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  LG Poll: Dorah Ebong charges Chairmanship candidates on patriotism  The Federal Character Commissioner representing Akwa Ibom State, Obongawan Dorah  Ebong, has charged all the Chairmanship candidates of all political parties that feature in the forthcoming, October 5, 2024 Local Government Election to be patriotic and work for the overall interest of Akwa Ibom citizens. Ebong made this charged  during a one day Critical Stakeholders Engagement  with the theme : "Towards a free , fair and  credible 2024 Local Government Election in Akwa Ibom State" held yesterday in Uyo, Federal Character Boss who was Mother of the day , tasked Chairmanship candidates to embark on life touching projects to raise the standard of living in the rural communities. In her words, "If those contesting for chairmanship position in our various Local Government Areas are not here for the signing of peace accord, it means they're seeking for selfish interest rather than serving , pr...

IFIOKABASI ABIA ONE is the acronym for OBONG NSIMA EKERE. He is the standard bearer of All Progressive Congress, APC. He has five points agenda that would better the lives of the good people of Akwa Ibom State. This agenda include: Economic prosperity, infrastructure and rural development, education, health and social protection, security, governance and institutional reforms. The economic prosperity is a virgin peg, a priority of priorities seeking to put and end to mundane plights such as unemployment, abject poverty and youths restiveness. Base on the global best practices, like entrepreneurship mechanism will check mate the alarming rate of unemployment and underemployment. This implies that the unemployed will be employer of labor and delivery of work force at a glance. The entrepreneurship mechanism is the sure way to create wealth. It would reduce the tension and pressure on government for direct employment. It is what Robert Kiyosaki postulated in ...

The following are the details of the political wards, number of polling units and LGAs names, across the 31 Local Government Area of the state. LGA.                 Units.  Wards. 1. Uyo -                 175.     11.  2. Oruk Anam. -   170.     13 3. Ibiono Ibom -   161.     11 4. Essien Udim -  159.     11 5. Ini -                    144.     10 6. Onna -                131.    12 7. Abak -                125.     11 8. Mkpat Enin. -     123.    14 9. Ibesikpo Asutan. 177. 10 10. Etinan -               105.    11 11. Ikot Abasi.    ...

2019: NSIKAK EKONG TO THE RESCUE Manasseh Umoette It is very easy to detect him in a crow'd, standing tall and regal. He cuts the figure of a man whose personality fits in well in any field of human endeavour. His personality is charismatic as it is accommodating. Little wonder his admirers and well-wishers have special regard for him and fondly call him “OTUEKONG”, while the younger folks call him “MASTER”. Otuekong Nsikak Ekong is a crowd puller, not just because of his wealth or political inclination or his kindness to poor people, although, these may be contributing factors, but it is essentially the peculiar characteristics of Otuekong Ekong that have made him a popular and influential personality in Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency in particular and Akwa Ibom State at large. Indeed, many people see him as an up and coming statesman to be reckoned with in the next few years to come. The respectable and accommodating Ekong is a visionary personality who knows what ...

SPOT LIGHT ON HON. (PASTOR) SUNDAY EKANEM IBUOT AND IKOT EKPENE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY ROTATION By Patrick Udomah and IFIOKABASI Abia An American Author and Motivational Speaker, John Maxwell said “Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others”. This leadership principle is one that compliments the proficiency and professional achievements of Pastor Sunday Ekanem Ibuot aka Sunny Ibuot. An indigene of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Though, his success story is known to many, the true significances of this story, has in its ability to inspire and energize the present and future generations. Born on April 8, 1961, Sunny Ibuot is a renowned Chartered Accountant with Vast range of experiences. To sharpen his skills in his chosen profession, young Ibuot had on completion of his Primary and Secondary Education, gained admission into the University of Uyo and in 1996, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degr...

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...

BARR. OTO_OBONG BOB; LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY OF NSIT UBIUM PEOPLE 2019 As 2019 approaches, the good people of Nsit Ubium who are known widely for their sense of meticulousness have made their hay while the sun shines. In their preponderance, given their proactive response to sensitivity, Nsit Ubium people have adjusted rhythmically to the drum beat of 2019 by coming together in unison to adopt Barr Oto-obong Bob as member representing Nsit Ubium state constituency come 2019. Consequently, given the people's choice of candidature into the aforementioned political office, Nsit Ubium people's hope is said to be raised on the pedestal of effective representation. Given the interplay of seemingly political contenders in the said political periphery, the crown of leadership would never depart the throne excellency as the people would never remain sceptical over their choices of candidate. To this end, it's peculiar to note that Barr. Otobong has gained the support of Nsit U...

BARR. OTOBONG BOB; THE RIGHT PERSON FOR NSIT UBIUM 2019 AKHA By John Ernest Service to humanity is a responsibility rested on the shoulder of every man; though individual capacity tends to determine the role each has to play. That is to say, every individual has one or a few areas he functions effectively; hence his capacity in terms of performance may not grant him the ability to function beyond its limit. The duty of service to humanity, as required of every man, can rightly be regarded as. An essence to livelihood because it is naturally based on the fact that no man is capacitated to exist and survive as an Ireland. One needs the other to survive, irrespective of the avaricious disposition of man which is somewhat conflicting to this fact. In terms of service, man, incidentally, was predesigned with the freedom of choice, as regards which capacity to serve; and the said choice is usually influenced by his area of desire or interest, and a subsequently proven best funct...

• Ogbeh sheds light on plan, blames past governors for herdsmen killings • Says they wasted N100bn received from Jonathan Sixteen of the 36 states have signified intention to be part of the cattle colonies initiative of the federal government, The Nation can now reveal. More are expected to join, according to Dr. Olukayode Oyedele, Special Assistant to Agriculture Minister, Audu Ogbeh. Oyedele did not name the 16 states or those in line to join the initiative. But Taraba, Benue and Abia states have categorically declared that they should be counted out. Ogbeh, who has been holding series of meetings with stakeholders on the project, defined the ‘colony’ as “a place where many owners of cattle can co-exist, be fed well, because we can make their feeds; they can get good water to drink, cows drink a lot of water and we can give them green fodder.” Government, according to him, will provide veterinary services for the animals and “protect the cows against rustlers.” “By a specia...

Engr Don Bassey: five star Iconic leader *** I will consolidate on the gains of leadership and development laid by Barr Onofiok Luke, the speaker Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) and take Nsit ubium to an enviable height. *** justifies why Ubium north ward 2 should produce the next House Member! *** As an Entrepreneur, I will turn Nsit ubium to an entrepreneura hub. Engr Don Bassey speaks: Yes, it is undoubtably that Mr speaker, AKHA the Rt Hon Onofiok Luke has has left an unmatched records as a member representing nsit ubium state constituency in the Akwa ibom state house of Assembly,he has done very well for himself and the people of nsit ubium and Akwa ibom state by extensions. My duty if elected is to consolidate on the existing roadmap and put Nsit ubium in the world records.. My intention to run for the house of Assembly is borne out of passion to serve my people and to bring the experience garnered over time to the service delivery of my people. I...

Abridged Profile of Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, New Akwa Ibom Secretary State Government (SSG) is colour centimonously in achievement par excellence. Hail from Mbo LGA of Akwa Ibom state. Dr.Emmanuel E. Ekuwem is an old boy of the Queen of Apostles Seminary, Afaha Obong, Abak and an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (former University of Ife) Ile-Ife. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Engineering Physics, Masters Degree in Physics, Masters Degree in Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Microcomputer-based Instrumentation and Control Engineering) and a PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Computer-based Instrumentation and Control Engineering). He did his Post-PhD fellowship research work (Computer-based Real-Time Data Communication in PSTN) in the Networking and Radio Propagation Laboratory of the UNESCO ICTP, Trieste, Italy. He has worked briefly as Head of Engineering in the then Department of Meteorological Services (now Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET) of the ...