According to Wikipedia, Uyo is the state capital of Akwa Ibom State, in South-South Nigeria. The city became the capital of the state on September 23, 1987, following the creation of Akwa Ibom State from erstwhile Cross River State. Uyo is also host to so many famous things. This part …
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One fateful Sunday in January, 2016, I was there seated in the parlour of His Excellency, Amb. Etim Uye alongside some illustrious Oro sons and daughters. I think my brother, Michael Akadakhaene was there with me. It was a meeting of Oro Think Tank (OTT) and I was the Secretary. …
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APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ASSISTANTS ON MEDIA & COMMUNICATION Rt. Hon. Dr. Michael Enyong Member representing Uyo, Uruan, Nsit Atai Ibesikpo Asutan Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Solid Minerals Development, has approved the appointment of Special Assistants on Media & communication. They are; Ubon Udom, Electronic MediaEmmanuel Ndon, Strategic …
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A total of 25 NYSC members serving as electoral Adhoc officers were rescued from the residence of Senator Godswill Akpabio’s brother during the just concluded rerun elections. A report of the rerun elections, signed by the state police public relations officer Nnudam Frederick indicated that 79 suspected thugs were arrested …
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…..Gets new Executive Officers To strengthen effective leadership in Ikono Middle – one of the political blocks in Ikono LGA – the elders’ council of the block was inaugurated on Sunday 26th Jan 2020. In attendance during the Inauguration were the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Petroleum Affairs, …
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In his avowed determination to support the completion agenda of His Excellency Governor Udom Emmanuel on Poverty alleviation, job and wealth creation in Akwa Ibom State, Otuekong Hon. Ukai Udeme Emmanuel, The Vice Chairman Of Uyo Local Government Council on Friday 24th January, 2020 sponsored vocational training for ten Akwa …
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Akwa Ibom State Police Command has gotten a new Police PRO. The new Police spokesman is CSP NNUDAM FREDRICK. He takes over from SP ODIKO MacDON who was deployed to another Police outfit within the State. CSP Frederick who was enlisted into the Force, holds Bachelor of Education from the …
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Last August, Nigerians were stunned when FIFA announced a life ban from football and 50 000 Swiss francs (about N18.6 million) fine on former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia. At the time, the world football governing body did not elaborate on what the 51-year-old former striker did to justify the …
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The University of Uyo has banned the sale of handouts and compulsory sale of textbooks by lecturers and other staff of the University. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Enefiok Essien announced this today at the grand finale of a three-day orientation exercise organized for the newly admitted students. …
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