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PETITIONERS INDICTED AS PLOT TO SACK ELSIE ESARA BACKFIRES

The mission to relieve Mrs. Elsie Esara of her duties as the Transition Committee Chairman of Itu Local Government Area has suffered a major setback as the authors of the petition sent to the House of Assembly have been indicted.

Stop interfering in students’ politics -Itu Students warn Ituen …demand immediate withdrawal of Law suit

Students under the aegis of National Association of Itu Students (NAIS) have implored the member representing Itu in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Idongesit Ituen, to henceforth desist from meddling in the affairs of the association.

Stop blackmailing Governor’s wife, Itu Chairman –Group warns Assembly man

A group named Itu Patriots’ Forum has accused the member representing Itu State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Idongesit Ituen, of fronting a campaign to oust the Transition Committee Chairman of Itu Local Government Area, Hon. Elsie Esara.

Sign the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill now – Female Students tell Buhari

Rising from their national summit in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital, female students in Nigeria under the umbrella of the National Female Students Association while declaring their preparedness for leadership responsibilities also called for presidential assent on the Sexual Harassment Bill recently passed by National Assembly.

AKHA, BURY THE PROPERTY CHARGE BILL

By Ofonime Honesty

Something fishy is brewing in the hallowed chambers of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. A private member bill codenamed ‘REAL PROPERTY CHARGE BILL’ is being conceived. And if caution is thrown to the winds, repercussions may saturate the polity.

Yours truly isn’t a prophet of doom, but we must accept the fact this Bill is bound to trigger the fulfillment of plenty doomsday theories. Afterall, it is said in Latin that Vox populi, Vox Dei, meaning the voice of the people is the voice of God.

AKHA Speaker hasn't committed any impeachable offence -Deputy Leader

Hon Aniekan Bassey

By Ofonime Honesty

The Deputy Leader of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Aniekan Bassey, has refuted reports linking him to an alleged plot by five members of the Assembly to impeach the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke.

21ST COMMISSIONER OF POLICE IN AKWA IBOM ASSUMES DUTY

By Henshaw NYONG, Uyo.

New Commissioner of Police, Donald N. Awunah has assumed duty in Akwa Ibom State.

Awunah, who wore black and black police uniform, arrived the force headquarters at Ikot Akpan Abia in a black Prado SUV at exactly 9:14 am and inspected the guard of honour mounted by the officers between 9:15 and 9:22am before he proceeded to his office for a brief press session with newsmen.

Trump retains 50 Obama Appointees

President-elect Donald Trump has decided to retain 50 senior President Barack Obama administration appointees to remain in their posts after his inauguration.

A'IBOM SENATOR DEFECTS TO APC, SAYS PDP IS SINKING

Senator Nelson Effiong of Akwa Ibom South senatorial district defected from PDP to APC during Senate’s plenary on Thursday.

He said his reasons was the “division” at the National leadership of the party.  “Any politician worth his salt will not stay back in a party that is sinking like PDP" he said.

Sports’ Betting in Akwa Ibom: An Exposé

…the good, bad and ugly revealed

…CEO, Agents, Stakers speak

 By Ofonime Honesty

A genre of sports’ betting generally referred to as ‘White Paper’ is presently enjoying widespread popularity and success in Akwa Ibom State. This special report dissects the issue in all ramifications.  

Sports’ betting has been in existence in Nigeria for several decades. The consensus belief is that the Britons introduced the draw-based betting system generally regarded as coupon, to Nigeria at the onset of their colonial expedition. Coupon enjoyed monopoly in the betting market till the late 70s when lottery (lotto) and casino games gained prominence. The status quo remained unperturbed till 2010 when online sports betting became domesticated in Nigeria.

Citybet exists to enrich Nigerians -CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of Citybet Nigeria Limited, Dr. Iboro Titus James, has declared that Citybet is a platform which rewards the sporting passion of Nigerians with unrivalled packages like high cumulative points for matches, high bonuses, prompt payment of winnings, yuletide promos, gifts items etc.