The Police in Abuja have few minutes ago arrested the former National Assembly lawmaker for Oron Federal Constituency Mr. Robinson Uwak. THE INK understands

Police sources hinted our reporters from Abuja that the former House of Representatives man was arrested in Asokoro in connection with numerous petitions from different sources alluding to the many atrocities the Okobo born politician has committed against them.

THE INK gathered from reliable sources that Robinson Uwak has been detained by the police and may likely be arraigned in court on Monday.

It was not clear which of the Police Stations Uwak was taken to but reliable sources say he may be cooling off in the Force Headquarters or in Asokoro Police Station.

As at the time of filing in this report, media aides of the embattled former House of Representatives member denied the arrest of their principal.

They boasted to our reporter that Uwak is a Lagos Boy who cannot be arrested by the Police or any security agency.

It could be recalled that in recent times, Uwak have been in the news for reasons too unpalatable to mention.
A sex video that was leaked to the public against a former female Oro politician was allegedly linked to Uwak, some sources say a lot of unfounded petitions against Akpabio has the imprints of Uwak even as many also has testified that Uwak is the brain behind the travails of Nse Ekpenyong.

A recent brawl between Ibanga Akpabio and EFCC was also linked to Robinson Uwak leaving the Oro man with so many controversial positions.

If Uwak is arraigned in court on Monday as speculated then he may be in for difficult times as most of his victims are already celebrating in Oro nation and may be willing to testify against him in court. THE INK gathered.

Culled from THE INK Newspaper

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You have just 12 days to submit an Amazing logo to http://moct.akwaibomstate.gov.ng/logo-competition/ as you stand a chance to win 250,000 cash, In the ongoing Tourism Brand Identity #LogoContest for the State, this branding Competition is brought to you by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism tagged the #AmazingAkwaIbom.

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Some folks be like, is it common toothpick? And I said Yeeeeeeessss, but before you used to complained that Nigeria cannot produce common toothpick. Now it is a state that produces it, Akwa Ibom State ke ntang Mbaña, All thanks to His Excellency Mr Udom Emmanuel, The Executive Governor.

But why not pause and asked who supplied all the toothpick used across the nation? Brothers and sisters think hard, this can boost our IGR. Some countries produce goods not to be totally consumed locally but to export especially when u have the available raw materials as bamboo used in producing the toothpick.

The revenue generated in turn is used to provide the much needed goods and services to service the production of other marketable goods and service the reproduction of the toothpick, no dulling. Look for just one good reason it can work not all other reason that it can't work. But if you have a bigger plan like my friend John Kanico would say, the Sky is bigger.

FREE MEDICAL / SURGICAL TREATMENT ONGOING AT IBOM SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, UYO... HURRY NOW! - Akwa Ibom Trending
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A communique Issued at the of the Enlarged Caucus Meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party Held on 22nd December, 2016 -
http://www.akstrending.com/2016/12/a-communique-issued-at-of-enlarged.html?m=1

A MUST READ : 12 MOST TRENDING POST OF THE WEEK

UDA Youth Gets New Exco as Comrade Victor Inwang Emerges President General. http://www.akstrending.com/2016/12/uda-youth-gets-new-exco-as-comrade.html

#PrayForUyo : An Eye Witness Account of the Collapse Building http://www.akstrending.com/2016/12/prayforuyo-eye-witness-account-of.html

MMM: About-to-wed Man Drinks Insecticide Over Alleged Crash Of Scheme In Otukpo http://www.akstrending.com/2016/12/mmm-about-to-wed-man-drinks-insecticide.html

I Wasted My Money On Cars, Nightclubs & Fake Friends – Footballer Boateng http://www.akstrending.com/2016/12/i-wasted-my-money-on-cars-nightclubs.html

POSTPONEMENT OF IBOM HERITAGE FESTIVAL #IbomFest http://www.akstrending.com/2016/12/postponement-of-ibom-heritage-festival.html


Sport Minister Dalung accuses federations of stifling sports development http://www.akstrending.com/2016/12/sport-minister-dalung-accuses.html

A'IBOM ENDS TWO DAYS OF MOURNING WITH A SOLEMN ASSEMBLY http://www.akstrending.com/2016/12/a-ends-two-days-of-mourning-with-solemn.html

ASSAULT: COURT ADJOURNS NUJ'S SUIT AGAINST CUSTOMS TILL JAN 12, 2017
http://www.akstrending.com/2016/12/assault-court-adjourns-nuj-suit-against.html

A'Ibom Assembly hands 3m Naira to Gov Udom to support Reigners Church victims http://www.akstrending.com/2016/12/a-assembly-hands-3m-naira-to-gov-udom.html

Photos Of Reigners Bible Church Under Construction http://www.akstrending.com/2016/12/photos-of-reigners-bible-church-under.html

9 Superb Health Benefits of Palm Kernel Oil http://www.akstrending.com/2016/12/9-superb-health-benefits-of-palm-kernel.html

PRESS STATEMENT FROM REIGNERS BIBLE CHURCH ON THE SAD INCIDENT OF DECEMBER 10, 2016 http://www.akstrending.com/2016/12/press-statement-from-reigners-bible.html

ITA AWAK: SHOULD DEATH NOT ATTRACT SYMPATHY? #PrayForUyo


Our attention has been drawn to the very ignoble activities of the publicity secretary of the All Progressive Congress Akwa Ibom State, Mr Ita Awak since the occurrence of the very sorrowful incidence of the collapse of the Reigners Bible Church. First he took to social media particularly a WhatsApp group called Ibom Telegraph to offer an analysis of 'how the doomed roof of a pastorpreneur' collapsed and thereafter displayed numerous gory pictures of the victims. We would have ignored this in the belief that the author was ignorant. But can anybody truly believe that a former Commissioner for Information would not know that sharing such pictures may be injurious to the senses of some people? a grave disrespect to the dead and a  traumatising injection to their relatives who may not have heard of the sorrowful event.


As if that was not enough, 24 hours after the painful event, the said man issued a scorn filled message on behalf of his party. . . . Click here to read more http://www.akstrending.com/2016/12/ita-awak-should-death-not-attract.html

HOW ENGR. DAHUNSI AKEEM FRUSTRATES POWER SUPPLY TO UYO RESIDENTS

....Orders technicians to Place light on Load shedding/Station service.

By Utitofon Morgan / Uduak Inwang

Investigations have revealed that, one Engr Akeem, the immediate past Head of Integrated Business Center (IBC) Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has been involved in profiteering and anti labour activities.

Engr. Akeem who was in charge of business unit and distribution of electricity to home users in Uyo, does so only on his personal interest.

A source who confided with this journalist said the power supply from the National grid and Ibom Power can serve the state for 20 hours uninterrupted.

On how power is supplied, our source said, it's based on what he calls feeder and availability.

"In our company, we have what we call feeders. We have Ewet feeder, Ikot Ekpene feeder, Abak Road feeder and Brooks feeder. This feeders have something we call availability, that means the hours we have to supply power to this feeders"...... Click here to read more
http://www.akstrending.com/2016/12/how-engr-dahunsi-akeem-frustrates-power.html

PRESS RELEASE. #Akisom 
SPECIAL INVITATION!!!

THE COUNT DOWN TO OFFICIAL UNVEILING /LAUNCHING OF AKWA IBOM COMMUNITY YOUTH WING (AKISCOM) LAGOS EMPOWERMENT SCHEME HAS BEGUN!

Dignitaries:

Chief Host: Chief Elijah Ifot(Jp), Akiscom Lagos President 

Special Guest of Honour: His Excellency Deacon Udom Emmanuel -Akwa Ibom State Executive Governor, RT.Hon. Barrister Onofiok Luke -Speaker Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.

Guest of Honour: RT. Hon.(Princess) Felicia Bassey-Deputy Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Akparawa Micheal Ekpeyong-Akwa Ibom State Liaison Office Lagos, Mr Edo Ukpong, Aniefiok Iwaudofia-SA to AKS Governor on Youths Matter.

Chairman of the Event: Barrister Abang Mkpandiok

Father of the Day: Chief Engr. Asuquo Inuikim-Okete-Okete Oro.

Mother of the Day: Mrs Martha Udom Emmanuel-Her Excellency First Lady Akwa Ibom State


DATE: SATURDAY 3RD DECEMBER, 2016

TIME: 12 NOON

VENUE: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH YABA LAGOS.

Contacts: 08062231424, 08033867424
08170287531, 08035049599

From MEDIA & PUBLICITY COMMITTEE.

[TRENDING EVENT] Official Unveiling and Launching of Akwa Ibom State Community(Akiscom) Youths Empowerment Scheme. #Akiscom http://www.akstrending.com/2016/11/trending-event-official-unveiling-and.html

Uniuyo Supplementary/Direct Entry Admission List is Out [DOWNLOAD FULL LIST HERE] http://www.akstrending.com/2016/11/uniuyo-supplementarydirect-entry.html

CURRENTLY TRENDING ON AKS TRENDING


AKWA IBOM TO FLOOD MARKETS WITH TOMATOES, OTHER CASH CROPS
http://www.akstrending.com/2016/11/akwa-ibom-to-flood-markets-with.html

Lawmaker charges A'Ibom students to keep good company in school http://www.akstrending.com/2016/11/lawmaker-charges-students-to-keep-good.html

PHOTOS : DELTA STATE POLICE ARREST EX-SOLDIER FOR CAR SNATCHING, ROBBERY AND KIDNAPPING http://www.akstrending.com/2016/11/photos-delta-state-police-arrest-ex.html


ICT DEVT: A'IBOM SHINES AT NITDA 2016 e-Governance Award ceremony http://www.akstrending.com/2016/11/ict-devt-aibom-shines-at-nitda-2016-e.html


[TRENDING EVENT] LE MERIDIEN IBOM HOTEL HOSTS HER ANNUAL LM OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT DEC 2ND- 4TH 2016 http://www.akstrending.com/2016/11/trending-event-le-meridien-ibom-hotel.html

Akwa Ibom state wins "the 2016 BEST WEB PRESENCE AWARD in the NITDA-Nihilent e-Governance Awards Programme held in Abuja.
The Special Assistant to the Governor on ICT, Mr Solomon Eyo was on hand to receive the prestigious award on behave of government and the people of Akwa Ibom State.
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http://www.akstrending.com/2016/11/akwa-ibom-state-wins-2016-best-web.html

2016 International Students Week/Flag-Off of Student Social Service Volunteer Scheme, With the Theme: "Student Volunteerism And Sustainable Development"
Happening At Ibom Hall, IBB Way, Uyo, Courtesy of the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Student Affairs Ms. Otobong Akpan.

Watch the Live Broadcast via www.akstrending.com

2016 International Students Week/Flag-Off of Student Social Service Volunteer Scheme, With the Theme: "Student Volunteerism And Sustainable Development"
Happening At Ibom Hall, IBB Way, Uyo, Courtesy of the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Student Affairs Ms. Otobong Akpan.

Watch the Live Broadcast via www.facebook.com/insideakwaibom

More at www.akstrending.com

The Sports Cheerleaders Development Initiative, the organization overseeing the management of Cheerleaders Nigeria, has donated half a million naira to the Akwa Ibom American Football team, to enable them travel to Lagos for a match against the Lagos State American Football team, Lagos Marines.

In an unprecedented move, the SCDI top management decided to support the Akwa Ibom American Football team as a moral support for the budding team, and as a Corporate Social Responsibility investment in the development of the Sport in the country.

Speaking to press men, Ms Clara Ojinnaka reassured on the goals of SCDI is committed to supporting the development of diverse sporting activities not only in Akwa Ibom, but also in the nation.

She called for more organisations to partner with the organisation for the achievement of such objectives.


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A Busy weekend for Sport lovers within and outside Akwa Ibom as The Super Eagles Of Nigeria clash against Algeria on Saturday 12 November 2016, Ticket is available at the following locations.

LEAST PAY... Andy Umanah Lane Aka Road

ZENITH BANK... Udo Udoma Avenue

UBA BANK.... Udo Udoma Avenue

ALBERT SUITES... Ewet Housing Estate Uyo

HOUSE 21.... Ben Udo Street Uyo

ATLANTIC FM... Uyo

IBOM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

CIVIL SERVICE AUDITORIUM... Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat, Uyo.

Ticket is Sold at N500 and N1000 as More locations will be updated soon.

Read More at http://www.akstrending.com/2016/11/ngragr-nigeria-vs-algeria-match-tickets.html

CITY CREST ESTATE 2, UYO is an amazing masterpiece, a minute drive away from the prestigious Le Meridian, Ibom Hotel and Golf Course, Uyo and also located at Mbiokporo 1 in Uyo Metropolic , 7 Minutes from the Akwa Ibo International Stadium and 4 Minutes from the Aka-Etinan Road, with direct access road to the Aka-Obotidem road.

This Estate is specially designed to give artisans an LOW income earners the opportunity to own a piece of Akwa Ibom, and that at an affordable price with a flexible payment plan highly secured, it has an unrivalled and unparalled residential reserved specially designed to meet your desire for tranquility and sophistication away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

OFFER VALID WHILE STOCK LAST!
Free Inspection Monday to Saturday by 10am-2pm


*Flexible Payment Plan

*Free From Legal, communal and environmental encumbrance.

*Taking Position in the New Economic Centre of Uyo

*Good residential layout plan

*Build to your taste within specification


1) How am I sure my investment is safe if I buy into this estate?
We ensure all our estates are free from legal, communal and environmental encumbrances.
We work 100% in compliance with the regulatory agencies of government to give you rest of mind over your investment.

2) How am I sure the location of the estate will develop fast?
We have equally invested in this estate that is why we buy land in areas that are promising and strategically located. The beauty of real estate is to buy cheap just before the area opens up to development and rapid value appreciation.

3) When will the land be allotted to me?
The land will be allotted to you once you fully payment is completed.

4) Are there any other fees associated with the land?
Yes, you will pay 15% for the Legal and layout survey of the land. This payment will made after completion of purchase price and can be made in installments.

5) What if am unable to complete the payment within the stipulated time?
Any money paid so far will be refunded back to you after deducting administrative charges.

6) How do I pay?
All payments should be made to the stipulated bank, you can obtain the account details from the office or through any of our agents.
The company can make special arrangements with you for the money to be collated by our staff to avoid the inconveniences of the bank. Cash and POS payment can be made at the office. Receipt will be issued for very payment made.

7) What is the size of the land?
A plot of land is 500sqm.

What can I build on this size of land?
This land can accommodate a three bedroom fully detached bungalow with sufficient parking space.

9) What title do I get?
A deed of Assignment and a letter of allotment will be issued upon completion of payment. The entire estate will carry a global title document.

10) Can I resell the land?
Buyers are free to resell the land whenever the feel like after they have completed their payment.

11) I already own a landed property; can I buy the land in the name of my child?
Yes, we encourage parents to buy land in the name of their children as a form of inheritance to the children.

12) Can I start building once I make the first installment?
No, building on the land can only commence at the completion of the purchase price and survey fees.

13) What if I change my mind, can I get my money back?
Yes, money will be refunded to you after deduction of administrative charges. Refund is however not immediate or automatic as we are not a bank but we are committed to ensuring that you get your money back within the shortest possible time.

DAKKADA COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES SET TO COMMENCE FIRST PLANTING SEASON http://www.akstrending.com/2016/10/dakkada-cooperative-societies-set-to.html

NAMES OF POULTRY LOAN EMPOWERMENT SCHEME BENEFICIARIES



1. FRIDAY JOHN EMAH
2. UDOTONG HEZEKIAH JIMMY
3. JAMES GODWIN ARCHIBONG
4. EZEKIEL FRIDAY JOHNSON
5. UDUAK MATTHEW UDOH
6. ENOBONG MICHEAL AKANG
7. PHILIP JAMES UKPONG
8. UDOUDO UDUAK FRIDAY
9. AKARANDUT EMEM EFFIONG
10. AKPANOBONG SIMON AKPAN UDOH
11. OBOSI GRACE JOHNSON
12. ODUDU JAMES UKPONG
13. MERCY ANTHONY BASSEY
14. AUSTINE EDET EYOH
15. MARSHAL JAMES EFFIONG
16. UMO ITA ASUQUO
17. EMAH LOVE FRIDAY
18. UFOT SAMUEL EFFIONG
19. EKANEM JUDE BASSEY
20. CHARITY SAMUEL OYOH
21. BEN SYLVANUS CHRISTOPHER
22. VINCENT PAULINUS BROWNSON
23. JOHN FRIDAY UDOUDO
24. UDO ETIM ARCHIBONG
25. ESSIEN VICTORIA ODINAKA MBUK
26. AKPAN SUNDAY UDO
27. EDIDIONG EFFIONG UMOH
28. PATRICK JEROME ETIM

For more please visit http://www.akstrending.com/2016/10/full-list-of-poultry-loan-empowerment.html?m=1

#AKEESsoFar
Get ready for the Big One!

AKEES BUSINESS FAIR
Sunnick: designers of Akwa Starlet Jersey started from an expo where Governor Udom empowered His business now He is doing an amazing job in the Fashion Industry

Brace Up ! for another one
AKEES BUSINESS FAIR

#AKEESsoFar

Governor Udom Emmanuel is Creating More Employment opportunities by creating more businesses in Akwa Ibom State

For more details Join the Conversation on
#AKEESsoFAR Monday, 24th October 2016
Time: 12 noon, Venue AKEES PLAZA (Opposite Ibom Hall,Uyo)

Governor Udom is Working

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Ati Annang Foundation (AAF), a foremost socio-cultural organization in Annang Nation as part of its yearly scholarship programme is glad to announce the commencement of the 2016/2017 edition of the programme.

The association is offering financial assistance to Annang indigenes, who are currently enrolled in Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics, College of Education and School of Nursing. The award for 2016/2017 is limited to those pursuing courses on full-time basis and excludes final year students.

Scholarship application forms are available:

1. APPLICATION FORM

2. www.atiannang.org

3. www.atiannangusa.org

4. www.atiannangcanada.org

Application forms are also available for collection at:

1. Ati Annang Office in Uyo

2. Abak LGA headquarters

3. Ikot Ekpene LGA headquarters

4. Essien Udim LGA headquarters

5. Ukananfun LGA headquarters

6. Etim Ekpo LGA headquarters

7. Obot Akara LGA headquarters

8. Ika LGA headquarters

9. Oruk Anam LGA headquarters

Completed application forms should be submitted via email to:

1. scholarship@atiannang.com

Hand Delivered to:

Ati Annang Foundation Liaison Office, 178 Nsikak Eduok Avenue, Uyo

Closing date for submission of application: 15 November 2016.

http://www.akstrending.com/2016/10/ati-annang-foundation-20162017.html

Okon Lagos Launches Attitudinal Action campaign: #DoTheRightThingNow

There was an outpour of praises on the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, for his philanthropic gestures to the citizens of the state.

The commendations were made on Monday when the Special Assistant to the Governor on Ethical and Social Reorientation, Mr. Ime Bishop Umoh, led the Right Attitude Campaign group to the Ministry of Women Affairs Children Rehabilitation Home, with loads of relief materials to the inmates.

Mr. Ime Bishop stated that the gesture was to afford the inmates,a sense of belonging and to make them know that they are a part of the society, saying that the extension of the Governor's arm of love shows that they are part of the Akwa Ibom project

He sensitized the inmates on the need to shun all forms of social vices and turn a new leaf in order for them to be discharged from the remand home, saying: “In line with the Dakkada philosophy, you need to rise to the faith of that greatness which you were destined to be.

“For you to be great, you must learn to #DoTheRightThingNow. And for you to do the right thing, you must turn a new leaf and shun every form of social vices and whatsoever crime that led you to the remand home.”
The New Media Aide to Governor Udom Emmanuel, Mrs. Meflyn Anwana, admonished the children to love God and live right as the society awaits their productive contribution ,she added that they can achieve all they want to become in good faith only if they believe, live right and make the best of every phase of their lives
It would be recalled that Governor Emmanuel had emphatically noted that the life of every Akwa Ibom person means a lot to him.
The Supervisor to the rehabilitation centre, Mrs. Comfort Benjamin, thanked the Governor for remembering the rehabilitation centre after it had long been forgotten.She noted that majority of the inmates who are mainly children ranging from 10 to 18 years of age, were not based on criminal offences, but as the result of failed relationships.

Also, the manager of the home, Elder Anietie Etukudoh, while lamenting the challenges faced in reforming the lives of the inmates, said that most of them whose parents are nowhere to be found, try to run away, narrating a scenario where a girl attempted to jump over the fence and escape.
He however thanked Governor Emmanuel for his humanitarian gesture, and prayed for God’s blessings upon him, stating that most parents, when reconciled to their children, express appreciation to the government for taking care of the children whom they had lost hope of seeing again thinking that they were dead.
The interactive session saw the children aspiring to be great people in the society with the tall dreams of becoming actors, presidents and several other quality positions.
Also, in the meeting were Ndifreke Patrick - Executive Director of Greater Tomorrow Initiative. Kusin Ekanem, Executive Director , Mentoring for Excellence , the programme coordinator of Heroes of Excellence , Joyce Essien,Joseph Bassey of M and E specialist. EYF, Goodnews Nelson of Youths for Change Initiative and Kingsley Atang the Publicity/Outreach Coordinator Youth Alive Foundation.

The Right Attitude Campaign is a group powered by the office of the Special Assistant to Governor Udom Emmanuel on Ethical and Social Reorientation, Mr. Ime Bishop Umoh, to sensitize the general public to #DoTheRightThingNow.

It campaigns for a change of attitudinal behaviour with several inscriptions such as: “Today’s Juvenile Delinquent Becomes Tomorrow’s Notorious Criminal”; “This Is Akwa Ibom, Love Is Us”; “A Broken Home Today Breeds A Broken Society Tomorrow”; “Don’t Destroy Akwa Ibom With Your Mouth Or Pen”; “I Am An Akwa Ibomite, I Rise To The Faith Of Greatness” DAKKADA Kpon Ebe Owo, "DAKKADA Kpon Anwaan Owo", to mention but a few.

BLOGGER JAMIL MABAI ARRESTED FOR CRITICISING GOVERNOR MASARI FOR BUYING COFFINS

THE police in Katsina said yesterday that it arrested Blogger, Jamil Mabai for criticising the purchase of 3000 coffins for distribution to mosques by the state governor, Aminu Masari.

Mabai had criticised the rationale behind the purchase of 3000 coffins at N40,000 each when the governor is yet to pay outstanding salary to civil servants in the State.


He wondered whether the governor wants the people of the State to die with the purchase of the coffins.

Justifying his arrest, the Commissioner of Police, Katsina State, Usman Abdulahi said... Click here to read more http://www.akstrending.com/2016/09/blogger-jamil-mabai-arrested-for.html?m=1

PDP LEGAL ADVISER IN EMBEZZLEMENT ADVENTURE.

*** LANDS GOV UDOM IN TROUBLE AS IKONO MASS DEFECTION TO APC LOOMS.

...AS GODDY UMOH DISAPPEARS WITH 2MILLION PLUS.

By Moses Edem

If care is not well taken, all efforts made by the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Deacon Udom Gabriel Emmanuel to ensure that all the facets of these society enjoy dividend of Democracy may be jeopardized in Ikono local government Area as a result of incessant sharp practice by the state Legal Adviser of PDP, Barr. Goddy Umoh, himself a native of the area.

Some months ago, the said Umoh, was accused of anti party activities and betrayal of the governor on the Front Page of The Post Newspaper, a publication he is yet to refute.

Suffice to add that, his aide, Mr. Idongesit Ukaetuk was in the last dispensation allegedly indulging in this anti party activities, a case where all party officers drew the attention of the then Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio and that eventually led to the removal of Barr. Goddy Umoh as a commissioner.

Bittered by the removal, Umoh surrendered his polling unit to his then benefactor, Sen. John James Udoedehe and PDP lost woefully.

Why do I need to recall this stale news? It's is as a result of the recent happenings in the society, if not clearly stalemate, it may lead to another blow on the governor.

Recently, the governor in his magnanimity doled out twenty million Naira each to all the thirty one local government areas across the state. In Ikono, the cheque was received by Barr. Goddy Umoh, who was the resource person nominated in 2015 in the area by the Ukana cabal where his unalloyed loyalty lies.

To the surprise of everyone. Umoh, singlehandedly seized the sum of two million naira, claiming that he was mandated by the governor to use the cash and pay the governor's brother, sister and relatives.

The issue, initially triggered queries, investigations and gnashing of teeth. Politicians wondered why the governor should be so interested in money meant for Ikono people, when other Local Government Areas had their fair share of largess.

It was later discovered that, the claim by Barr. Goddy Umoh, was into a daylight robbery. As such, the Special Assistant to the governor on Interministerial, Hon. Jack Essien decided to clear his doubt by sending him this message, "I've made calls to my contacts across the state and have discovered that no single local government has done any PR with the money His Excellency the Governor graciously made available for the people. As a Special Assistant to the Governor I have the right to advise that it will be in our common interest if you call another meeting and redistribute the 2m naira to the eleven wards in Ikono to touch some more people at the electoral units as intended by the governor. This is my humble advice, Sir. Thanks. Jack Essien."

Our reporter on contacting Goddy Umoh had it claimed that the said Jack Essien, Hon Victor Udofia and Hon Iboro Ekanem who are all public officers holders in Ikono submitted to his argument on PR but later reacted as he refused to yield to their pressure of giving them a fair share of the 2million naira agreed for PR to government house family. On noticing that it was a dubious act, Goddy Umoh changed his rhythm by claiming that the cash was meant for Udom key men in power.

Till date, no one in Ikono knows the fate of the embezzled 2million naira. Already the cash has developed turmoil between different segments of Ikono people.

"A leader should be sincere, takes into cognisance the dreams and aspirations of his boss. Goddy Umoh Is not helping the government in this aspect. He has succeeded in heating up the politics of Ikono with more decampees. This is the same way he behaved many years ago with my Boss Godswill Akpabio with embezzlement of election funds that caused his removal as Chairman election committee to Hon Clement Bassey as replacement. It later escalated to his position as Commissioner being sacrificed" Hon Jack Essien deposited.

It behooves on the governor to proffer solution to this pressing saga which has thrown the political class of Ikono into disrepute.

Umoh knows what he is trying to achieve, it is left for the governor to keep an eye on his gambit else by tomorrow, he may be surprised by what the actions and inactions of Barr. Goddy Umoh will cause to his political future.

GOVERNOR UDOM DECLARES "TICKET FREE DAY" IN AKPAN ANDEM MARKET AND ORS -
http://www.akstrending.com/2016/09/governor-udom-declares-ticket-free-day.html?m=1

By Ndiana Ekpenyong|Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation is an agency of the Government of Akwa Ibom State with the larger canvas of its work force being civil servants. There are also adhoc-staff and independent producers. Considered as a family, the State’s radio and television are both on the stable of AKBC. Both units share facilities and personnel and a Director-General as the General Overseer. Unfortunately, this mouthpiece of Government has become slippery with the erection of banana peels by saboteurs who have elevated their dubious economic interest far and above public good and interest.

Recently AKBC has been in the news for a twisted reason. In a publication reasoned as inane and entitled AKBC D-G in N30m Scandal, Top Directors in Dirty Fight for D-G’s Post, the report left no one in doubt as to its target and mission. To give a semblance of honest reportage, there is a conscious blend of facts and fiction to confuse the reading public and those familiar with the goings-on at AKBC.

But by this strategy, the report has unwittingly betrayed its insider connection thus affirming the publication as targeted. It is an obnoxious character trait that often constrains many to accept the not so complimentary reference of civil servants as “evil servants” as valid. It is the putrid moral behavior some of them gleefully exude that has given rise to this entrenched public perception.

Fortunately AKBC has been presided over back to back by men of God of the stature of Pastors. It is an advantage that ought to shape the attitude ad conduct of its workforce. But sadly, this has been of little consequence as the people have persisted in their old ways with murkier dimension added as if to achieve a full cycle.

Not even the calm mien, accessible nature, understanding character, winsome manners, genial behavior, simplicity and general warmth of Pastor Anietie Ukpe, former Chief Press Secretary to the former governor, Senator Godswill Akpabio have compelled a change of ways by these saboteurs who act as people sold to an evil cause.

The publication conveying the N30million Scandal is the machination of these saboteurs who believe that the DG, Pastor Ukpe should be punished for daring to bring to an end the routine sabotage that has become entrenched as a tradition in AKBC. To end the sabotage, some minor reforms had to be carried out by way of rotation or transfer of staff.

Some of the affected staff saw the action as a shove that had become a push and so had to make a brutal re-launch with the intent to annihilate their common enemy being the DG using any method conceivable. The method they considered plausible and effective was a scandal that bordered on fiscal responsibility. In their warped thinking, that would earn the DG a sack and a replacement with one of them for a convenient return to status quo-ante. We would return the issue of N30million later.

Let us x-ray Pastor Ukpe’s stewardship so far with AKBC. His appointment as DG, AKBC came in July 2015 and he resumed on July 17, 2015. There were misgivings among workers of the corporation who felt that the Director-General ought to have come from among them.

But Pastor Ukpe, a long standing journalism practitioner in the State who is at home with his colleagues was a soothing balm that he is on account of his personal qualities including people skills. The corporation quickly held a meeting and accepted him as one of their own. And so unlike the resistance appointees face in other such corporations, Pastor Ukpe, on account of his common touch walked into the warm embrace of convivial members of AKBC family.

Sometime in November, 2015, the executive governor of the State, His Excellency, Mr. Udom Emmanuel was scheduled to be on live broadcast with the State’s broadcast station. Curiously, there was a report that the transmitter which had been in use before then had shut down. Frantic efforts were made to resuscitate the transmitter but to no avail.

Management had to go to NTA to negotiate for the use of its transmitter while AKBC used its Outside Broadcasting Van (OB Van) to transmit that broadcast. Stories of sabotage filtered to the DG’s ears who warned the staff against such insidious act. He called on all to pray against such satanic development warning that he is a pastor who believes in prayers. But before this, the man in charge of the transmitter collected various sums for the rehabilitation of the said transmitter but failed to deliver.

At another time, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ekerete Udoh called the Director-General informing him of the Governor’s intention to give a live broadcast.

The DG alerted everybody to prepare for the important guest the station was going to host. Before one could snap a finger, there was a report of the malfunctioning of the transmitter. The DG was alarmed. Every effort to fix the transmitter for that event was futile.

Fortunately, the event was cancelled as the Governor had to travel abroad. But the DG realized at that point that an insider sabotage was afoot. “I began to piece together snippets of report I had from some of the workers. It was unbelievable to contemplate such unethical behavior by someone employed by the same Governor and Government he is sabotaging”, the Director-General observed with dismay.

Then came another live broadcast. The DG said that based on previous experiences, he refused to inform those on the transmitter but shared the information as classified with other relevant units. The DG said that strangely, Engineer Emman Akpan who headed the transmitter unit called him to complain over why his unit was no informed of the planned Governor’s broadcast.

The DG said he apologized to him and accepted responsibility for that information lacuna. This was on Saturday. But to the DG’s dismay, he was informed on Sunday, the day of broadcast that the transmitter had shut down. He rushed to the station to ascertain the veracity of the alarming report. This singular act confirmed all previous suspicious. The incensed Director-General informed them that if the transmitter did not work, he was going to report them to the Governor as well as recommend them for dismissal.

He told them that it was the fear of the sabotage that they have carried out that restrained him from informing them of the Governor’s intending broadcast. He accused them of working from within as black legs and APC agents that are determined to sabotage government’s efforts. The then head of Engineering Department, Rev. James Okorie told the DG with every ounce of certainty that the transmitter would work when those behind it want it to work. The fuming DG walked out of the transmitting room to wait outside. Shockingly and in line with Rev. Okorie’s observation, the transmitter began to work again about an hour later.

It was at this point that it became clear that reforms were inevitable to break the ranks of the masterminds of these machinations. The DG asked for the rotation of the engineers to break that stranglehold of monotony. For doing this, the DG had sinned and come short of their mercy. But the challenge was not over. Not long after then, the transmitter was again railroaded into a cul de sac. It stopped working and ABKC programmes had to be transmitted on startimes platform. The complaint this time was a component called grid module.

The DG was inundated with suggestions of what should be done to restore the grid module. Before now, the repair of the grid module was a regular occurrence. The so called repair had become a goldmine for some people as they unconscionably deployed this stratagem to fleece the corporation of various sums of money. This time, they proposed that the grid module be sent to Italy for repairs.

To do this, about N2million was to be set aside. In the face of the present economic dire-strait, expending such amount did not appear to be a wise course of action. So management had to put on its thinking cap to explore for alternative option. It was the exploration of this option that led to the discovery of one Engineer Mfon Inyang, a staff of AKBC who was said to be adept in the repairs of transmitters and was already handling those of Abia and Cross River States. The DG sent for him and upon enquiry and satisfaction on his competence asked him to join in exploring for a lasting solution for the perennial challenges brought about by the corporation’s transmitter.

Engineer Mfon Inyang who was supposed to join Engineer Emman Akpan, the head of the Unit and others in finding a solution to the crisis met a lot of frustrations. He did not have the co-operation of those in the unit who had constituted themselves into a formidable obstacle and could also hardly be availed with materials like schematics diagram of the grid module to facilitate understanding and possible repairs. And more than anything else, the erected banana peels to ensure that Mfon’s efforts failed.

The insider abuse continued with accusations and various reports to the DG that Mfon was on the concluding verge of facilitating the obituary of the transmitter. The head of the Unit, Engineer Emman Akpan who refused to show up while Engineer Mfon battled with the transmitter advised the DG to withdraw Mfon without delay from the unit. But the DG showed firmness and encouraged Mfon to continue.

Faced with many frustrations, Engineer Mfon Inyang invited one Engineer Clement Bassey from Abuja. When Engineer Clement arrived, he asked for the head of the unit and log book. Still, Engr. Emman Akpan refused to subscribe his co-operation. He rather reiterated to the DG of the need to send the duo away or be ready to witness the complete destruction of the transmitter.

But using the log book and know how Clement and Mfon were able to use exciter to start the transmitter but that provided very limited reach. They had also gone to Onitsha to purchase capacitors which they fitted and loaded on the transmitter. On September 5, a full repair of the transmitter was achieved by a staff of AKBC assisted by Engineer Clement Bassey from Abuja. More than half of the cost proposed by Engineer Emman Akpan for repairs in Italy was saved.

It would be recalled that Engineer Emmanuel while serving as head of the transmitter unit worked with Engineer Eke Ekpoh. It is said that Engineer Eke has no official relationship with AKBC but operated on terms and agreement only known to him and Emman Akpan. According to insider source, the clarification is necessary in the face of insinuations that Engineer Eke is consultant to AKBC. The insider is quoted to have said that no document exist to give this claim any force of validity. Of course Engineer Emma Akpan and about five other staff of AKBC that worked under him while heading the transmitter unit have all been transferred out of that unit. That unit is now headed by Engineer Mfon Inyang.

Let us return to the touted missing N30million. It is the transfer of these dubious personnel that has raked up the scandal of the missing N30million which is as porous as it is deficit of truth. When Governor Udom Emmanuel approved the subvention of N30million to AKBC, Pastor Ukpe did not only announce it to management, he also shared the information with other members of staff.

According to a reliable source, the money was lodged at Keystone Bank with authorization to source for and transfer foreign exchange for the purchase of UPS that would protect the transmitter, inverter and other accessories. It is to also procure components for the rehabilitation of an abandoned transmitter that would serve as alternative. Unfortunately, keystone Bank was unable to get the requisite foreign exchange to transfer for the purchases.

The said sum was moved to Union Bank which has recently acquired some but not all the foreign exchange outlay yet. According to the source, as soon as the equivalent outlay is gotten, the money would be transferred accordingly for the purchases. The source stated emphatically that the money is intact and has not been tampered with in any way whatsoever. The source further reiterated that the said position is verifiable.

It is unfortunate that we come from a clime where those who commit moral felony carry with them vengeful hearts rather than remorseful hearts. There is the erroneous belief that everything about government should be a duplicitous transaction. And anybody who attempts to stop such transaction is an enemy that should be crushed, vilified or scandalized. That sadly is Pastor Ukpe’s burden. He rose against entrenched impunity and the reactionary forces are up against him with a scandal that borders on fiscal rascality.

The laissez-faire nature of the civil service has encouraged acts of impunity and attitudinal challenges. The civil servant is deluded with the illusion of security in the service. The reality of the many hurdles to scale before he is punished with dismissal for serial official breaches has fastened them to the cesspool of impunity. They know that they can always get away with any breach.

There is the need for a re-orientation of the civil servants to reinvent in them the culture of ownership or entitlement. Let them know that if they fleece the system, they are fleecing themselves. The civil service must also expand its statute’s book to incorporate deterring actions that would curtail the excesses of some civil servants so that a culture of discipline, anti-corruption and decency can be sustained.

Ekpenyong contributed this piece from Uyo.

A'IBOM CULTURAL PAGEANT RECEIVES BOOST....AS EMINENT CITIZEN SPONSORS FREE FORMS, ANOTHER SETS TO DONATE VENUE

Ahead of the forthcoming cultural fair, where many citizens of Akwa Ibom will be afforded opportunity to vie for Mr and Miss Culture 2016, an eminent indigene of the state, Prince Udo Etuketim, has volunteered to purchase ten free forms for interested contestants, while another has accepted to secure venue for the cultural event.

Cultural fair is packaged by Epistle Signature, an entertainment outfit in the state, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the outfit, Mr Mike Umoh, operation bring back our indigenous languages will be launch during the event.

He said the event will hold on November 11, 2016, and will feature Mr and Miss Culture 2016, and winners will have one week holiday at their choice city in America, added with other prizes that are attached to the pageantry.

Accordingly, any Akwa Ibom person, interested in the cultural beauty contest should contact Mike on 08068601551.

The #BringBackOurLanguage Is an orientation campaign that have attracted many Akwa Ibomite who have keyed in interest in revamping the Indigenous language culture in Akwa Ibom State.

The organizer has also called on prominent Akwa Ibom persons who are keen on promoting our culture and languages to join hand in sponsoring, Volunteering and Partnering with the organizer of the program.

Culture is very significant in the life of any given group of people, because it foster unity, and brings cooperation, hence the need to launch operation bring back our languages, which is gradually fading away because of influence of foreign languages to save our indigenous languages from extinction.

#IbomFashionWeek
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Would you like to be on the IBOM FASHION WEEK runway?
Text your name and 'IBOM FASHION MODEL' to 07063607101,
then show up at ALBERT SUITES this Friday for the Model Casting by 10:00am.

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WHY THERE IS HUNGER ON THE STREETS OF AKWA IBOM
BY Cavil Inwang

Growing up as a younger man, on the streets of Uyo, I had already acquired experience a little too vast for my age.

As at 2008, I started work as a phone repair Engineer/technician at the popular Ibom Plaza. During this period, I had my initiation into the 'Street' business experience.

You will agree with me that today's Akwa Ibom is not the same as yesterday's.

Back then I was so discouraged by peers, friends, cousins, and relationships who probably thought I was stooping too low to become a road side 'Phone Repairer'

But I never gave up, because I was determined to make a difference, have always wished to promote the reputation of my State, Akwa Ibom, in whatever way I could, including offering solutions that were difficult to come by.

I saw people who were like me, who had the same enthusiasm, some more determined than I was.

Now, how did we get here? Today we no longer use our hands to work; we are not ready to sacrifice; to follow instructions, be loyal, dedicated and committed.

We've, lost guts for sincerity and our conscience has grown weed, we now rely on Living a lie and trading falsehood for plates of breakfast.

Our success and hope are now based on the promises of mankind. We've betrayed the pledge of our national anthem.
The love and fear of God have all departed from us, as we now drug ourselves with opium served by agents who tell us we are good to go when we are not even ready.

Coming generations are unlucky and, yet unborn, are disappointed by our actions and inactions. Trust me, our parental upbringing is wailing for more attention.

The Youth plays a very important role in the society, but in Akwa Ibom that role has lost it value. Every Youth you see making it, can attribute his success to governments and Politicans.

This has to stop, we have to wake up and realize that a system built to divide, impoverish and destroy us cannot stand if we do.

We must apprehend, disarm and deescalate this negative mindset of ours. We've all been given a package to sell, how ready are we to market this package?

Governor Udom Emmanuel has come to deliver good governance in the fertile ground of Akwa Ibom State. It will take our collective effort to promote, discuss, defend, support and uphold the economic importance of Akwa Ibom State to the world and to prospective investors, irrespective of your political affiliation.

Numerous milestones have been set up, investors have been contacted, lands purchased, some given, ground breakings done. But the street sector finds itself missing in the scheme of programmes.

The street has an important role to play in all this, let's the note; a role that can never be over emphasized, and which will eventually spice up the expected boom in our economy.

Now this goes to those of you who think the burden of the brutalized is to comfort the bystander, we say NO to your tendencies. If you have no interest in the distribution of meaningful opportunities for the Youth, then do not make suggestions for those who do. Sit down.

While there's alarming slack in zest among young people, there's hunger on the streets. And you do understand what hunger can birth, don't you.

We are done watching where young voices are no longer recognized in public. Our few years of valuable experience, our opinions are neglected and we ourselves abandoned by policy makers - needed for war only - our talents often cartigorized as Local, ghettolized and demeaned, and then the category called Mature trying us on like customes before discarding our bodies like rotten onions. There's an end to all this. And the revolution has already begun.

What we see in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Jo’burg has been growing within restless souls here in Akwa Ibom State. If you're intent on watching, you won't be disappointed. Give us a little time.

I would rather that the society, and those who pull the rings in the society, take our side in this discourse. Encourage us, because Eyen Owong Akpon - the Child has grown.

Cavil Inwang is a Blogger/Digital Marketing Consultant based in Uyo, can be reached on 07037188168.

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WHY THERE IS HUNGER ON THE STREETS OF AKWA IBOM
BY Cavil Inwang

Growing up as a younger man, on the streets of Uyo, I had already acquired experience a little too vast for my age.

As at 2008, I started work as a phone repair Engineer/technician at the popular Ibom Plaza. During this period, I had my initiation into the 'Street' business experience.

You will agree with me that today's Akwa Ibom is not the same as yesterday's.

Back then I was so discouraged by peers, friends, cousins, and relationships who probably thought I was stooping too low to become a road side 'Phone Repairer'

But I never gave up, because I was determined to make a difference, have always wished to promote the reputation of my State, Akwa Ibom, in whatever way I could, including offering solutions that were difficult to come by.

I saw people who were like me, who had the same enthusiasm, some more determined than I was.

Now, how did we get here? Today we no longer use our hands to work; we are not ready to sacrifice; to follow instructions, be loyal, dedicated and committed.

We've, lost guts for sincerity and our conscience has grown weed, we now rely on Living a lie and trading falsehood for plates of breakfast.

Our success and hope are now based on the promises of mankind. We've betrayed the pledge of our national anthem.
The love and fear of God have all departed from us, as we now drug ourselves with opium served by agents who tell us we are good to go when we are not even ready.

Coming generations are unlucky and, yet unborn, are disappointed by our actions and inactions. Trust me, our parental upbringing is wailing for more attention.

The Youth plays a very important role in the society, but in Akwa Ibom that role has lost it value. Every Youth you see making it, can attribute his success to governments and Politicans.

This has to stop, we have to wake up and realize that a system built to divide, impoverish and destroy us cannot stand if we do.

We must apprehend, disarm and deescalate this negative mindset of ours. We've all been given a package to sell, how ready are we to market this package?

Governor Udom Emmanuel has come to deliver good governance in the fertile ground of Akwa Ibom State. It will take our collective effort to promote, discuss, defend, support and uphold the economic importance of Akwa Ibom State to the world and to prospective investors, irrespective of your political affiliation.

Numerous milestones have been set up, investors have been contacted, lands purchased, some given, ground breakings done. But the street sector finds itself missing in the scheme of programmes.

The street has an important role to play in all this, let's the note; a role that can never be over emphasized, and which will eventually spice up the expected boom in our economy.

Now this goes to those of you who think the burden of the brutalized is to comfort the bystander, we say NO to your tendencies. If you have no interest in the distribution of meaningful opportunities for the Youth, then do not make suggestions for those who do. Sit down.

While there's alarming slack in zest among young people, there's hunger on the streets. And you do understand what hunger can birth, don't you.

We are done watching where young voices are no longer recognized in public. Our few years of valuable experience, our opinions are neglected and we ourselves abandoned by policy makers - needed for war only - our talents often cartigorized as Local, ghettolized and demeaned, and then the category called Mature trying us on like customes before discarding our bodies like rotten onions. There's an end to all this. And the revolution has already begun.

What we see in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Jo’burg has been growing within restless souls here in Akwa Ibom State. If you're intent on watching, you won't be disappointed. Give us a little time.

I would rather that the society, and those who pull the rings in the society, take our side in this discourse. Encourage us, because Eyen Owong Akpon - the Child has grown.

Cavil Inwang is a Blogger/Digital Marketing Consultant based in Uyo, can be reached on 07037188168.

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