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Governor Umo Eno: the peg of good governance, peace, unity

  Governor Umo Eno:  the peg of good governance, peace, unity By IFIOKABASI ABIA In a significant move, Governor Umo Eno has demonstrated a commitment to peace and unity in Akwa Ibom State. By hosting the reception and 61st birthday celebration of the President of the 10th Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, he did not only provides a venue for this important event but also underscores the importance of collaboration between state and federal leadership.  The governor's presence alongside some of his State Executive Council members at the celebration signals a concerted effort to foster harmonious relations and strengthen the state's ties with the federal government. This gesture reflects Governor Umo Eno's dedication to promoting a spirit of love and cooperation for the benefit of Akwa Ibom State. Governor Umo Eno's decision to host the reception and 61st birthday celebration for Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, speaks volumes about his commitment to f

Frank Archibong: A Rewarder Of Men

            Archibong By Unwana Assam There are people in Akwa Ibom State today that even if politics pass away or there is no more politics, their names, due to their legacies and antecedents, can never be forgotten in the sands of time. A typical case of this assertion is Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio. Akpabio, the current Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is one man that no Akwa Ibomite, no matter how young, would ever forget.  Almost 9 years after judiciously serving his two-term tenure as the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, the name, Godswill Akpabio still loudly rings bell virtually in the ears of everyone, and mouths wagging about him. The reason for this is simple; Akpabio is celebrated across boards and is still very relevant today because he built human capacity and developed people. In fact, Akpabio took pleasure in building people. As the people will say; he practically turned boys into men and gave the teeming Akwa Ibomites hope of existence, and

Arise agenda will harness economic prosperity in A'Ibom, -Eneh John

  By IFIOKABASI ABIA The Media Aide to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Comrade Eneh John, has said, that the Arise agenda will harness economic prosperity in Akwa Ibom State and called on the good people of the State, to support and have faith in the arise agenda. Eneh made this known while fielding questions with the press , today, in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. He noted that Governor Umo Eno means well for Akwa Ibom State. In his words, "the Arise agenda will strengthen every sectors of the economy of the state, especially Agriculture, as businesses will be sustained and expanded, and will also benefit the rural areas." "Entrepreneurs are keen to maximize the Arise agenda, businesses growth among other lofty programmes will improve the quality of lives of the people. Gov. Umo Eno flanged by his Media Aide Ene John. Comrade Eneh John thanked the governor for finding him fit to be appointed as Special Assistant, and maintained that he will  promote Governor Umo Eno's

Umo Eno: Peace Pioneer, political inclusion in A'Ibom

       Umo Eno By Ifiokabasi Abia Akwa Ibom State has never had it so well like Pastor Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom State, who mean peace and love. No State can develop without peace, this is his address. Governor Umo Eno is a remarkable individual who has dedicated his life to promoting peace and harmony in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Born and raised in the state, Umo Eno observed the devastating consequences of conflict and violence among the global community and will not want to see it in Akwa Ibom State in particular and Nigeria a large. Determined to make a positive change, He became a peace pioneer, actively working towards fostering understanding, unity, and reconciliation among different ethnic and religious groups. He equally called on the Eastern Obolo to calm their nerves as the land will not be taken by another. This is a good move to forestalling peace. Forinstance, Governor Umo Eno has proof to the world that he is not a stooge. He will not inherit any enemy from his poli

Senator Godswill Akpabio declared President of the 10th Senate

Senator Godswill Akpabio has been declared President of the 10th Senate and the Chairman National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  He scored 63 votes to win his closest rival who scored 46 votes. Congratulations to Uko Akwa Ibom, Senator Godswill Akpabio, says, constituents.

Guinness World Records Confirms Hilda Baci’s Cooking Time

            Hilda Baci Guinness World Records has confirmed Hilda Baci as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon. This was confirmed on their official website today, Tuesday. The post reads, “Following a thorough review of all the evidence, Guinness World Records can now confirm that Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has officially broken the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes. “The 26-year-old Nigerian chef began on Thursday 11 May and continued through to Monday 15 May, cooking over 100 pots of food during her four-day kitchen stint. “Following a thorough review of all the evidence, Guinness World Records can now confirm that Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has officially broken the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes,” GWR said in a statement released on Tuesday, one month after Baci’s adventurous cooking, “Hilda attempted to se

SENATE PRESIDENCY RACE: SENATOR GODSWILL AKPABIO IS UNSTOPPABLE - PROPHET EKONG ITUEN

                   Akpabio A charismatic Preacher and Spiritual Leader of Christ Deliverance Ministries, CDM, located at Lagos, His Grace, Prophet Ekong Ituen, is a Seer with a forensics Prophetic Anointing, who speaks the mind of God without minding whose ox is gored. Anybody who does not respect his prophecies does so at his own peril.  The man of God said Sen. Godswill Akpabio is unstoppable. He disclosed this on his Facebook page, Ekong Ituen few hours ago, said . His prophecy is as accurate as compass in finding bearings.     Prophet Ekong Ituen flanged by Sen. Akpabio It read in part, "Let me congratulate Senator Godswill Akpabio ahead of time, because there is a confirmation, affirmation and attestation in the spiritual realm that he is the next Senate President as it is the spiritual that controls the physical." "There is a covenant of leadership upon him. You can't stop a man whose time has come in the calendar of God. We are praying for him," Prophet I

TRIBUNAL DISMISSED EZEKIEL NYA-ETOK PETITION AGAINST UMO ENO, OTHERS

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Uyo, this morning dismissed the petition filed by Ezekiel NYA-ETOK against the election of Pastor Umo Bassey Eno of the Peoples Democratic Party.  The Petition was dismissed on the ground of failure to pay the security for cost upon the filing of the petition. The Tribunal held that the  failure to pay security for cost in election petition renders the petition incompetent. Paragraph 2 of the 1st Schedule to the Electoral Act 2022 stipulated payment of Security for cost in every election petition filed. Paragraph 3 of the Practice Direction 2022 also prescribed payment of Security for petitions.  Thus,Petitioners  had paid N1Million but but sued eleven respondent's. Paragraph 2 (4) of the 1st Schedule is fatal to the petition. Failure to pay is fatal. The petition is dismissed for being incompetent.

Udo Kierian doles out free medical mission in A'Ibom

  Kierian ...1,500 major surgical cases successful By Amadie Akpabio Hope for medical services has rekindled on over 5000 people across Akwa Ibom State and it environs, and have benefited from the third edition of free medical and surgical mission organized by the immediate past House Leader of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Udo Kierian in collaboration with the Foundation Marooned, FOMA, United States of America at Primary Health Centre, Ikot Esenam. Speaking at the closing ceremony dinner held in Uyo today, with the medical and non medical volunteers, Rt. Hon. Udo Kierian Akpan appreciated the the contribution of people and for the show of professionalism and conduct at the just concluded seven days free medical outreach. Akpan added that his passion about the health care of people became his top priority which urged him in giving back to the society and to give hope to the hopeless as it would raise the quality of lives in the area, promote a healthy, crime free soc

UDEME OTONG CRIPPLES AKPABIO

   Otong The Member Representing Abak State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Elder  Udeme Otong yesterday crippled the member representing Essien udim, Prince Ukpong Akpabio ll and emerged as the speaking speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, AKHA. Report revealed that Rt. Hon. Otong, pulled 20 votes to defeat Prince Ukpong Akpabio, member representing Essien Udim State Constituency, who got 6 votes.  The Speaker elect was nominated by Rt. Hon. Effiong Johnson, member representing Mbo State Constituency while Prince Ukpong Akpabio was nominated by member representing Etinan State Constituency.  Meanwhile, Rt. Hon. Kufreabasi Edidem member representing Itu State Constituency claimed the mantle as the 8th Assembly unopposed as Deputy Speaker. Moreover, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong is season Parliamentarian and he is returned for a second term while, Hon Prince Akpabio ll is the first timer in the AKHA. The newly elected leadership of  eight Assembly and his contender was latter received by Governo

Adebisi Shonubi emerges as CBN Governor

           Adebisi Shonubi           Adebisi Shonubi has emerged and taken over as the acting Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor Following the decision of President Bola Tinubu to suspend Godwin Emefiele as CBN governor, Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, the Deputy Governor, Operations Directorate, has taken over as the acting Central Bank of Nigeria Governor. It was  earlier reported that Tinubu has suspended the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, from office with immediate effect. Willie Bassey, a Director in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, announced this in a statement on Friday night. “This is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy.” Adebisi Shonubi has taken over as the acting Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Adebisi Shonubi “Mr Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorat

Senate President : Group roots for Akpabio

           Sen. Godswill Akpabio •  Pan Akwa Ibom Network Drums Support for Akpabio's Senate Presidency Bid • Now is the time to rally round him - Usenobong Akpabio As the date for the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly with the emergence of the leadership of the hallowed chambers ticks, the Pan Akwa Ibom Network has weighed in its support for the Senate Presidency ambition of Sen. Godswill Akpabio. In a Communique issued at the end of a special meeting of the group and published on Nations Newspaper of Friday, June 9, 2023, page 11 , the group identified Sen. Akpabio as a leader who is detribalised,  enjoys wide acceptability, possesses  sensitiveness and commitment to a united and prosperous Nigeria, noting that these values  will engender stability in the National Assembly and fast track the nation's development. Speaking to the Press recently on why the group has rooted for Sen. Akpabio as the next President of the Senate, the protem Secretary of the group, Rt. Hon.

A/Ibom guber: OBIDATTY CHAPTER COORDINATORS, OTHERS SUPPORT NNPP CANDIDATE

  A/Ibom guber: OBIDATTY    CHAPTER COORDINATORS, OTHERS SUPPORT NNPP CANDIDATE By Emmanuel Ufon Chapter Coordinators of Obi Datty support group and over 25 other political support groups in Akwa Ibom state including the Akwa Ibom  Students for Peter Obi (AKSPO) led by Comrade Solomon Ekong have drummed support for the governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)  Senator John James Akpanudoedehe ahead of the Saturday, March 18, 2023, governorship election. The groups made the declaration on Wednesday after an enlarged interest amonization meeting at Senator Udoedehe's country home in Uyo the state capital.                  Itiaba The Leader of the OBINATION group and Director of Logistics Akwa Ibom State Obidatty Campaign Council, Prince Joe Itaiba who addressed the support groups,  said all that the group wanted was equity, fairness, justice, and a candidate that can move Akwa Ibom State forward as witnessed in the impactful blueprints of Senator John James Akpa

Why we Endorsed Umo Eno as our Sole Candidate - NAPGGO

By IfiokAbasi Abia  Non Indigene Alliance for Peace and Good Governance (NAPGGO),  a sociopolitical and socioeconomic group in Akwa Ibom State has given reasons for endorsing and adopting Pastor Umo Eno, PDP gubernatorial candidate for the forthcoming elections. Speaking during her meeting in Uyo, the Chairman NAPGGO, Dr. Godspower Egbono said as Non Indigenes under the aegis of NAPGGO, they  believe in the vision, pedigree and competence of Umo Eno as an entrepreneur to govern Akwa Ibom State. In his words, "Pastor Umo Eno has served God in various capacity faithfully over the years. He is leading a large congregation, and if he could lead a large church very well, he would lead Akwa Ibom State to her place of pride. "He is the type of Christian that we have been looking for as a leader. There is no doubt in our minds that his leadership will consolidate on the existing peace we are enjoying now, and usher in more prosperity to all Akwa Ibomites and the non indigenes too. Be