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Abak/Ika/Etim Ekpo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives

“I had an opportunity of representing the people of Abak/Ika/Etim Ekpo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and everybody can attest that I did my best in terms of effective representation and changing the representation narrative of this Federal Constituency for the first time. “I came up with the highest number of bills andContinue reading “Abak/Ika/Etim Ekpo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives”

Eket Carols Festival 2023 edition; a classic in all its ramification.

Under the twilight embrace of Eket’s starlit sky, the Christmas Carols Festival 2023 unfurled its enchanting tapestry of melodies, transforming the air into a symphony of joy. Esther Edoho, Blessed Etukudo, virtuosos of indigenous resonance, painted the night with hues of cultural richness, while the celestial voice of Mercy Chinwo, Christian Reggae maestro, Buchi, akinContinue reading “Eket Carols Festival 2023 edition; a classic in all its ramification.”

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE

The leadership of the Conference of Online Publishers in Akwa Ibom State (COOPA), heartily congratulates the Management and staff of TheMail Newspaper, on her recent award as ‘Newspaper of the Year’, from the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council. We specially applaud the Publisher of TheMail Newspaper and immediate-past Chancellor of ourContinue reading “CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE”

PHOTO NEWS:

In a remarkable occurrence on November 9, 2023, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, the esteemed wife of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, spearheaded a delegation of Akwa Ibom women to the Victor Attah International Airport. Their aim was to offer a heartfelt reception to Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the distinguished First Lady of the Federal RepublicContinue reading “PHOTO NEWS:”

Gov. Umo Eno: Expanding Ibom Air, stimulating the economy

The aviation industry is a salient enterprise as it remains the window through which we connect with the world. It brings economic benefits, improves connectivity between countries and continents. This enables businesses to grow and facilitates trade, which in turn, increases prosperity and very often opens up closed societies. Moreso, it plays an important roleContinue reading “Gov. Umo Eno: Expanding Ibom Air, stimulating the economy”

Press Statement NAWOJ Tasks North Central Governors On GBV

…Urges First Ladies To Lead Charge In line with the on-going 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D, tasks the governors of the North Central States, as well as the FCT Administration, to be proactive in the fight against GBV. The Association says this canContinue reading “Press Statement NAWOJ Tasks North Central Governors On GBV”

RE: MRS. ENO MOBILIZES WOMEN LEADERS AGAINST SENATOR AKPABIO

Our attention has been drawn to a concocted piece of gibberish currently floating on a section of the social media platforms where some agents and purveyors of blackmail, true to their nature, manufactured a story purportedly attributed to the Wife of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, with theContinue reading “RE: MRS. ENO MOBILIZES WOMEN LEADERS AGAINST SENATOR AKPABIO”

16 DAYS ACTIVISM: NAWOJ FCT ADVOCATES SPECIAL COURT FOR SGBV, SEEKS STRONGER SYNERGY AMONG CSOs

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ FCT Chapter, emphasizes the urgent need for a united front among CSOs, NGOs, and particularly Women Organizations to effectively advocate and implement key legislations such as the VAPP Act and SARs AJLC Act across all states. This collective effort aims to curb and eliminate the scourge of SexualContinue reading “16 DAYS ACTIVISM: NAWOJ FCT ADVOCATES SPECIAL COURT FOR SGBV, SEEKS STRONGER SYNERGY AMONG CSOs“

SENATE INITIATES AMENDMENTS TO CYBERCRIME ACT AMIDST STAKEHOLDER CONTRIBUTIONS

The Nigerian Senate has commenced the process of amending the Cybercrime Act of 2015, recognizing the escalating financial losses incurred by the nation due to cybercrime activities. Senate President Godswill Akpbio, represented by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, emphasized the imperative need for a robust legal framework to deter, investigate, and prosecute cybercriminals during the one-day publicContinue reading “SENATE INITIATES AMENDMENTS TO CYBERCRIME ACT AMIDST STAKEHOLDER CONTRIBUTIONS”

The incumbent president of the national Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ ,Mrs LADI BALA has kicked off her CAMPAIGN for re election at the FCT Council of the NUJ.NAWOJ LADI

Addressing the women journalists in Abuja, Mrs Bala pledged to continue the good work which she started in her first term. She said she would consolidate on her acheivements including the acquisition of a national secretariat for NAWOJ. A former president of the Association, Evelyn Onyilo urged women journalists across the country to support MrsContinue reading “The incumbent president of the national Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ ,Mrs LADI BALA has kicked off her CAMPAIGN for re election at the FCT Council of the NUJ.NAWOJ LADI”