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  Akpabio  Youth leaders in the Niger Delta on Sunday applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for vowing to rid the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) of the moral and political rot that has plagued it for so long.   ‘’We are continually inspired by Buhari’s dedication and vision to addressing development issues in the Niger Delta region’’  At a meeting in Warri, the youth leaders praised Buhari for his decision on the concluded forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). ‘’We appreciate every sincere effort made to achieve development in the Niger Delta region’’  They commended Buhari for ordering the release of outstanding NDDC funds and trial of corrupt officials, noting that this creates the momentum which can accelerate progress in the region. ‘’The President’s directive on the completion of all viable projects, which have been abandoned by the NDDC, is a welcome development". Chairman of the Niger Delta Progressives Movement (NDPM), Mr. Julius Ita, t

  ...commends Governor Emmanuel, wife for political inclusion  ...flags off Christmas Festival The Councillor representing Ndiya Ward 2, Nsit Ubium, Hon. (Pst.) Anne Abraham has commended the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel and wife, Dr. Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel for the 30% inclusion of women in the scheme of political, social and economic activities in the state. She stated this during the formal flag-off of Nduo Eduo Afia Nsit Oboo Unity Festival 2021 at Primary School, Ikot Inyang Eti, Nsit Ubium LGA. She thanked His Excellency Governor Udom Emmanuel for giving a voice to the women by allowing them opportunity to serve in various positions particularly his wife, Dr. Martha for her massive support to the women through her pet project, FEYReP.  Performing the flag-off, Hon. Anne described the event as the beginning of the Carnival festival between the nine villages making up the ward, hence the collaboration between herself and the Councillor representing Ndi

  As 2023 general elections draw near the political momentum is gradually gather for different political offices. Below are the Calendar and Political Itinerary for 2022 in Nigeria 1. Consultation continues January : 1-31 2. Intensive consultation continues February: 1-28 3. March: INEC give guideline for aspirants, candidates, parties in respect of congress, primary election and campaign. 4. April: Campaign for Presidential and Gubernatorial elections. 5. May: Party Congresses. 6. June: Party Primary Elections. 7. July: Petitions on Primary elections. 8. August: Court of Appeal hearing on Primary elections conducted. 9. September: Supreme Court verdict on all Primary elections. Candidates & winners for Presidential & Gubernatorial flag bearer of Parties contesting. 10. October: Aggressive campaign by candidates/Parties across the federation. 11. November: Campaign continues. 12. December: Peace Accord signed by all presidential and Gubernatorial candidates. 13. February 2023:

  ...As thanksgiving, get-together turns carnival Ifiokabasi Abia The President of Share it Get Paid, Amb. Ofonbuk Ubokudom has said that 2022 ' we are going to have a bigger, stronger and better life than 2021'. Adding that, every business that ever made money in the 21st Century is as a result of creating value in the market place. Simply put, the business is taking a different direction because the society in which we currently are, people are struggling with their salaries, especially  as salaries could not meet people's wants. Thus, one source of income cannot sustain satisfying lifestyle among families. Amb. Ubokudom gave this assertion today at Share it Get Paid Thanksgiving and Christmas get together held in Uyo. He hinted that there's a need to add another source of income to what people are doing right now with their part time, spare time and full time work for residual income. In his words, "In 2022  we are going to have a bigger, stronger and better lif

  In the Bible, God gave Amos a vision of what was about to happen to the nation of Israel... Amos was a man of God, a person whose life was devoted to serving the lord and his lifestyle reflected this devotion, thus, his  message impacted God's people throughout the centuries in Israel. In Akwa Ibom State, God gave Amos a vision how how to change the narrative of journalism practice and to move it forward to the next phase. For making the Union Big,  Strong and Reliable - I celebrate you. For making welfare of members a priority -  I celebrate you . For redefining journalism practice in Akwa Ibom State - I Celebrate You . For upholding a high degree of public trust through professional and ethical standards - I celebrate you. For leading Journalists to toe the path  of trust, which is a cornerstone of Journalism, I Celebrate You. For showing Professional comportment which is critical to succeeding as a journalist - I Celebrate You. For a deliberate, planned and sustained efforts t

  ... As Ministry Holds End of Year Get together The Head of Civil Service in Akwa Ibom State, Elder Effiong Essien  has scored the Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources, Pastor Umo Eno high for reinvigorating the Ministry of Lands and Water Resources as well as it affiliate agencies. The HCS made the commendation at the 2021 Christmas and end of year get together of the Ministry held in Uyo, yesterday December 28, 2021. In his remarks, the Head of Service who was the chairman on the occasion also commended the Commissioner for interpreting the vision of Governor Udom Emmanuel especially in the area of workers welfare adding that the workers friendly disposition of the Governor is further advanced by the Commissioner. He noted that by putting together the end of year event with the recognition of outstanding staff members, he had introduced a new and commendable way of relating with staff members. In his words, "thank you for motivating the work force that you have. I can ass

  NEW MEDIA AND DEVELOPMENT JOURNALISM BEING A PAPER PRESENTED BY NSIBIET JOHN AT THE EKET SENATORIAL DISTRICT SOCIAL MEDIA HANGOUT ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2021 INTRODUCTION  The media is very pivotal and has proven to be very instrumental in driving changes in the society; be it positive or negative. There have been instances in recent times where heinous crimes were reported to have taken-off from the media and also scenarios where the media has been instrumental to the uncovering of crimes and inhuman acts. The new media especially has further enhanced the effectiveness of the media in both courses. Perhaps, at another gathering, we might consider the need to spotlight the ills of the new media in the society but for today, the locus of this paper is on the contribution of the new media to development journalism. Development Journalism is simply a term used to describe the activities of improving society and engendering positive changes from the grassroots, by journalists. It impl