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Do you know that young Akwa Ibom persons between age 18-35yrs that has been outstanding this year in their line of duty (Entrepreneurship or Advocacy) and you feel the person deserves to be celebrated.

Then click the link below and nominate that person.

Voting for all 5 nominees in each category commences on 17th December and runs till 16 January in an open platform.
After which a winner will be decided and announced at Save the Youths Conference 2021 to be held @ Royalty Hotels, Eket on 17th January, 2021.

So get on, nominate today via
https://www.ndreporters.com/most-outstanding-youth-moy-award-nomination-form/

#SaveTheYouthsConference2021
#MOYAwards2020

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Miracle2020:
I suspect that criminal onyeama who uses the Niger delta money to buy his aircraft's while the true Niger delta people don't have ordinary drinking water.

Sad...

As stern efforts are being made by the President Buhari led administration to bring to justice those who had turned the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to their ATM machine for years, some guilty elements have started another miscalculated campaign of threats to the forensic auditors appointed to undertake the forensic auditing of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

This uncanny move by detractors of truth reveals yet another progression of desperation from those who do not want the progress of the Niger Delta region.

In their first attempt, they engineered and initiated an unnecessary probe in order to create a smokescreen of confusion just to avert justice.

Today, the vehicle conveying the forensic auditors was attacked in Port Harcourt the capital of Rivers State by sponsored thugs who threatened to deal with them if they continued the auditing. They also alleged to know where the auditors were lodging and would launch an attack if they continued with the exercise.

This act is greatly condemned by many Nigerians especially those from the Niger Delta Region who want all those involved in the misappropriation of NDDC funds in the past, brought to book.

For those who have allowed themselves to be used as tools of destruction, is it not shameful that the NDDC, with much allocation, has experienced little or no concrete development for years?

Is it not tear-jerking that the NDCC ranks very high for abandoned projects despite the billions of naira pumped into the commission for years?

For how long should we keep quiet for them to continue using the NDCC as their CASH COW while the good people of Niger Delta continue to suffer underdevelopment?

Why can’t we support this audacious step by Mr. President to bring sanity to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?

Let it be on record that no matter their evil ploy to stop the truth, this forensic audit is bound to expose all of them.

We salute the courage of our able Hon. Minister of Niger Delta Affairs (Senator Godswill Akpabio) to ensure that the corruption that bedeviled this commission for years is put to an end.

We call on our security agencies to expedite actions in bringing these unscrupulous elements who parade themselves as thugs to order.

We call on the management of the NDDC to continue their appreciable efforts towards providing a conducive and safe environment for the forensic auditors to continue this redemptive exercise.

We shall rise and continue to seek accountability from our leaders (present and past) and those who have the privilege of representing us in public offices.

Let it be on record that we will not stop our positive agitations for this forensic audit to be completed and those found culpable, brought to justice.


Paul Ibiri writes from Port Harcourt.

Thank you.

NkanAkpanika:
Great one

'Save the Youths' Conference 2021 births new Competition; N50,000 cash price to be won (Details on how to enter)

As the world recovers from the global pandemic call COVID-19, one of the most challenging situation Nigerians (Entrepreneurs especially) have found themselves in is how to bounce back to full operations and normal life.

Apart from the civil service, Some critical sectors like (Health Care, Agriculture and Technology), every other sector is suffering massively;
be it Aviation, Banking, Education etc are all struggling to stay afloat.

The country is neither helping matters, citizens are not getting the right compensation, Palliatives, Business Loans, etc to stay afloat.

But on the contrary, inflation of all sort via increment in Fuel Pump price.

In the wake of this, the organisers of 'Save the Youths' Conference are reinventing the 2021 edition to addressing the current challenges of the world and in our case, Akwa Ibom Youths.
So we are launching a new segment called 'The Pitch'.

The Pitch seeks to bring out business ideas from Akwa Ibom youths as the top 3 winners will go home with cash rewards to help them restart, expand, or start a new business.

Winner will go home with a Star Prize of N50,000 business Support Grant.
While 1st and 2nd runners-up will go home with consolation prizes.

How to Enter Competition:
Interested/Aspiring Entrepreneurs are to register via https:///9bseNMi13PT6MFEo7

with N1,000 registration fee paid into account;
3064016378
Udoakagha Udoakagha
Savings
First Bank

Condition:
Pitchers must Own businesses in akwa Ibom or young persons with a business idea that needs funding.

Entry is open till Dec. 15, 2020.

Register now via https:///9bseNMi13PT6MFEo7

For more information, Inquiries and to participate in the voting process, Like 'Akwa Ibom Entertainment' page on Facebook (https://web.facebook.com/officialAkwaiboment) and join 'Akwa Ibom Entertainment' Facebook Community (https://web./akwaiboment)


#SavetheYouthsConference
#STY_Conference

Yea. Thanks.

ObaOfUyo:
Dreams do come true........Blissful life I wish them

BIG DAY, SMALL PLANS: Eket couple gets creative for wedding downsized due to COVID-19

Big weddings are out during the coronavirus pandemic Lockdown in Akwa Ibom. So, one bride and groom scaled down their plans when they got married last week.

ND REPORTERS was there to see it because the bride and I hail from same community. Glory Nsubong said her friend and husband, Uduakobong Owo and Nsikan Akpan, had big plans when they first got engaged.

“Originally they were going to do it up. They were going to have a big church wedding in Eket. Then they were going to follow it with a gigantic reception at Madelyn Hotel," Glory said. "They were planning to do all the traditional wedding things, and also do the white wedding with over 10 bridesmaids and groomsmen. So, it was going to be a pretty big wedding.”




With all of those plans on hold due to the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus, the couple planned a smaller – much smaller – wedding at Uduakobong Owo’s family house. But they still wanted to find a way to include all of their guests, so what was meant to be an indoor affair nearly became outdoor event.

There was no way these two lovebirds were going to postpone this wedding as the groom really anticipated this event and it was his birth month, so he was excited and wanted it to happen despite the lockdown. "This period was important to me because it’s my birth-week. So we kind of wanted to encapsulate our relationship in my most exciting moments," Nsikan said.

Mr/Mrs Nsikan Akpan originally planned to host a large wedding ceremony with about 600 guests. Instead, they had a significantly scaled-down service because of the coronavirus pandemic.


MORALS:
Instead of postponing your wedding to God knows when this pandemic will be over, take advantage of the situation and spend less.
Afterall, MARRIAGE is not actually the ceremony, but the REAL MARRIAGE begins after the ceremony.
Once again, Congratulations to the latest couple in town, MR/MRS NSIKAN AKPAN. Happy Married life.


For more of the wedding pics, click the link https://www.ndreporters.com/2020/05/28/big-day-small-plans-eket-couple-gets-creative-for-wedding-downsized-due-to-covid-19-pictures/

COVID-19: As a human, I was afraid of dying - Confession of a Coronavirus Survivor in Akwa Ibom

For Dr Otobong Asuquo, the symptoms began shortly after he had contacts with some US specialist who came to Akwa Ibom for an outreach.

But after few weeks after the foreign specialist returned to US, one of the Specialist tested Positive to Corinavirus, Dr Otobong out of curiosity and beginning to feel some mild symptoms decided to take the test for the highly infectious respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus.

The test came back positive and Otobong was taken to Ibom Specialist Hospital to receive medical care.

He remained at an isolation ward until last week, when he was discharged following his recovery from COVID-19.

Otobong, who is a Medical doctor as well did this video and want you all to watch and be aware of the pandemic call Coronavirus.

Watch the Video via https://www.ndreporters.com/2020/04/23/as-a-human-i-was-afraid-of-dying-confession-of-a-coronavirus-survivor/
#StaySafe

Yea... Bless them. Thanks.
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COVID-19 Lockdown: 'Smile we Care' donates palliatives to Akwa Ibom Community (Pictures)

In times like this when the world is in desperate need of food to cushion the effect of Coronavirus.

One young man by name, Mr Inyang James, C.E.O of 'Smile we Care' and 'Yanky Media' photo Studios didn't just preached Love, but exhibited love.

Mr James started off by sending early morning credit alerts to his friends and associates numbering over 100, later on in the day, he visited selected Charity Homes in Akwa Ibom, and to crown the beautiful day, he extended the same gesture of love to members of his Community where food items were shared.

Enjoy the pictures from the outing below;


More pictures @ https://www.ndreporters.com/2020/04/08/covid-19-lockdown-smile-we-care-donates-palliatives-to-akwa-ibom-community/

Very true. I Feel so sad reading his post. Such a low-self esteem human.

MrBrownJay1:
sadly, huge part of Africa's problem lies with people with your state of mind.

#BloTheMicConcert: Team pays courtesy visit to 'Inoyo Toro Foundation'

The planning committee of 'Blo...The Mic Peace/Unity Concert paid a visit to 'Inoyo Toro Foundation'.

The management of the foundation led by the Programme Coordinator, Mrs. Imo Bassey expressed their delight in receiving #TeamBloTheMic led by the leader, Akwa Ibom's finest Nollywood actor, Mr Armstrong Moses Otu.

The foundation promised to partner and support the event as the vision of the event is in line with the visions of the organization which anchors on education, talent discovery and development.

The visit witnessed presentations of Information materials and journals about the foundation.

The high point of the visit was the presentation of the blue print and project outline of #BloTheMicConcert by the Initiator and leader Mr. Armstrong Moses to Inoyo Toro Foundation.

Enjoy the pictures;

More picture:
https://www.ndreporters.com/2020/03/31/blothemicconcert-team-pays-courtesy-visit-to-inoyo-toro-foundation/

Coronavirus: How to detect a good/bad 'Surgical (Face) Mask' by Dr. Polycarp

Dr Polycarp, a Beijing based 'Radiologist and Clinical Researcher' on 'Emerging Diseases and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare'.

Click the link, watch the video and learn: http://www.ndreporters.com/2020/03/30/coronavirus-how-to-detect-a-good-bad-surgical-face-mask-by-dr-polycarp/

Please share ��
#COVID19NIGERIA
#COVIDNGR
#FightCOVID19

seunmsg:
The picture below depicts the situation as at today. When this crisis is all over, science will be kicked to the background while religion will take the Centre stage and the glory. The survivors of Coronavirus will give glory to God and pastor will collect Coronavirus survival thanksgiving offering. Nobody will remember to thank the doctors, nurses, pharmacologists, virologists, lab technicians and all other scientists that were at the forefront of the battle against the virus.

This is the sad reality of the world we live in. Religion always disappear when there is problem only to reappear and take the glory once the problem is solved.

God punish religion.

Don't Panic about COVID-19! here's what you should know!

Understand that there’s currently no vaccine to prevent or cure Coronavirus (COVID-19).

You can only protect yourself and help prevent spreading of the virus by:

1. Washing your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds, with soap and running water or alcohol-based hand sanitiser.

2. Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze.

3. Avoid close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell.

4. Stay at home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell.

5. Don't touch your eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands are not clean.

6. If you find any suspected case of Covid-19, please notify immediately:

a. Akwa Ibom State Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer (DSNO)
08028442194

b. Akwa Ibom State Epidemiologist
08037934966

c. Akwa Ibom COVID-19 Isolation Centre
09023330092

Kindly go about your normal daily activities and don't forget steps 1-6 of this post.

This too shall pass away!

SOCIAL MEDIA is SOCIAL POWER! SHARE THIS POST to help #FightCOVID19.

This message is powered by Conference of Online Publishers, Akwa Ibom State (#COOPA).

When she's taking professional shots for the first time.
She sure knows how to jump fence to go check her boyfriend.
Slay Queens welcome o�‍♂️�‍♂️�‍♂️�‍♂️�‍♂️

Favour & Dominic emerge new 'Face of Yanky Media'; wins Scholarship Award (Pictures)

The much talked about 'Face of Yankee Media' beauty pageantry has come and gone.

Award winners in different categories have emerged, as the organisers say 'Thank you to its numerous customers and brand ambassadors.

The CEO of 'Yanky Media' studios & 'Smile we Care', Mr Inyang James reiterated that the Company wants her Kings & Queens to be resourceful even after their tenure.

TheCompany offered King Dominic, a one year photography training package and a 1-year free make-up training package to Queen Tyla worth N100,000 each.

The winners of Face of Yanky Media in the female category, Miss Favour Great and winner for the male category, Mr. Dominic Ekere are students of Heritage Polytechnic Eket won a semester School fee each.

Model of the Year for female category, Iren Blessing and Emmi Ekwere for male category both
won N10,000 as educational support fund.

Most Outstanding Brand Ambassador 2018/2020:
Miss Precious Joshua from National Open University of Nigeria won a Semester School fee.


The 'all white party' was a blend of style, swag and beauty.

The CEOs of 'Yanky Media Studios & Murcy Signatures', Mr/Mrs Inyang James offered their vote of thanks to the audience and contestants, and charged them to be good ambassadors of
Yanky Media Studios, Murcy Signatures and
Smile We Care International.

Enjoy the pictures below:
https://www.ndreporters.com/2020/03/07/favour-dominic-emerges-new-faces-of-yanky-media-wins-scholarship-award/

Am writing from first hand experience.
Lots of men not are very loving n caring to their wives, but can't still do without a side-chick.

Stop arguing your.

MrBrownJay1:
bro, stop writing nonsense online, unless you want to claim that a woman can "force" a man to be with her, regardless of WHO that man is... only deceitful/disrespectful/unfaithful useless men do that.

We have so many Akwa Ibom people outside Akwa Ibom now (overseeeeas). They will be prud to have such a BBC service broadcasting in their ibibio dialect. It's always s thing of joy.

Armaggedon:
that's because you apparently hear yoruba. who hears Ibibio outside the native speakers?

Calm down sir, whatt if the husband is loving and caring, but side-chick still come join?

Chill man.

MrBrownJay1:
FOOLISH WOMAN!!!!
she has already accepted that her husband will cheat AND already blaming his actions on the devil, bwaaaaaaah
if she had a proper trustworthy faithful respectful husband, she wouldnt care about side chicks!

the problem here is women (all over the world) with dumb brain accepting to be with a low life demon (disguised as husband).

Wife issues advance warning to any possible sidechick
...ready to forgive husband and rather deals with the side chick.

Side-chicks beware, you are being monitored via CCTV camera

sometimes the world listens, just like i listen to BBC Yorube atimes

Armaggedon:
the Ibibio service will only reach Ibibio not "the world"

COOPA partners Lagos-Based Real Estate Firm to tackle Housing needs in Nigeria

Barely 24 hours after the launch of #ExperienceAkwaIbom Campaign by the Conference of Online Publishers in Akwa Ibom State (COOPA) at the just concluded Social Media Week Lagos, the body is partnering with the Revelation Properties Group, an indigenous Real Estate Company in Lagos, to address the ever-increasing housing deficit in Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria.

Revelation Properties Group is the firm behind several real estate packages such as Landshop.ng, Alacrity City, Lagos; Heritage Homes, Ogun State, Stonecreek Estate, Covenant Estate, Ogun, Maiyegun Beach Estate, ADIVA 2, Emotan Gardens, Benin City, Lakowe Lakes Golf and Country Estate and several projects in Ibeju Lekki including Merit Park, Famous Garden, Green Island, Celebrity Heaven, Country Home and Blue Diamonds.

In its bid to tackling housing issues in Akwa Ibom State, the firm recently acquired land along Airport Road in Uyo for Ibom Estate.

Receiving COOPA delegation on Friday at the Firm's Head Office, Chevron Drive, Lekki Phase 1, Director of Realtors in Revelation Properties Group, Dr Edwin Eno said the Company hopes to provide cost-effective, genuine, Greenfield Real Estate Projects across Nigeria.

Eno who conducted the delegation round the Firm's Head Office, opined that the familiarity visit will foster cordial working relationship between the Revelation Properties Group and COOPA and further expressed confidence in the delegation's ability to market the real estate company.

The delegation was later taken round the Maiyegun Beach Estate Site by the Group Managing Director, Prince David Omaghomi who urged the tech-savvy COOPA contingents to help in creating awareness for the Firm.

Deputy Chancellor of COOPA, Mr Aniekan Ekah who spoke on behalf of the delegation, assured the Firm of COOPA'S readiness to partner the Real Estate Company to realise its core mandate.

The Experience Akwa Ibom Campaign, according to the Chancellor of COOPA, Mr Ifreke Nseowo, is geared towards advancing narratives that will unveil the beauty of Akwa Ibom State to the world in order to attract investment into the State.

yes we need it because we want to promote our language to the world in the process.

Armaggedon:
what do they need it for?

...and yes we don't need BBC Igbo. only Hausa needs a dedicated channel from every agency cos of their incredibly high illiteracy rate.

BBC host COOPA as Media body calls for creation of 'BBC Ibibio' Service

The Conference of Online Publishers in Akwa Ibom State, COOPA has called on the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC to include Efik/Ibibio among their language services.

BBC currently has foreign language output of 33 languages, of which five are African languages with Hausa, Igbo and Pidgin Service making the list of BBC language service in Nigeria.

COOPA made the call today at the Lagos Office of BBC when select members of COOPA paid the Broadcast organization a courtesy visit.

According to the Chancellor of COOPA, Ifreke Nseowo, BBC stands to benefit greatly when it makes provision for Efik/Ibibio language service in its broadcast programmes.

He offered insight to the fact that Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State who speak the language are blessed with unique features that will give BBC rich news content.

Nseowo said BBC in return should create programmes in Efik/ Ibibio language as that will not only excite the people but will generate more listeners to BBC.

The Chancellor added "I can confidently tell you that you have a good market in Akwa Ibom State. Our State is monolithic in language. Everyone in the state and most parts of Cross River understand the Efik/Ibibio language.

"Moreover, the state is very media conscious. And we all know that nothing endears one more than his mother tongue. Thus, when you create BBC Efik/Ibibio language service just as you have created BBC pidgin and Hausa, you are invariably building more reach and value through your content. Don't forget too that Ibibio is the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria."

Nseowo who took out time to explain why Akwa Ibom State is worth projection through a media organization like BBC, said COOPA is ready to attract BBC to news items that may interest them in the State and also support them by sharing their reports.

In response, Head of BBC Pidgin, BBC World Service, Mr. Usifo Omozokpea thanked COOPA for the visit.

He applauded the group over the the interest in BBC and their determination to maximize online presence to tell the story of the State.

The BBC team which received COOPA had in attendance Marina Forsythe, the Communications Executive, BBC World Service and Idongesit Essien, News Director, BBC.

Members of COOPA were shown round the facilities of BBC by the News Director, Idongesit Essien.

#BBC
#COOPA
#AkwaIbomToTheWorld


More pictures and details on;
https://www.ndreporters.com/2020/02/28/bbc-host-coopa-as-media-body-calls-for-creation-of-bbc-ibibio-service/

'Villa Marina Hotel' Celebrate Lovers on special valentine Show

February 14 is always set aside to celebrate lovers.

It's a day people express love to humanity in different mediums.

Villa Marina hotel, the leader of Hospitality in Akwa Ibom State was not left behind as the hotel held a special Valentine event aim at celebrating lovers.

The event had several couples games, refreshments, entertainment and lots more to make the Valentine a beautiful one.

Enjoy the pictures as we invite you to enjoy the #CultureofExcellence at #VillaMarina Hotel, Eket. Akwa Ibom State.

Click on the link below to view more pictures:
https://www.ndreporters.com/2020/02/20/villa-marina-hotel-celebrate-lovers-on-special-valentine-show/

nanakgh:
Damn y'all are so quick to judge..

Well, the girl in question is in pains, but not judging though.

EVILFOREST:
U may be shocked at how FAKE this news may be.

Explain

chatinent:
Perverts!

Walai

Gospel Artiste beaten up and accused of rape AkwaPoly

Earlier today, a widely circulated video showed an upcoming Gospel Artiste in Akwa Ibom was accused to rape a beauty queen in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua thereby being beaten up by security agents of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua.

The said Gospel act by name God's-hand Mathew, who also doubles as a former brand ambassador of Cyber Touch Studios was accused of trying to rape a beauty queen.

We bring you the full video of when he was caught in the act.

watch the video below;
https://www.ndreporters.com/2020/02/18/gospel-artiste-beaten-up-and-accused-of-rape-in-akwa-ibom-poly/