The Executive Chairman of Oruk Anam Local government Area, Rt. Hon. Ubong Bernard Idiong has been coroneted as Obong Uwana Onna by the Paramount Ruler of Onna Local Government Area, HRM Edidem Raymond Timothy Inyang at a colourful ceremony in Onna township stadium.

Prince Idiong who was accompanied to the event by a large number of Oruk Anam political stakeholders, wife, royal fathers and OHAFCO 84 old boys, youth and women groups said he felt delighted by the honour. “ I am particularly honoured by the good people of Onna with this chieftaincy title Obong Uwana Onna, it goes to show that my little contribution to humanity is greatly appreciated and it can only spur me to continue adding value to humanity, the council boos noted.

The Obong Uwana Onna beaming with enthusiasm, thanked the Onna Traditional Rulers Councils, for the honour done him and dedicated the award to Jesus Christ who he described as the only savior of the world. The Oruk Anam born politician promised to do his best to continue to deliver dividends of democracy to the people of Oruk Anam in particular and the state in general.

My dream is to play in English Premier League - Emem Eduok

Kasimpasa striker, Emem Eduok has said that his dream is to play for Chelsea football club in the English Premier League.

The Nigerian professional footballer, who plays for Turkish club, Kasimpasa gave the hint last week while interacting with sports journalists in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

According to Emem Eduok, “My dream is to play in the English Premier League, specifically Chelsea football club because they play my kind of football, physically attacking game. Their players are always very physically fit. So I like the club.”

The striker said with the skills that he has, there is no club in the European that he cannot fit it, but he always admired some top clubs in the English Premier League as well as Spanish La Liga.

He noted that since joining the Turkish club, he has so far scored five goals and made many assists which has helped the the club to occupied their current position on the log. The former NPFL highest goal scorer, promised to boost football development in Akwa Ibom State in particular and Nigeria in general. 

I’ll represent Akwa Ibom State effectively in the NFF - Nse Ubeh

*says Udom showcased me to limelight

The newly appointed member, Finance Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Akparawa Nse Ubeh has promised to represent the interest of Akwa Ibom State very well in the glass house.

Nse Ubeh who was recently appointed into the Finance Committee of the highest football body, said his appointment is one of the best things that has happened to Akwa Ibom State.

Ubeh while addressing journalists in Uyo, thanked Governor Udom Emmanuel who had given him the opportunity to serve in the Akwa United Football Club Board as Chairman for ten months, adding that his NFF appointment is as a result that the Governor showcased him to the limelight by appointing him Chairman of the State owned club which won three major trophies within his short tenure in office.

According to the immediate past Akwa United Chairman, “My appointment has go a long way to show that in life, it’s not all about how long, but how well. For the short period that the Governor gave me opportunity to served, l left a record for which I will always be remembered for both in Akwa United and the League Management Company (LMC). “

Day Akparawa Michael Ekpenyong put smiles on the faces of the aged, poor

For the people of Ikot Obio Edim in Ibesipko Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, 28th December, 2017 is a date they’ll not forget in a hurry as the elderly, physically challenged and downtrodden were feted with gift items for the Yuletide season.

As early as that fateful Thursday morning, the physically challenged and indigent women converged on Victory Centre, Ikot Obio Edim for the medical outreach at the end of which they also smiled home with several gift items.

The medical outreach which was sponsored by Akparawa Michael Ekpenyong, Liaison Officer, Akwa Ibom House, Lagos was carried out by Better Life Initiative for the Aged (BLIFA), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) whose aim, among other things, is to cater for the aged, provide succour for them and generally give them a reason to be happy.

Speaking at the event, the Coordinator of Better Life Initiative for the Aged, Mrs. Ime Inyang thanked the people for coming out in their numbers to participate in the exercise, stressing that their mission is to check the eyesight of the aged especially those who don’t have people to take care of them.

NGO honours its Patron with Award

A Non Governmental Organization (NGO), PHILANTHROPIST WORLD ABUJA/AKWA IBOM REGION on Monday, 1st January, 2018 celebrated and honoured its patron, Obong Francis Obuji with an Award of Excellence as PHILANTHROPIST ICON OF CHARITY.

The event which took place at Ikot Utin, Essien Udim LGA, was in confirmation of Obong Obuji’s Impactful contributions to the orphans, widows and less privileged in his community.

Obong Francis Obuji who is the Managing Director, Ukoromi Oil, has contributed immensely in putting smiles on faces by building houses for the widows, giving financial business supports to the widows and educational supports to the orphans and less privileged in Ikot Utin, Essien Udim LGA Akwa Ibom State and beyond.

Presenting the Award, the representative/founder of PHILANTHROPIST WORLD, Ambassador Miracle Great thanked Obong Obuji for his philanthropist gesture to humanity and prayed more of God’s blessings upon him.

Post titleNew Commissioner of Police arrives Akwa Ibom *talks tough, targets criminals

The new Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Adeyemi Samuel Ogunjemilusi has said that tough time awaits criminal elements in the State.

Briefing press men on Wednesday at the Force Headquarters, Ikot Akpanabia, Uyo, CP Adeyemi Samuel Ogunjemilusi said he will make Akwa Ibom State very difficult for criminals to succeed, vowing to pursue criminals as well bring them to justice.

Hear him, “I would like to seize this opportunity to call on the good people of Akwa Ibom State to continue to cooperate and collaborate with the police to expose criminal elements and help the police serve the State better.

He added that he would be counting on the support of other security agencies in the State to ensure public safety, and that it is with his earnest desire to also deepen and strengthen the existing cordial relationship with the media for the benefit of the good people of the State.

Late Deacon Israel Sam laid to rest

The resident pastor of Redemption Ground Ministry, Itu Mbang, Uruan LGA, Rev. B. B. Udo has described death as the great teacher. Rev. Udo disclosed this on Saturday at Afaha Idung Akpan Uko, Ukanafun Local Government, during the burial of Late Deacon Israel Sam Akpan.

The clergyman who preached on the topic: “The blessed death” said when a man dies, it becomes a lesson to the living that one day they will also die despite their achievements. He admonished Christians not to live in sin and expect to die in Christ because the life we live on earth determines the nature and type of our death.

Rev.Udo who took his text from the book of 1 Chronicles chapter 29 verse 15 stated that the two types of death as; spiritual death and internal death.

NGO LAUNCHES 2018 ALMANAC *Splashes gifts on widows

*Celebrates its patrons

December 23, 2017 was remarkable, as PHILANTHROPIST WORLD ABUJA/AKWA IBOM REGION; a Non Governmental Organization launched its 2018 Almanac in Uyo.

The event also witnessed the celebration and conferment of honours on its Patrons  for their financial supports for the organization, among whom were: Bishop (Dr.) Friday Ibanga – Founder of Everlasting Christ Mission, mbiabong, Uyo;  Obong Francis Obuji – Managing Director, Ukoromi Oil; Arch. Bishop Augustine Etimukwa – Founder, The Zion Holy Temple Church, Uruan.   

The representative and founder of PHILANTHROPIST WORLD, Ambassador Miracle Great in her speech emphasized on the need for charity givers to do more for the needy in order to break the poverty syndrome which is often common among the needy.

Eket community hails illustrious Son

The people of Idung Iniang Community          in Eket local government area last Sunday showered praises on one of their illustrious sons and former football star, Marshall Mbre.

The people who gathered at Primary School, Idung Iniang for the grand finale of the 2017 Mbre Sam Mbre (Idung Iniang Unity Cup) Football Competition, described the sponsor, Marshall Mbre as a worthy and illustrious son of the community who has the interest of his people at heart and has used his position to impact positively on the lives of others.

They noted that over the years Marshall   has rendered selfless service to the community in particular and humanity at large.

Coach Aniedi Dickson attributes successes to Udom Emmanuel

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Youth and Sports, Coach Aniedi Dickson has expressed gratitude to God for the successes recorded by the Ministry in 2017.

Coach Dickson who spoke with our reporter, described the year 2017 as very successful as according to him, the State-owned Premier League side, Akwa United Football Club won the AITEO Cup formerly known as Federated Cup. The Permanent Secretary hinted that the state female team, Ibom Angels also got to the final of the Female version of the AITEO Cup while the state contingent to the National Youth Festival finished second position among others.

Coach Dickson nicknamed “the Winning Permanent Secretary” explained that all the successes would not have been possible without the morale and financial support of the State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel.

He described Mr. Udom Emmanuel as God-sent and a very lucky Governor who has within two years won the Federation Cup on two occasion, the competition which he noted had been elusive since the creation of the State before Governor Udom Emmanuel came on board in 2015.

2019: Ukanafun, Oruk Anam people endorse Ibritam

The people of Ukanafun/ Oruk Anam Federal Constituency have urged, Obong Barr. Freedom Ibritam to aspire for Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal constituency seat come 2019. They took the decision last Saturday during Uwem and Freedom Foundation Program at Late Chief Ibritam’s compound, Ikot Effiong, Ukanafun.

Students from the two local government areas while thanking Barr. Ibritam for grant he paid them said he has sworn that if he occupy’s a political office he will do more.

He also gave wrappers to windows, less privileged and aged across the eleven wards in Ukanafun and 13 wards in Oruk Anam.

The eleven family heads in Ikot Effiong were also given packages for their Christmas.

Hon. Chief Ezikiah Udoekandem who chaired the occasion thanked the foundation for his 7 years philanthropic gesture to his people. Chief Udoekandem particularly commended Ibritam’s wife for allowing her husband to extend his giving hands to the needy

Barr. Ibritam who declared himself as the husband to the widows pledged his resolve to do more if his desires come to manifestation. He told our reporter the empowerment program is a yearly program which he has been doing for the past seven years for Akwa Ibom widows who reside in Akwa Ibom and Abuja. The legal practitioner solicited prayers from the widows, less privileged and aged, for God to grant him his heart desire.

Be positive about 2018, says Dr. Akata

A seasoned Petroleum Geologist, an Environmental Consultant and PDP stakeholder Dr. Nsidibe Akata has declared that the year 2018 will be a good year for Eket people, Akwa Ibom State and Nigerians urging the people to be positive about the year.

Akata stated this in his country home Nduo Eduo in OKON, Eket Local Government Area while addressing newsmen that paid a courtesy call on him on New Year’s day.

He said this year is a year that Nigeria's economy will kick up and that this will in turn ensure massive employment generation in the country and beyond.

He maintained that the leadership of Governor Udom Emmanuel has since inception, run an open door policy where all stakeholders are involved in decision making process and implementation.

Dr. Akata believes that given the level of achievements recorded by Udom Emmanuel that the Governor deserves a second term.

He added that with Udom Emmanuel at the helms of affairs that the positive development of the state is assured.

Speaking further, he maintained that the year 2018 holds signals of positive development and urged Eket people to continue living in Unity as according to him the unity of the community will be of immense benefit to Eket people.

He said his New year message to Eket people and Akwa Ibomites is “stay strong  there is a brighter light at the end of the tunnel”.