By Ukpong Ukpong FIRST THINGS FIRST There has been a couple of interesting feedback from my last write-up on the dilemma Akwa Ibom state might face if action is not taken to ramp up production of tomatoes within the state now that we have a functional tomato processing factory. As a matter of fact, […]
President Joe Biden of the United States, has vowed to support President Bola Tinubu on economic growth and advanced security, among other critical aspects of his government. Biden made this vow in a statement, while felicitating with Tinubu on Monday. Recall that Tinubu and the Vice President, Kashim Shettima were sworn in respctively by […]
Founder of DAAR Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi has died on Monday in Abuja. Dokpesi who was also a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) died at the age of 71. He was the owner of the AIT and Raypower FM media platforms. The son of the late media guru, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr confirmed […]
The member representing Etinan/ Nsit Ibom /Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Onofiok Luke, has congratulated the newly sworn-in Governor of his home State; Akwa Ibom, Pastor Umo Eno. Luke, a former Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly in a Goodwill message he personally signed and addressed to the […]
Following the completion of traditional rites and due processes as the Village head-elect of Ekpri Nsukara Offot, Otuekong Emem Denis Asikpo has been formally admitted into the Offot Ukwa Clan Council of Chiefs in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The rites of admittance into the Offot Ukwa Clan Council of Chiefs, […]
…Describes Him As An Accomplished Administrator Oku Ibom Ibibio and President General of Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers Council, His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Daniel Etuk, CFR has said that the era of Mr Udom Emmanuel as Governor will remain quite Indelible in the annals of our history. The Patriarch of the Ibibios said […]
Oku Ibom Ibibio and President General of Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers Council, His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr) Solomon Daniel Etuk, CFR has condemned the wanton destruction of the state’s multi-million dollar coconut plantation in Eastern Obolo Local Government Area. The premier royal father described the action, allegedly carried out by youths of Eastern Obolo […]
“The outgoing administration of Governor Udom Emmanuel will be remembered for so many projects and programmes, but as an Environmentalist, I will remember the governor for investing in the environment, creating sanity and promoting healthy living in the State” The above statement was made Wednesday by Mrs. Mfreke EdidiongAbasi, a passerby, on Atiku Abubakar […]
President Muhammadu Buhari, has asked the Senate to approve a request to pay the judgement debt in the sum of $566,754,584.31, £98,526,012.00, and N226 billion. TheHILL source disclosed that the monies were owed by the Federal Government through the issuance of promissory notes. Buhari’s letter of request was read at plenary by Senate President […]
A business environment is a very formal and courteous one. One wrong move could cost you a huge contract or even worse. Let these tips guide you 1. When in doubt, introduce others Always introduce people to others whenever the opportunity arises, unless you know that they’re already acquainted. It makes people feel valued, […]