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The saying that the youths are the leaders of tomorrow has really come to play in the just concluded primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State. The primaries which came with a lot of intrigues, blackmails, propaganda, decisions and counter decisions came to an end with the official release of successful candidates by the leadership of the party through her publicity Secretary, Barrister Ini Ememobong and has vibrant and intelligent youths making the list for the Dec 2nd General elections. Worthy of mention is Mr. Ekanem Andrew Brown,the candidate for Mkpat enin local Government Area who is a seasoned entrepreneur and a philanthropist who has over the years affected the lives of Mkpat enin people positively. With his emergence as the candidate for the Dec 2 elections,victory is sure for the party as his good works will speak for him. Hon Eric Effiong Akpan of Nsit Ibom on  the other hand is a five star grassroot mobilizer who has constantly given succour to...

The Transition Committee Chairman of Uyo LGA Barrister Mfon Ben has voluntarily withdrawn from contesting the forthcoming Uyo LGA Chairmanship PDP primaries in the interest of peace. In an interaction with our corespondents the lawyer cum politician who has performed credibly well gave an insight to his  withdrawal from the race believed that a true leader must learn to sacrifice his personal interest for the overall interest of his people to maintain peace and harmony he also sighted that for Akwa Ibom State to move to another level of development,Uyo being the State capital must always remain peaceful at all times and he has to give other people a chance to also lunch themselves into position of authority. He promised to work with any Aspirant who emerges as the Chairmanship candidate of the people's Democratic Party and also to continue distribute developmental projects equitably to all the clans of Uyo LGA. He also promised to most importantly Continue to support the E...

Ekiti State Governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose, has decried the attack by military men on the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu, and his supporters in Umuahia, Abia State on Sunday, saying the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government is becoming authoritarian and intolerable of dissenting voices. He stated this in Ado-Ekiti on Monday while fielding questions from newsmen.

Young professionals of Etinan Federal constituency have formed themselves into a pressure group called SAM IKON AMBASSADORS.  According to the progenitor of the group, Comrade Oku Amos who is the southern Iman ward one PDP youth leader, the group came as a way of showing support to the Honorable MP, Rt Hon Sam Ikon and to spread the message of the MP's achievements in the federal house. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Honorable MP in his residence, Comrade Oku Amos, an astute youth mobilizer said their task is simple, that as the word " Ambassadors " implies, their job is to represent the MP and be his eyes in the grassroots and ensure that his Empowerment programm gets to the right class of people who are truly in need of these interventions. He added that during their village tour,they were able to feel the pulse of the people and could rightly relate their problems with the MP.

My attention has been drawn to a social media publication going viral about one faceless Jones Udemeobong, demanding Etinan students to contribute money into his private bank account. Below are the details of the account as he has successful defrauded the students community to the tone of 150,000 naira. Bank: Keystone Account: 2042701125 Name: Jones, Udemeobong Monday From our investigation, the said Udemeobong Jones is neither a registered member of NAELGOS and he is a known drop out from the University of Uyo and has no capacity to address any students issues. I therefore use this medium to call on the law enforcement agencies to track down and arrest this fraudster to serve as deterrent to others. For the avoidance of doubt, We only have Etinan students and nothing like Northern and Southern Iman students. Anyone operating with such phantom names is a scammer or seeking cheap relevance. My conversation with the transition Chairman of Etinan local government Area today p...

Amended Timetable for Local Government Primaries Take Notice that the State Executive Committee led by Obong Paul Ekpo has amended the timetable for Local Government primaries for the selection of candidates for councillors and chairmen in the forth coming local government elections. The new dates are as follows: Screening 12-14 September, 2017 Appeal(screening) 15th September, 2017 Nomination(councillors) 16th September, 2017 Nomination (Chairman) 18th September, 2017 Please all aspirants and party officials should note and act accordingly. Comrade Ini Ememobong State Publicity Secretary Peoples Democratic Party 8th September, 2017

It was Day 3 of the Inauguration of the mobilization and advisory committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in  Etinan Federal Constituency at the Council Hall, Etinan LGA, Akwa Ibom State. In attendance were the State Chairman of PDP and his entourage, State Working Committee of the party, Member of House of Representatives and former Speaker Rt. Hon. Samuel Ikon, Speaker AKHA Rt Hon Onofiok Luke, members of the state executive council, Special Assistant, senior Special Assistant to the Governor, Women, Youth Caucus and Youth Council Exco Members and  Party Faithfuls.

Whom God himself has raised up, no man can put down..........Anonymous Permit me to indulge you a little into the life of a man who is blessed and chosen by God for his people. At the age of 32, Rt Hon Sam Ikon was appointed as a commissioner in the civil service commission, he did so well that the people of Iman(Etinan state constituency) choosed him to represent them in the state House of assembly.  He was elected the speaker of the 6th assembly and the only one to serve for four years without any impeachment nor chaos. Wisdom and integrity was his lead.

Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the purchase of 45 new buses for the improvement of urban transportation within the state capital. Subsequently, approval has been given to the commissioner for Transport and Petroleum Resources for commencement of immediate implementation.

After his return from Medicals in the United Kingdom, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday received a standing ovation from members of the Federal Executive Council-FEC,at the presidential villa Abuja.

~By Didy Ekanem A business without a funding source will flounder under the weight of its own debt. Coming at the time when the country is in recession, any external funding to a business woman is applauded with a very grateful heart. Many businesses had collapsed while some were sinking in debts.  Expansion of existing businesses became impossible due to low patronage of the already existing businesses. With the increase of every item in  the market coupled with varying expenses that exceeded the income, most market women had sealed off their businesses while the few remaining ones were just being there.

According to Mr. Ndueso, Sen. Ita Enang lacks the basic knowledge of his job description w hence he had abdicated his job, but instead resort to negative criticism of Governor Udom Emmanuel. Akwa Ibom State Governor’s Media Aide, Mr. Essien Ndueso in a chat with some reporters in Uyo said Ita Enang said Senator Enang has failed in his duties to provide a perfect nexus between the Presidency and the Nigerian Senate. Ndueso expressed dismay at the reported interview in which Senator Enang was all out to discredit Governor Emmanuel even when he acknowledged that the governor had executed several projects for the masses.

The Federal Law maker in his usual manner called for a brief parley with Students leaders from his constituency. The meeting was at his residence at Shelter Afrique Saturday evening.

By Idongesit Uyo Last weekend, one of the President’s liaison officers in the National Assembly Senator Ita Enang briefed the press in his Uyo residence and wooed support of Akwa Ibomites on the premise that Buhari had produced a steller performance in the state. After going through the interview granted by Sen. Ita Enang, one scenario crossed my mind and that is what Sen. Akpan Udoedehe said about Mr. Nsima Ekere. On returning from an official trip to Abuja, Sen. Udoedehe was welcomed at the airport by his supporters. Addressing them, he said among other things that "Nsima asinwong cocaine (Nsima sniffs cocaine). What Udoedehe meant was that nobody should take His Excellency Mr. Nsima Ekere serious because he is a drug addict, therefore his actions and opinion most times are propelled by drugs.

Governor Ayo Foyese is expected to be among the 36 governors meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at Aso rock villa. A tweet on the Presidency’s official twitter handle says the meeting is holding at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

This morning the President and commander of Armed forces of the Federal Republic addressed Nigerians through a National broadcast. Below is the transcript of the speech. My dear citizens, I am very grateful to God and to all Nigerians for their prayers. I am pleased to be back on home soil among my brothers and sisters. 2.     In the course of my stay in the United Kingdom, I have been kept in daily touch with events at home. Nigerians are robust and lively in discussing their affairs, but I was distressed to notice that some of the comments, especially in the social media have crossed our national red lines by daring to question our collective existence as a nation. This is a step too far.

Mr. Ayodele Fayose, the governor of Ekiti State has denied ever promising to commit suicide if President Muhammadu Buhari returns to Nigeria from his medical vacation in the United Kingdom. President Buhari spent 103 days in his second trip to the UK for treatment of an unknown illness.

Mr.George Udom A frontline supporter of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. George Udom has described leaders of the party in the state as the most unreliable and self-serving politicians in the country. Mr. Udom, who is known for his very vocal and critical views, stated this on his Facebook page, adding that the APC politicians are not interested in winning elections but only using their supporters to get federal appointments.

Nigeria's main opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party just held their Non elective convention at the Eagles Square, FCT. This event broadcast live on all major National Channels saw the Timber and Calibre of the PDP in attendance.

_By Idongesit Uyo Mrs.Inibehe Silas I want to use this medium to draw the attention of the state Governor, Deac. Udom Emmanuel, his wife, Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel, stakeholders of Ika LGA and everybody interested in the development of Ika LGA to the incompetency of Hon. Etukudo.