Author: Moses Tom

Affi Ibanga Hosts 2nd edition of Entrepreneurship Summit -Empowers Akwa Ibom Youth …as Agric Commissioner, MD AKICORP, applaud the move President of the Happy Hour Connect Initiative, Mrs Affi Ibanga has hosted the second edition of the Akwa Ibom Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (AYES), in collaboration with Vika Farms Limited as a show of support for Governor Umo Eno’s A-R-I-S-E Agenda in the agricultural sector in celebration of the World Youth Skills Day. The event which held on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Vika Farms Ltd, off Idu road, Mbak Etoi in Uyo saw scores of youth empowered to start-up or…

Group Raises Alarm Over Rise in Pirate Attacks, Kidnappings on Bonny Waterway A group, the Concerned Citizens of Bonny, has sounded the alarm over the rising wave of pirate attacks and kidnappings along the Bonny waterway in Rivers State. The group also reported that five individuals were abducted on August 21, followed by another four speed-boat passengers on August 24, 2024. President of the group, Amasenibo Stephen Hart, in an interview with our correspondent in Port Harcourt, on Monday, expressed serious concerns about the safety of travelers on the Bonny sea route due to the increasing incidents of pirate activities.…

Collins Ugorji: Enhancing Security to Attract Diaspora Engagement and Investment in Mbaitoli Collins Ugorji understands that securing life and property is foundational for attracting diaspora engagement and fostering local investment. He is committed to implementing comprehensive security measures that will create a safe environment for all residents, making Mbaitoli an attractive destination for investors and returning diaspora. Strengthening Law Enforcement and Community Involvement Ugorji’s approach to security begins with strengthening local law enforcement by providing them with the necessary resources and training to effectively protect our various communities and villages. In addition, he plans to establish neighborhood watch programs and…

Afigh Iwaad Ekid crisis deepens as aspirants reject imposition of Willie Mbong as President General  By 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙢 𝘼𝙗𝙞𝙖. Contrary to online news report that stakeholders of Afigh Iwaad Ekid has unanimously appointed Iwaad Willie Mbong as consensus 10th President of the socio-cultural Organization, thereby putting an end to the lingering crisis bedevilling the group, indication has emerged that the organization is millions of miles away from the shore of peace. It was widely reported in the social media on friday August 9, 2024, that Captain Willie Mbong has been appointed as the 10th President General of Afigh Iwaad Ekid by…

Richard Abbey: Court Dismisses DSS Appeal against Bonny Pipeline Surveillance Contractor …Upholds N20m ruling in favour of respondent The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Wednesday, dismissed an appeal filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) against a judgment in favor of Mr. Richard Abbey, a pipeline surveillance contractor with Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in Bonny Local Government Area of the state. In a unanimous decision, the court presided over by Justice D. Z. Senchi, in suit number CA/PH/38/23 between the DSS and two others versus Abbey, as appellants and respondents, respectively, dismissed all issues…

Dr. Uwemedimo Udo: A Beacon of Progress and Development in Uyo Local Government Area “The news of your performance, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo, has spread throughout Akwa Ibom. Every son and daughter of Uyo is proud of your achievements. His Excellency the Governor is also proud of your accomplishments. He believes that you are an example of the type of leadership that Akwa Ibom should strive to produce across the board” — Sir Charles Udoh, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, on Thursday, July 4th, while representing Governor Umo Eno at the unveiling of the new 18-room Golden Technical Block in…

AFRIEXIM AQAC: 4 years after, Ihedioha still trying to reap where he did not sow …Setting The Records Straight! By Ambrose Nwaogwugwu On Thursday, July 11, a misleading article was published in the Nigerian Watchdog and Legit online newspapers. The badly written article, purportedly written by a fictitious socio-economic group called Arise for Imo Tomorrow, commended the Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, former illegal Governor Emeka Ihedioha, and Afrexim Bank for the commencement of work on the $200 million Afrexim Quality Assurance and Testing Center constructed in Ngor Okpala, Imo State. However, a closer examination of the…

Akwa Ibom LG Poll: PDP Youth Leaders Push for Emem Sunday Peter as Chairmanship Candidate in Esit Eket Youth Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State have appealed to Governor Umo Eno and the party’s leadership to choose and endorse Hon. Emem Sunday Peter as the chairmanship candidate for Esit Eket Local Government Area in the upcoming local government council elections. The announcement of the election date, set for October 26th, 2024, was made by the State Government during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting organized by the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) in June. Following…

Unearth more Dr Uwemedimo Udo ….. Uyo council chairman blazing the trail of grassroot leadership By Aniekan Udofia Accolades have continued to pour in on the leadership and exploit of the Mayor of the AkwaIbomStatecapital, Uyo, Dr Uwemedimo Udo, from many quarters even beyond his local government. Udo has posted stellar performances that have silenced many critics who may have held that academic excellence was not a guarantee for effective performance in politics and governance. The emergence of Udo as Council helmsman in 2020 was by every standard a divine orchestration, what in the Greek mythology could be described as…

Frank Archibong hails Uyo Transition Chairman for excellent performance … As Hon Uwenedimo Asuquo moved and seconded a motion for his re-election bid The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon Frank Archibong has on Thursday 4 June, 2024, hailed the Chairman of Uyo Local Government Transition Committee, Dr Uwenedimo Udo for excellent performance, and his drive towards enhancing governance at the grassroot Mkpisong Archibong made his position known during the inauguration of the Golden Technical Block, a project executed by the Uwenedimo Udo led Transition Committee He extolled the council helmsman for always keeping to his promise Archibong…