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NUJ FCT Correspondents Chapel holds 3-day football tournament

The Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has concluded plans to hold a 3-day football tournament between media practitioners, government organizations and security agencies in the FCT. Comrade Jide Oyekunle, Chairman of the NUJ FCT Correspondents Chapel made the disclosure while addressing newsmen on Friday in Abuja. According to ComradeContinue reading “NUJ FCT Correspondents Chapel holds 3-day football tournament”

Senator Ekong Sampson Advocates for Reinstatement of Constituent and Ten Bills Introduced at Senate Plenary

In the latest Senate session, Senator Ekong Sampson, the representative of Akwa Ibom South, took a stand on behalf of one of his constituents, Engr. Aniekan Paddy Ukpe, urging the Senate to intervene in his case. Engr. Ukpe, a Senior District Engineer at the Nigerian Railways Corporation, was allegedly terminated unlawfully on April 17, 2023.Continue reading “Senator Ekong Sampson Advocates for Reinstatement of Constituent and Ten Bills Introduced at Senate Plenary”

Nyaetok Calls for the Fourth Estate to Assume Leadership Role in Society

… You have the role of feeding your family and also have the role of being the conscience and the eye of the society. – Nyaetok By Imaobong Umoekah In a compelling plea, the governoship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Arch. Ezekiel Nyaetok hosted newsmen at his country FG Novone Garden Estate in Uyo,Continue reading “Nyaetok Calls for the Fourth Estate to Assume Leadership Role in Society”

GOVERNOR UMO ENO LEADS AKWA IBOM IN PRIORITIZING DEVELOPMENT

In a remarkable display of bipartisan collaboration, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, accompanied by Deputy Governor H.E. Distinguished Senator Akon Eyakenyi and other esteemed officials, extended a warm welcome to Senate President H.E. Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio (CON) on his first visit to the state since his election as the President of the SenateContinue reading “GOVERNOR UMO ENO LEADS AKWA IBOM IN PRIORITIZING DEVELOPMENT”

PLACING AKWA IBOM FIRST

Today in furtherance of His Excellency’s commitment to bipartisan collaboration, Governor Umo Eno, along with the Deputy Governor, H.E. Distinguished Senator Akon Eyakenyi, and other esteemed officials, warmly welcomed the Senate President, H.E., Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio (CON), on his inaugural visit to our state following his election as the President of the Senate ofContinue reading “PLACING AKWA IBOM FIRST”

BANANA PORRIDGE (Oto Mboro)

Oto Mboro is a porridge made with grated or pureed unripe bananas and vegetables. Similar to Ikokore (water yam porridge) and plantain porridge. It is delicious and healthy, so much so that it is part of the food given to young maidens who are confined in the fattening rooms of the Ibibio and Efik tribes ofContinue reading “BANANA PORRIDGE (Oto Mboro)”

GOVERNOR UMO ENO LEADS AKWA IBOM IN PRIORITIZING DEVELOPMENT

EKID

HISTORY of EKET NATIONCommon surnames include Odungide, Akanimo, Assam, Inwang, Essiet, Udoito, Edoho, Edohoeket, Etukudo, Ukpong, Abia, Ekpo, Ikott, Abasekong, Asamudo, Nyoho, Ekong, Ekanim, Udofa, Edem, Inyang, Itauma, Udosen, Usoro, Etti, Etteh (actually meaning father), Udofia, Ukoetuk, Uku, Abia and Nsien. Just like the remainder of West Africa, the family name normally is an indicatorContinue reading “EKID”

May Your Path be Smooth – Etim Ekpo Paramount Ruler Prays for Umo Eno

In what appears to be a quote from one of the seven Irish Blessings, Paramount Ruler of Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, HRM Akuku (Prof.) Amanam A. Udo has prayed that the path of Pastor Umo Eno, gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, be smooth. The popular Irish blessings,Continue reading “May Your Path be Smooth – Etim Ekpo Paramount Ruler Prays for Umo Eno”