ekere

The Case instituted by the Oron Union at the Federal High Court, Abuja seeking to restrain the Senate from confirming the appointment of Obong Nsima Ekere and Frank Samuel George as managing Director and Commissioner representing Akwa Ibom State on the Board of the NDDC suffered a major setback today before the Hon Justice Okon Abang sitting in High Court No. 10., Abuja.

At the resumed hearing of the Court today (23/08/2016), the attention of the Judge was drawn to a motion by Chief Victor Iyanam, former Attorney General of Akwa Ibom State, Counsel to Nsima Ekere and Frank Samuel George asking the Judge to disqualify himself from presiding over the matter...

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL STUDENTS AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY, COMRADE AARON EMEDIONG MONDAY.

Mr. President, Sincere felicitations from the concern students of National Association of Agricultural students. Akwa Ibom State University, We write to bring your mind back by this words from a seasonal philosopher "Salus populi suprema lex esto" The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law Cicero 's De Legibus. You were sworn in as the first elected president of National Association of Agricultural students Akwa Ibom State University April 11, 2016 during your electioneering, you promise to integrate the Association, abide by the Constitution in all your dealings, today all your promises has turned out to flames soon after to mount office as president.

Firstly, shortly after swearing in you pronounced the appointment of Mr Keresifon Ishmael Ukpong of the Department Of Agricultural Economics and Extension as the clerk of the NAAS parliament this was when we knew you have nothing to offer to the students rather that you're are a are going to be total failure and disgrace to the NAASTIES because there is saying that goes thus; birds of the same feather flocks together, Keresifon Ukpong as known by all the students is an empty vessel who have nothing to offer students like you. Keresifon Ukpong who cannot write an official letter nor issue any official statement before an official gathering. Same was appointed a clerk to an Honorable Chamber as the NAAS parliament shame of the highest order to the so called NAAS president who appointed a failure like him...

AGRIC/INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT: A'IBOM GOVT. SIGNS MOU WITH FOREIGN FIRM

 

Akwa Ibom State Government has entered into an agreement on agricultural development, infrastructural expansion and consolidation with Ashdene Associates Nigeria.

Speaking during the signing of memorandum of understanding at Governor's Office, Uyo the State Capital, Governor Udom Emmanuel reiterated his administration's commitment to laying a formidable economic foundation for the development of the state.

Governor Emmanuel described the coming of Ashdene Group as a signpost of development in the state saying the company, a charitable Organisation, which is reputed to have successfuly executed business in about twenty nine countries of the world has decided to partner the state in its agricultural, infrastructural and industrialization drive. "I commend you for making Akwa Ibom the destination of your investment and your decision to collaborate with the state in the area of investment in addition to infrastructural consolidation and expansion " He remarked.

AKWAPOLY most peaceful Polytechnic in Nigeria -SPI

SPI Director, Cromwell

BY ANIETIE ESU

The School to School Peace Initiative (SPI) Nigeria, the anti-cultism group committed to the fight against campus terrorism, examination malpractices and other social vices, says the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, remains the most peaceful polytechnic in Nigeria, describing the institution as a model.

The Executive Director, SPI, Comrade Oliver Cromwell stated this during the conferment of award of excellence on him by the Federated Igbo Students Association (FISA), Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic chapter in recognition of his efforts in fighting the scourge of cultism and all other forms of social vices in the Polytechnic in particular and other institutions in general.

‘Ekere Afia is a desperate land-grabber’- A’Ibom Community groans as demolition renders them homeless

One of the demolished buildings INSERT:Ekere Afia

BY OFONIME HONESTY 
The recent demolition of over ten houses at Ifa Ikot Akpan Community in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on the orders of a former member representing Uyo State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Ekere Afia, has attracted the ire of the village council and victims of the exercise, who have produced relevant documents to prove that they are the bonafide owners of the plots of land.

It could be recalled that on August 3^rd, 2016, Hon. Ekere Afia stormed the community with bulldozers and a team of heavily armed uniformed men, ordering the demolition of the houses on grounds that they were built on a land he purchased in 2014.

However, the village council and victims have refuted such claims, saying they have never done any financial transaction with Ekere Afia.

SHOCKER! Eden Hazard says Diego Costa isn't intelligent

Eden Hazard is one of the Premier League’s most outspoken players and now he is firing shots at his teammates.

Speaking to the Mirror (UK) in an interview at a Topps Match Attax event, the Chelsea no.10 took on the “Team Mates” challenge. He was asked to name the team mate who is fastest, slowest, angriest, funniest and more.

Diego Costa was named as the ‘loudest’ and ‘least intelligent’ of all the footballers he’s played with. Romelu Lukakau, somewhat surprisingly, is the fastest. Less surprisingly, John Terry is the slowest (along with Cesc Fabregas). Branislav Ivanovic must be getting on Hazard’s nerves in training as he was called ‘biggest moaner’ and ‘worst temper’. “Sometimes he’s crazy,” says Hazard. Do you agree with Eden Hazard’s assessments?