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By ABASIAMA ISONG The Senior Special Assistant on media and press secretary to Mr. Moses Ekpo Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State Pastor Ekikere Umoh yesterday in Uyo precisely at about 9:28pm was beaten to pulp by two commercial sex workers who clashed on his head. The ugly incident took place at a road side bar/eatery along Aka road opposite Maldini Marbles close to former AKBC in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. Ekikere Umoh who is a preacher with Insight Bible Church was dressed in a somewhat checked shirt and arrived the joint by few minutes to eight pm with a fair skinned lady who is approximately in her early twenties. The Deputy Governor’s press secretary upon arrival had begun ordering for Beer and small stout with pepper soup and rice for himself and his young love partner. Trouble however started when another woman in her late thirties stormed the road side joint and walked straight to the table that accommodated Ekikere Umoh and his lover. The intruding...

The exodus from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Esit Eket Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, its former stronghold, continued on Tuesday with the defection of hundreds of its members in four wards, making it a total of eight wards in the area that have so far fallen to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Two weeks ago, there was a massive defection in four other wards in the LGA which has 10 wards. The PDP in Esit Eket in recent times has lost several members including a former Senator, Senator Etang Umoyo, two former Members of the House of Representatives, Barr. Bassey Dan-Abia (Jnr) and Mr. Eseme Eyiboh, a former Commissioner representing Akwa Ibom in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Engr. Imaobong Inyang and a retired Permanent Secretary, Barr. Mike Eyo. Those who defected on Tuesday from Wards 10, 7, 8 and 2 included the pioneer Deputy Chapter Chairman of PDP in Esit Eket, Emem Edoho ,  a former leader of the Esit Eket Legislative Council, Theophilus ...

In February 2016, Nollywood actress, Ini Edo joined the list of Nollywood actresses like Kate Henshaw, Nkiru Sylvanus, Mercy Johnson Okogie, and others to hold political positions as Special Advisers in their respective states . Ini, as she fondly called by close friends and colleagues was appointed the Special Adviser on Tourism and Culture in Akwa Ibom state by the executive governor, Emmanuel Udom. However, it is over a year now and nothing seems to be happening in the office of the divorced movie star. There are reasons to worry as Akwa Ibom State blessed abundantly with lots of tourism potentials is just lying fallow without any form of awareness to promote its cultural assets. READ MORE @  Akwa Ibom express displeasure at actress, Ini Edo ’s performance as Tourism SA

Global oil giant, ExxonMobil, is one of the international investors eyeing investment opportunities in the proposed Akwa Ibom State government owned Liberty Oil and Gas Free Zone in Ikot Abasi, an official said. The special adviser to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on technical matters, Ufot Ebong, said ExxonMobil, which has its operational base in Akwa Ibom, already sent in a request for a dedicated oil and gas terminal in the proposed free zone pending when it would become operational. Mr. Ebong did not give further details or specifics on ExxonMobil’s requests. On cases of property owners within the area acquired by government for the free zone, he assured that all concerns would be addressed either through integration into the project or relocation from the project site. He said the Akwa Ibom State government was working with a consortium of consultants led by PricewaterhouseCoopers to mobilise investments into the proposed free zone. Mr. Ebong, an engineer, was speaking in Uyo durin...

Temporary reprieve came for embattled lawmaker, Senator Bassey Akpan, as the Leader of the PDP caucus in the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, yesterday inisted that the former was indeed the party’s flag bearer in the last election for Akwa Ibom North-East senatorial district. Senator Akpabio, who made this known while fielding questions from newsmen immediately after Tuesday’s plenary, expressed his willingness to testify in court should the need arise. Recall that the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo in February this year, in a pre-election dispute between Hon Bassey Etim and Senator Bassey Albert ,  nullified the election of the latter as Senator representing Akwa-Ibom Nnorth East. The court faulted the party’s primary election that produced Albert as flag bearer of the PDP and subsequent election that made him senator. Akpan, who filed a suit for the court to stay execution of its February 27 judgment, which was in favour of Bassey Etim, also of the PDP, had his application s...

Speaker of the Akwa Ibom state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Barr) Onofiok Luke has extolled the roles which the late Akwa Edidem Akpabio Udo Ukpa played in maintaining peace, justice, and harmony in Akwa Ibom state and in the Niger Delta region during the monarch’s lifetime. The Speaker said the late paramount ruler was instrumental to the tranquillity which Akwa Ibom state enjoyed amidst political instability and hostilities in other states of the country. He made the remarks on Wednesday during a condolence visit to the family of the late Akwa Edidem who doubled as the paramount ruler of ONNA local government area and Oku Ibom Ibibio III. He described the rite of passage for the late Akwa Edidem as a celebration of a life well lived. He said: “This is a celebration of life because the things he needed to have achieved within his lifetime, he achieved them. He spoke honestly about political issues which bordered on the socio-political stability of the state at a time that this was mos...

Akwa Ibom: Essien Udim People Demand Prosecution Of Cult Group Sponsored By Godswill Akpabio –  SaharaReporters The group, led by one Emmanuel Ben, SaharaReporters reliably gathered, has been spreading terror around the local council for over a decade. The people of Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State are in the grip of panic arising from the activities of a vicious cult gang, Akwa Marines, said to be sponsored by Mr. Godswill Akpabio, Senate Minority Leader and former governor of the state. The group, led by one Emmanuel Ben, SaharaReporters reliably gathered, has been spreading terror around the local council for over a decade. People in the council area are therefore calling for the prosecution of Ben and his gang as well as the restoration of peace in the area. Already, gang members are said to have started attacking those they suspect of providing information on their activities to the Police. Local sources said the group enjoys the support of other powerful a...

Akwa Ibom government has lamented the continued decline of its revenue from the Federation Account saying it would have a negative effect on funding for Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the 2017 budget. The total budget outlay for the 2017 appropriation bill recently signed by Governor Udom Emmanuel into law is N371 billion. Answering questions while giving a breakdown of the 2017 budget in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, Nsikan Linus Nkan, commissioner for finance said while the state government would readily fund all the listed projects, the prompt release of funds for such projects would depend on the amount of money accruing to the state government from federation accounts. The Akwa Ibom state Commissioner for finance Mr.    Nsikan Linus Nkan also commended the state lawmakers for the swift passage of the 2017 appropriation bill on time. Nkan who was responding to demands by Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the state government that their units receive...

The Special Adviser on Political, Legislative Affairs and Water Resources, to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Ekong Sampson has said that Nigeria as a nation owes the people of Eket Senatorial District in Akwa Ibom State access to opportunity. The Honourable Special Adviser made the statement while playing host to the Executives of the Eket Senatorial District Youth Assembly (ESDYA) who paid him a courtesy visit in Uyo during the week. He said Eket Senatorial District is of great importance to Nigeria, describing it as the economic nucleus of the nation. Barrister Ekong Sampson commended the youth group for their role in maintaining the peaceful atmosphere of the area, which has allowed for thriving economic activities. He said Akwa Ibom State, particularly Eket Senatorial District, has been the most peaceful area in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. This positive disposition of the people of this district and their enormous contribution to the economy of the federation shoul...

The Transition Committee Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom Statet, Mr. David Umana has allegedly gone amok and is under fire over his assault of his brother’s wife, Mrs. Ime Udom over land. THE INK gathered that the Chairman colluded with a man whose identity could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report to use the land for their private purpose without the knowledge of Mrs. Ime who it is learnt is the rightful owner of the land. On getting wind of their plot, the woman reportedly confronted the Chairman on the matter, but she was disappointed as she got the beatings of her life from the Chairman.   On learning of what had befallen their mother and how the Chairman subjected her to dehumanising conditions, the widow’s children reportedly stormed the Chairman’s residence and retaliated.  They are said to have beaten the Chairman to a pulp in retaliation for what he did to their mother. Read more with the below link Akwa Ibom Council...

FORMER Minister of Petroleum Resources, ex-Governor of  old Cross River State and Chairman, Akwa Ibom APC  Caucus, Chief Don Etiebet, spoke with Vanguard in Uyo on President Muhammadu Buhari and his policies, issues in Niger Delta development and politics of Akwa Ibom State. He also took up the former governor of the state, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and PDP to task, saying the past 18 years of PDP rule of the state brought nothing to the state. Excerpts: The decisions President Muhammadu Buhari is taking on Niger Delta problems will contribute seriously to the development of the area. The first of these decisions was his order to clean up Ogoni land. The important thing about the approval of modular refineries to replace the illegal refineries is geared towards producing petroleum products that can meet international standards.  With the use of standard equipment in the production of petroleum products, there would not be an adverse effect on the environment with spot and...

When I was chosen by   Leadership Newspaper as Governor of the Year 2016 , the reason I was surprised was that, I have not even started,  by the time I finish interpreting my vision for Akwa Ibom State, the world will stand in awe”. The State governor, Udom Emmanuel disclosed this while delivering a speech, as a special guest of honour, at the foundation laying ceremony of Akwa Ibom State Community   (AKISCOM) in Lagos, even as he donated N50million to the project of AKISCOM. READ MORE WITH THE BELOW LINK By the time I finish interpreting my vision for the Akwa Ibom, the world will stand in awe- Governor Udom

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has commended the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) for spearheading a national discourse on issues of neglect, underdevelopment, restiveness and environmental despoliation which have been the lot of the Niger Delta region to enable the present administration proffer solutions. Governor Emmanuel gave the commendation at the General Assembly of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He said that the forum which comprises statesmen and resourceful women, represent the voice of the Niger Delta people in the articulation of issues and concerns of the region to ensure the realization and implementation of the16 point agenda which the forum had earlier agreed with the Federal Government. His words: “this august and eminent group of leaders has gathered to bring the issues and concerns of the region to the Nigerian State with a view to ensuring that the16 Point Agenda that was earlier agreed upon will be met and implemented by the N...

The Police in Abuja have few minutes ago arrested the former National Assembly lawmaker for Oron Federal Constituency Mr. Robinson Uwak. THE INK understands Police sources hinted our reporters from Abuja that the former House of Representatives man was arrested in Asokoro in connection with numerous petitions from different sources alluding to the many atrocities the Okobo born politician has committed against them. THE INK gathered from reliable sources that Robinson Uwak has been detained by the police and may likely be arraigned in court on Monday. It was not clear which of the Police Stations Uwak was taken to but reliable sources say he may be cooling off in the Force Headquarters or in Asokoro Police Station. As at the time of filing in this report, media aides of the embattled former House of Representatives member denied the arrest of their principal. Use The Below  Link to read more BREAKING NEWS: ROBINSON UWAK ARRESTED

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The Senator representing North East (Uyo) Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Bassey Albert Akpan (OBA), has reassured his supporters and the people of his district that he remains their Senator whom they duly elected both at the 2014 PDP primary and the 2015 general elections. He made the assertion today while fielding questions in a live phone-in radio programme on Planet 101.1 FM in Uyo, called; “The Umbrella” anchored by the PDP publicity secretary, Barr Ini Ememobong and was monitored by Radar newspapers. The senator used the programme to dismiss the spate of media reports insinuating that the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo and presided over by Justice Fatun Riman yesterday stroke out his application for a stay of execution of the earlier judgement of the court in a pre-election matter between him and Hon Bassey Etim (Bafil) as false propaganda and high level of desperation by his Bafil. Senator Akpan explained that the true position of what transpired yesterd...

A former Governor of Akwa Ibom and Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio (PDP/Akwa Ibom North-West), has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).3 There had been rumours that Akpabio was set to dump PDP some days ago, but was prevented from doing so by Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel. Akpabio (pictured with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu) announced his decision to leave the PDP Friday night, citing the crisis in the party Akpabio said, I have decided today, the 31st day of March, 2017 to resign from the PDP and move to the party that is bringing peace and direction to this country, the APC. So I move.”