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14/12/2024

Journalists urge Akwa Ibom Government to improve disaster preparedness plan

• Donate relief materials to Red Cross

Chairman of Unity Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State Council, Abasifreke (white shirt) assisted by member of the chapel presenting relief materials to Nigerian Red Cross Society, Akwa Ibom State branch chairman, Pastor Sam Ikon flanked by officers of the branch. •Donates relief ...

11/12/2024

Photo credit: Google: Positive.digital By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The Media Rights Agenda, MRA has called on the youths in Nigeria to take advantage of technology and the Freedom of Information, FOI Act to tackle corruption, and demand accountability in governance. MRA pointed out that transpa...

25/10/2024

Lagos state chapter of A'Ibom North East Consultative Forum inaugurated

A socio-political group, Akwa lbom North East Consultative Forum, (AKNECF) Lagos chapter has been inaugurated and new members inducted.

The twin event took place in Lagos on Saturday 19th October 2024.

The socio-political organisation that is interested in the welfare of its members, growth of the entire Akwa lbom North East Senatorial District as well as supporting policies and programmes of government for the uplift and development of Akwa lbom State.

The Akwa lbom North East Consultative Forum, Lagos chapter has Otuekong Ubong Jackson as the Coordinator while Churchill Udoh is the Chairman Advisory Council, among others.

In attendance were distinguished Akwa lbom sons and daughters who turned out enmass with beautiful attires to show their solidarity towards the growth and development of the socio- political group.

Gracing the occasion was the Akwa lbom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno represented by his political adviser, Akparawa Dr. Godwin Ntukudeh who urged members of the newly inaugurated chapter to see unity as the sloe catalyst to unhindered development as well as key into the ARISE Agenda of his government for sustainable progress and inclusive development.

Performing the inauguration, the Chairman of the Akwa lbom North East Consultative Forum (AKNECF) Distinguished Senator Effiong Bob, called on members of the forum Lagos chapter to continously uphold the ideals of the forum, noting that by working together and leveraging the strength of Akwa Ibom people, they will do greater exploits.

Good will messages were received from Obong Okon Okon for Uyo federal constituency, Obongawan Grace Ekong spoke for ltu/ Ibiono lbom federal constituency while Dr Okon Ema delivered his message onbehalf of Etinan federal constituency.

Adding colour to the event was the President of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, Akparawa James Edet.

Other Principal officers of the Akwa lbom North East Consultative Forum who witnessed the event were, Mkpisong T. O Akpan, deputy leader of the group, Obongawan Ekaette Ebong Okon, Secretary, Engr, Reverend J B Effiong Administrative Secretary, Mkpisong Tony Okpong, lbanga Brownson, State PDP Secretary, Hon.Gordon Etop Idung , PRO, Rt. Hon Emman Obot, BOT, Rt.Hon Anietie Etuk, Hon. Lawrence Udosen, former PDP deputy chairman and Dr Okon Ema.

The event featured cultural displays and other side attractions.

16/10/2024

Rivers: Transporters abandon Ogoni road over spate of robberies, police extortion

Commissioner of Police, Rivers State. Abasifreke Effiong & Substance Nature Commercial transporters shuttling Akwa Ibom-Rivers-Delta-Bayelsa states have abandoned the Taaba-Bori area of the Ogoni road over spate of armed robbery attacks. Drivers working for different transport companies in Akwa Ibom...

16/10/2024

Akwa Ibom government spends N10m on moribund integrated farmers scheme

Dr Offiong Offor, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Akwa Ibom State. Ukpong UKPONG Akwa Ibom State government has consistently appropriated N18.5million yearly for Integrated Farmers Scheme (IFS), though information at public disposal indicates that the scheme has been moribund sin...

16/10/2024

2027: I will support Akpabio for third term and he will win – DIG Ekpoudom

Senator Godswill Akpabio. Abasifreke Effiong Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Udom Ekpoudom, has said that he will support the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to return to the senate in 2027, if he decides to contest, regardless of agitation by Abak 5. Abak/Etim Ekpo...

16/10/2024

There’s no impeachment threat against Akpabio – Eyiboh

Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the senate. The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has advised Nigerians to disregard stories of his planned impeachment describing it as fake news and a figment of the reporters imagination and ethical deficit. Recall that an online newspaper o...

16/10/2024

AKIRS Chairman lauds Governor Eno for setting up Asset Management Agency

Executive Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS) Sir Okon Okon (M) with Executive Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Infrastructure and Assets Management and Maintenance Agency, Elder (Hon.) Udo Sam Umoatan FCA members of the Agency and Management Staff, AKIRS, during a courtesy visit on....

16/10/2024

Plateau communities sensitised on disaster risk prevention

A student handling firefighting equipment. By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Citizens of Plateau State have been urged to be alert and report any threats to the environment to the relevant authorities so immediate action can be taken to avert any risk to lives and property. The advice was given when ...

16/10/2024

Akwa Ibom lawmaker secures federal jobs for 16 constituents, donates N5m to women cooperative society

Hon. Patrick Umoh. Abasifreke Effiong Hon. Patrick Umoh, PhD, member representing Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara federal constituency, has facilitated the employment of 16 people from his constituency into the federal civil service within 15 months in the National Assembly. Hon. Umoh presented l...

27/09/2024

Mrs Rita Sam Ukut, during the presentation of educational materials to pupil of Methodist Primary School, Ikot Abia Idem/Ikot Enwang, Ikot Ekpene. …donates educational materials, cash to school under Sam Ukut Back-to-School Initiative By Ukpong Ukpong A renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Pr...

27/09/2024

Late Pastor Patience Umo Eno. Pastor Patience Umo Eno, wife of the Akwa Ibom State Governor, has passed on. She denied following an illness, Commissioner for Information, Akwa Ibom State, Mr Ini Ememobong, announced in a press release this morning, September 27. The release said she died at the hosp...