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See beautiful photos of Governor Udom Emmanuel swearing in to office for a second term in Akwa Ibom State

The heart of man is extremely wicked

A Facebook user by name Imo Udoima took to his facebook page to share how his terrorising neighbor met his waterloo.

He wrote;

“They say I am “Wicketh” and I ask How?When and Why?

I use to buy 10 liters of fuel extra when going home incase I need it for the Car,home Generator or the one at the shop.
Each time I need it,I will meet an empty Jerry can…This has been repeating itself till I decided to put a stop to it during the last fuel crisis in the State.
I took a 4 litre Jerry can, bought black market at N250 per liter,bought a sachet of Salt for N100 totalling N1,100…I mixed the salt inside the fuel and as usual kept it for the owner.
That night,I took 3 bottles of Tiger nut and slept like a child ..In the morning,The fuel was gone and I smiled.
Few hours later, Someone’s car engine knocked and they have been battling to repair it for more than a month…Today,The car is for sale and just for N120,000k.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Where did I go wrong?”


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Billy0naire:
The roads in Akwa Ibom are good, but not the best in Nigeria. You need to travel more.

I've been to 28 states in Nigeria, I know what am saying

Billy0naire:
Why are they thanking him as if it is his money?

They should demand for better roads and other infrastructures.

You need to see the quality of roads in Akwa Ibom, it's second to none in Nigeria

Udom is working

More pics

Bolustical:
This is a beauty to behold.

Meanwhile in Abia State

Official commissioning of Akpasak Estate internal roads by His Excellency Governor Udom Emmanuel

#Udomcares

By Henshaw NYONG

IT was celebration galore on Saturday as Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State inaugurated the 16km Awa Iman - Ikot Edim - Ikot Emem - Ukam - Ikot Ebiere Road with 3 number spurs and 2 Bridges.

The road cuts across ONNA and Mkpat Enin Local Government Areas.

However, the venue for the inauguration in Ukam, Mkpat Enin LGA, was almost turned to campaign ground as indigenes in their large numbers came out to appreciate the governor for delivering on his electoral promises.

Governor Emmanuel who arrived the venue alongside his deputy, Mr Moses Ekpo, Secretary to the State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem and other senior citizens stated that the inauguration ceremony was another success story of his superior performance.

He noted that the project was aimed at improving the living standards of the people at the grassroots and providing access roads for them to convey their farm produce to the city.

The State Chief Executive advised the people in the area to use the opportunity of easy access provided by the new road to improve trade and commerce for economic prosperity.


Earlier, the State Commissioner for Works, Mr Ephraim Inyang-Eyen, had explained that the project was initially 12.74km but had to be broaden to benefit other communities in the area.

According to the Works boss, "this is one of the best network of roads for the people". He promised that his ministry will do the needful to maintain the road.

Indigenes of the area who spoke at the event, including the Paramount Ruler, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, HRM Edidem (Elder) Akpan Akpan Ekpene, Chairman, Mkpat Enin Local Government Council, Hon Ekanem Brown, former Transition Chairman, Hon Ubong Ekefre, described the project as a good omen that would increase agricultural productivity in the area.

The people specifically eulogized Mr Emmanuel for his administration’s commitment to the spreading of democratic dividends to the nooks and crannies of the State.

Meanwhile, the Governor and his entourage later moved to Eket Local Government Area where he inaugurated Lucy Bassey Street, Frank Archibong Street and six other roads in the area.

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The allegation by Senator Godswill Akpabio, the senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District (Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District) that he was expelled from our party, hence his movement to the All Progressives Congress prior to the 2019 General elections is arguable one of the most alarming allegations to have been made by a political office holder from our state in contemporary times.

Senator Akpabio who until August 8, 2018 was a member of our distinguished party was not expelled by our party at any point and neither was any process commenced for his removal under the guidelines as provided for in the constitution of our party. Any person who knows the personality of Senator Akpabio very well knows that of such was ever attempted or muted, he would have very eminently featured the same expulsion in his exodus messages.

In the facts, Senator Akpabio was endorsed for a second term in office as the senator representing the aforementioned Senatorial District, in a Mega rally organized by our Senatorial District on July 16, 2018 under my leadership. At that rally, it was only His Excellency, Mr Udom Emmanuel and the Senator that were officially endorsed by the Senatorial District of our party. It was not up to a month after this endorsement that the senator resigned as the minority leader of the Senate, a position he occupied sequel to his being elected to the Senate on the platform and sponsorship of our party and subsequently made public is defection from our party.

It is true that since our party endorsed the Senator on July 16, 2018, all our party thought and was preoccupied on was how to ensure that the Senator wins a second term to the Senate and at no moment did we have the luxury of time to entertain or execute the thought of his expulsion.

Akpabio defected from our party and was never expelled from our party. Our party had long moved on and through the grace of God we have maintained our winning streak which demonstrates clearly that strong institutions will always triumph over the vagaries of individual wishes and acclaimed prowess and strength. The senator in good wisdom should do well to also move on as a man intends at all times, the natural consequences of his actions.

Hon. Pst. Cletus Eshiet
Chairman
Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District/ State Vice Chairman
People's Democratic Party
Akwa Ibom State

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A new admitted student of the renowned University Of Uyo, Faculty Of Social Science, Department Of Political Science with name Etim Kingsley Peters (18/ss/pa/2271) on Saturday 18th May got drowned at a pool party organized by their department to celebrate their victory into school at Las Vagas Paradise Uyo.


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A new admitted student of the renowned University Of Uyo, Faculty Of Social Science, Department Of Political Science with name Etim Kingsley Peters (18/ss/pa/2271) on Saturday 18th May got drowned at a pool party organized by their department to celebrate their victory into school at Las Vagas Paradise Uyo.



According to an eye witness who explain briefly to our source, the young man was full of energy, though tipsy before the incident, “he was swimming perfectly until a slide mistake he took to go down under water but due to the numbers of people inside the same pool, they couldn’t notice his condition until when his colleague who tried to get his attention, getting closer to the edge discovered he has drowned, unluckily for him as he was rescued late.”

“After being dragged out of the pool, different rescue and safety tips were employed to safe him but to no avail. He was rushed to the University of Uyo Medical center. The Doctors on night shift confirmed that the decease died before arrival to the hospital”

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Where's the reaction coz am not seeing?

A Federal High Court sitting in Uyo has affirmed the sack of Mr. Gabriel Toby, member representing Etim Ekpo/Ika State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.

The court presided over by Justice Fatun Riman ruled that the lawmaker lost his seat, having defected from the People's Democratic Party, PDP that sponsored him to office, to the All Progressives Congress, APC last year.

The court also granted all the prayers sought by the respondents, the speaker of the House of Assembly, Barr. Onofiok Luke who was represented by Barr. Ekemini Udim and Barr Ini Ememobong and the Peoples Democratic Party, represented by Barr. Godswill Umoh.

Speaking shortly after the ruling, the counsel to the PDP Barr. Umoh said the court relied on Section 109 of the constitution which gives two grounds warranting defection by a lawmaker to include division  in a party and where a merger is reached.

Umoh said, none of the scenerios played out last November when the complaint defected to the APC, and lauded the judgment of the court.

"We are awaiting the judgment on the remaining similar cases, but for Gabriel Toby and Idongesit Ituen(who earlier received a similar judgement), this is a final judgment as far as this case is concerned the court has declared their defection as unacceptable in totality and as such was wrong"

"The Court says their defection was illegal and that means automatically they had lost their seats the day they defected. It is a simple interpretation of what the constitution says in Section 109"

One of the sacked lawmakers of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Mr Victor Udofia who has a similar case coming up for ruling soon, has applauded the judgment of the federal High Court upholding the sack of his colleague Mr Gabriel Toby from the Assembly.

Interacting with newsmen at the Uyo Federal High Court premises, Mr Udofia described the judgement as a 'win-win' situation saying the? judge was fair in his ruling. 

"We knew the process and we know the consequences, once you cross carpet from the Political party. Even the Bible says you must know the truth and the truth shall set you free. 

"For the Judgment today, honestly there was no compromise, the judge did what the law says and for me, I am satisfied" Udofia said. 

On his judgment coming up next Monday, Udofia maintained that, "from all indications the Judge is not biased and the ruling that will come on that day will not be different from what has happened today.

"But to be honest with you, it is a win-win situation for both parties" 

He however said the speaker ought to have waited for the court to make pronouncements on the vacation of the seats rather "taking laws into his own hands" 

Mr Udofia who said he had a future outside politics urged Akwa Ibom  people to learn to play politics devoid of bitterness and learn to relate as brothers irrespective of parry leanings.

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popsy2:
All I see is an elected governor doing his job. He is not doing Charity, it is not his money. It is his job for crying out loud.

Your god Akpabio, was he using his money to do what he did?

Try and be grateful for once Sir

popsy2:
That's not a question.

Is this what you want to hear?

amaniro:
Do you know most of this our governors once said what you're saying?, well lemme keep quiet

Don't mind him, he will soon recover from what he drank

popsy2:
Yes and I didn't brandish it on social media for you to see. I will surely do more when i become a governor in a few years time.

Next question please.

You can lie my brother

Effective representation

popsy2:
Don't expect an applause sir. It is your duty. You should do better even.

What have you done for people before?

More than 500 Persons With Disabilities were Monday empowered with start-up grants and financial assistance by the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel.

The empowerment programme organized by Governor Udom through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare had over 500 persons with disabilities smiling home with different work tools and financial aids to boost their businesses.

The event was held at the Women Development Centre, IBB Way, Uyo with persons living with disabilities from across the 31 local government area of the State.

Addressing the people, the Commissioner Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Dr. Glory Edet, eulogized the people for keeping faith and believe in the vision of Governor Udom Emmanuel.

Dr. Edet explained that the items doled out was in fulfilment of the Governor's promise which he made to them during the International day of People living with disabilities and to show them that he is a man who matches his words with actions and holds everybody in high esteem including the neglected in the society.

While thanking the Governor for making sure the items were available to alleviate the people's condition, the Women Affairs Commissioner emphasized that Akwa Ibom State is a 'state where people living with disabilities are given a place of honour as governor Udom is committed to carrying every cluster of the community along in his administration.'

Dr. Glory who described the Governor as a God-fearing man whose human side is compared to none, maintained that Governor Udom is committed to putting more smiles on the faces of people living with disabilities as incentives, financial assistance and empowerment items will be provided to ameliorate their standard of living.

She charged the people not to use their condition as a yardstick to underestimate their abilities, feel inferior in the society or let anybody think less of them but rather should uphold a sense of pride as everyone possess same mental capability.

She appealed to the beneficiaries to make judicious use of all the empowerment items doled out to them as her ministry will ensure follow-up are conducted to see their level of progress in the different empowerment fields.

Also, she thanked the wife of the governor, Mrs Martha Udom who she said is vehement on taking the disabled persons off the streets and giving them hope to live again.

State President, Joint Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD), Deaconess Offiong Bassey, in her remarks thanked Governor Udom for fulfilling his promise to the disabled persons in the State.

Deaconess Bassey narrated that when the Governor made the promise of giving them wheelchairs and financial assistance during their endorsement of the governor for a second term a lot of persons mocked them saying the decision was to score a political point. She added that the association was grateful to the governor for keeping to his words and ensuring the neglected in the State were raised from the dust and dirt and given a pride of place in his administration.

She lauded the Women Affairs Commissioner for her continuous support, assistance and programmes initiated through her ministry to help the disabled and less privileged in the society and Mrs Martha Udom for always looking out for them in prayers and financial aids.

The JONAPWD State President noted that the community were grateful to God for bringing Governor Udom to Akwa Ibom at a time when they needed help, adding that his re-election is a proof that "when the righteous is on the throne, the people rejoices."

Speaking on behalf of Physically Handicapped persons, the Chairman, Mr Edmund Ekanem explained that 'handicapped persons from the state were in the limelight in the country and given respect courtesy of the leadership of Governor Udom Emmanuel and Dr. Glory Edet.

Mr Ekanem who expressed appreciation to the Governor for standing by his words and proving people wrong, encouraged the beneficiaries to show heart of appreciation to their benefactors. He added that those who did not benefit from the programme should not lose hope as Governor Udom and the Commissioner will ensure they are carried along and given a sense of belonging in subsequent empowerments.

Chairman, IDEA, Mr Timothy Itam on his part thanked the governor for passing through his wife to renovate the Qua Iboe Church Leprosy hospital and giving hope to the 'hopeless'.

Mr Itam opined that for many years the disabled community had sort for help to live a normal life but found none but the 'administration of Governor Udom Emmanuel came and gave them a place in the society.

While speaking on behalf of the deaf, Chairman Association of the Deaf, Mr Anietie Jackson thanked governor Udom for putting smiles on their faces through the ministry of Women Affairs and for considering them part of the society. He expressed satisfaction that their votes for Governor Udom will translate to more dividend of democracy.

Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Margaret Edem in her vote of thanks praised the Commissioner for touching lives and giving back to the society through her ministry.

She thanked Governor Udom for ensuring the items were available for the people, adding that his continuous help for the common man on the street is a pointer to his rare personae and love for humanity.

She praised the wife of the governor, Mrs Martha Udom for playing a motherly role in the lives of Akwa Ibom people and all the staff of the ministry, directors and members of JONAPWD for their co-operation and support.

Also speaking to newsmen shortly after the event, Mr Francis Bassey, Secretary, Joint Association of Persons with disabilities in Ikono local government area and a beneficiary of the programme disclosed that he was excited to see Governor Udom fulfill his promise, adding that it was a 'testimony of his sincerity and magnanimity in ensuring the well-being and welfare of persons with disabilities is taken care off.'

Another beneficiary of the programme, Mr Enobong Tom on her part said she was excited at the items given to them. While expressing shock at the gesture, she said she had taken the governor's promise as a mere political promise not knowing he meant his words.

Mrs Tom in appreciation to the State governor for recognising that persons with disabilities were humans, called on the State government to create job opportunities for them as most of them are unemployed graduates.

Highpoint of the event was the presentation of the empowerment items to the people which include; set of hair dryers, sewing machines, weaving machines, 100 wheelchairs, barbing kits, clutches, generators, provisions, financial/ business grant, transport fare among others.

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Governor Udom Emmanuel has called on security agencies to redouble efforts to fish out culprits involved in the recent wave of cultism and other criminal activities in Akwa Ibom State.

The State Chief Executive stated this, during a courtesy visit on him by the new Commissioner of Police, Mr Zaki Ahmed in his office at Government House, Uyo.

The Governor who said that Akwa Ibom is no safe haven for criminals, frowned at the recent ugly trend of violence by undergraduate youngsters who instead of concentrating on their studies resort to cultism and other social vices.

He acknowledged the contributions of the Security Agencies in the maintenance of Law and Order in the State, urging them to fish out the culprits and let them face the full weight of the Law.

"It is quite sad for a student to take the life of a fellow student in the name of cultism.

"The police must get to the root of all this, and apprehend the perpetrators while the school Authorities should not hesitate to expel such bad eggs." Mr Emmanuel fumed.

Governor Emmanuel thanked the officers and men of the police force for their commitment to rid the society of criminals both in the metropolis and rural areas and sued for increased tempo in patrols assuring of necessary logistics to aid their operations.

Governor Emmanuel welcomed the new police boss and assured him of maximum cooperation.

Earlier, the Commissioner of Police Mr Zaki Ahmed said the visit was to intimate The State Chief Executive of his posting to Akwa Ibom and to solicit maximum cooperation to achieve the core mandate of his duties.

He thanked the Governor for his peaceful disposition and partnership with the security agencies to make Akwa Ibom one of the safest states in the country and particularly thanked him for the support given to the officers and men in the command to do their job.

"I assure you of our readiness to collaborate with other Security outfits to maintain peace and eradicate all forms of criminality in Akwa Ibom State".

The police commissioner was accompanied on the visit by Deputy Commissioners of Police in the command among them were: Mr Tunde Mobayo, Mr Austin Odion and Mr Augustine Arop.

PRESS CORPS
GOVT HOUSE, UYO
27/4/19

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GOV EMMANUEL SPITS FIRE ON CULTISTS, CHARGES NEW POLICE COMMISSIONER TO DOCK CULPRITS http://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/gov-emmanuel-spits-fire-on-cultists-charges-new-police-commissioner-to-dock-culprits/

By Bassey Ibiatisuho

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Strategies, Charles Udoh, ex-internationals, Daniel Amokachi, Austin Eguavoen, Mutiu Adepoju and Uche Okechukwu have been confirmed to participate in the UEFA Champions League trophy tour match tagged the “Unmissable Match”

The match which will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday, April 16 will feature former Barcelona and Spain defender, Carles Puyol as captain of the of the Chairman team accompanied by 10 other players from Akwa United against the Shine Shine Bobo team with Austin Okocha as the captain including other ex-internationals and the state commissioner for information, Charles Udoh.

The Akwa United team will comprise two goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and seven attackers.

Players selected for the match include; Captain Otobong Effiong, Mfon Udoh, Ndifreke Effiong, Denis Nya, Etim Mathew, Cyril Olisema, Aniefiok Godspower, Wisdom Fernando, Vice captain Godspower Igudia and Ojo Olorunleke.

Others include, Chigozie Chilekwu, Kodjovi Dadzie, Wilson Elu, Marshal Johnson, Emmanuel Iwu, Paul Obata, Emmanuel Charles, Ubong Idio, Ubong Essien, Ocheme Edoh, Daniel Ekpo and youngster Godswill Nicholas.

The Unmissable Match is organised by the official Beer partners of the UEFA Champions League, Heineken as part of the UEFA Champions League trophy tour of Nigeria.

The match kicks-off by 5pm and fans are expected to get tickets at the gate of the stadium.

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https://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/aibom-info-comm-charles-udoh-amokachi-eguavoen-adepoju-to-face-puyol-in-unmissable-match/

An Officer of the Nigerian Prisons Service, Idongesit Williams Ntia, been been fingered in an attempt to murder an Akwa Ibom man, in Uyo.

It was reported that the Prisons Officer, in company of two of his colleagues, attempted to kill a certain Emem Ekanim, over a minor accident which occurred along Nnwaniba Road in Uyo, last week, between a commercial mini bus and a private vehicle belonging to the said Prisons Officer.

The commercial mini bus is said to have ran into the back bumper of the Prisons Officer, although without much damage.

Narrating his ordeal to our reporter, the victim, Emem Ekanim, said he was on transit along Nnwaniba Road when he saw the said Prisons Officer and two other of his colleagues beating up a Mini Bus Driver who was obviously pleading for mercy.

Just like other passersby, Ekanim
said he stopped by to intervene and plead on behalf of the mini bus driver who was at this time on the ground, begging to be spared and admitted being at fault.

Ekanim said it was while he was pleading on behalf of the driver that another passerby asked, who they were, he replied, Prison Officers. The Prisons Officer, Idongesit Williams Ntia, who was on mufti, pulled and cocked his gun, before using the butt of the same gun to hit him about four consecutive times in the right eyes.

He narrated that he was also beaten to pulp, with his clothes torn, while it took efforts of the crowd that gathered to save him.

After allegedly committing the offense, Ekanim said the Officer and his colleagues jumped into his car and zoomed off.

An eyewitness, Akaninyene Bassey, while speaking to our reporter, condemned the incident and urged the authorities concerned to ensure the culprit is brought to book.

Another eyewitness, Usen Akpan, corroborated that the victim was only trying to plead on behalf of the mini bus driver when the Prisons Man whom he described as overzealous, started acting like a "demon-possessed beast."

The victim is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital, in Uyo.

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comshots:
Tinubu has enriched himself from Lagos state in the sense that after 8years of stealing tax payers money he is now collecting #5m every month as pensions.Plus 6 brand new cars every 3 years,Houses are built in banana island and asokoro,abuja.Plus free medical for him and his children.This was a man who fought military regime,not knowing he has a hidden agenda.Anyway,this broke man should approach him to collect part of the bullion vans money.

Chai

NaijaRoyalty:
Theirs no room for a terrorist party like APC In Akwa Ibom state.

So sink that in Nsinma

Hate speech

nicepoker101:
If you understand the meaning of his name NSIMA. You will know that Akwaibom people don't like him.

How sure are you?

Amitez:
He was warned that hobnobbing with APC means dining with bankruptcy,but Akpabio urged him on. No Azien People Congress is welcomed in Niger Delta. Anyone waving broom in the afternoon is an Azien - Witch or Wizard, we detest them in SS.

Unfortunately, they do not listen. In 2015, Amaechi pushed Princewill into the Rivers State governoship race, He lost. While his counterparts were being considered for ministerial post, Amaechi sidelined him and forwarded his own name. The same fate is befalling Tonye Cole now. Used and condemn! Nsima has been used by Akpabio, instead of pushing for ministerial appointment, Akpabio is pushing himself to be appointed as minister while abandoning Nsima. Such is life!

He didn't listen to advise