Author: Moses Tom

Condemning Wike’s outburst on Senator Iretti: A blatant disregard for decorum and duty The recent vitriolic from Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to Senator Ireti Kingibe is a glaring example of the dysfunction that plagues our political system. Wike’s dismissive and disrespectful comments towards Senator Kingibe are not only a flagrant abuse of his position but also a stark reminder of the toxic culture that festers within our political ranks. Wike’s conduct sets a dangerous precedent. It sends a message that disrespect and irresponsibility are acceptable, even at the highest levels of government. This is…

Arise Shelter Homes: A Symbol of Hope for Akwa lbom people Micheal Joseph Okon – Ituk mbang, Uruan Pastor Umo Eno , the visionary leader of Akwa Ibom State, has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the welfare of his people through the ARISE shelter homes initiative by handing over a fully furnished bungalow to a vulnerable family in Afaha Obio ewang village in itak, Ikono local government area. This remarkable program is not just about building homes for the homeless, but about restoring hope and joy to the lives of Akwa Ibomites. Through this initiative, Pastor Umo Eno…

Imo workers are paid N40,000 minimum wage- Government  Imo state government has described as untrue and fallacious the allegation by the National secretariat of Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC), that it is among states yet to pay the N30,000 minimum wage. It noted that apart from Imo State paying the thirty thousand wage since 2020, it has gone ahead to add another ten thousand, thus paying its workers N40,000 minimum wage. The state Commissioner for information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba, condemned in strong terms the misinformation from National secretariat without reference to the Imo State chapter. Emelumba,…

Waheed Ayilara: We’ve rescued all kidnap victims in Akwa lbom -Hails Gov. Eno’s Commitment to fighting crime -urges citizens on trusting police with information By Augustine Akpan, Uyo On the heels of a reported case of abduction of a school proprietor by criminal elements in Uyo last week, the Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Waheed Ayilara, has dispelled possible fears in the minds of citizens, saying the command has rescued not just the abducted educationist but all other kidnapped victims in the State. Addressing newsmen, Monday at the Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia, CP Waheed Ayilara, commended the…

NAVTRAC Relocation: Akwa Ibom and Nigeria’s Military Formations By Inemesit Ina The recent relocation of the Naval Training Command’s headquarters from Lagos to Rivers, which is already flooded with naval and other military formations, should be a wakeup call to political and military leaders, particularly at the federal level, from Akwa Ibom which is the least protected state militarily in the South-South zone despite being the highest oil-producing state in Nigeria. The headquarters of the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) has moved from the port town of Apapa in Lagos State, where it domiciled for decades, to the industrial town of…

Governor Otu pledges support for Hope Waddell Training Institution’s 130th anniversary Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has pledged to support the anniversary of one of Nigeria’s foremost educational centre, the Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, Senator Bassey Otu made the pledge when he granted an audience to the executives of Hope Waddell Institution’s Old Students’ Association, a school founded in 1895. He acknowledged the numerous ideas and projects initiated by the old Students’ Association led by Efio-Ita Ephraim Esq, adding that his administration will…

Elder Effiong Essien: Akwa lbom workers set to mark International Public Service Week Akwa Ibom State workers are set to join their counterparts worldwide to mark the 2024 Public Service Week Celebration. With the theme, “Stay Forward Looking…Make a Difference”, the Public Service Week is scheduled to hold from Monday 17th to Sunday, 23rd June, 2024. According to the Akwa Ibom State Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, the celebration follows approval by the State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, for the marking of this global event in the State,10 years since its  last celebration in 2014. Activities lined-up…

How Governor Umo Eno is Boosting Maritime Security in Akwa lbom State By Ekemini James In the serene coastal state of Akwa Ibom where the gentle waves of the Atlantic Ocean whisper promises of prosperity, the Governor of the State, Pastor Umo Eno, has been at the forefront of boosting maritime security in the region, with a focus on protecting the state’s waterways. Recognizing the vast blue economy’s potential of the state, his administration has taken decisive steps to fortify the state’s maritime domain and transform Akwa Ibom into a bastion of maritime security. These development strides have thus far,…

Dr Bassey Okon’s sack: Fear grips ‘Udom’s Commissioners’ By Moses Tom Sequel to the sack of the Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr Bassey Okon, there are palpable fears in Governor Umo Eno’s cabinet, especially among the commissioners he inherited from his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel. Dr Bassey Okon was part of former governor Udom Emmanuel’s cabinet that left undissolved before Pastor Umo Eno took over as Governor of Akwa Ibom State on 29th May, 2023. He was unceremoniously relieved on Monday, 10th June, 2024 as the State Commissioner for Special Duties by Governor Umo Eno without stating his offence. A statement…

Ekperikpe Ekpo Gets Marketers Thumbs Up For LPG Price Reduction The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Marketers has commended the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon.. Ekperikpe Ekpo for the courage and boldness in ordering the domestication of all LPG produced within the country, saying the policy has resulted in the reduction and stabilisation of the product’s price in the domestic market. A statement signed by the Spokesman for the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Louis Ibah indicated that the National President of the association, Mr. Oladapo Olatunbosun stated this during a courtesy visit by…