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Thursday, 29 September 2016

Nigerian Soldier narrates how a child was born amidst Boko Haram attack


Nigerian soldier, Celestine Nwabueze (pictured), revealed via Social Media how he assisted a woman who gave birth in the heat of an impending attack by Boko Haram. Sharing photos of the baby, he also revealed that the woman, out of gratitude, wanted to name the child after him.
"This is where I respect women so much. This child was born at my back when those idiots wanted to attack the villagers. 
Despite the fear, the mother stood still, endured the pain and with the help of the old women at the village, had a safe delivery. The woman wanted to name the child after me, but due to me being a Christian and she is not, I have to give her a name Abukar that's in Igbo, it's Ebuka.


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Uyo City Polytechnic boils again! ... as another students protest looms

By Iniubong ANAKO

Plans are underway by students of Uyo City Polytechnic, Nduetong Oku, to demonstrate again if the school management fails in clearing them for the one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The affected students underwent the screening exercise and are now pained by the institution’s management decision to demand additional money for their mobilization.
The protest is coming on the heels of previous one which was a reaction to the institution’s management's alleged underhand tactics which may thwart them from proceeding on NYSC.
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Obaseki of APC wins Edo Guber race

Governor Oshomhole, Governor-elect Obaseki and Deputy Governor-elect Phillip Shuaibu
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Edo State governorship election, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has been declared winner of the poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
He defeated his main rival and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, with 66,310 more votes.
Obaseki polled 319,483 votes as against Ize-Iyamu’s 253, 173 votes.
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IKONO: END OF THE ROAD FOR PDP! *17 Chapter Exco moves to impeach Obong Moses Akpan

* "You lack Administrative Skills to Lead Us "-Deputy Chairman

* "Bet Me, I Will Decamp"-Chairman

A'Ibom PDP Chairman Paul Ekpo                                                                                  
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ikono Local Government Area has expressed dismay over the dictatorial conduct of its chapter Chairman, Chief Moses Akpan, noting that, if appropriate measure is not taken to curb his anarchial approach to leadership, the party may be led to Golgotha.
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A'Ibom House of Assembly begins screening of nominees for Boards and Commissions * [see full list of Chairmen & Members]

By Henshaw Nyong
Onofiok
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke, has started screening nominees for boards and commissions in the state.
Speaking at the conference room of the Assembly during the screening of the nominees the Speaker said the House expects nominees who will scale the screening to think outside the box, and also bring their ideas and innovation to bear on their duties, saying the task before them is to help the governor fulfill his sustainable development promise to the electorate.
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Teacher bags 14 years imprisonment for sex with13-year-old boy

Travis
A 34 year old music teacher at Webster Middle School in Chicago will spend the next fourteen long years behind bars after being convicted for repeatedly having sex with a thirteen year old boy.

34 year old Briana Travis admitted one charge of sexual assault after the boy's parents discovered "alarming" texts on his phone.
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Wednesday, 28 September 2016

African player wins English Premier League Award

Senegal’s Sadio Mane, who plays for Liverpool football club has been voted as Player Of the Month in the English Premier League for the months of August and September.
The winger beats the likes of Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City and Etienne Capoue of Watford to the award.
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RELEASE FUNDS FOR FEDERAL ROADS' CONSTRUCTION TO STATE GOVTS - AKPABIO URGES BUHARI

BUHARI                                                          AKPABIO
The Minority Leader of the Nigerian Senate, Chief Godswill Akpabio, has implored the presidency to release funds earmarked for construction of roads in the thirty six states of the federation to respective states government. 
Akpabio, a former governor of Akwa Ibom State, made the call on Wednesday when he commissioned the Igwuruta-Chokocho Federal Road reconstructed by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike.
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Six dead as Petrol Tanker Catches Fire in A’Ibom (PICTURES)



On Tuesday night, a petrol tanker fell along Calabar-Itu Highway in Akwa Ibom State, caught fire and roasted six people to death.
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Arsenal’s Ozil reportedly agrees new deal, takes Wilshere’s No.10 shirt


According to German outlet Bild, Mesut Ozil has agreed a new lucrative contract at Arsenal and will also take Jack Wilshere’s No.10 shirt.

Ozil’s current deal was due to expire in 2018 and there has been plenty of speculation surrounding his future in recent months after Arsene Wenger confirmed that talks over an extension were put on hold over the summer.
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Continue Making A'Ibom Proud- NUJ Chairman Charges Daily Detail Newspaper


The Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists Akwa Ibom State Council Elder Patrick Albert has called on the management of Daily Detail Newspaper to ensure that while they circulate outside the State they operate in a way that will not only give glory to the Newspaper management but will make the State proud.
Elder Albert gave the charge in his office on Monday when management of the Newspaper presented to the Chairman the Award it won in Lagos as Best Regional Newspaper of the Year.
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Tuesday, 27 September 2016

NUJ’s suit versus Customs: Hearing date fixed

Olomofe

By TAOFIK AFONKARA

The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, will on Thursday, September 29, hear the application to re-list a suit filed the Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) against the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) over an alleged assault and rights infringement on a journalist, Otunba Yomi Olomofe.
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Boko Haram captures three villages in Borno, hoists flags


A reliable security source has revealed that Boko Haram has now hoisted its flag in three villages in Borno State after over-running them. The villages are: Kubirivour, Boftari and Kuburmbalah.

The hoisting of the flags comes after the previous day’s attack which led to the death of eight people including a village elder, who was slaughtered by the terrorists.

The militants are also still in control of Malam Fatori town, on the Nigeria-Niger border.
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Snake forces train to make emergency halt


The snake lays in a container after it was caught inside train in Hamamatsu, central Japan.

A stowaway on a Japanese train forced the country's usually uber-punctual rail service to make an emergency stop Monday.
A female passenger glimpsed a brown snake wrapped around an armrest through the gap in the seats in front of her.
"We don't know how the snake got on the train, or if it was a wild or a pet snake," Haruhiko Tomikubo, a spokesperson for Japan Rail Central, told reporters.
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Spotlight on Umana Umana, MD of Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority


By Dan Etokidem
Obong Umana
Ages and epochs normally define people. But there are exceptional individuals who define their age, who steer the tumultuous and tempestuous course of history by stamping on it the badge of their powerful personality or powerful ideas. This is the story of Obong Umana Okon Umana, the APC leader of Akwa Ibom State, whom President Mahammadu Buhari has appointed as the Managing Director of Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority of Nigeria.
You may love or loathe him. You may adore or abjure him. You may vilify or venerate him. You may detest or deify. But what you surely cannot do is to ignore him. His rise to national prominence is nothing short of a phenomenon.
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US Presidential debate: ‘They gave me a defective microphone’ – Trump

Donald Trump, the Republican candidate in the US election has accused organisers of the first presidential debate of giving him a defective microphone.
Trump made the allegation when he spoke with journalists after the widely publicized debate.
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NIGERIA TO LOSE TEENAGE SENSATION EJARIA TO ENGLAND

EJARIA WITH LIVERPOOL HEAD COACH JURGEN KLOPP
Nigeria are currently lagging behind England in the race to cap 18 year old Liverpool teen prospect Ovie Ejaria, as reports has it that he is among the players under consideration to be handed call up to the English U21s.
He trained with the Nigeria U-17 of 2013 before their World Cup campaign in the UAE where Nigeria emerged Champions with the likes of Kelechi Iheanacho, Taiwo Awoniyi and Isacc Success.
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Monday, 26 September 2016

ALGON CONDOLES ETINAN CHAIR ON GUN ATTACK, BERATES DEATH RUMOUR MONGERS

ETINAN COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, CLETUS EKPO
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria ( ALGON ), Akwa Ibom State has condemned in very strong terms, the recent unwarranted attack on one of its members and Chairman of Etinan Local Government Council, Hon Cletus Ekpo by some gunmen along Aka - Etinan road.
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 described the attack as 'callous, wicked, despicable and a crazy attempt at smearing the famous peaceful status that the state has enjoyed in recent years'.
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AT LAST, UMANA UMANA GETS FEDERAL APPOINTMENT



President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Obong Umana Okon Umana, the 2015 Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State as the Managing Director of the Oil & Gas Free Trade Zone Authority.

The appointment takes immediate effect.
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FATHER FROM HELL: Man kills own daughters, dumps corpses in stream


A Lokoja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded an applicant, Samuel Anyaogu, 29, in prison for allegedly killing his two daughters.
He allegedly dumped the bodies of the two kids, whom he had from a concubine in a stream.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Levi Animoku, who gave the order, described the crime as horrifying.
“It is the highest crime known to our laws,” Animoku said.
“This court declines to admit the accused to bail. Consequently, he shall be remanded at the Federal Prisons, Koton-Karfe.”
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Pastor trapped In Shrine Trying To Destroy Idols

A pastor, identified as Wale Fagbere, became motionless while trying to destroy a shrine in Ketu, a community in Ayetoro, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Our correspondent gathered that the pastor whose church could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report reportedly became motionless and speechless after he had allegedly destroyed some shrines in the town.
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UDOM HAS FAILED US -OBIO ETOI YOUTH LAMENTS


Inhabitants of Obio Etoi community in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State are expressing disgust over the poor road network in their domain.
The Ibom International Stadium, Redemption Academy, popular pentecostal churches and hotels are situated in the community. 
Checks also reveal that several government officials own properties in the community.
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Friday, 23 September 2016

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW: A GUIDE TO THIS WEEKEND'S MATCHES

There’s a feast of Premier League football to look forward to this weekend, particularly on what could be a thrilling Saturday.


Liverpool kicked of last weekend’s schedule with a richly-deserved 2-1 win at Chelsea on Friday, thanks to goals from Dejan Lovren and Jordan Henderson.
Reds supporters could then sit back and enjoy what was a very entertaining couple of days.

Man City kept up their 100 per cent start with a 4-0 drubbing of Bournemouth, but for rivals Man United it was a horror-show, as they lost 3-1 at Watford.
Arsenal won comfortably at Hull City, Tottenham edged out Sunderland at White Hart Lane and Everton continued their good start with victory at home to Middlesbrough.
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TRANSCRIPT OF GOVERNOR UDOM EMMANUEL'S A'IBOM 29TH ANNIVERSARY SPEECH

Governor Emmanuel


My Fellow Akwa Ibomites,
Today is the 29th birthday of a gem we all treasure; and which belongs to us. A treasure which God in His bountiful mercies bestowed to us and every generation must hold it in awe and esteem, prove itself worthy of this Divine treasure, and make it better for the next generation. It is the birthday of this blessed State of ours, Akwa Abasi Ibom State.

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CRISIS HITS CHURCH AS PASTOR DUMPS WIFE ...flirts with member ...members protest



 
The Old Larrys                   and                        The New Larrys


By Utomobong Elisha
Glorious Assembly Ministries a.k.a Christ End time Military Academy is in crisis courtesy of the matrimonial impasse between the General Overseer, Pastor (Dr.) Timmy Larry and wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Eton, who is a cousin to former Governor of Cross River State, Mr.  Donald Duke.

Information has it that Mrs. Eton endured a very ugly union which
spanned three decades.
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HAUSA LEADER BAGS UNITED NATIONS PEACE AWARD


Nigeria Peace Representative of the World Peace Prayer Society, Mr. Mojima Etokudo, presenting the award plague to Alhaji Sadauki

By Ofonime Honesty
The Leader of the Hausa Community in Akwa Ibom State, Alhaji Hassan Sadauki, has been awarded with a United Nations Peace Award.
The conferment took place in Uyo during the commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Peace organized in collaboration with The World Peace Prayer Society under the theme, ‘The Sustainable Development Goals - Building Block For Peace.’
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DUNAMIS INT’L TO CONCLUDE 3-DAY REVIVAL/DELIVERANCE PROGRAMME


DUNAMIS G O, PAUL ENENCHE

Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Uyo, is set to round off her 3-day revival/ deliverance service tagged, ‘War Against Satanic Hostilities and Resistance’.  
The programme commenced on Thursday, 22nd September 2016 and ends on Saturday, 24th September 2016 by 5pm.  The closing day service will be preceded by a morning dew service by 6:am.
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Saturday, 17 September 2016

Woman lured on Facebook and gang-raped near Eiffel Tower

People stroll in the Champ de Mars garden near the Eiffel Tower, beside the spot where a woman was allegedly raped earlier this week, in Paris.
 Three Algerian young men have been arrested in Paris under suspicion of raping a woman near the Eiffel Tower, according to a police official. One of the suspects chatted with her on Facebook days earlier and gave her an appointment.

A police official said Friday that three Algerian men were arrested earlier this week in a Paris hotel under suspicion of taking part in the rape of the French woman in the Champ-de-Mars garden, close to the famous tower.
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NIGERIA: OF WELL FED ‘SLAVES’ AND HUNGRY ‘FREE MEN’



 
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan (L) presenting the handing over notes to President Buhari
By Ofonime Honesty

This is certainly not the best of times for Nigeria.This rich country of poor citizens is in comatose. Our predicaments are headlined by a ferocious famine which is threatening to wipe us away thus shattering our long standing record of being the most populous black nation on planet earth. The consensus school of thought is that, in the history of this country, we have never had it so bad.And to borrow the words of legendary pen-man, Chinua Achebe, things have fallen apart. 
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Thursday, 15 September 2016

Women Affairs Commissioner rates NUJ Chairman High


The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Dr. Glory Edet has described the leadership of the Akwa Ibom State Chairman of NUJ Elder Patrick Albert as one which revolves around vision and commitment to selfless service.
Dr. Edet who stated this yesterday when the leadership of Akwa Ibom State Council of NUJ paid a courtesy call on her noted that having been a Keen follower of the activities of the Council, she was pleased not just with the infrastructural strides recorded by the Union but the soaring image it now has under the leadership of Patrick Albert.
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PATIENCE JONATHAN'S $15m: Companies plead guilty



Dame Patience Jonathan

The four companies charged alongside a former Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs to ex-President Jonathan, Waripamo Dudafa, and two others with money laundering have pleaded guilty to the offence.
The four companies pleaded guilty to conspiring with Dudafa and the two others to launder a sum of $15, 591,700 before a Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday.
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Barcelona's Neymar confirms PSG talks

Neymar has confirmed he held talks with Paris Saint-Germain in the summer before eventually agreeing to a new five-year deal with Barcelona.

Agent Wagner Ribeiro revealed earlier this week that Neymar had two meetings with the French champions -- one in Ibiza and one in Sao Paulo -- and the Brazilian forward didn't deny the validity of the claims.
In fact, the 24-year-old said that he'd held discussions with several different clubs, but added that his desire was always to remain with Barca.
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Monday, 12 September 2016

MULTI-MILLION NAIRA FRAUD: BOARD MEMBER LANDS IN POLICE NET, OTHERS FLEE

AL-BASHIR JACOBS
By Ofonime Honesty

A member of the Akwa Ibom State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Mohammed Albashir Jacobs, has been nabbed by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad for defrauding an intended Hajj Pilgrims of monies amounting millions of naira.
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Eid-el-Kabir: CLERIC HARPS ON OBEDIENCE



Muslim faithful in Akwa Ibom State have been implored to imbue the virtues of obedience and unreserved loyalty to Allah.
The charge was haned down by the Chief Imam of Akwa Ibom State, Imam Mohammed Adamu, in his sermon during the service to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
The cleric, who implored his brethren to emulate Abraham, who did not complain when God told him sacrifice his only son, Ishmael.
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ECKANKAR Uyo Centre Inaugurates Committee for 2016 Spiritual New Year Celebration




BY ANIETIE ESU

ECKANKAR, Religion of the Light and Sound of God, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, yesterday inaugurated planning committee for the 2016 Spiritual New Year Celebration billed for October 22, 2016.
The theme of this year's celebration is " Year of the ECK (Holy Spirit) Missionary".

Inaugurating the committee at the Eckankar Centre, Uyo, the Local Vahana( Missionary) Team Leader (LVTL) for the Uyo Eckankar centre, Mrs Imaobong Nwahizu admonished members of the committee to serve with love.
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STUDENTS' LEADER HAILS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION SUG PRESIDENT

Comrade Nse
 The Honorable Speaker of National Association of Agricultural Students parliament Akwa Ibom State University, Rt. Hon. Harrison Ndifreke convey his hearty congratulations to the President- elect of the Students Union Government, Akwa Ibom State College of Education Afaha Nsit, Comrade Emmanuel Nse Thompson, other elected Executive members on their landslide victory recorded at yesterday's election as well as the Senate President-elect, Senator Imoh Monday Peter during the plenary sitting today. 
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FEDPOLY UKANA GETS PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Manasseh Umoette
By Kenneth Jude 

A frontline journalist in the state and Public Relations professional, Mr. Manasseh Umoette has been appointed Public Relations Officer of the Federal Polytechnic Ukana. 

This is contained in a letter signed by the Rector of the Institution, Prof. Balama Obomanu. 

Mr. Umoette hails from Uruk Uso in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and holds a Diploma in International Relations and a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Arts from the University of Uyo.
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Liverpool 4-1: Home sweet home as Reds find their attacking mojo at Anfield


By JAMES PEARCE

Liverpool marked the unveiling of the new-look Anfield with a booming statement of intent as they routed champions Leicester City.
Jurgen Klopp had demanded that the redeveloped stadium was “filled with life” and the club's players and supporters duly answered the manager's clarion call on a night to cherish.
The outstanding Roberto Firmino struck twice, Sadio Mane capped a dazzling home debut with a goal and Adam Lallana bagged a beauty in front of the Kop.
Liverpool could and should have had more as they looked gloriously potent as an attacking force.
Makeshift centre-back Lucas Leiva breathed a sigh of relief as his first-half blunder – punished by Jamie Vardy – was relegated to a footnote as the Reds ran riot against Claudio Ranieri's side.
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Saturday, 10 September 2016

IHEANACHO SINKS MAN UTD AT OLD TRAFFORD


Pep Guardiola drew first blood in his renewed managerial duel with Jose Mourinho as Manchester City deservedly won an absorbing Premier League derby 2-1 against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Kevin de Bruyne, who was never appreciated by Mourinho when they were at Chelsea together, proved instrumental in City's magnificent win, scoring the opener and making the second for Kelechi Iheanacho before halftime.

With his side being outpassed and outclassed in a one-sided first half, Zlatan Ibrahimovic brought United back into the match just before the break after a mistake by City's new goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.
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PRELATE SUNDAY MBANG AT 80 – FOOTPRINTS OF AN ICON!

Prelate Mbang
The 19th century Irish philosopher and essayist, Thomas Carlyle it was who said that the history of the world is but the biography of great men. It goes without saying therefore, that whenever the history of these parts is written, a copious chapter will be dedicated to the life and times of a living icon, His Eminence, Dr. Sunday Coffie Mbang.

Born in Idua, Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on August 26, 1936 to Coffie Eka-Mbang, a pastor with the Qua Iboe Mission and Judith Udo Ekpo, a princess from Ikot Eyo, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, Sunday Mbang began his primary education at Effoi Group School, Eket in 1941. He also attended St. Michael’s School, Aba, Salvation Army School, Akai-Eket and completed his primary education at Government School, Eket.

He then proceeded to the famous Methodist Boys High School, Oron where he obtained his West African School Certificate in the year 1956.
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Thursday, 8 September 2016

LG CHAIRMAN DESIGNATE COULDN''T RECITE NATIONAL PLEDGE/ SING NATIONAL ANTHEM




Mild drama occurred on Thursday in Ebonyi State House of Assembly when a Caretaker Committee Chairman designate, Mr Henry Eze, failed seven times to recite the National Anthem and pledge.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred during the screening of Eze and other nominees by members of the house.
Eze had appeared before the house for the screening when he was asked to recite National pledge which he could not do.
He was also asked to recite the National Anthem which he also failed.
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BETWEEN BEN UKPONG, ORO NATION AND NDITO EDIDIA NSO


 
Engr. Ben Ukpong

TOROBONG EKPO

Just yesterday, I heard announcement of two prominent Oro natives into various political offices in the state and nation at large.
The All Progressive Congress led Federal Government appointed a former Deputy Governorship candidate, Mr. Ben Ukpong as board member of Nigeria Population Commission, a seat Pa Moses Ekpo occupied before becoming the oldest Deputy Governor of our dear state, while the People's Democratic Party led government in the state bestowed on a former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Rotarian Akon Eyakenyi, the position of Board Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osura.
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SUSPECTED MOTORCYCLE SNATCHER BURNT TO DEATH IN A'IBOM

A journalist, Manasseh Umoette, reports that the bonfire is ignited by irate youths who caught a middle aged man attempting to snatch a motorcycle from a commercial motorcyclist on Thursday morning.

The charred remains of the suspect has been abandoned along Ito Road.  

Report has it that his partner in crime zoomed off leaving him.

Insecurity in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has been on the increase recently.

#More details soon 
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THAT MARK ZUCKERBERG VISIT TO NIGERIA: MATTERS ARISING



By Aniedi UKOENANG
 
From landing at Lagos airport to meeting with young aspiring programmers and developers at Yaba, from jugging on the streets to eating pounded yam, from meeting President Buhari at Aso villa to his attendance at the much awaited Aso Demo day in Abuja, the Nigerian media, especially the social media has been bombarded with pictures, videos and stories of Mark Zuckerberg visit to the country, in fact we simply ended august with him as the big masquerade.

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UDOM APPOINTS HEADS OF BOARD, COMMISSIONS

Governor Udom Emmanuel has appointed Chairmen and members to oversee the running of some boards and Commissions in Akwa Ibom State.

 A former Coordinator, United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, and retired Permanent Secretary in the state, Sir. Dr. Val Attah was named the Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, while a former Minister of Lands and Housing, Mrs. Akon Eyakenyi heads the governing council of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua.

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STEER CLEAR OF TRICYCLE BIZ IN AKWA IBOM - Union warns Commissioner

Ntukudeh
 
By Miriam KpereAbasi 

The Commissioner for Transport in Akwa Ibom State, Prince Godwin Ntukudeh, has been implored to relinquish interest in interest business. 

The charge was handed down by the Chairman of the Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN), Comrade Sunny Ennang, in an interview aired on Planet 101.1 FM. 
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Wednesday, 7 September 2016

ESOP IWAAD IBIBIO SET FOR 4th YOUTH SUMMIT


All is now set for the 4th Youth Summit of the apex socio-cultural youth group in Ibibio Nation, Supreme Council of Ibibio Youths (Esop Iwaad Ibibio).

The event sheduled to hold on Friday September 16, 2016 at the Women Development Centre, IBB Way Uyo, has as its theme, The Task Of Preserving Ibibio Language from Extinction (IBINAMDIE IMUM USEM NNYIN IKAMA MBAAK ADISOP).
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Gov's Wife Commends Onna Women for Preservation of Cultural Heritage



The warm atmosphere of Onna Sports stadium yesterday September 6, 2016 went agog with pomp and celebration as Onna daughters far and near gathered to mark the 2016 edition of the Onna women's day. Among the attendees was the wife of the Akwa Ibom state governor, Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel.
Speaking, Mrs. Emmanuel congratulated the women of Onna for making the celebration worthwhile over the years, saying the cultural displays as well as the content of the event has demonstrated the style and strong commitment to the preservation of Onna heritage.
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Thursday, 1 September 2016

SUPER EAGLES COACH OPENS DOOR FOR ENYEAMA'S RETURN

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Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has refused to rule out the possibility of goalie Vincent Enyeama's return to the national team/

Speaking ahead of Saturday's AFCON qualifier encounter against Tanzania in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the gaffer disclosed that he has spoken with Enyeama since his appointment. 

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