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Flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress in the coming Edo State governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, says insults hurled at him by Adams Oshiomhole in the past were not from his heart. During the 2016 elections, Oshiomhole denigrated Ize-Iyamu in a bid to promote the then APC candidate, Godwin Obaseki. Fast-forward to 2020, Ize-Iyamu now runs on the platform of the APC while Obaseki has been handed the ticket of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Responding to the question on how he will cope with a godfather as Oshiomhole who has defamed him in the past, Ize-Iyamu noted that such rhetoric were just meant to de-market him and not from his heart. He said: What do you mean by godfather? However, are we selecting what we should remember? What about the periods he paid glowing compliments to me? What about the period he praised me for all I did to support him to be in government. “He made those statements during the period I was on the ...

The youth of Odio resident in Eket local government area have resolved to put aside sentiments but join hands to pursue collective interest for the overall wellbeing of the community. They took this decision during a meeting held today at True Value Hotel in Eket. The Convener of the meeting, Kufre Edwards in his opening remarks said that Odio youth must come together under one platform to pursue a collective interest and by so doing bring development to the community. Odio Youth Eket in a Meeting He emphasized that when the youth of Odio are not united, there is a tendency that some people with evil intention will exploit on their shortcomings to bring disunity in the community. "When we are not united, it is very possible for somebody to come and scatter us. But when we are united and come together, we can fight for our collective interest." "We are not coming together to insult or abuse our leaders but to pursue our collective interest...

Baring any last minute alteration, all is set for the Official Unveiling of a new attitudinal, moral and mental repositioning dogma, 'Mkpó Amaa Change', by the Akwa Ibom Social Reorientation Desk. A statement by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Social Reorientation, Mr Ekpeno Gold, said the official unveiling of the 'Mkpó Amaa Change (Things Have Changed) brand, shall be performed by the Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, alongside the Commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deep Seaport, Mr Akan Okon. He said the brief event is slated for Monday, June 29, 2020 at the Liaison Office of the Akwa Ibom Social Reorientation Desk, 56 Enwe Street (Testimony House), Uyo by 9am. Gold explained that the brand is inspired by the Dakkada Philosophy of Governor Udom Emmanuel and will be used to showcase the achievements of the current administration in various sectors. "If you compare the Akwa Ibom of...

By Ifreke Udoyo The wife of Esit-eket Local Government Council Boss Mrs Mariatherese Robson, has charged her husband, Hon. Iniobong Robson the Executive Chairman of Esit-eket local government council and Traditional Council in the area to establish intervention initiative to help response to the epidemic level of sexual assault cases especially against children. Chairman of Esit Eket, Engr. Iniobong Robson and wife, Mrs Maria-Theresa Robson Mrs Robson, made this appeal today during a sensitisation seminar on Rape and its negative effects at Esit-eket Local Government Council hall in Uquo. The siminar was part of the advocacy being championed by her office to check the incessant cases of rape and violence against women in the Local Government Area. The wife of council boss, commended the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Dr. Martha Udom Emmanuel, for launching an aggressive campaign in all local government area in the state against "The MONSTE...

By Akan Emah "My dear people of Eket Senatorial District, you know my credentials, antecedents and character. I assure you that when I represent you at the Senate, I shall offer you a Better Deal." The above promise expressed by Senator Akon Eyakenyi during her electioneering campaigns was the dream she had for the people of her Senatorial District, if given the mandate to represent them at the Red Chambers of the National Assembly. SEN. AKON EYAKENYI, PHD On February 23, 2019 , the people of Eket Senatorial District identified with her vision and gave her an overwhelming mandate through their votes for the Better Deal contract. Of all the National Assembly Members from the State, her election was one of the two, that was not challenged in the tribunal. On June 11, 2019 , the National Assembly Member-elect was sworn into office along with her colleagues. The field was now open to work the talk. A year has now passed. Are there really footprints of representation ...

Shehu Garba, Presidential Spokesperson wrote: In response to enquiry by some State House Correspondents: The President has received very convincing advice on the position of the law as far as the situation in the party is concerned and has determined that the law is on the side of Victor Giadom as Acting National Chairman. Because will always act in accordance with the law, the President will be attending the virtual meeting Giadom called for tomorrow afternoon. We urge the media to stop promoting manufactured controversies and to not give any further room for mischievous interpretations of the law on this matter. In addition to the President, the Giadom meeting will, hopefully, be attended by our Governors and the leaders of the National Assembly.

Nigerian man stabs his wife to death and then commits suicide in their home in Lekki. A Nigerian man simply identified as Femi, stabbed his wife to death, and thereafter committed suicide in their home in Victory Park estate in Lagos state on Sunday, June 21. According to residents of the estate, the couple moved into the estate three weeks ago with their two young children. Not much was known about the couple but just a day before the murder-suicide, they were spotted jogging together on Saturday night June 20. However, on Sunday, the man who is said to have always questioned the paternity of their second child, stabbed his wife to death, and then took his own life. A neighbor who spoke on condition of anonymity to LIB, said On Sunday afternoon, neighbors close to the couple's apartment heard loud music emanating from their home and this lasted for many hours. The neighbors went to the estate office to complain about the loud music and insist...

Iniubong ANAKO The appointment of Akparawa Ephraim Inyang-Eyen, the present Commissioner for Works, Akwa Ibom State, by Governor Udom Emmanuel was a divine arrangement. It was proposed by God and accepted by man. His appointment, according to Aristotle, a great sage and philosopher who once lived, "transcends above the cog woven by nature itself against human advancement". Nature has in its belly dangerous obstacles meant to prick man into consciousness and make him grow and conquer. The obstacles also includes man himself. Ephraim Inyang was appointed into those obstacles but because his appointment was divinely done, the cogs became catalyst to his towering ascendance and achievements. Once a time, some of his fellow Commissioners and many others saw him as a surper and tyrant. They called him names and avoided him but because he knew that the task set before him by his boss needed focus, he remain focused and determined. Today, Akparawa Ephraim...

The Nigeria Shippers Council has hailed Akwa Ibom State government's commitment to the actualization of Ibom Deep Seaport Project, confirming that the project will provide 180,000 job opportunities. Speaking in an interview, the Executive Secretary of the Shippers Council, Hassan Bello who spoke on the challenges conf ronting ports operations in the country, noted that when completed, the Ibom Deep Seaport in Akwa Ibom and Lekki Deep Seaport in Lagos which is projected for completion in 2021 will create about 180,000 job opportunities for Nigerians. "There should be intra and inter ports competition. Based on this, we are also glad that two new important ports will operate in 2021. The Lekki Deep Sea Port and the Ibom Deep Sea Port". "These are very important contributions of government through public private partnerships. Lekki, for example, will create about 180,000 jobs. The same thing with Ibom and I want to congratulate the government of A...

...rapists should be ostracised – Edidem Abia In what could be describe as the mother of all protests in the state, the women of Eket local government area led by the wife of the Chairman, Mrs. Bright Archibong today stormed major streets in the local government to protest the high incidence of rape cases in the state. The women numbering in their hundreds said they are very angry hence decided to express their feelings by walking the street to show their support against this heinous crime in our society. Addressing protesters at different strategic locations in the city, Mrs. Archibong said, "Our children are sexually abused and harassed. The future of our children cannot be ruined," calling for stiffer punishment for rapist and sexual violence against women. “There is no excuse for rape, every rapist and gender-based violence must be punished, there is no room for rapist in Eket Local Government Area, this act can ruin women and we must all desist from i...

The Chairman of Eket local government area, Hon. Frank Archibong yesterday donated a Toyota Sienna Car to Ikot Udota Police Division in Eket to help combat crime ànd improve security in the area. Presenting the car gift to the DPO of the Division, SP Chukwu Ikechukwu, Archibong said he need to show responsibility as the third tier of government by collaborating with the governor to combat crime and other social vices in the society. He expressed his willingness to always support security operatives to succeed in reducing crime rate to it's bearest minimum. Archibong reassured the Police and Eket people of his determination to ensure Eket is safer and secured. He also donated a fridge to be used at the station. Responding, the Divisional Police Officer DPO of Ikot Udota Police Division, SP Chukwu Ikechukwu, pledged his commitment to improve on fighting criminal elements in the local government area. We won't sleep and we will continue in the pace already established to combat cr...

Friday, 19th June, 2020 Akparawa Ephraim Inyang-enyen, your appointment as Chief of Staff to His Excellency Deacon Udom Emmanuel, is an indication of your resilience, dedication and loyalty. MR. EPHRAIM INYANG, CHIEF OF STAFF TO GOV. UDOM EMMANUEL On behalf of the entire members of Eket Federal Constituency Media (EFCM), we write to convey our deepest congratulations to you on this merited appointment as Chief of Staff to Governor Udom Emmanuel. As media Practitioners from your Federal Constituency, we have carefully followed your activities and have taken into cognizance salient roles and contributions you have played to ensure a successful implementation of the completion agenda of His Excellency Deacon Udom Emmanuel. Truly, your appointment is based on merit and we are convinced of your capacity to deliver in your new office creditably in pursuit of excellence and positive impact. As we anticipate more eventful years, We beseech the Almighty God to gra...

by Mfonobong Ukpong First batch of youths numbering over 50, from Eket Federal Constituency, Friday benefited from palliatives Governor Udom Emmanuel through the Divine Mandate Community Service reach out programme. The brief presentation exercise which held at the PDP Secretariat/Divine Mandate Office in Eket, saw the distribution of food items and cash gifts to the benefitting youths from Eket, Esit Eket and Ibeno local government areas. Distributing the palliatives, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Matters, Aniefiok Wilson Iwaudofia , and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation Essien Ndueso , in their separate remarks thanked the youths for remaining steadfast in their support to the Udom Emmanuel led administration, saying the gesture was the Governor's way of showing appreciation to the youths for believing in him. The Governor's aides advised the youths to shun vices capable of derailing their future, and ...