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COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE EMERGENCY MEETING OF EKET SENATORIAL DISTRICT YOUTH LEADERS FORUM (ESDYLF) HELD ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 06, 2015 AT GTI HALL, UYO  The youth leaders in Eket Senatorial District under the aegis of Eket Senatorial District Youth Leaders Forum comprising of youth organizations cutting across the 12 local government areas of Eket Senatorial District met on Sunday December 06, 2015 in Uyo wherein it thoroughly considered the political development in the country and Akwa Ibom State in particular. After much deliberation on issues bordering on youth empowerment, capacity building, election matters and development programs of the present administration in the state, the Forum hereby resolved as follows that:   Deacon Udom Emmanuel, Governor of Akwa Ibom State 1.     The Youth Leaders in Eket Senatorial District express their heartfelt appreciation to the good people of Akwa Ibom State for voting one of their sons and lead...

We will not allow Social Media to be used as an instrument of blackmail - Dino Melaye  MY TAKE: From Admin Yes in as far as I do not support the position of Senators who want to gag the social media users but I will advise that we should not use the platform to project people especially public office holders in bad light. Lets use the social media to engage on constructive discussion that will bring progress to our country Nigeria.  have read series of personal attack on public figures and think there is need for restraint. FOI do not support publishing false information against people. We must be factual in our reportage and not defame people character in public domain. That is my take. Posted by Linda Ikeji at 9:26 PM

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 ...

Kogi election: APC will only substitute Audu during supplementary election- Attorney General says The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister for Justice, Abubakar Malami, says for the inconclusive Kogi State governorship election, the APC will only need to substitute its candidate, Abubakar Audu, who died on Sunday. Malami said this while speaking at a seminar organised by the Nigerian Law Reform Commission on the reform of the National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act in Abuja today November 24th. “The issue is very straightforward. Fundamentally, Section 33 of the Electoral Act is very clear that in case of death, the right for substitution by political a political party is sustained by the provisions of section 33 of the Electoral Act. And if you have a community reading of that section with Section 221 of the Constitution, which clearly indicates that the right to vote is the right of a political party a...

Are you still doubting the viability of Ibom Specialist Hospital built by the immediate past administration of Governor Godswill Akpabio who is now a Minority Leader at the Nigeria Senate? The photos below will prove you wrong as medical experts are in the state to commence operation at the hospital. This will reduce the medical tourism to foreign country like India, Germany, etc.  Photos Credit : Aniekeme Finbarr Ibom Specialist Hospital Commences Operation. Commissioner of Health Dr. Dominic Ukpong with a team of medical experts to commence medical operations at Ibom Specialist Hospital, Uyo Hon. Commissioner of Health, Dr. Dominic Ukpong addressing the medical experts at Ibom Specialist Hospital

Where will you be this Easter Monday? Where do you think you can have the best fun and entertainment during this festive period? The best place for you to relax with your family this season is at Family Fun City as Rechargeable resume duty with the best crew of talented Akwa Ibom Entertainers. Those that will be on stage to crack your ribs are the Chief Host and Eket born star comedian, RECHAREABLE LANTERN, Chairman of Akwa Ibom Comedian International, Comedian SIR JAMES, the most entertaining Akwa Ibom born Nollywood Actor, OKON LAGOS and Chairman, Attempted Councillors Forum, UTANG AKWA IBOM. Others are S KIPPO, SPINOSKY, MC HOLLY, MC CLEF, MUSA 4 CHRIST and TEDDY WHITE. Also, featuring at the event are gospel music star artistes to include GOD FADA, SAM PRAISE, EDIFY, ICE KID BANTON, J GREAT, TEMPLE T and GIDEON who will lead in dance, while DJ ATTITUDE, TALENTINO, SHEDDO SWAGGA, DIONLEE, ATTAH and KC will take charge of the sound instruments. VENUE: Family Fu...

AKS2015: Mr Umana Okon Umana unfolds agenda for Akwa Ibom 1.  Industrialisation and job creation 2. Creation of mass wealth and prosperity 3. Building of Ibaka Seaport, investment in agriculture Obong Umana Okon Umana 4. Expansion of infrastructure, social services The leading Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Umana Okon Umana has spoken of his plans for the state if he wins the party nomination and becomes the next governor of the state. Umana said he plans to achieve the objective of industrialisation of the state with the building of the Ibaka Seaport in Mbo local council area, purposeful investment in agriculture as well as expansion of infrastructure and social services. In a session with journalists in Uyo, Umana explained how he will lead the state to achieve the objective of equitable progress and prosperity for all: “I have the experience and competence to run the state at the level of governor. I yearn for an opportunity t...