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.