By Etim Ufford Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has dramatically withdrawn from the highly anticipated 2027 Senate race for the Eket Senatorial District. This decision, which has showcased him as a lilyhearted man across the political landscape, was allegedly made during a clandestine meeting held at his Lagos Residence just days...
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A’IBOM SENATOR EMPOWERS CONSTITUENTS THROUGH AGRICULTURAL TRAINING, START-UPS
To uplift the economic fortunes of his constituents, Senator Aniekan Bassey (SAB) of the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District has exposed youths and rural women to a specialized agricultural training programme. According to information from his media unit, the training, which was done in collaboration with the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), took...
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DISAFFECTION MOUNTS IN AโIBOM SOUTH AS UDOM EMMANUEL EYES 2027 SENATORIAL TICKET
By Uwakmfon John Tensions are rising across Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District as reports emerge that former Governor Udom Emmanuel is positioning himself to contest the senatorial seat in the 2027 elections. The announcement has ignited a wave of dissent and animosity within the district, which comprises 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) split into three...
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DAKKADDA GLOBAL PALM OIL CO : AKWA IBOM STATE GOV’T UNDER UMO ENO SLIDING INTO RIDICULE, SHAME.
By Manfred Ekpe, Jnr., LL.B (Hons). The Government of Umo Eno is fast sliding into humorous dishonour and is being stripped of its dignifying grandeur and the aura of reliability that once overshadowed it until recently. In the past few weeks Umo Eno’s Government has been exposed to be corrupt and lacks direction. Effective communication...
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ETEBE, UDOBIA IN SHODDY DEALS OVER ESIT EKET COUNCILLORSHIP CANDIDATES
The Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and Chairman of Esit Eket Local Government Council, Mr. Iniobong Robson (Etebe), has made heavy financial arrangement to install National Rescue Movement (NRM) Councellorship candidate in Esit Eket Ward โ 1. Investigation has revealed that while he is...
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BREAKING NEWS: LG POLLS: AKISIEC CHAIRMAN TRADES 5 LGAs TO APC FOR N100MILLION
Information before our news desk has confirmed plans by the Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC), Mr. Aniedi Ikoiwak, to trade a โprogrammed winning of the forthcoming Local Government electionsโ in five local government areas for the sum of N100million with the All Progressive Congress (APC). The programmed local government areas...
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TRAINING OF 100 YOUTHS: REP. IDEM SENDS 2ND BATCH OF AKWA IBOMITES FOR ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY TRAINING IN CHINA
As part of fulfilment of his promise to train 100 Akwa Ibomites on relevant skills for optimum efficiency and global competitiveness, the Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem has sent forth the second batch of three Akwa Ibomites to China for a 3-week all-expense paid course. They are Nsenam George Iwuoetok, Ufok...
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A’IBOM GOVERNMENT TO BOOST IBOM AIR FLEET WITH TWO ADDITIONAL CRJ AIRCRAFT
In its determined drive to increase the number of aircraft in Ibom Air fleet, Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the immediate acquisition of two Bombardier CRJ aircraft. The approval was granted during the State Executive Council meeting for the month of August 2024, presided over by the Governor-in -Council, Pastor Umo Eno, at the...
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AKWA IBOM STATE CONCLUDES2025 CAPITAL ESTIMATE BILATERAL DISCUSSION
By Ruth Obot The 2025 Capital Estimate Bilateral Discussions in Akwa Ibom State has been successfully concluded, marking a significant step in the Stateโs efforts to align its budgetary allocations with the ARISE Agenda of Governor Umo Eno. The discussions, which spanned several days, at the Ministry of Economic Development brought together various Ministries, Departments,...
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AKWA IBOM STATE CONCLUDES 2025 CAPITAL ESTIMATE BILATERAL DISCUSSION
By Ruth Obot The 2025 Capital Estimate Bilateral Discussions in Akwa Ibom State has been successfully concluded, marking a significant step in the Stateโs efforts to align its budgetary allocations with the ARISE Agenda of Governor Umo Eno. The discussions, which spanned several days, at the Ministry of Economic Development brought together various Ministries, Departments,...