SITIPPE KE AKWA IBOM- Akwa Ibom Breaking News

AKHA 2019:  BARR OTOBONG BOB MEETS HIS COMMUNITY   *sue for peace and unity  Otobong Effiong Bob, Esq. today Wednesday July 4, 2018 declared his intention to seek election into the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly to represent Nsit Ubium State Constituency come 2019 to youths of Ikot Ekwere Ubium in Nsit Ubium LGA. The House of Assembly hopeful used the opportunity to inform them of how he came to be an aspirant. He pointed out that the leaders of Ubium North had approached his father, Senator Effiong Bob and appealed to him to let him (Otobong) aspire. When the father finally gave in to their request, he himself was convinced that he has the capacity and capability of fitting into that shoe. A lawyer by profession with sound and quality education, far beyond the school certificate level and with the interest of the people of Nsit Ubium at heart, he decided that he was sufficiently qualified for the job of a legislator.

BARR. OTOBONG BOB ADVOCATES FEDERAL GOVT'S PROACTIVE EFFORTS IN TACKLING INSECURITY IN NIGERIA George Joe Angered by the rate of insecurity in the country, leading aspirant for Nsit Ubium State Constituency, Barr. Otobong Bob has called on the federal government to be proactive in handling the security challenges threatening the unity of Nigeria. Barr. Bob stated this  yesterday while addressing news men. He said that the primary responsibility of every government is to protect the life and property of its citizens. While expressing his condolences to the families of victims of the attacks in Plateau and other states of the federation, Barr. Bob noted that those perpetrating the heinous crimes should be brought to book. "The level of insecurity in the country is alarming. People are living in fear, particularly as nothing much has been done to forestall any recurrence of the attacks. As it is, it seems like the attackers are swelling by the day

*please count me out, Commissioner Monday Uko begs *my position - Paul Bassey BY EMMANUEL AKPAN More facts have emerged on the recent face off between the former Chairman of Akwa United Football Club, Akparawa Nse Ubeh, ex players and the Ministry of Youth and Sports over the list of the players that are supposed to benefit from Governor Udom Emmanuel’s #2 million largesse and a house. It could be recalled that the Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel had publicly pronounced at a reception held for the players a rewards of #2 million and a house to each of Akwa United players, while the officials were promised #3 million each and a house after the team won the 2015 FA Cup. The Governor made this promise when he hosted the victorious team at the Banquet Hall of the Akwa Ibom State Governor’s office. A promise he redeemed a couple of months ago. But rather than this fulfilled promise being a source of joy to the supposed beneficiaries, it has generated a lot of concerns bot

Starwood Hotels & Resorts, the operator of the Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort in Akwa Ibom State, has terminated its contract with the Akwa Ibom State government. Starwood, in a letter written on August 13 to the state governor, Udom Emmanuel, and other state officials, said the agreement between it and the government terminates on September 14. This means the company would cease to manage the state-owned five-star hotel located in Uruan, a few kilometres away from Uyo, the state capital. Starwood said in its letter that apart from the government failing to pay its debt to the hotel as and when due, it was also “failing to deposit in the Operating Account the amount of funds requested by Operator within fifteen (15) days after delivery of Operator’s Fund Request” as spelt out in their agreement. The letter was signed by Ibrahim Barghout, a lawyer, on behalf of Starwood. The government as at March was in default of N394 million, according to Starwoo

Surprise, excitement, and expectation reigned over the Akpan Andem Market in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday as Governor Udom Emmanuel paid an unscheduled visit to the market. A governor or even ranking state official hardly visits any market in the state except during political campaigns. Mr. Emmanuel’s visit was in the afternoon, at the peak of activities in the market. He was accompanied by security officials and some aides, including his Special Assistant on Youth Matters, Aniefiok Iwadudofia. Mr. Emmanuel, wearing a yellow caftan and a black hat, walked through the muddy pathway inside the market. Some excited traders ran after him, shouting “Udom is right” – a popular slogan used by the governor during the 2015 governorship campaign. Photos circulated on Facebook and WhatsApp by his media aides and supporters show the governor dipping his hand into a basin of garri and also bargaining for okra while holding a wad of naira note. One video captured the go

Senator Akpabio Local Government under siege as ‘Akwa Marine cult group’ attacks many