NDDC JOB: DAN ABIA FAVOURED BY PRESIDENCY

He is a man of good character and conscience----- Niger Delta Stakeholders

Indications has emerged that the presidency has finally decided to hand over the MD/CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission to Barr Dan Abia and the announcement may be made any moment from now. THE INK gathered that Dr. Goodluck Jonathan had after a careful study of the curriculum vitae of the Esit Eket born administrator settle for him for the job. Dan Abia it could be recalled had served the people of the Niger Delta meritoriously ever since he was appointed to serve in different capacities in the board. His meritorious service saw him rose to the rank of an acting chairman before the board was dissolved.

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Umana Umana may be arrested

 

Barring any last minute change of mind, the former Secretary to the State Government, Obong Umana Umana may be arrested and kept on check until after the next general elections. THE INK gathered from reliable sources that the plot to keep Umana in check is what the state Governor has devised in order to shut down the financial influence of the embattled ex SSG.

 

 It was gathered that there have been some sharp practices that was allegedly committed by the office of the SSG when the Nsit Ubium born technocrat was in charge. An Insider informed that this is the premise in which the State Government wants to use to ensure that Umana is put under check as it has also been revealed that the ex SSG has piled up lots of war chest against Governor Akpabio with one of the underlying factor being that the Governor has continued to undermine Obong Umana ever since the ex SSG was sacked.

Flood: Uyo residents cry for help BY VICTOR UFOT

Flood can be described as an overflow of water which submerges dry land and properties. This natural disaster which has wreaked havoc on people in different places did it worst recently. The rain which began as usual in torrents lasted for hours and rendered hundreds of Uyo resident homeless. Properties worth millions of Naira were lost in the tragedy and vehicular movement was affected in those areas.

After the down pour, a visit around the State was that of a cry for help. Areas visited included: Mbiabong Housing Estate, Eniong Offot, Tabernacle road, Nsikak Edouk, Atan Offot and Urua Ekpa Road.