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December 29, 2015 Press Release PDP IS THE ONLY PARTY THAT HAS DIRECTION FOR DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA Our attention has been drawn to several verbal attack and uncomplimentary remarks by some shameless individuals that the Peoples Democratic Party is dead and has since been buried in Nigeria political lexicon. We would have ignore these rabble rousers for what they are and their deficit of idea on what constitute an opposition government but we want to put the record straight that the Peoples Democratic Party is and remain the only political party in Nigeria with national interest as others are promoting ethnic agenda. The party in the last 16 years that it held sway to power at the center has embarked on laudable policies and programs that has direct effect on the lives of millions of Nigerians. It is therefore unfortunate that the highest beneficiaries of PDP administration are the same people who are running their mouth at every occasion to cast aspersion on the P...

Smiles came to the faces of many citizens of Eket local government area on Sunday 27 December, 2015 as the Chairman, Transition Committee, Hon Frank Archibong hosted them at his country home in Ikot Ibiok, Eket. The occasion attracted thousands of youth across the entire eleven political Wards in Eket local government area and afforded the people opportunity to have one and one discussion with the the Chairman. It was indeed a moment of merriment as guest were treated served assorted drinks, wine and suya meat. Eket Council boss, Hon. Frank Archibong used the occasion to advised youth of Eket not to allow themselves to be use as agent of destruction rather to promote peace always for the development of the area. He also pleaded with the youth to continue to give their support to Udom Emmanuel administration and be ready anytime to defend the mandate that was given to him in case there is any re-run election. Prominent youth leaders who were in attendance include Obongiwaad Emmanue M...

AN ADDRESS DELIVERED BY DISTINGUISHED SENATOR BASSEY ALBERT AKPAN; CHAIRMAN, SENATE COMMITTEE ON GAS, AT THE INAUGURAL SESSION HELD IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX ON TUESDAY, 24TH NOVEMBER, 2015 Protocols: I want to, personally, and on behalf of all distinguished members of this Committee, thank the leadership of the Senate for finding us worthy to serve in the present capacity. Although, al l Committees of the Senate are equal in every respect, the Senate Committee on Gas is however distinct in a way. It is special not for any other reason than for the nature of its critical responsibility to our country’s energy formation. Sen. Bassey Albert Akpan (OBA) As a Committee of the 8th Assembly, our mandate and related activities are derived from Rule 98(29) of the Senate Standing Orders 2015 (As Amended) pursuant to Section 62(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Specifically, we are bound to legislate and oversight on exploration and ...

PRESS RELEASE RE - APC’S PRESS RELEASE: UDOM EMMANUEL MUST DECLARE HIS ASSETS AND DISCLOSE STATE’S FULL DEBT PROFILE Our attention has been drawn to the Press Release by the APC dated June 23, 2015 with the above caption. Let me on behalf of the 5 million people of Akwa Ibom State thank the All Progressives Congress (APC) for finally agreeing that elections did take place in Akwa Ibom State on April 11, and that Udom Emmanuel of the PDP was massively and overwhelmingly voted into office as the Governor of our dear State. With this acknowledgement, I hope the APC can now join hands to build our State and support the people-centric programmes of the Udom Emmanuel administration. Shortly after Governor Emmanuel was sworn-in, he hit the ground running and to show a total dedication to his main campaign promise of rapid industrialization, he has already set up a technical committee for the realization of the Ibom Deep Seaport, made up of thorough-bred professionals, with the dead...

A STORY OF HIS LIFE AS TOLD BY UFOT EKONG, THE AKWA IBOM BORN ACADEMIC CELEBRITY April 2009 at a young age of 19 years, I set off from Nigeria to Japan on a journey to accomplish a goal I had no idea how I was going to achieve. To some unrealistic, to others ambiguous. One thing for sure is I was determined that I had what it takes. After a 23 hours flight, I arrived in Japan, as I enjoyed and admired the bullet trains that took me from Osaka airport to Central Tokyo Shinjuku. I could not but worry about how English was literally not used or spoken by Japanese people. Well, all I did was pray to God.  I arrived Tokyo trying to get direction to the Tokai University station, all the Japanese people I approached could not understand English then it struck me, I was in trouble, and the language problem was deeper than I had expected or imagined.  After settling down at the international residence 、 my first trip to the supermarket gave me a shocker, the ...

Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio remains the father of modern infrastructure in Nigeria. If you doubt it, then have a look at this.

YOUTH POLITICAL PARTICIPATION LAUNCHED IN UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE Yesterday, young people in Akwa Ibom State from different organizations gathered to launched Youth Agenda on Political Participation & Inauguration of Nigerian Youth Inter Party and Civil Society Forum organized by Youth for Change Development Initiative in collaboration with Eagle Builders Foundation, Beautiful Eves of Africa, Ndito Boys & Girls Organization, YIAGA and Youngstars. Group Photographs by Participants Youth came out and brainstorm on the many challenges confronting young people to actively get involved in the mainstream of political governance and they also highlighted many ways to bridge the gap.  Keynote address on HARNESSING YOUTH POTENTIALS FOR EFFECTIVE ELECTORAL PARTICIPATION IN THE 2015 ELECTIONS was presented by the Director General, Global Network for Good Governance (GNGG,) Hon. MfonEkpenyong. Other Speaker at the event was Mr. Nature Udoh, Clan Head of Ndito Boys & Girl...