Begging Governor Umo Eno for Salt By Eric Adila Akwa Ibom might be the State singing the song, but whole Nigeria is familiar with the chorus. Even those who do not perfect the lines of the lyrics hum it like a refrain on their lips. Their song is written about a special approach to governance which the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has put on the table. It is an unusual style but the rendition shows the governor is a maestro. From stanza to stanza, the Akwa Ibom State Governor thrills. He is doing it from agriculture to…
Author: Moses Tom
IHEDIOHA: 5 Lessons to Avoid His Political Pitfalls— A Case In Study Of Political Lilly-liveredness By: Ambrose Nwaogwugwu My elder brother, Dee Emeka Ihedioha will make a good project topic for political science students on a case study of what I now call a political Lilly-liveredness. The former illegal governor of Imo State who was sacked by the Supreme Court for stealing the People’s votes exemplifies the quintessence of political lilly-liveredness, of always chickening out and leaving supporters confused and attendent disillusionment. Even his illegal tenure was marked by vindictiveness, indecision, vacillation, and a lack of political will, which ultimately…
Alex Oti’s revelations and the grave dangers of corruption By ETIM ETIM Corruption has been in the news lately, grabbing headlines and seizing national attention. In the week that Yahaya Bello arrayed the police against the EFCC and prevented the agency from arresting him, Governor Alex Oti of Abia State made startling revelations on the humungous corruption perpetrated by his predecessors. He announced that on assumption of duty last year, he had commissioned one of the biggest audit firms in the country to conduct a forensic examination of the major contracts awarded by his predecessors and the audit reports recently…
Governor Umo Eno parleys present, past National lawmakers from Akwa Ibom … we will support you to succeed -Minister of Petroleum Resources ( Gas) In an unprecedented show of unity and Pan Akwa Ibom spirit, National Assembly Members, past and present last night, at Government House Uyo, came together across party lines to pledge their commitment and support for the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno in his drive to move further the needle of development of our dear State. It was a night that political differences were buried and the passion of love, unity, faith in the Akwa Ibom were…
UNIPORT dismisses viral video of lecturer sexually assaulting student The management of University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT, has dismissed a viral video alleging that the lecturer of the institution s3xually harassed a student. Reacting to the insinuation that the incident occurred at one of the offices in the Microbiology Department of the University, the Public Relations Officer of the University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT), Dr Sam Kpenu, noted that the situation was purely a case of misrepresentation, stressing that its Faculty of Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, is upstairs. He further revealed that it is the Rivers State University TV that released…
EDIRICH: Exposing the Secret Behind Akwa Ibom HAPPY HOUR Tour Most people first heard the phrase “Happy Hour” in March 2023 when Pastor Umo Eno, then the PDP gubernatorial candidate in Akwa Ibom, casually mentioned it during a live social media video. With a vision to harness “Happy Hour” as a force for good, Pastor Eno promised to use it to promote responsible revelry and, most importantly, empower small-scale businesses like never before. Today, Happy Hour has become a popular anthem in the State whenever people want to talk about enjoyment. But do you know the real story behind HAPPY…
Intrigues, Infighting ruin Ibom Power Company …As Engr. Meyen Etokudo and Pastor Imoabasi Jacob engrossed in corruption scandal By Moses Tom One of few viable state-owned companies in Akwa Ibom, Ibom Power Company, IPC, is on brim of collapse unless the teething problems rocking the Company are nipped at the bud by Governor Umo Eno-led administration. IPC is currently bedeviled by issues bothering on corruption, financial irregularities, malpractice, lack of accountability, claims and counter-claims. unearthed by the controversial Technical Evaluation Audits of the company. At centre of the controversy are key actors in the management and running of Ibom Power…
Hope Uzodimma: Imo State Government committed to peace in Nigeria Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has reiterated that his government is irrevocably committed to the pursuit of peace, not just in Imo State but in Nigeria. According to the Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Governor, Oguwike Nwachuku, Governor Hope Uzodimma said commitment to peace and harmony remains inevitable if development must be achieved in our society. The Governor spoke when he met with members of the Ihube Peace Committee who were in his office on Tuesday to interface with him on how to restore peace and…
Senator Godswill Akpabio pledges NASS support for better Policing in Nigeria The President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio has pledged the full cooperation and support of the National Assembly for better policing of Nigeria. Akpabio made the pledge at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations Ceremony which held on Monday evening in Abuja. Akpabio told the audience which included Vice President Kashim Shettima that “as the leader of the National Assembly, I pledge our full cooperation and support for the better policing of Nigeria. “We recognise the importance of a well-equipped and motivated police force…
Obong University to Honours Governor Umo Eno with Doctorate of Humanities …graduates 598 Students, awards Ntok Obom with Doctor of Divinity By Emmanuel Ufon Preparations are top gear for the pioneer private University in Akwa Ibom and Cross State, Obong University to honours the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno with the degree of Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa. This is even as the University graduates 598 students while presenting the Paramount Ruler of Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Edidem Joe NtokObom XII with the degree of Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa. The Vice Chancellor of Obong University, Prof.…