Barr. Dennis: Representative in whom Etinan are well pleased!

BY OFONIME HONESTY

When Barr. Aniefiok Dennis Akpan indicated interest in the race of becoming the representative of Etinan State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, opinions were divided. While many celebrated his aspiration based on their understanding of him as a gentleman equipped with educational sophistication, political experience, sound mind and track record of synergizing with his people, others who could not be availed of the privilege of knowing him well simply pitched their political tent elsewhere. Well, to be frank, the beauty of democracy lies in the ability of the voting public to independently choose their political representatives.

ATTEMPTED MURDER OF POLICE OFFICER: NAPTIP OFFICIAL ARRESTED

AKS POLICE COMMISSIONER MURITALA MANI

EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA OGBONNA, an official of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), is currently cooling his heels in the custody of the State's Criminal Investigation Department, Ikot Akpan Abia, for alleged attempted murder of a female police officer.

Investigations revealed that, Emmanuel Ogbonna, allegedly broke the jaw of the victim with an uppercut, strangled and left her in coma.

SENATOR AKPABIO’S BROTHER REPORTEDLY LANDS IN EFCC NET

Senator Akpabio (L) with Ibanga (R)

According to online news portal Sahara Reporters, Mr. Ibanga Akpabio, the current Deputy Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom state has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in connection with fraud.

WORLD CUP SCULPTOR DIES AT 95

Italian sculptor, Silvio Gazzaniga who designed and created the current version of the FIFA World Cup trophy has died at the age of 95. 

JAMB dumps use of scratch cards; adopts PIN Vending

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will adopt “pin vending”  for the 2017 UTME test, advising intending candidates to get familiar with the new approach. 

I cured HIV in South Africa -Musician cum Pastor

Remember Soul E? The musician who once gave us hits such as Soul E Baba Dey Here, E Be Like Say where he was featured by 2 Baba Idibia 

Apparently he has embraced the gospel of Christ and is now a prophet based in Abuja.

He recently gave an interview to the Nation newspaper where he alleged that he healed a woman who was infected with HIV. 

BEFORE AKBC BECOMES EXTINCT

By Ofonime Honesty

For about 135 million years, Dinosaurs ruled the world. For their sheer size, diversity, and longevity, the dinosaurs overshadowed other living creatures. As beasts, they preyed on other animals and plants with reckless abandon. They are believed to be the largest animals ever to live on planet earth. Till roughly 66 million years ago, dinosaurs’ supremacy was unchallenged.