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CCT adjourns Saraki’s trial to March 8 Senate President, Bukola Saraki The Code Of Conduct Tribunal on Tuesday adjourned the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki till March 8 to enable the defence reply to the prosecution’s written address. Mr. Saraki was arraigned in 2015 by the federal government for alleged false declaration of asset after he served as governor of Kwara State between 2003 and 2011. The tribunal last year acquitted him on all the charges and discharged him but the Court of Appeal sustained three of the counts in the charges after an appeal by the prosecution, and referred them back to the tribunal for retrial. At the previous hearing February 6, Mr. Saraki had closed his defence after presenting only one witness instead of the four witnesses he initially indicated he would call. The hearing on Tuesday started with an argument between the defence counsel, Kanu Agabi, and prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, on who submitted brief late. Mr. Agabi argu

Is garlic good for a pregnant woman? Many pregnant women take their diet very seriously, as they want only the best for their babies. Today, we want to answer some questions that bother almost every pregnant person. For instance, is garlic good for a pregnant woman? Should you eat garlic during pregnancy? What are garlic benefits and side effects? Let’s talk about that! Is it safe to eat garlic during pregnancy? First, let’s start this article with the answer to the age-old question. Garlic and pregnancy: is it a good combination? And the answer is… Yes! Provided that you consume garlic in moderation. If you are still in early stages of your pregnancy, you do not really have to worry about counting the cloves, as what you eat will not have much of an effect on the baby at this point. However, once you move on to the second and third trimesters, you should look at your garlic consumption more closely. If you eat too much of it, you might face some unpleasant consequences (th

MBOHO AKWA AFAHA WORLDWIDE: NSIT UBIUM CHAPTER DRUMS SUPPORT FOR GOV. UDOM SECOND TERM ...AS THEY HOLDS FIRST EXECUTIVE MEETING Ifiokabasi Abia The Mboho Akwa Afaha Worldwide, Nsit Ubium Chapter has reiterated her commitment to join hands with the good people of Akwa Ibom State to return Gov. Udom Emmanuel for second term in office come 2019. Speaking at the maiden executive meeting of Mboho Akwa Afaha Worldwide, Nsit Ubium Chapter held at the Palace of the Village Head of Akai Ubium, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, and the Group Head of Afaha Nsit Ubium cum President in Council, His Highness Obong Dr. N. D Akpanowo (DHMS. AMBP. JP) said that their beloved son Deacon Udom Emmanuel giant strides in Akwa Ibom is second to non in the country and deserved a second term in office. According to the President in Council, Dr. Akpanowo added that his administration is all inclusive, lofty plans like industrialization among other top agendas of this administration. Meanwhile, the

Buhari speaks on new minimum wage President Muhammadu Buhari has re-assured Nigerian workers that his administration will continue to work toward an inclusive economy that adequately caters for them and their families. He said this is the reason behind review of the minimum wage. Buhari in a congratulatory message to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on its 40th anniversary in Abuja on Tuesday by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, joined Nigerian workers, retirees and pensioners in celebrating the milestone of NLC. According to the President, the NLC has continued to protect the interest of the Nigerian worker through viable engagements with public and private sector employers. “The NLC has burgeoned into a matured and focused umbrella for all workers in the last four decades by consistently projecting the voice of the workers.’’ He said that the union had been negotiating a healthier position for the workers on the rungs of the Nigerian economy. Buhari also commended the pr

See What Mortuary Attendance Are Doing With Ebony Reigns Corps Ghanaian dance hall queen and singer ebony reigns was involved in an auto crash that claimed her live earlier this year. During the process were her body was kept in the mortuary, it is revealed that the mortuary attendants were molesting the corpse. A video that as cause uproar in Ghana surface online and it was very disgusting to see what the attendants were busy doing with the corpse of ebony reigns and that of her friend Franklina Nkansah Kuri who also lost her live in the auto crash. It is not yet clear if such way of examining a corpse is part of the duties of a mortuary attendant, but people are raging with anger because the whole activity was caught on camera. Owing to the nature of the video which many claim they regretted watching. It is reported that a Ghanaian prophet had prophesied of the incidence with some quarters saying she ignored the warning. Many claimed she died as a result of her worldly l

GOVERNOR EMMANUEL ASSURES ON AKWA IBOM AIRPORT CARGO OPERATION... Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has assured that his administration will not relent in ensuring the speedy commencement of cargo operations at the Ibom International Airport. Governor Emmanuel stated this in an interaction with Government House reporters shortly on arrival in Uyo after attending the National Council of States meeting in Abuja . Promising to give further details after commencement of work on the project, he said his priority is how to commence cargo operations at the airport. ”I really want to see how we can start cargo operations almost immediately. He said “the entire region is due for logistics operations both by air and by the sea. We can't just wait any longer. Let's see what we can do for ourselves.” Governor Emmanuel was full of hopes that the country’s Chief of Air Staff will facilitate his earlier promise to partner with the state in utilising the airport’s Maint

It was the gathering of legends, when all the political class in Essien Udim Local Government, leaders of thoughts, religious leaders and highly place persons paid their last respect to Late Mr. James Mendie Udoma alias Ekpo mme (manager) age 65 at St. Anthony Catholic Parish. Ekpenyong Atari, Essien Udim LGA. According to biography, stated that Late Udoma was a Christian, philanthropist, community leader, and Managing Director of Imudoma  Building Construction Company. He married Mrs Christiana James Udoma and the marriage is blessed with six children, all are alive to witness the call to rest. Mr. Patrick Udoma, son of deceased while fielding question with the press thank the people for coming to grace the funeral service. In his word, "I thank the Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Prof. Maria Ikrok, Chairman, Federated Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists and the political class in Essien Udim and I pray for journey mercy back to their di

Mkpat Enin PDP Disowns Udo Sam Umoatan By our correspondence Chapter executives and the 14 ward Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party in Mkpat Enin local government area have expressed dismay over the recent action of Mr. Udo Sam Umoatan who according to them, took a backdoor to repeat a process they have already concluded. In a release made available to our reporter, the party had already resolved to deliver Governor Udom Emmanuel for a second term in office and needed no advice or instigator to do so, noting that PDP in Mkpat Enin is at the forefront of contact and mobilisation and every supporter of the Governor is expected to queue behind the party. Mr. Umotan whose detested present caused fiasco in a meeting held by PDP Chapter officials and Ward Chairmen at PDP secretariat in Mkpat Enin, was said to be secretly invited to the meeting by the PDP chapter chairman of the area, Mr. Anietie Sunday Akpan for image laundry and to be accepted back into the party, using the n

BARR. OTOBONG BOB; THE MAN FOR NSIT UBIUM STATE CONSTITUENCY JOB By John Ernest ''It is towards the man with proven capacity to catch it that the entire community pursues its fleeing cow''. Ancient African proverb' The above wisecrack depict accurately the strategic place of the import of the combined effects of skill/competence, diligence and suitability on service delivery, and why, over time, sages have always place due diagonal, these criteria in their choice of those to put in strategic places in lieu of effective community service. In far more ways than one, the above wisecrack, just as its import, refers to Barr. Otobong Effiong Bob as an administrator, politician and community leader etc. Barr Otobong, a political enigma, the masses favourite, political sought- after, crowd-puller, strategist and systems analyst was called upon to hold the baton of power ''to represent Nsit Ubium State Constituency in the hallowed Chamber of Akwa Ibom Stat

WOMEN IN POLITICS: NGO advocate on concession for women Ifiokabasi Abia As 2019 general election draw closer,  Non Governmental Organizations under the aegis of Voice of Akwa Ibom Women has advocated a level playing grounds for women participation in politics, to contest for elective positions such as State House of Assembly, House of Representative, Senate and President. Speaking  in a special interview program yesterday via Alantic FM 104.5MHz, Uyo, the Executive Director, Women United for Economic Empowerment, Mrs Iniobong Frank said that African women are not given right to lead at different level of government and called on women to participate in politics and contest for any elective positions. In her word, "men take over, men dominate women. Women need a space in politics and not to tied wrappers support the men in political campaign, state functions, among other gathering. "Women are the majority. Don't be afraid you can do it. Give respect to your hu

AKHA SEAT 2019: NSIT CLAN ELDERS ENDORSES BARR. OTO-OBONG BOB FOR STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ***as speaker Luke Pledges his support By John Ernest In less than twenty four hours after the Elders of Ubium South in Nsit Ubium local government area affirmed the candidature of Barr. Otobong Effiong Bob as their sole candidate to represent the people of Nsit Ubium on the floor of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly 2019, elders of Nsit clan which is another geopolitical zone in Local government also declared their total support for Barr. Otobong Bob. The stakeholders of Nsit clan declared their own stand yesterday. The elders in their own sense of wisdom converged and give a nod to the political move of a young and vibrant lawmaker which according to them his knowledge and experience in the field of law is not demeaning. In his speech, the leader of Nsit Caucus, His Excellency, Ambassador Sam Edem, stated that distinguished Senator Effiong Bob stood by Nsit person when an Nsit person wa

ELDERS OF NSIT CLAN OF NSIT UBIUM DRUM SUPPORT FOR AND ENDORSE BARRISTER OTO-OBONG BOB'S POLITICAL AMBITION TO REPRESENT NSIT UBIUM STATE CONSTITUENCY IN THE STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY COME 2019. No sooner had the Elders of Ubium South affirmed the candidature of Barr. Otobong Bob as their candidate to represent Nsit Ubium state constituency in the state house of assembly come 2019 another confirmation of same by Elders of Nsit clan is to let the world know that Barr Otobong Bob ambition is elders of Nsit Ubium dicision. The stakeholders have in their sense of wisdom converged and give a nod to the political move of a young and vibrant law maker whose knowledge and experience in the field of law is not demeaning.  In a stretch of time, the dream of barr. Bob as candidate to represent Nsit Ubium State constituency come 2019 has been caught in the web of mass acceptance given the unfolding experiences where Elders are seen acknowledging the move far and wide in Nsit ubium.  B

NOT TOO YOUNG TO RUN BILL: AK YOUTHS CALL AKHA ON SPEEDY PASSAGE ...AS 21 STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY PASSED The youths of Akwa Ibom State drawn from different Local Government Areas of the state has called on the sixth assembly to pass the 'not too young to run movement on the state of age reduction bill on the AKHA.' Below is the press release: STATEMENT BY THE NOT TOO YOUNG TO RUN MOVEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE AGE REDUCTION BILL  THE STATE HOUSES OF ASSEMBLY Ladies and gentlemen of the Press. We welcome you to this press conference organized by the Not Too Young To Run movement on the state of the passage of the age reduction bill at the State Houses of Assembly. The Not Too Young To Run movement is a movement of youth and civil society groups advocating for the reduction of age for running for elective offices to mainstream young men and women in electoral politics. Not Too Young To Run is Nigeria’s largest and most successful youth movement in recent times. The m

Open letter to my dear Sister, Akwa Ibom First Lady,Mrs Martha Udom Emmanuel. Greetings Mummy and the Eka Unwana Akwa Ibom, I wish you a SMASHING 2018th birthday which you celebrated about 48hours ago. Pardon me for making this open, but I have thought of any other means I can reach out to you,but none could be realistic as I planned, but pardon me.I know many will be angry with me for saying this but I have to for posterity and as a believer of this common adage that says ''If you speak the truth,you die,you lie, you die,let's speak the truth and die''.Permit me to speak the truth and die My dear mother. First,let me onbehalf of my staffers at Herald Media World,a private media outfit in your home State of Akwa Ibom,wish you a super belated birthday and we as a family pray for God to bless and keep you for us and our dear State Jak AWASI ade Nchong idem afo. You assumed office on the 29th of May,2015 as the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State and let me put it on

Ghanaian pastor predicts death of singer, Shatta Wale A popular Ghanaian pastor identified as Prophet Agyei Fredua Agyeman has predicted the death of singer, Shatta Wale. The prophet urged Ghanaians to pray for the singer as he sees another national mourning and a tragic end of the popular singer. Prophet-Cosmos Walker Affran wrote on his Facebook page. “Ghana should pray, I see a national mourning again the whole nation was in tears and this time is Ghanaian singer “Shatta wale”, and it is very close “death” . ” Thou saith the Lord ” This is coming at a time when the music industry is mourning Ebony Reigns. It has been said that pastor Prophet Badu Kobi, leader of Glorious Wave Church International had predicted Ebony’s death in 2017 In a radio interview in Ghana, the Prophet stated that, he told another presenter, Kwabena Marfo, also of Despite Group, in a personal conversation that Ebony had a short life. “I prophesized to Kwabena Marfo of Okay FM that Ebony had a

The Member Representing Abak State Constituency in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Friday Iwok has empowered many youths in his constituency with stater park after training in different vocations. This is the third constituency briefing since 2011 till day.  It is on record that Rt. Hon Friday Iwok superlative performance is second to non, no one ever had such scorecards.

FEYReP Launches Martha's Pregnacare Outreach Koko Udonquak - Uyo Over 200 expectant mothers from the 31 Local Government Areas of the state today benefited from the first phase of free medical care , and as well took delivery of baby packs courtesy of Martha's Pregnacare Outreach. The programme tagged : Pregnancy , Child Birth and Beyond is a brainchild of Family Empowerment and Youth Reorientation Path-Initiative, (FEYReP) a pet project of the Akwa Ibom State Governor's wife, Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel. The progenitor of FEYReP, Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel while speaking , said the outreach became necessary to educate and assist the expectant mothers cope with the demands of pregnancy. Mrs. Emmanuel while admonishing the pregnant mothers to always seek medical attention when need arises, said having recognised that the wellbeing of citizens remain an essential ingredient in state development , she with the help of her partners decided to organise the out

WORKS' COMMISSIONER BAGS PERFECTIONIST AWARD By Joseph ATHANASIUS The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Works, Akparawa Ephraim Inyangeyen, recently received the National Association of Nigerian Female Students PERFECTIONIST AND PERFORMER AWARD, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the realization of the Akwa Ibom project, which have helped repositioned the state under Governor Udom Emmanuel watch. Presenting the distinctive Award to the Honourable Commissioner for Works, the student's body has rightly said that, having evaluated the performance of Commissioner Inyangeyen under the Governor Udom Emmanuel's administration, they have decided to honour the public-spirited leader, Akparawa Ephraim Inyangeyen with PERFECTIONIST AND PERFORMER AWARD. The group said that, the state Ministry of Works, under Inyangeyen's watch has helped to inject a new lease of life into the system, observing that, this has been achievable as a result of a combination

BARR OTOBONG BOB: HIS ONLY OFFENCE by Kufre George Divinity had dignified Barr. Otobong Bob from birth. Greatness has always been his apron string and success his birthright. A cursory look at his track record will convince you that Shakespeare in his piece Twelfth Night was not wrong when he opined that some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them. However you view it, Barr Otobong Bob is a bundle of greatness. Many have attributed his recent rise to political limelight to his father's influence and political structure, and that has been his only offence. People have continued to "accuse" him of flying on his father's wings. Wait a second, is there a father with large feathers that wouldn't allow his son to fly on them to any height? If there is, then he is more of a demon than human. Frank A. Clark said, 'A father is a man who expects his son to be as good as he meant to be". No one should blame distinguis

Eket Council Boss Pays a Surprise Visit to Nditia Peninsula -Promises to erect a Market for the community -Donates Chairs for Use in Council Hall By Ifiok ITIABA Determined to improve the living standard and create a sense of belonging among the people living in Nditia Peninsula in Eket Local Government Area, the council chairman, Hon. Frank Archibong recently paid a Surprise visit to Nditia Community . He donated chairs to the village council hall, while promising to build a market for the community during his tenure. The donation to the benefiting community was part of the chairman's promise to the community during his Campaign tour of the area before the local government election last December. Speaking in Nditia , a Community in Ward Central 5, the wife of the Chairman, Mrs Bright Archibong who represented her husband, said the gesture was aimed at fulfilling his promises made by the chairman to bring government closer to the people. Mrs Archibong, said the ges

AKHA 2019: MONDAY EYO A SLEEPING LAWMAKER SHOULD NOT DREAM FOR SECOND TERM - YOUTH GROUP The youths of Uyo Local Government Area, under the aegis of Uyo Youths Movement, has strongly kicked against the purported plan of Hon. Monday Eyo to contest for a second term as representative of Uyo State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. In a press release signed by Comrade Anthony Ekong and Mr Akaninyene Essien, president and secretary of the group, respectively, the group stressed that Hon. Monday Eyo has failed as a State legislator due to his inability to sponsor or even co-sponsor a bill or move a single motion on the floor of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. The group described Monday Eyo as a timid lawmaker who is not bold enough to present Uyo matters on the floor of the House of Assembly. "Hon. Monday Eyo is a failed representative in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. The primary job of a legislator is lawmaking. We are very uncomfortable

NEW PRIZE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN GOV. UDOM’S NAME EXCITES UNIUYO STUDENTS …AS STUDENTS’ UNION HONOURS AKS PDP PUBLICITY SECRETARY Beginning from this academic session, students in the Department may be taking their strive for academic excellence a few notches higher, following the institution of a new enticing Prize for academic excellence for best students at all levels in the Department. The new Prize instituted by the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State, Comrade Ini Ememobong will be known as Governor Udom & Martha Udom Emmanuel’s Prize for Academic Excellence. Instituting the Prize shortly after being conferred with an Award of Excellence at a Dinner organized by the Students Historical and Diplomatic Society of Nigeria, University of Uyo, Comrade Ini Ememobong said the award which is in support of Governor Udom Emmanuel’s giant strides in all levels of education in the state will be awarded to the male and female students with t

INVESTMENT IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIALIZATION IN A'IBOM By Joseph ATHANASIUS As a concern Akwa Ibom citizen, I am obliged to comment on the essentials of the present administration's achievements in Akwa Ibom State, led by Governor Udom Emmanuel. The Governor has understood that, without industrialization enablers in place, there can never be industrialized Akwa Ibom. Particularly, in the area of road transport infrastructure. Therefore, writing on the contributions of the state Ministry of Works in ensuring that, the present administration realizes its good intentions to the good people of Akwa Ibom is no mean task. It is a kind of contributions that have elicited varied reactions from many persons of different perspectives cross the nation. Right from the onset of this administration, the ministry of Works, superintendent over by an erudite administrator, Akparawa Ephraim Inyangeyen, has stolen the headlines of local tabloids