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Original Buhari is dead says Eric Joyce former British Lawmaker by Prince Gmoney A British politician and former military officer, Eric Stuart Joyce, has again stirred up controversy over the health of President Muhammadu Buhari Joyce, who insisted that Buhari is dead, has now challenged the Nigerian President to prove otherwise. Writing on his website, he said: “Nigeria has an extremely capable acting president, of course, but if Mr. Buhari is declared dead or permanently incapacitated then it will be the second time in succession that a Northern Muslim president has died and been replaced by his Southern Christian deputy. This is a challenge in a country whose democracy is based upon a complex balance of different regional and religious interests. “However, it is a challenge Nigeria is most certainly up to given the great success which was the peaceful handing over of power after the last election.“And so, a top tip for Nigerians. Insist that, like most democracies, it is...

Group presents Educational Materials to Schools in Akwa Ibom. A group under the auspices of School of Art and Science Uyo old Students Association(SASOSA) has donated over 300 different science textbooks to different schools in Akwa ibom state. Speaking during the book presentations in all the schools visited, the chairman of the association Prince Inem Inyangette opined that, as products of Arts and Science ,taking into cognizance the efficacy of technologically driven society today made possible by science, they're compel to do what they're doing for the betterment of a brighter future for the upcoming generations in the overall interest of Akwa ibom state and beyond. Speaking further, prince Inem Inyangette posited that the development of our society can not be left to the government alone,that it is a collective responsibilities  and that they're are doing this to compliment Government efforts in sustaining the free and compulsory education policy whi...

IBOM POWER: THE POWER REVOLUTION UNDER GOV. UDOM EMMANUEL By Edikan David In decades before the emergence of Gov. Udom Emmanuel governor of Akwa Ibom State in 2015, the major problem that the populace in Akwa Ibom State faced was power and life was unbearable. In the last three years of his superlative performance, he believes that if there is no power the industries that he has brought to the state will not thrive, investors won't come in, small scale businesses won't survive, cost of living will be high and unbearable to the populace, so he said let there be light, and there was LIGHT. Do you know that the Ibom Power plant that has the motto "Energy To Grow" being the prime driver of "Power For All" Akwa Ibom is has been able to keep the record of over 20hrs unprecedented power supply in Uyo and others local governments like Ikot Abasi, where the governor has cleared a backlog of more than 10yrs electricity fee debt which made the community ...

Udom unity cup final billed  for Sunday. The grand finale/the closing ceremony of the second edition of UDOM for 2019 unity cup is taking place this Sunday 4th November 2018 at the Uyo township  stadium by 3pm. Meanwhile, other events are billed to spice up the day like cultural displays, playboys and brass bands. The first action of  the day will see Etim Ekpo taking on Eastern Obolo on the  3rd place match by 12noon followed by a curtain  raisers between candidates of PDP vs ALGON to herald the final game by 3pm. His Excellency, Deac Udom Emmanuel, the Executive  Governor is expected to be at the Uyo township as a SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR, while the Commissioner for Sports, Director for Sports, Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries and other dignitaries are also expected  to be  in attendance. It could be recalled  that 33 teams participated in  this year's  edition and played the  round robin game through pre...

MACAIRE’S SUCCESS HAS OPENED A NEW VISTA IN IKONO POLITICS – PDP Martins Inyangetoh, Ikono Chapter Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ikono Local Government Area, Barrister Moses Akpan, has said that the successful emergence of Obong Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo as the standard bearer for the Ikono/INI Federal House of Representatives on the platform of the party has opened a new vista in the political lexicon of the area. Barrister Akpan made this known last weekend at Ndiya, Ikot Akpa Edet, the country home of Obong Ukpong-Udo, who gathered youths of the local government area to say thank you. The Chapter Chairman, who spoke glowingly on the various achievements Obong Ukpong-Udo has recorded so far, attributed the success of his emergence to “the reward for his goodness as a philanthropist” with the hope that he will double his philanthropic gesture as a National Assemblyman. In his word: “My message is that of thanks and appreciation to God and all the youths...

CROWN PRINCE CHARITY FOUNDATION GRADUATES HER STUDENTS - Gives Free Sewing Machines - Charged Them To Be Good Ambassadors Of Chris t By Edet John July 31, 2018 will forever remain evergreen in the lives of about 19 young ladies and one young man in Iriebe Community in Oyigbo LGA of Rivers State, Nigeria. This will be so as the dreams of these ladies and that of the young man were made real as they graduated in a one year, 100 percent free skill acquisition programme in fashion and designing and their certificates and a free sewing machines handed over to them by the organizers as starter’s pack free of charge (FOC).  The Trustee and Lead Coordinator, Crown Prince Charity Foundation, Mrs. Love Ime while appreciating everyone for honouring their invitation to witness the 8th graduation ceremony of the Centre, pointed out that Crown Prince Charity Foundation, the organizer and sole sponsor of the programme is a Non-Governmental Organization with the mandate of reaching ...

GOVERNMENT'S INSENSITIVITY: THE OLD ITU ROAD EXAMPLE. ... As Federal and State Government abandoned her citizenry.  Edet John (edetjhn@yahoo com) Old Itu Road, a popular trunk A road in Akwa Ibom State that cuts across 3 LGAs namely: Ikot Ekpene, Ikono and Ibiono Ibom LGAs with the largest landmass in Ikono LGA. was before the creation of other routes, the only access road from Ikot Ekpene to Calabar; the then Cross River State capital. Regrettably, this road suffered neglect and abandonment by both the federal and state governments and the only bridge linking two communities in Ikono Local Government Area (Ibianang and Edem Iyere) collapsed bringing to a halt economic and cultural activities between these two communities. With the combine effort of the two affected communities, a wooden bridge was constructed as a palliative measure. Though the effort was appreciated as it offered a little succour to the community dwellers but it was a high risk ventur...

The Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing the people of Bayelsa East Senatorial District Sen. Ben Murray Bruce (The Common sense Senator) withdraws his aspiration for the Seat in 2019 general election. Read the Letter of withdrawal from the Bayelsa East Senatorial Race below. I thank God and the good people of Brass, Bayelsa East Senatorial District who offered me the golden opportunity four years ago to represent them and the state in the Senate, Nigeria’s highest lawmaking chamber. It is without doubt that I have tried to discharge my duties as a legislator and representative of my people creditably to the best of my ability so far. My voice has been very loud on the issues that matter to our people and our country at all time. My support to our party, my people and state government is unquestionable. I am humbled that the national leadership of my party supported by the State chapter in appreciation of my efforts offered to support my ...

DUMO LULU-BRIGGS MEETS SUPPORTERS, LOYALISTS IN PORT HARCOURT,  DECLARES INTENTION TO CONTEST RIVERS APC GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY. The city of Port Harcourt went agog with great joy and jubilation, on Tuesday September 18, 2018, as the people in their massive numbers thronged the Port Harcourt International Airport to welcome one of their own and a great son of Rivers state, Chief Barr. Dumo Lulu-Briggs, as he arrived from Abuja to formally meet his people and tell them in person, that he had finally answered their call and accepted their request and appeal,  to  contest in the race to become their governor come 2019.  It was a spectacular sight to behold. Volunteers moved by their love for this man, welcomed him with pomp, glamour and joyful celebration.  Different ethnic groups in the Rivers family, decked out in their colourful traditional attires and resplendent in their cultural glory, turned out enmasse to show their solidarity and limitless, honest, ...

IYM: THE UNIFYING YOUTH ORGANIZATION IN IKONO LGA, AKWA IBOM STATE. The foremost non-political youth movement in Ikono LGA called IKONO YOUTH MOVEMENT (IYM) is a non-political movement registered with the ministry of Youth Development and Sports in Akwa Ibom State with the registration number: AKS/YDS/144 Her desire as a body is to collaborate with relevant Youths Agencies to look into the Sustainable Growth of Ikono Youths In recognition of the need to constitute the youths of Ikono origin into a truly autonomous, progressive and democratic organization in other to assert their rights and discharge their responsibilities as informed members of the Society. <script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <script>      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({           google_ad_client: "ca-pub-9309952740388251",           enable_page_level_...

ENGR. SYLVANUS NYAUKO: THE HUMBLE SERVANT-LEADER ...Pledges Effective Representation, Human Capacity Development and Accountability. Humble   you rselves in t he   sight of t he   Lord, and   he   shall   lift   you   up . James 4:10 It has always been said by men of old in our local parlance that "... Nsuhoridem ebem ubong iso... " and it is true as evident in the life of Engr. Nyauko. Having painstakingly studied the profiles of all the aspirants for the coveted seat of State House of Assembly Member representing Ikono State Constituency, and most importantly their quick background checks before venturing into politics, I make bold to say that there is a man whose humility supercedes that of other aspirants; a man whose interest is not in the crumb that will fall from the seat but the welfare of his people; a man who makes the wellbeing of his people his top priority; a man who has not allowed the malicious mischief of othe...

IKONO MIDDLE ZONE UNITES: …. As State House of Assembly Aspirant Consults delegates "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" - Matt. 5:16 Tuesday the 24th day of July 2018 will forever remain unforgettable in the political history of PDP in Ikono Middle. This day witnessed a great reunion as the entire statutory delegates in the zone met, exchange ideas, wine and dine together as brothers and sisters in the country home of Hon. Sampson Okorie, the Special Adviser to Ikono LGC on Special Duty. This was made possible by our kind-hearted State House of Assembly Aspirant, Engr. Sylvanus Nyauko; a peace lover and Grassroot Mobilizer, as he stopped by the zone to consult all statutory delegates ( Chapter Officers, Councilors, Ward Chairmen, Secretaries, Vice Chairmen, Women Leaders and Youth Leaders ) and others in the zone. The meeting was well attended by all the delegates except one who sent in h...

PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP A RECIPE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ..... The Victor Udofia example Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice and strengthen governance. One of Nigeria’s biggest problems is its lack of good leadership, leadership sensitive enough to the yearnings and aspirations of the people on whose mandate they rode to power. Leaders in this part of the divide due to selfishness are grossly unable to set in place systems capable of securing economic prosperity for the people, governing effectively, and protecting their citizens. In the absence of patriotic and charismatic leadership, power drunk elites model the state to serve their narrow interests, instead of the interests of the citizens. Against this backdrop emerged Rt. Hon.Victor Udofia, the ever smiling, passionate, dogged and tenacious representative in tune with his people and fully committed to their well...

R-APC: PDP SUMMONS ATIKU, MAKARFI, OTHERS The Nation reports - Governors, senators to discuss Imoke Panel’s report Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman  Uche Secondus has invited  presidential aspirants, governors, senators and other leaders to a meeting today in Abuja. The meeting is coming amid plans by leaders of the Reformed-All Progressives Congress(R-APC) to defect to the PDP. The presidential aspirants  invited are:  ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Governor Ahmed Makarfi; ex-Minister of Special Duties Tanimu Kabiru Turaki(SAN); ex-Governors Sule Lamido and Ibrahim Shekarau, as well as others. The session will discuss terms for accepting R-APC leaders, such as Senate President Bukola Saraki, House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara and others into the party. Top on the agenda is the report of the ex-Governor Liyel Imoke Contact and Mobilisation Committee, which has been negotiating with R-APC and about 30 “minor” parties. Ahead...

FORUM OF IKONO PDP STATUTORY DELEGATES ENDORSE VICTOR UDOFIA ........ Pass vote of confidence on Governor Udom, Senator Akpabio In what could be described as an unprecedented show of unanimous acceptance, Forum of Ikono PDP Statutory Delegates yesterday endorsed Rt. Hon. Victor Udofia for the House of reps come 2019. At the meeting held at Ibiaku Ntok Okpo, the forum lauded Udofia for his effective representation at the State level expressing optimism that he'll deliver at the bigger stage. In his opening remarks, the Director General of Victor Udofia campaign organisation and Chapter Youth Leader, Hon. Sampson Okorie said the meeting was organised to thank delegates for their pragmatism and continuous support for Rt. Hon.Victor Udofia, member representing Ikono in the AKHA. "Today is a milestone in the political history of Ikono. You've been so supportive of the activities of Victor Udofia. I came to say thank you for standing by the member. Talking about pe...

......... call erring Chapter Chairman to order .........sue for peace in Ikono The PDP stakeholders in Ikono yesterday unanimously kicked against the dastardly, illegal and hasty decision of the PDP Ikono Chapter Chairman, Barr. Moses Akpan to constitute a zoning committee without duly consulting stakeholders of the LGA. Rising from an enlarged meeting held at the Ibiaku Ntok Okpo residence of the Ikono House of Assembly Member, stakeholders agreed to caution the Chapter Chairman, put things right and restore sanity to the polity in the interest of all. Drawing strength from Section 17 of the PDP constitution 2017 as amended which empowers only the LG caucus to take critical decisions affecting the party. It was noted that such caucus hadn't yet been constituted and as such the Chapter Chairman lacked the authority to constitute such a committee without proper consultation with Chapter Party Stakeholders. Making inferences from a document chronicling PDP House of rep...

For Sleeping On Duty, Ekiti Assembly Suspends Honourable Indefinitely The Ekiti State House of Assembly has inflicted an indefinite suspension on Mr. Sunday Akinniyi, a member representing Ikere Constituency 2, for allegedly sleeping on duty and also breeding terrorism. The sleeping honorable was also told not to be seen anywhere near the vicinity of the Assembly complex; the lawmakers ordered the clerk to register with security agencies an official complaint of threat to lives of members. According to the chairman, House Committee on Information, Dr. Samuel Omotoso, the suspension order was made following a series of allegations against Akinniyi by Tunji Akinleye, Leader of Business. Omotoso said the house came to this conclusion after an investigation by the Ayodele Fajemilehin–led committee of the Assembly released its report. He said: “Hon Akinniyi Sunday was accused few weeks ago of breeding terrorism within the institution of the House, violence towards the mace in...

"Dariye and Nyame’s Convictions Is The Handwork of the PDP Administrations of Yar’adua and Jonathan, Buhari Wants to Reap Where He Has Not Sown - Reno Omokri My attention has been drawn to a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission claiming that the recent convictions of former Governors Jolly Nyame and Joshua Dariye, has vindicated them from the oft repeated accusation that the EFCC, under Buhari, is lukewarm in prosecuting chieftains of the ruling All Progressive Congress, for corruption. Nothing could be farther from the truth and the statement only serves to show the dishonesty and lack of integrity of the current leadership of the EFCC. The fact is that Joshua Dariye and Jolly Nyame, the two former Peoples Democratic Party members recently improsoned for fraud, were charged and prosecuted by the PDP administrations of Umaru Musa Yar’adua and Goodluck Jonathan’ and not by the All Progressive Congress led government of Muhammadu Buhari. Joshua Dar...

I Accept President Buhari’s Challenge To Prove That He Is a Liar - Reno Omokri It is very interesting that President Buhari has said that he did not sack the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, when he came in because he wanted him to salvage the terrible economy he inherited. He also alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party left the country in tatters and challenged anyone to contradict his claim. I hereby accept the President’s challenge and I remind him that this will not be the first time I have exposed him as a liar, having recently unveiled 20 lies in his Democracy Day speech to the nation on May 29, 2018. In his Tafsir message delivered on Sunday June 10, 2018, prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, detailed how the Jonathan administration built infrastructure all over the North including 9 Federal Universities and 165 almajiri schools. In contrast, the only project initiated, started and completed in the last three years by the ...