The Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Orman Esin has said that the 2019 Christmas celebration in Akwa Ibom will capture the real essence of Christmas and will be a unique one.

Hon Esin revealed this on Tuesday during an interaction with participants of the ongoing Royal Arts Academy Film Workshop holding at Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo.

“Akwa Ibom, the only state named after God, is blessed to have a Governor like Mr Udom Emmanuel, who has mandated his Ministry to put together an event that will showcase the true meaning of Christmas, tell #TheChristmasStory and project Jesus as God’s true #GiftToHumanity”, he said.

He further stated that plans are in top gear to give Akwa Ibom residents and visitors a memorable Christmas experience with an event tagged #IbomChristmasCelebration, adding that the event will feature the opening of the Christmas Village, Children’s Parade and the #IbomChristmasParade, which will have five bands namely; Grace Band, Victory Band, Praise band, Divine band and Glory band. The religious undertone of each band significantly brings to bear, the desire of the state government to re-echo the true essence of Christmas to the people.

He ended by saying that registration into different bands has commenced and that the entire state should watch out and take part in the forthcoming Ibom Christmas Celebrations.

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Google Developers Group, a local group of developers who are specifically interested in Google products and APIs is set to host the biggest Community-run technology event of about 500+ attendees in Uyo,  Akwa Ibom State with the theme, ‘’The Future is here, Build, Grow & Scale”.

This year’s GDG DevFest Uyo Edition is geared at bringing together the world-class experts in Android Programming, Web Development, Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality and Cloud Technologies, under one roof for a 1-day of keynote Talks, breakout sessions, codelabs and product showcase.

This event will be open to Students, Graduates, Young School leavers, Designers, Software Engineers, Tech Enthusiasts, Entrepreneurs, Tech companies across South-South, Nigeria.

Attendees will gain insight into the latest Google technology tools and futuristic innovations by Google, network with revered Tech experts in Africa during the event, have a one on one mentorship guide by Google Developers’ Experts, get an opportunity to have a fire-chat session with the speakers and also stand a chance to receive awesome Google-branded swags at the event.

This will be featuring great speaker and experts from high ranking global tech companies Andela, Google, Flutterwave and N26 Berlin.

Above all, attendees will have the opportunity to pitch their product and brilliant ideas to potential investors who are ready to offer start-up support to winners.

As an avenue for employment opportunities, talented developers will have the chance to meet Engineering Managers from companies like Flutterwave who are currently recruiting Software Engineers and others

It’s exciting to know that this year’s edition of #DevFestUyo is free and to gain access to the venue, kindly click HERE to register.

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Ahead of the Ibom Christmas Celebration this December, the Culture and Tourism Commissioner, Hon Orman Esin on Tuesday inspected the site for the Christmas Village.

Hon Esin said that setting up the Christmas Village will afford residents and visitors the right location and ambience to enjoy the season.

“It will be a lovely and engaging experience this year for Akwa Ibom people and there is no point considering travelling outside the State for the celebrations. We have lots of amazing activities lined up to entertain guests while keeping the place busy for 32 days non-stop!”

The Christmas village is located at the Ibibio Unity Museum green area and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has declared the vendor space free of charge, as the construction of booths will be done by prospective vendors and according to the specific model to be provided by the agency.

Also, Mr Esin announced a partnership with a financial institution in the State, Newdawn microfinance bank, to build the stalls and provide soft loans for intending vendors with a flexible repayment plan.

He also inspected the Edet Akpan Avenue (4 Lanes), route for the Christmas Parade, which will have several adjudication points where the five bands will be scored by the team of judges.

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The Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, said it takes pride in the training and development of its staff, which remains a major requirement for providing sound and quality education to students of the Institution.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Eno Ibanga, stated this on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 during a briefing of the media as part of the activities to mark the Institution’s fourth and fifth combined Convocation due to hold Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Main Campus, Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

He said that in the last three years, millions of Naira have been invested in organising Workshops, sponsoring conferences, Seminars for both Academic and Administrative Staff as well as further studies in various fields for Academic staff within and outside the shores of Nigeria.

“Our students need to be properly taught and we want parents to have confidence in what we are doing in AKSU because my business is to build a legacy for our children.”

“The Institution is laying the foundation to become renowned in the area of research by embarking on long-term projects which will not only position us as one of Nigeria’s finest State-owned Institutions but profitable to the country and the African continent”, he added.

Prof. Ibanga also explained that AKSU is in talks with Ibom Air, Exxon Mobil for collaborative purposes.

He informed the Pressmen that a total of 2000 graduates would be awarded degrees and prizes during the combined convocation ceremony, 920 for the 2016/2017 graduating year and 1080 for the 2017/2018 graduating year. 41 of them, 15 from the 2016/2017 batch and 26 from the 2017/2018 set will bag first-class honour degrees.

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The member representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency and Chairman House of representatives committee on Judiciary, Hon. Onofiok Luke has expressed worries over the incessant abduction of judicial officers in the country, and called on the Nigeria Police Force,other security agencies to increase security and protection around judicial officers across Nigeria.

The lawmaker made the call through a motion on matter of urgent public importance,he moved on the floor of the House on “Urgent Need for Security Agencies to Ensure the Release of Honourable Justice Chioma Nwosu and Increase Security and Protection Around Judicial Officers Across Nigeria” .

Leading the debate, he said that judicial officers are becoming preys in the hands of criminals and the security of their lives and that of their families are under serious threat.

“Mr. Speaker, while the ordinary citizen of Nigeria were crying on the issue of kidnapping, we felt at certain point that those of us privilege ,were immune from what was going to happen,but right now, nobody is exempted and nobody is safe.

“Mr. Speaker, while we asking for the protection for judicial officers,we equally recognize the fact that this are the challenges being faced by the ordinary citizen in one way or the other.

“So our position is that,on this particular matter Sir,the judicial officers are ministers in the temple of Justice and they should be provided an environment where they discharge their responsibilities without fear or favour or any form of intimidation.

“The two incidents we have referred to,the kidnap of Justice Dogo of the Federal High Court and Hon. Justice Chioma Nwuso of the court of Appeal, is tending to intimate and instill fear in the minds of those who are saddled with the responsibilities of interpreting our laws” Luke said

The lawmaker had two weeks ago while condemning the abduction of Honourable Justice Abdul Dogo of Federal High Court , Akure Division who was kidnapped on his way to discharge his official ,to move the motion on the matter and to ensure security agencies expedited action towards Hon. Justice Nwosu’s release.

He appealed to his colleagues to support the motion,and also reminded the House that the 9th House of representatives on resumption promised to stand and ensure the security of lives and property of Nigerians.

“Mr. Speaker Sir, at the resumption of this House Sir,you said this house will stand to ensure the security of lives and property of Nigerians, whether they are common men or those in previlege position ,this is a time that we must arise ,I want to appeal to you my colleagues, that we must rise to condemn in totality the situations that we have found ourselves ,where our judicial officers are becoming preys to kidnappers everyday” Luke

The Akwa Ibom Lawmaker urged the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to ensure the immediate release of Hon. Justice Chioma Nwosu, apprehend and prosecute the kidnappers.

The motion received the support of other members of the House,who spoke strongly against the recurrent act that is threatening the Judiciary and it ability to dispense justice without fear or favour. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the relevant committees of the house.

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by Nelson NseAbasi

Cross River State Government has commenced the search for talented artistes who require the necessary push to catapult them from street to stardom.

The project known as ‘Talent Factory Calabar’, is an initiative of the Cross River State Government in partnership with 1327 Entertainment to create a platform that would unearth new talents in the State.

The platform would become an avenue through which splendour and creative ingenuity of youths in the state would be showcased to the world, especially through the internationally acclaimed Calabar Festival events.

Talent Factory would position the State, under the leadership of Sir Ben Ayade as one that invests in talents and human capacity development, through the discovery and promotion of local talents in Cross River State.

The event which would attract the cream-de-la-cream in the music industry and beyond would feature top Record Labels, Artistes and their managers looking out for talents that can take the world by storm.

Click HERE to register now!

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Miners in Akwa Ibom State are set to unite to form a common front to partner government to better their operations and harvest.

The decision was made rising from the meeting of unions of miners in the state held on Friday, November 8, 2019, at the conference hall of the Federal Secretariat Uyo. This is following the resolve of Akwa Ibom state government to regulate the mining of solid minerals in its domain from November 4, 2019.

The meeting was convened on the aegis of the ministry of transport, having appointed Abstract Works Group to oversee the regulation of mining activities, collate a database of miners, engage stakeholders and unions on how to improve on their operations in the state.

The Commissioner for Transport & Solid Minerals, Rt. Hon. Uno Uno had hinted on the radio during an interview on the program, Akwa Ibom Rising on Inspiration 105.9 FM, where he said that by these initiatives, the government will through the ministry, in collaboration with unions and related agencies, chart a course for miners in the State.

In pursuit of the aforementioned, the State government appointed an agent to carry out the implementation of the process, which includes a collection of database of mining sites, both functional and abandoned, seek measures to ensure the protection of the environment from the negative effect of mining.

It could be recalled that there has been an uncontrolled operation of miners in the state, which gave birth to the need for government to regulate their activities. The database of miners is expected to assist the government to create favourable policies, discover and explore solid minerals in the state, venture into a new market and control environmental degradation caused by activities of the miners.

At the meeting, the miners, through leaders of various groups, stated the need to align with government and other stakeholders. In their various speeches, the house, through the secretary, Barr. Fredrick P.  Nkobowo and Captain John Etim called on the Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Miners Association, Elder Edem Obot to make drastic efforts to put his house in order, in other to collaborate with government.

The executive of the miners and related unions agreed to have a closed-door meeting, before rescheduling another general meeting.

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Nigerian entertainer – rapper and actor, Falz has got the internet buzzing and this time, not for his conscious music which talks against excesses by government, but for his new look.

The ‘SBA’ crooner on Tuesday released on Instagram new photos of him rocking an all-white beard while giving captions like “2.0”, “Uncle Folarin” and “Issa villain”.

These new photos are the only one found on his Instagram account, as the trained lawyer cum comic act might have deleted or hidden his old previous pictures.

Falz was also spotted rocking the white beards at Niniola’s ‘Human Radio Concert’ in Lagos.

He has been known for his thick black beard after he had joined the ‘beard gang’. Would this new image have an influence in his new songs in the nearest future? Could this be a new fashion trend for the guys?

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Iroko TV founder Jason Njoku and his wife Mary, are not leaving their parenting to chance despite their busy schedule and many travels.

To help bridge the gap and make up for their absence at home, the couple has developed a clear set and simple rule to help them communicate with their kids.

Jason Njoku in a Tweet shared the tip he calls a #Lifehack, saying that wherever he or his wife are between 7-8 am, 3-5 pm and 7-8 pm, they stop what they’re doing and check-in with a video call with the kids.  “I walk out of meetings for these calls. Priority #1”, Jason adds.

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#Lifehack. Mrs Njoku and I spend 50%+ of our time travelling so we have pretty clear communication rules. Where ever I (or we) at 7-8am 3-5pm and 7-8pm we we stop what we see doing and check in with a video call with the kids. I walk out of meetings for these calls. Priority #1. pic.twitter.com/hwq8HjJbEJ

— JasonNjoku (@JasonNjoku) November 8, 2019

As a parent or soon-to-be parent, what do you think about this rule? Would you emulate this tip by this couple? Is technology helping parents catch up with lost time due to work?

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The evening of Sunday, October 27, 2019, saw a large number of people turn up for the premiere of the highly anticipated movie – ‘IFΛK‘, the second feature film production by Aniebiet Francis, Akwa Ibom fastest rising producer.

It was an event filled with lots of excitement; before and after the guests saw the movie, laced with glitz and glamour to grace the green carpet at the Silverbird Ibom Tropicana Cinema, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Did you miss the event? Here is how it went down, captured by #HypestationTV for Rave.

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By Morgan Ekanem /Borono Bassey/Emmanuel Sam

The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar today, November 13, 2019, has affirmed the victory of Governor Udom Emmanuel of the PDP in the March 9 gubernatorial elections in Akwa Ibom State.

The Appeal was filed against the judgement of the Tribunal delivered on September 5, 2019, at Uyo, which dismissed Mr Ekere‘s Petition for wanting in merit.  The Tribunal had held that the petitioner could not lead credible evidence to prove his claims that the elections were not conducted in substantial compliance with the Electoral Act.

Delivering judgement in the Appeal filed by Mr Nsima Ekere, the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the re-election of His Excellency, Mr Udom Emmanuel in the March 9, 2019, Gubernatorial Elections, the five-man panel gave her judgement on all the issues set out by parties in the appeal.

The Appellate Court first affirmed the decision of the Tribunal rejecting a series of documents filed by the Petitioner at the Tribunal and held that the reasoning of the Tribunal were unassailable citing that the documents which were all public documents and therefore could not be admissible if there were not properly brought as Certified True Copies of the public documents sought to be tendered.

Furthermore, on whether the Tribunal was right in holding that the Petitioner/Appellant did not lead credible evidence to prove their case, the Court of Appeal affirmed the Tribunal’s judgement and upheld the Tribunal’s findings on evidence. The Appellate Court noted that out of the results of twenty-one (21) Local Government Areas challenged, the Petitioner did not lead any evidence in prove of their case in eight (8) and led very scanty evidence which on cross-examination were rendered very impotent in the other Local Governments were they made any effort to prove their claims. The court again held that the decision of the Tribunal was unassailable on that score and therefore affirmed the same.

The court also agreed with the Lower Tribunal for not relying on documents dumped on the Tribunal by the Petitioners/Appellants without being linked by them to any of the issues raised and canvassed by the petitioner.

The court thereupon affirmed the Victory of His Excellency, Mr Udom Emmanuel as the Governor of Akwa Ibom State from the gubernatorial elections held on March 9, 2019, and awarded the cost of 500,000 Naira in favour of the First Respondent to be paid by the Appellants.

The lead judgement was affirmed by all the other justices of the Court of Appeal.

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Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Rt. Hon. Uduak Odudoh, on Tuesday, lauded the State Commissioner for Finance and Accountant General, Mr Nsikak Linus Nkan and Pastor Uwem Andrew Essien, for painstakingly clarifying issues raised during the last Public Hearing including figures allocated to Ministries and the Inter-Ministerial Direct Labour Committee.

Rt. Hon Odudoh, who also represents Ikot Abasi/Eastern Obolo in the House of Assembly, also charged the Commissioner and Accountant General, who appeared before the Committee in defence of their respective Budget estimate, to look into the issue of flood ravaging the State Secretariat.

Supporting the Committee Chairman, his deputy, Mr Effiong Asuquo, who represents Oron/Udung Uko in the House, commended the Accountant General and urged him to further take into consideration the payment of Leave Grants and Gratuities to primary school teachers.

Also speaking, Obong Godwin Ekpo (Ibiono Ibom State Constituency), a member of the Committee, said members of the House of Assembly were concerned and interested to know the number of benefiting schools from Desks supplied by the State government to ensure even spread.

Addressing the Committee, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr Nkan, informed the lawmakers that the N132Billion revenue generated was from investment sources, privatization among others, maintain that only N900m was spent by the Inter-Ministerial Direct Labour Committee out of the N10Billion that was allocated.

For the year 2020, he told the Committee that N13Billion was budgeted for Inter-Ministerial while N2Billion was budgeted for his Ministry.

On his part, the Accountant General, Pastor Essien, also informed members of the Committee that the State Government has paid 90% of Leave Grant for 2019 in various Ministries, adding that the last batch will be paid before November runs out.

While informing the Committee that Akwa Ibom was rated Third across the nation in terms of Budget implementation, he noted that the Accountant General’s Office has presently reached 59% revenue performance with 29% budget performance from the N50Billion approved for 2019.

Pastor Essien added that state Government has paid Gratuities up to March 2016 as well as the backlog of pensions up to 2015.

Taking their turn to defend their 2020 estimates, the Director, Center for Alternative Conflict Resolution,

Rev. Fr. John Ebebe Esq. noted that within the last years, we have made huge efforts in terms of mediation and resolutions where they have received over 800 complaints and have settled more than 600 of those complaints. “New ones are still coming in and we have competent lawyers on the ground to help in handling these concerns.”

Others who also defended their 2020 Budget Estimates included Centre for Alternative Conflict Resolution, led by Rev Fr John Ebebe; Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC), led by Elder Aniedi Ikoiwak; Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, led by its Secretary, Mrs Nsikanabasi Orok, and Akwa Ibom State Agency for Adult and Non Formal Education.

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World Football governing body, FIFA has appointed former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger as itsnew chief of global football development.

The 70-Year old Frenchman was unveiled on Wednesday was welcomed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to the world football governing body’s headquarters in Zurich.

Wenger will be chiefly responsible for overseeing and driving the growth and development of the sport for both men and women around the world. He will also be the leading authority on technical matters, both as a member of the Football and Technical Advisory Panels involved in The IFAB’s review and decision-making process on potential changes to the Laws of the Game.

Welcome to the team, ‘Le Professeur’

Arsene Wenger is FIFA’s new Chief of Global Football Development

Read more: https://t.co/V8TFLTcJvf pic.twitter.com/C2ChWCEd23

— #U17WC (@FIFAcom) November 13, 2019

Wenger’s role will include a particular focus on coach education, while he will also offer invaluable contributions to an executive programme – currently in its inception phase – tailored to encourage former professional players to enter management and which will support them through the post-career transition and bridge the gap between managerial and technical positions in football.

 On the new role, Arsene Wenger commented: “I very much look forward to taking on this extremely important challenge, not only because I have always been interested in analysing football from a broader perspective but also because FIFA’s mission as world football’s governing body is truly global. I believe that the new FIFA we have seen emerging in recent years has the sport itself at the very heart of its objectives and is determined to develop the game in its many different components. I know I can contribute to this objective and will put all my energy into this.”

On the new appointment, President Infantino said: “Arsene Wenger’s profound knowledge and passion for the different aspects of our game sets him apart as one of the most respected personalities in football. I am delighted to welcome him to the team. Since I arrived at FIFA, we have placed football at the centre of our mission, striving to learn from those who know the sport inside out: Arsene is someone who, with his strategic vision, competence and hard work, has dedicated his life to football. His arrival is just another example of how we keep strengthening our purpose to bring FIFA back to football and football back to FIFA.”

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The Vice-Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Prof. Eno Ibanga, Wednesday, November 13, 2019, said that the Institution’s fees are one of the cheapest by a State University anywhere around.

Prof. Ibanga, stated this when he appeared before the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation in defence of the Institution’s Budget estimate for the year 2020.

“Our N53, 000 school fees is one of the cheapest tuition anywhere around, unlike the N70, 000 – N120, 000 charged by other State Universities and higher charges for non-indigenes”, he emphasised.

In the area of Staff welfare, the Vice-Chancellor also pointed out that the University is up-to-date as allowances and other entitlements are promptly paid. In his words, “As at today, Akwa Ibom State University is up-to-date in terms of Staff welfare. Staff salaries and allowances are promptly paid as well as promotion allowances and other entitlements attached. We also ensure that Staff promotions are done promptly.” This, he said has led to industrial harmony in the University which has brought about growth in all areas.

A member of the Finance and Appropriation Committee in the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Mark Esset, commended the AKSU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibanga, for the great work he has done in the University and his fatherly role with the students which is also visible on Social Media. “Let me commend you on the great work you have done at our University. I see your fatherly disposition with the students, even on social media. I commend you and ask that you do more.”

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Blogger at www.akwaibomdaily.com.ng and former Housemate of Stardom Africa Reality TV Show Linus Udonkang aka Osaze drops his much anticipated single “Just Like That” today.

“Just Like That” is song produced by Maslee and has budding guitarist Ablaze on the strings. The song will leave you with no other option than to put it on automatic repeat.

Download and enjoy then share with your friends.

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The Member representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency Hon. Onofiok Luke has called on his colleagues in the Green Chambers to ensure that the proposed tax reforms will be in line with international best practise and should have the interest of Nigerians at heart.

Hon. Luke was speaking during the debate on ; “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Companies Income Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act , Customs and Excise Tariff etc(Consolidation) Act , Personal Income Tax Act, Capital Gains Tax Act, Stamp Duties Act and Petroleum Profit Tax Act to Provide for the Review of Tax Provisions and make them more Responsive to Tax Reform: and for Related Matters” which was the second reading.

He said that while he agreed on the need to create other sources of revenue to fund the deficit in the 2020 Budget, it was important that the wellbeing of Nigerians are taken into consideration. ” When we raise these funds we must ensure we block loopholes and apply the funds for social services, better healthcare, education, infrastructure and roads” Luke said.

On the reforms on Company Income Tax , Hon. Luke said that the reform should eliminate multiple taxation which has been the bane of growth of businesses in the country.

The Member, cautioned that reforms which seeks to include the online marketing platform under the tax regime should be balanced with the interest of supporting and promoting innovations and start-ups in the area of technology by young man and women who in a bid to create employment for themselves take their innovations online.

The bill was referred to the Committee on Finance after deliberations and amendments from members to thoroughly examine and report back to the House.

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Ahead of the 2019 Christmas season, the Akwa Ibom State Government has unveiled activities to boost tourism in the State.

Among the activities designed to keep the people spellbound in the spirit of the celebration are Ibeno Beach Festival, Miss Akwa Ibom Beauty Pageant, Children fanfare, nd Food Festival 2019.

This was the hallmark of resolutions reached at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by the Governor, Mr.Udom Emmanuel, Thursday, at the Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Uyo.

Briefing Government House correspondents shortly after the meeting, the Commissioner of Information, Mr. Charles Udoh who was flanked by his counterpart in the Culture and Tourism ministry Mr. Orman Esin, said the Council has approved programmes and activities to give the state a unique experience and make it a destination during the festive season.

Hear him: “there are lined up of activities for the Christmas season one of which is going to be an elaborate Christmas village that will entertain everyone that will come in for the celebration.

“It will be a place where people will go to wine and relax. His Excellency the Governor has also approved the hosting of Miss Akwa Ibom Beauty Pageant which will come up this December.

Corroborating Mr. Udoh’s explanation, the Culture and Tourism Commissioner added: “We are also going to have the food festival to showcase the unique cuisine we have in the state, it is necessary for us knowing that a lot of visitors are coming into the state for the Christmas’s celebration.

“The Ibeno Beach Fiesta is also designed to be blast during the season while the Children Fanfare will be held within the Christmas village.”

The Information boss told reporters that issues across various sectors of the economy were discussed and approval granted to streamline and harmonise all agricultural projects in the state to attract foreign direct investments; to set up a Committee on implementation of resolutions of the last Education Summit; to upgrade cottage Hospital, Awa in Onna Local Government Area to a General Hospital as well as approval granted the Ministry of Trade and Investment to host first Akwa Ibom Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Summit & Exhibition in the first quarter of next year.

Among other decisions taken at the meeting were the establishment of a labour data bank for Akwa Ibom State, an upward review of approval fees for opening of private schools and as part of the approval, the Exco mandated that illegal private school operators should be fined five hundred thousand naira.

The Council deliberated and approved the reintroduction of revenue receipts in government-owned hospitals across the state as well as approval for the Ministry of Trade and Investment to embark on two projects; the Ibom 3000 Initiative and a Local Government Project Initiative.

He explained that under the initiative each Local Government will identify and harness a product peculiar to its area.

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The member representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Hon. Onofiok Luke has again reiterated his commitment to the advocacy for the establishment of Ibom Deep seaport and other ports in the country, which according to him will proffer a lasting solution to the challenges the country is facing, with the persistent gridlock on the Apapa port and the inhuman treatment commuters are faced with on daily basis.

The lawmaker made his position known during Thursday’s plenary, while contributing to a debate on the motion on ” The urgent need to install scanning machines in Nigerian ports” moved by Hon. Ossai Nicholas Ossai

He appealed to the Federal Government to grant Iicense for the establishment of the Ibom Deep Seaport in Akwa Ibom State and other ports across the country, while putting up measures to ensure that facilities are made available in the already established ports, maintaining that the new ports will have equipment that will meet the challenges the country is faced with.

“Mr. Speaker that leads me to the advocacy on this floor on behalf of my people, to use this opportunity and appeal to the Federal Government to please grant license for the establishment of Ibom deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State and another Sea Ports across the country, because with this, those new Ports will have state -of -the -art equipment that will meet with the challenges that we are facing.

“Mr. Speaker while I share in the position as canvass by the mover of the motion for facilities to be made available in the already established Port, I want to suggest that we need to, like I have said it before and I want to re-echo today that we need to find lasting solution to our port and the congestion that they are faced with. I want to appeal that while I share Hon. Ossai Ossai on his position, please let license be granted to Ibom deep seaport in Akwa Ibom State ,to compliment the efforts of Governor udom Emmanuel led administration” Luke said

Luke had few months ago during a debate on a motion brought before the House by Hon. Egberonge Mufutau Adewale ,on the need for government intervention in the persistent gridlock around Apapa /Wharf area in Lagos, made a case for the Federal government to support the establishment of the Ibom Deep seaport and industrial city in Akwa Ibom state.

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Nigerian Pop music export, Davido has unveiled the tracklist of his forthcoming and highly anticipated sophomore album, “A Good Time”.

The DMW Records boss, with real name David Adeleke revealed this in a Tweet on Saturday saying “TRACKLIST !!!! LETS GO!!!! A GOOD TIME !!!!!”

TRACKIST !!!! LETS GO!!!! A GOOD TIME !!!!! pic.twitter.com/v57k1J4OKw

— Davido (@iam_Davido) November 16, 2019

The back cover shows a picture of Davido and his billionaire father looking at the statue of his late mum, he further revealed.

If you look closely at the back cover of the album You’ll see me and my father looking a statue of my late mum … can’t wait till y’all see the front

‘A Good Time’ album project is a 17-track piece and has features both Nigerian and foreign artistes which include Peruzzi, Naira Marley, Zlatan, Wurld, Gunna, Dremo and Summer Walker. Others are A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, PopCaan, Chris Brown and Yonda.

“A Good Time” is executive produced by Davido and Asa Asika. It is scheduled for release on November 23, 2019.

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Saturdays we all know are usually for weddings and the past weekend saw one of the exciting interracial weddings in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.

It was the traditional wedding ceremony between two love birds from different racial backgrounds; the bride, Nkpoikanke Bassey Archibong from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and Marc Shand Tough of Aberdeen, Scotland.

It was indeed a colourful outing held at the prestigious Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort, Uyo which played host to lots of stylish guests. See the below by pictures by Sykes Photography!

Their white wedding is tipped to be a destination wedding, holds next year at one of the Caribbean Islands. Congratulations Mr and Mrs Marc Tough.

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