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Citizen M.K.O A group of Akwa Ibom stakeholders comprising of traditional rulers politicians, academic dons, entrepreneurs, clerics, students and persons from other fields of endeavours have rejected the controversial Water Resources Bill. Converging at the auditorium of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State Council in Uyo, over the weekend the stakeholders, in a communique issued at the end of extensive deliberations featuring clause-by-clause analysis of the Bill, dismissed the Bill, describing it as oppressive and exploitative. The bill which was initially introduced and later rejected by the lawmakers during the 8th Assembly following public outcry, was reintroduced in the current 9th National Assembly in 2020. Again, it is facing much backlash from Nigerians.  The stakeholders who convened under the aegis of 'Open Forum', an advocacy platform hosted by Citizen Matthew Koffi Okono, particularly condemned Section 98 of the Bill which states that, “the...

... Lauds Gov Emmanuel, Others For Supporting Obsequies Of Late Patriarch The Paramount Ruler of Ibeno Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, His Royal Majesty (Prof.) Owong Effiong Bassey Archianga has urged all Nigerians to place the unity, peace and development of the country above all other interests throughout the New Year and beyond. Prof Archianga, who is the National Life Patron of the Association of Traditional Rulers of Oil Mineral Producing Communities of Nigeria (TROMPCON), said only through concerted efforts by Nigerians, all tiers of governments, public and private institutions including non-governmental organizations can we build a peaceful and prosperous nation. Speaking in his New Year message entitled “Let Us Embrace Peace, Unity and Selflessness For The Progress of Nigeria,” the royal father, a former Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Council of Chiefs, noted that for Nigeria to move forward as expected in this New Year and beyond, Nigerians across all parts...

Eteidung Anwanabasi Archibong EtokAkpan, Village Head-elect of Mbikpong Atai village in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has been dethroned on grounds of fraud and other criminal acts. This is according to the kingmakers, family heads, elders, women and youths of the community who met on August 3, 2022, September 9, 2022 and January 1, 2023 to ratify his rejection and dethronement. Communicating the decision to Governor Udom Emmanuel, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, President Traditional Rulers Council, Clan Head of Ibesikpo, in a letter dated September 14, 2022, the community explained their decision was triggered by the deposed Eteidung's "acts of gross misconduct, betrayal of public trust, buying of stolen properties, illegal conversion of community property to his personal use, violation of his oath of office and extant provisions of the traditional rulers law of Akwa Ibom State, deficiency in moral and exemplary ch...

2023: Let's focus on 'Project Akwa Ibom', not divisive politics - IPAC Secretary By Ofonime Honesty As the 2023 general elections draw near,  Akwa Ibom people have been enjoined to abhor divisiveness, hatred and political violence, and rather embrace a collective sense of purpose. This was handed down on Saturday by the State Secretary of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, Rev Aniebiet Emmanuel, during a media chat in Uyo. Emmanuel said those fanning the embers of disunity and violence ahead of the elections, are against the growth and progress of the state. "Politics will come and go but Akwa Ibom State shall remain. Irrespective of where someone belongs to, whether Party A, Party B, or whatever political party, we have to know that Akwa Ibom State is our primary and paramount interest. We don't have to pull down the state because of politics. Let's focus on 'Project Akwa Ibom.' " "In governance it is not all about my party and you...

Great compatriots, may I, on behalf of my dear wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Imaobong Nkeiru Bassey Albert and Family, convey our warmest new year prayer to all Akwa Ibomites; members of Young Progressives Party (YPP), Akwa Ibom State chapter; members of Akwa Ubok Abasi Campaign Movement; constituents of Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District; the good people of Akwa Ibom State and indeed friends and well-wishers beyond borders. This New Year message to you all is one filled with exhilaration of joy and immeasurable gratefulness to the Almighty God – the Omnipotent, Omnipresent and Omniscient, for granting us great help to live through the year 2022 despite the ferocious challenges we encountered. Personally, God has filled my mouth with songs of praises for making “His word a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105) throughout the 28 days of the unjust incarceration in Ikot Ekpene Correctional Centre, before I was granted bail by the Federal High Court in Port H...

The premier traditional ruler in Akwa Ibom State, His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Daniel Etuk, CFR has called on the people to let love, unity and tolerance prevail at all times as we enter a New Year. Ntenyin Etuk, the Oku Ibom Ibibio and President General of Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers Council, said when there is peace and tranquillity, the society will witness progress and prevalence of security that are required for development to thrive at all times. Speaking in his 2023 New Year Message, entitled "Let Peace, Love and Tolerance Reign", Ntenyin Etuk, who is the paramount ruler of Nsit Ubium Local Government Area and a member of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), said the year 2023 will be what we make of it, and urged indigenes of Akwa Ibom State and residents alike, to abide together peacefully. "We thank the God Almighty for taking us through 2022 and making us to live and see 2023, which we prayed. The goodness of...