THE PATRIOT NEWSPAPER...Sharing the Nigerian Experience

 ...donates 1million naira towards registration exercise in Mkpat Enin By Samuel Udoma/Joseph Silas As the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) appears all but set to adopt Direct Primaries in the fast approaching 2023 General Elections, a  notable politician and former Commissioner for Environment and Petroleum Resources, Akwa Ibom State, Rt Hon. Barr. Ekong Sampson has predicted how his party, the Peoples Democratic Party will fare in the elections of such scenario. He said poignantly that the party will continue to be an influential game changer be it in the direct or indirect primaries situations. PDP Leaders in Mkpat Enin Barr. Sampson gave the position on Friday at the Chapter Flag Off of the e-Registration Membership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Mkpat Enin. Addressing party faithful and stakeholders during the exercise, the former Lawmaker said the 'PDP was already well grounded' to always to remain a game changer in whatever elections format adopted by...

  .. Pledges Senate C'ittee on Marine Transport Partnership in Support of CRFFN Good Policies The Senator representing Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District, Sen. Akon Eyakenyi today, Saturday 27th November, 2021 attended the Graduation Ceremony of Council For The Regulations of Frieght Forwarding of Nigeria(CRFFN) held in Tayo Aderinokun Theatre, Lagos State University. Distinguished Senator Akon Eyakenyi PhD Sen. Eyakenyi who represented the Chairman Senate Committee on Marine Transport, pledged that the Senate Committee on Marine as well the National Assembly will continue to partner with CRFFN to support the Council good policies to better the economy of Nigeria. Sen. Eyakenyi commended the Registrar/CEO and management of the CRFFN for working daily to sustain the standards in line with the agency's mandate.  She acknowledged that the Senate Committee on Marine Transport will always be ready to collaborate with CRFFN to ensure that the highest standard of competence, best pr...

  A youth group in Akwa Ibom State, has embarked on massive grassroot mobilization of youths for the Honourable Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio and All Progressives Congress (APC). Sen. Godswill Akpabio Minister of Niger Delta Affairs The group, Akwa Ibom Youth Coalition ( AYC) concluded the inauguration of ward coordinators in all the local government areas in Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District on Tuesday, November 23. The state coordinator of the group, Mr. Akaniyene Umoh led members of the group and supporters of Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, and toured the ten local government areas in Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District and inuagurated ward executive members of the group. According to Mr. Akaniyene Umoh, the objectives of the group are to support, empower and mobilize Akwa Ibom youths for Sen. Godswill Akpabio. "The group is a pro-Akpabio group. The Minister has done enough for Akwa Ibom State. He has affected so many lives in the state more than ...