By Yisa Omoluwabi. When President Muhammadu Buhari took over the reins of power on May 29, 2015, the Niger Delta region was best described at that time as a troubling paradox for Nigeria. Niger Delta States at that time had no other option, except to cope with a wave of attacks on oil facilities […]
Member representing Etinan/ Nsit Ibom/ Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Mr Onofiok Luke Chaired the Opening Ceremony of the 2022 Ibom Ignite Conference held at Ibom Hall in Uyo , today. Luke in his remark commended, Pastor Eno for sustaining the vision over the years. He recalled how in 2017 as Speaker of Akwa Ibom […]
Idongesit Ashameri, Uyo The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State Council has observed that most of the CBN policies, either expansionary or retractive, on monetary policies, do not seem to work in curbing inflation in Nigeria. The Chapel made the observation in a communique issued Thursday at the end of […]
By Ake Asked Jnr. “We have a lot to learn from the beautiful game of Chess. In Chess, as in life, sustaining the initiative is imperative and makes all the difference in the end game. Sustaining the initiative requires vision, deep insight, experience and timely execution of the right moves (plans).” This remains one […]
Barr. Linus Ukpong; a law luminary of repute and heavyweight politician from ONNA Local Government Area, where Governor Udom Emmanuel hails from, has joined the list of many indigenes of the area that have resigned their membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Until his resignation, Barr. Ukpong was a Special Assistant to Governor […]
“Let me use this opportunity to alert us that the major political parties are on the verge of collapse throughout the country. The gradual erosion of political cultures in the parties has led them to the situation they’ve found themselves” – Chief Nduese Essien, PDP chieftain, AKS, August, 2022. By Destiny Akaiso In the […]
By Efetobore Ruth-anaborhi I was overjoyed to hear that the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs has directed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to resume the suspended scholarship programme. The NDDC scholarship scheme is an integral part of the Commission’s core mandate to equip Niger Deltan youths with relevant training and skills for effective […]
By Abasifreke Effiong The popularity of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Akwa Ibom state has suddenly dwarfed the lead opposition party, All Progressives Congress. The YPP is inching bracingly towards terminating the 24 years reign of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in 2023. The PDP is overwhelmed by the gale of defection of […]
* 77 Ors Embrace The Party in Abak The Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Akwa Ibom State is certainly enjoying the beginning of its best political moments as the camps of the opposition parties seem to be emptying daily in its favour. Just recently, the son-in-law to Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Akwa Ibom PDP governorship running […]
The Zonal Secretary of All Progressives Congress, APC, South-South, Dr. Ita Udosen has described as wild and unfounded allegations of antiparty activities against the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Umana Okon Umana, maintaining that the Minister is a faithful and diligent party leader. Udosen, who spoke with newsmen in Uyo over the weekend, […]