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By: Our Reporter

The Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. ANIEKAN BASSEY has emerged winner of year 2021 Citizens Award for Legislative Excellence (CaLEX), gathering majority endorsement of Advisory Board Members Citizens Watch International, Nigeria's premier independent policy advocacy Non- Governmental Organisation working to engender active participation of the citizens in the electoral, legislative and governance process, other private sector democracy working groups and a consortium of other citizens action networks, ahead of 13 other nominees consisting of Serving and Former Members of Legislative Houses in Nigeria.

According to a Press Release, titled 'SPEAKER ANIEKAN BASSEY WINS 2021 CaLEX Award', issued and signed on behalf of CaLEX Consortium by Dr. Sarai Drake, Country Director of Citizens Watch International, "Speaker ANIEKAN BASSEY, the Representative of Uruan State Constituency at Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has emerged Winner of the 2021 Citizens Award for Legislative Excellence, following the sound consideration and acknowledgement of his outstanding legislative impact in just around 6 years as a Legislator, providing sustainable means of livelihood for youths, exploring legislative and oversight functions to support community development, and most importantly, for presiding over one of the most productive Parliaments at the sub-national governance level anywhere in Africa".

On the mission and programmes of the Organisation and essence of the Award, the Release added that, "Since inception in 2017, Citizens Watch International is working to map out strategic spaces for inclusion of various segments of the civic populace, especially the vulnerable and economically disadvantaged ones in rural and hard to reach communities through conscious political education and programmes for Artisans/Tradesmen,Youth/Students, Gender/Physically challenged, Cooperative Societies amongst others, whereas the Citizens Award for Legislative Excellence was instituted in 2019 to highlight distinguished Legislators, considering the relevant role of the Parliament as the Nucleus of any Democratic system, and to advance advocacy for deeper citizens engagement in the legislative process. This year, 2021, we are all excited and extremely delighted in all responsibility and sound conviction to announce the choice of Rt. Hon. ANIEKAN BASSEY for the highly prized Citizens Award for Legislative Excellence, CaLEX, henceforth listing him in the ranks of Distinguished Senator Grace Bent and Rt. Honourable Babelle Bashir who had previously emerged winners in the 2019 and 2020 Award years respectively".

Elsewhere in the Release, Dr. Sarai Drake stated that the 'Award shall be bestowed on Mr. Speaker on Monday, the 13th day of December, 2021 during a Courtesy Visit by Members of the CaLEX Consortium National Working Group, as part of activities lined up for the Citizens Watch International (CWI) End of Year Advocacy Campaign'.

Read her fraudulent activities here and students reaction here >> www.nairaland.com/2941941/crisis-rocks-akwa-ibom-female

Read her fraudulent records and students reaction here >> www.nairaland.com/2941941/crisis-rocks-akwa-ibom-female

this issue has really torn the student's movement in Akwa Ibom apart.... pls mods do the needful for the benefit of female students in our state.....
cc: lalasticlala, seun

CRISIS ROCKS AIFSA WORLDWIDE
- Idongesit Micah indicted for fraud
- May be charged soon
- Governor's aide calls for calm
JOHN OBOT - Uyo
Female students in Akwa Ibom State have set for a showdown if the needful is not done to probe the outgoing president of Akwa Ibom Female Students Association (AIFSA) Worldwide, Comrade Idongesit Micah. They have also formerly suspended her and constitutionally instituted a new Caretaker Executive Council headed by Comrade Ofonmbuk Edet of the Akwa Ibom State University.
However, the change of government is unconnected with the crisis that erupted this week's Tuesday, when Idongesit Micah connived with security agencies to order the arrest of over 250 students who were genuinely protesting at a venue for a purported female students summit organized by Akwa Ibom Female students Association (AIFSA).
This reporter has, however, scooped from top female students leaders in the state that the change of government is sequel to the refusal of Comrade Idongesit Micah to constitute an Electoral Committee for the purpose of power transition, almost a year after she graduated and proceeded on the mandatory National Youth Service and, of course, her indictment for fraud to the tune of almost Four Million, Two Hundred Thousand Naira (4,200,000).
This reporter also gathered that , except in the event of a last minute change of mind, the new AIFSA Worldwide Caretaker Executive Council has concluded arrangements to take legal actions against Comrade Idongesit Micah and few others over offences bordering on forgery, impersonation, conversion and stealing of public property during the period she served as president of the Association, however renowned for its strong advocacy for gender rights.
In a telephone interview, Comrade Ofonmbuk Edet, the new Caretaker President of the Association, admitted that Idongesit Micah has lost the confidence of all female students in the state, and that she has been indicted by the Executive Council of the Association for fraud and criminal enrichment and has, subsequently, been suspended from office, pending when the AIFSA Worldwide Disciplinary Committee clears her, or otherwise, of all charges in the impending crime.
According to Comrade Ofonmbuk Edet, who spoke on the heels of a rally, shortly after an explosive students riot was quelled when Idongesit Micah ordered the security men to arrest thousands of female Students who were protesting at a venue she (Idongesit) illegally convened a students summit earlier billed to hold at University of Uyo but relocated to a location at Ewet housing after the riot in report which is tied to Comrade Micah's continual hold onto power, suppression of the Association's constitution, embezzlement of funds and other organizational incomes. " yes, it is true Comrade Idongesit Micah is now history to our association, we collectively regret all the hardship her ill-fated tenure caused people and other stakeholders, but we are glad today to heave a sigh of relief, she has been suspended and a new interim government put in place. She must even be probed and prosecuted for the various crimes she felt do not count. She must account for everything she did with our funds, and we are not joking"
Meanwhile, the Senior Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom state Governor on students affairs, Comrade Otobong Akpan, has called for calm, urging all factions in the female students union to pursue their grievances and other disagreements within the rule of law, and in ways that will advance the leadership training aspects of students unionism.
In an exclusive chat with this reporter on phone, Comrade Otobong Akpan, the Governor's aide on students affairs, implored female students to keep their calm and trust her to resolve the crisis rocking AIFSA in a short while. According to her " I am not pleased with the sudden agitation in AIFSA, but I will not also negate my commitment to ensure we work as a group to achieve our aims and goals. However, both parties must sheath their swords and trust my confidence to restore peace. We must act in line with the ideals that will build better friendship and deepen the principles of a fair, just and egalitarian Democratic society"
JOHN OBOT is a Students Affairs Reporter, and writes from Uyo

this thing has gotten more annoying with time... this needs to be on the front page... cc: lalasticlala

could be d beginning of leprosy....no offence though!

really funny (in a way) but true....

this is really eye opening.... I'm enjoying the ride

ok we have heard. so what will be done to check a reoccurrence of this mafiaoso?

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This NTA NewsCaster's audio gear was poorly fixed and it was showing embarrassingly during NTA nationwide news this evening.

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- THE REAL POINT ABOUT SMOKING AND HEALTH -


You probably know plenty about the way smoking compromises your health. We do not want to go over familiar ground again, but there is more to it than you may realize.

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Keep a date with me for a continuation of this very interesting topic. Tomorrow I will be talking about “THE GRAND ILLUSION!” Don’t miss it! Visit our blog on http://www.favourhouse..com/ . WELCOME!

1. First, you must acknowledge the addiction exists. Many who are caught in the trap of addiction will adamantly deny the problem.
"He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion." - Proverbs 28:13

2. You must recognize that what you are doing is wrong. Addicts find a way to justify their problem in their mind.
"For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world." - I John 2:16

3. You must not blame others – “If my wife/husband were just more affectionate.” … “If women/men were not so seductive.” Adam blamed Eve and she blamed the serpent. Instead, you must begin to take responsibility for your actions.

4. Make yourself accountable to a spiritual authority, perhaps a pastor or mature believer. Everybody needs a “safe” person to share their struggles with. "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much." - James 5:16

5. You must recognize that “will power” is not the answer. At a weak moment, your “will” may fail you. By admitting that you are in need of God’s help, you open access to His supernatural intervention in your life. You must yield your will to God’s will. That’s when He can begin a new work in your life.

6. Study the Word of God concerning sexual purity. "Therefore putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the Word implanted, which is able to save your souls." – James 1:21

7. You must destroy any pornography in your possession. You can’t wean yourself off pornography. Think of the hidden pornography in your home as a ticking time bomb that will ultimately destroy your family.

8. You must learn to flee temptation. Self-deception may enter when you think you can play with fire without getting burned. "Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not proceed in the way of evil men. Avoid it, do not pass by it. Turn away from it and pass on." – Proverbs 4:14,15

9. Give yourself time to work through the process of recovery. More often than not, God chooses to take us through a learning and growing process, that can be very painful. Victory over addiction should be viewed as a marathon, not a sprint.

10. It’s cliche, but you must approach your addiction one day at a time. Look for little victories and rejoice in the progress you’re making. Recovery is a cinch by the inch, but a trial by the mile.

You can read more articles on addiction at http://www.favourhouse..com