Church celebrates 20th anniversary

Church celebrates 20th anniversary

Faithful of Grace and Power Gospel mission Inc. last Sunday converged on the national headquarters, Nung Ukot Itam, Uyo, Akwa ibom state to celebrate the 20th anniversary.

The epoch making event which started with the divine Sunday service also featured induction, promotion and ordination of some ministers.

Those inducted were Rev (Dr) Victor Robert, Rev Efiong Udo, Rev Alexander Umoh, Rev Monday N Akpan, Rev (Mrs) Bessie A Udoh, Rev (Mrs) Aniefiok U. E. Akpan and Rev (Mrs) Arit Efiong Udo. And those promoted to senior pastors included Snr. Pst.Charles Edet, Snr. Pst.Asuquo Effiong Udoh, snr evang Mary Umoette and snr Evang Ekaette Joseph Tom, while Pst Joseph T Udoh, Evang Roseline K. Udoeyop, pst Oscar Orok Ekpo, Evang Rose Akan Thomas and pst Patrick Edet Jackson were newly ordained ministers.

The event attracted guests from all walks of life, spanning from politics to religion and what have you. Among them were husband to senior special adviser to governor Udom Emmanuel on education monitoring, Hon Etiebet and founder and general overseer of Good land church, Rev (Dr) Xavier John, who dedicated the book written by one of the inductees, Dr Victor Robert.

John who has been a friend of the national chairman for years now, advised the inductees to keep to the principles of the Bible and urged all present, irrespective of their faith to acquire at least a copy of the just launched book for keep.

Akwa Ibom Youth Sports Festival: ONNA Chairman eyes top position

Akwa Ibom Youth Sports Festival: ONNA Chairman eyes top position

The second edition of Akwa Ibom Youth Sports Festival slated for this month is expected to carry momentum as adequate arrangements have been put in place for the smooth takeoff of the competition.

The Executive Chairman of ONNA Local Government Area, Hon Imo Attat has pledged so much confidence that his Local Government area will win the overall trophy and 10 million naira at the end of the exercise.

Attat told our sports reporter in Uyo recently that he has conluded arrangement to contact competent coaches in various sports that will be competed for during the festival, stressing that preparations have commenced in full force. The Council Helmsman who is the Former President of ONNA All Stars Football Club and currently, President of Akwa Ibom All Stars Formations, believed that with his experience in sports development in the state, he will encourage schools to, not only participate but win many laurels for his area.

According to him, “I cannot close my eyes and allow other local government areas to win me in this festival in sports like football, athletics, Darts and other sports that I know it attract many medals”.

He further disclosed, “ from this week, I am going to provide necessary logistics to ensure effective training by athletes, let me assure my people that we will do our best to give our representatives in all sports good treatment that will boost their performance” He used the medium to commend Governor Udom Emanuel for the sponsorship of the sports fiesta, noting that the competition will help to discover young and hidden talents for the state and national.

He said, “ Governor Udom is a sports loving Governor, in his tenure, Akwa United are performing well, wining Federation cup in 2015 and the maiden edition of AITEO cup in 2017, the state contingent at national Youth Games in Ilorin for the past years have also done well, sports centres at various locations in the state, you can name his achievements in sports and other s3ctors, so we need to reciprocate this gesture by taking effective part in the festival”.

While commending the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr Monday Uko and other sports stakeholders in the state for putting up the yearly youth festival, urged the Governor to run for second term so as to achieve his set targets for the youths of the state.

Ikot Ekpene youths reaffirm support for Udom

Ikot Ekpene youths reaffirm support for Udom

BY KENNETH JUDE

A foremost youth leader in Ikot Ekpene, Mr. Ubong Etim has lauded Governor Udom Emmanuel for his developmental strides in the state, while asserting that the youths are equally in support of the governor.

He stated this at the weekend in an interaction with our reporter. Ubong, who has been an active member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ikot Ekpene, commended the governor for his prudent management of resources, adding that he has performed creditably hence deserves a second shot at the office.

He reassured the governor of total support from Ikot Ekpene youths, noting that the youths of the area are proud of his achievements so far.

Ubong Etim, lauded the governor for the commencement of work on Uyo/Ikot Ekpene Rd, stressing that Ikot Ekpene people are happy with the development.

He however called on the governor to establish an industry in Ikot Ekpene in order to provide jobs for the teeming unemployed youths of the area. 

2019: Group calls on Arc. Emmanuel William to join Nsit Ubium State Constituency race .. Assures Udom, Luke of support

2019: Group calls on Arc. Emmanuel William to join Nsit Ubium State Constituency race ..  Assures Udom, Luke of support

Youths in Edem Idim Okpot under the aegis of Edem Idim Okpot Youth Vanguard have joined thousands of constituents clamouring for Arc. Emmanuel Ufot William, to join the 2019 House of Assembly race.

The group also pledged their alloyed support to Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke on his ambition for Etinan Federal Constituency seat and Governor Udom Emmanuel assuring them of victory both at the party primaries and the general election.

Speaking on behalf of the Youth group Comrade Daniel Akpan hinted that Arc. Emmanuel Ufot William, Rt. Hon Onofiok Luke and Governor Udom Emmanuel are  youth-friendly leaders describing them as being tested and trusted leaders. Comrade Akpan stated categorically that Arc Williams, Rt Hon Luke and Governor Udom Emmanuel are the right people with the needed credibility and capacity that will fix the numerous problems affecting the people.

The Youth group made this known at the burial ground of the late mother of Arc. Emmanuel Ufot William at Edem Idim Okpot, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area.

Akwa United beat Wikki Tourists 4:0 in Uyo

Akwa United beat Wikki Tourists 4:0 in Uyo

Akwa United maintained the lead at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) standing with an impressive 4-0 home win over Wikki Tourists at the Godswill Apkabio Stadium, on Sunday.

Gabriel Wassa gave the Promise Keepers first half lead in the 14th minute before Victor Mbaoma, Michael Okoro Ibe and Dumte Christian Pyagbara scored in the second half respectively to seal the victory for Abdul Maikaba side against his former club.

The victory ensured Akwa United preserved their lead at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League table despite Plateau United 5 – 0 demolitions of Sunshine Stars.

The Promise Keepers have now garnered 16 points from seven games, one more than defending champion Plateau United.

Fresh Talents Limited Academy Storms Uyo for Talent Hunt

Fresh Talents Limited Academy Storms Uyo for Talent Hunt

Officials of a football Academy based in England are in Uyo to scout for young talented footballers for onward transfer to their Academy in Buckinghamshire, England for a career in football development and education.

Speaking to sports writers at Uyo Township stadium where the screening exercise is taking place, the head, Fresh Talent Football Development Academy, Ese Oduko said that he was on a mission in Akwa Ibom and other seven states in the country to fish out and expose budding football talents so as to help them realize their potentials and make a career in football through training, exposure and export of talents.

He stressed the need for teenagers who have a footballing dream to be guided and nurtured to fruition for their own benefit and that of the country.

PIFO Challenge Cup to kick off February 18

PIFO Challenge Cup to kick off February 18

BY EMMANUEL AKPAN

All is now set for the commencement of the maiden edition of the Prince Inyang Inyang Foundation (PIFO) Challenge Cup.

Briefing sports journalists over the weekend, one of the members of the foundation, Mr Linus Nda said the tournament will begin from February 18 to March 4, 2018.

Mr. Linus Nda said that the tournament will kick off at the Alscon field in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area and that 10 football clubs have registered so far, adding that they are expecting about 32 clubs across the Akwa Ibom State to participate in the tournament.

Nda disclosed the prizes for the tournament which are; five hundred thousand naira for the first position, three hundred for second position, while the third position will go home with two hundred thousand naira.

He disclosed that the tournament will take place in different centres to include: Uyo, Ikot Abasi, Oron and Onna for the first stage. For the second stage, Nda said all the teams will go to Ikot Abasi for their matches at Alscon field, while the finals will take place at the Uyo township stadium.

While describing the tournament as one of the biggest tournaments in Akwa Ibom State, Nda stressed that for a team to qualify to participate, such team must register with the sum of ten thousand naira only and must pass through screening processes even as he noted that participation prize would be given to all the teams.

Corp member donates signpost to Football Club

Corp member donates signpost to Football Club

A mass communication graduate of Benue State University, Makurdi, Miss Ioryisa Mirable, presently a corp member with Akwa United Football Club has donated a sign post and logo signage to his Place of Primary Assistant (PPA).

According to Mirable, on arrival to Akwa United club house at Etukcat Street, off Abak road as a result of her posting from NYSC, she realized that there was no sign post to direct fans or visitors to the club house.

In her address during the commissioning of her CDS project she said “When I arrived the club house situated at Etukcat street, off Abak road, I noticed that there was absolutely no sign to direct fans or visitors to the building /club house. After some weeks, I was attached to the Media department of the team. That was when I conceived the idea of giving the club a befitting sign post and logo signage “

Akwa Ibom Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr Julius Amusan while commissioning the project thanked  Miss Ioryisa Mirable for the projects and charged other Corp members to emulate Miss Ioryisa.

Hawks of Gambia hit Uyo Feb7 for Akwa United

Hawks of Gambia hit Uyo Feb7 for Akwa United

Akwa United opponents in the CAF Confederation Cup, Hawks FC of the Gambia will hit Uyo on Wednesday February 7 for their February 11 match billed for the Godswill Akpabio international Stadium.

A letter signed by the Secretary General of the Club MrSadibou Kamaso informed their host that whereas an advance delegation will arrive Nigeria two days earlier, the main delegation comprising 18 players and nine officials will come into lagos later on board A-Sky Airlines by 15.05 pm.

Akwa United, Dana seal partnership in Uyo *Player of the month to get N200, 000

Akwa United, Dana seal partnership in Uyo *Player of the month to get N200, 000

Dana Airlines, Friday 2 February, 2018 in Uyo officially sealed their sponsorship as Airline of the foremost Premier league.

In an impressive ceremony held at theAkwa United GodswillAkpabio International Stadium, Mr. Obi Mbanuzu, Chief Operating Officer/Accountable Manager of Dana said his airline, a foremost player in the Nigerian aviation industry was delighted to partner with one of Nigeria’s most exciting clubs.

“The decision to partner withAkwa United is not accidental.  Overtime, we have come to confirm them as one of Nigeria’s most exciting club side and their top position on the league table today confirms our research.

“Add to that, the rewarding experience we have had flying in and out of Uyo, capital of a very hospitable state and friendly people so this is also a way of putting something back into a rewarding operational base” He said.

In his response, Senior Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Sports and Chairman of Akwa United Football Club Mr. Paul Basseypromised to make the partnership “. . .worth Dana’s while”.

UYO STATE CONSTITUENCY 2019: MONDAY EYO GETS SECOND TERM ENDORSEMENT FROM ETOI CLAN

UYO STATE CONSTITUENCY 2019: MONDAY EYO GETS SECOND TERM ENDORSEMENT FROM ETOI CLAN

Ahead of the 2019 House of Assembly Elections, Youths of Etoi Clan in Uyo Local Government Area, have thrown their weight behind the second term aspiration of the Lawmaker representing Uyo State Constituency, Hon. Monday Eyo, with a vow to mobilise the entire area, for the said cause.

The decision came following a meeting, convened by a son of the Area and Board Member, Akwa Ibom State Water Company Limited, Hon. Donatus Udoh, held in Uyo, yesterday.

In his opening remarks, Hon. Udoh, said the meeting was aimed at clarifying the seemingly complicated zoning principle in Uyo to the people and urged them to avoid being misled by those he described as self centered politicians.

Continuing, Mr Donatus who doubles as a Political Leader of Ward 5, noted that Etoi people are not desperate for Hon. Monday Eyo's reelection, but are bent on righting the wrongs, for posterity sake and appealed to some stakeholders in the Area to avoid inciting problems among the people.

"This meeting is a directive given to me by the government which I'm serving and as the political leader of Ward 5. That's why I called a meeting of  representatives from all the villages of Etoi Clan. The House of Assembly Seat is coming to Etoi, don't be misled. Etoi people are not desperate, they are not cowards", he said.

He maintained that zoning is unconstitutional, but however insisted it was constitutional for a Lawmaker to seek for a second term, and said Etoi people will resist political decisions that may cause disharmony in Uyo.

Udoh who lamented that Uyo has not been politically backwards due to the single term policy in the area, pointed out that giving another four years to Hon. Eyo will not only enable him consolidate on the gains of his achievements in his first tenure, but will put Uyo in the fore front of politics, as the State Capital. 

Crises returns to Ukanafun.....as hoodlums abduct PDP Secretary

Few weeks after men of the Nigerian Army succeeded in killing of a notorious terrorist in Ukanafun,  Akaninyene Jumbo Ukoh alias Iso-Akpafid, watchers of events in the area woukd have believed that peace should have finally return to the Local Government.

But that is not the case as seeds of Iso Akpafid may take a longer time to be erased.

The recent being the kidnap of the  PDP secretary for ward eleven in Ukanafun, Mr. Temple Thompson Nnah of Odoro Ikot Village by unknown gunmen.

The ward scribe was kidnapped on Thursday 1st February 2018 at about  7:00pm in his billage. According to a source from the victim's family who spoke to our reporter said  that the abductors roamed round the community that evening before they  finally entered the compound and picked the victim after shooting sporadically into the air to scare away all forms of opposition to their actions.