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Communication Expert, Nsikak Idiong To Deliver Lecture @ World Press Day, Friday Info Boss, Ini Ememobong, Ime Okon, others, billed To Attend By Kenneth Jude A Senior lecturer in the Department of Communication Arts, University of Uyo and Political Communication expert, Dr. Nsikak Idiong is to deliver a lecture during the 2018 Press Freedom Day on Friday 4th May holding at the Press Centre of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Information Drive, Uyo. This more was revealed by the Chairman of the NUJ, Elder Patrick Albert while interacting with newsmen in his office recently. The theme of this year's Press Freedom Day is: "Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and the Rule of Law". According to Elder Albert, other discussants billed to attend the occasion are Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Charles Udoh; PDP Publicity Secretary, Barr. Ini Ememobong; Chairman House Committee on Information and Member, Ibiono Ibom State Constituency, Barr. Ime O

A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE IKOT EKPENE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA EXPANDED CAUCUS/LOCAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE(LEC) MEETING OF THE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) HELD ON THE 20TH OF APRIL, 2018 AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE POLITICAL LEADER OF IKOT EKPENE, DISTINGUISH SENATOR EMMANUEL IBOK ESSIEN. After exhaustive deliberations, PDP Caucus/LEC acknowledged and commended the performance of his Excellency Deacon Udom Emmanuel in piloting the affairs of the state so far. The body noted his industrialization strides across the State in general, and commended in particular, his ongoing effort towards the completion of Uyo- Ikot Ekpene road and the drive to ensure commencement of business at the Four Point by Sheraton in Ikot Ekpene. The Ikot Ekpene PDP Caucus/LEC therefore declared their unflinching support for his re-election come 2019. Furthermore, Ikot Ekpene PDP Caucus/LEC also unanimously acknowledged and commended Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio CON for effective representation at

ABOUT SNAKES IN WCs By Engr. Femi Olulegan: "Pls note the followings and take the precautionary measures as suggested:  MOST reptiles would find it difficult to jump or enter into the Water Closet (WC) from within.  The easiest inlet is always from the concrete chambers at the back of the house through which sewage pipes get connected and through cracks, under the doors and crevices. SNAKE LIKES TO HIDE INSIDE WC CHAMBERS TO COOL IT'S BODY WITH FLUSHING WATER ESPECIALLY DURING HOT WEATHER , AND FOR SAFETY. SOMETIMES WHEN IN SEARCH OF FOOD, IT MAY PURSUE RATS OR RODENTS INTO THE CHAMBERS AT THE BACK OF YOUR HOUSE OR EVEN IN SOAK-AWAY PIT. IT STAYS THERE AFTER KILLING OR SWALLOWING RATS AND MIGHT TURN THE PLACE INTO ITS ABODE. IT FINALLY CRAWS THROUGH THE CONNECTING PVC PIPES INTO THE WC FOR MORE ADVENTURES OR FOOD INSIDE THE HOUSE. ANY OBJECT ON THE WC THEREFORE MAY LOOK LIKE FOOD AND COULD BE A VICTIM. THIS IS WHY YOU'RE ADVISED TO NOTE THE FOLLOWINGS A

NASS lacks power to re-order sequence for 2019 election – Federal High Court ABUJA – The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, held that the National Assembly lacks the power to re-order the proposed sequence for 2019 general elections. The court, in a judgment that was delivered by Justice Ahmed Mohammed, maintained that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is the only body that is constitutionally empowered to organise, undertake and supervise elections in the country. “I am persuaded by argument of the plaintiff that it is the sole responsibility of the 3rd defendant (INEC) to conduct elections, and further in doing so, the 3rd defendant has the power to fix dates for elections”, the court held. It noted that the NASS commenced moves to amend the Electoral Act after INEC had already released its timetable for the 2019 elections. The court held that action of the NASS was in clear breach of paragraph 15a of the 3rd Schedule of the 1999 constitution,

Leadership Crisis Rocks A'Ibom Mega Party Except urgent and drastic measures are taken,the current leadership crisis rocking the Mega Party of Nigeria, may consume the party before the 2019 general elections. A state officer of the party who confided with the press said the plot by the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), to foist back the sacked state chairman, Lawrence Udoh on the party,will cause a major crisis in the party. According to him,the former chairman who is currently the special assistant to Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State on inter party affairs as a private business for six years. "For six years, no meeting of the party, no executive members, no executive activities. In fact Mega Party only existed inside the pocket of Lawrence Udoh. The last straw that broke the camel's back was when he hurriedly signed a document to congratulate the PDP, who disenfranchised all parties in the state, including his party during the December 2nd Lo

Re: Akpabio blasts PDP, his party. The attention of the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio CON, has been drawn to a malicious publication dripping with hate with the caption, “Akpabio blasts PDP, his party." For the records, Akpabio is a highly respected party man who as Governor of Akwa Ibom State between 2007 and 2015 made the PDP an icon of development nationally and internationally. The write up by an unknown Fred Asuquo is not only false but part of the campaign of calumny started against Senator Akpabio since January 2018, as a precursor to the upcoming Presidential election primaries in October/November 2018. The write up is false, baseless and malicious and the figment of the evil imagination of the writer and his sponsors. Senator Akpabio is yet to listen to the tape of the President’s interview in London where he allegedly made a statement concerning the Nigerian youths and till date has not commented on it, he has read on the social media and news

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