The Empire

By Asuquo Edem Brigitte Nichole must have obviously had some persons in mind when she clearly said “Never fail to appreciate someone who cares for you. Just because they are always in your life to help in some way, never fail to give thanks or recognition. To value someone or something too lightly is a risk no one should take”. Absolutely, men in the category of Arc Ezekiel Nya-Etok, popularly called ‘Mr. Social Housing’ would not be left out when trying to describe the above quote. A man who like a Prophet who is despised by his people but celebrated by strangers, Arc Ezekiel Nya-Etok seems to have been forgotten, even going by his numerous but modest contributions to the development of our dear State Akwa Ibom. Born over five decades ago precisely November 1, 1963 in Nsiak Town of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area and known nationally and globally as an astute advocate of Social Housing for all, Arc Ezekiel Nya-Etok has made indelible foot prints both in the housing sector and contri

  De-Mbarukas Limited, a reputable environmental consulting firm, has handed over the first phase of its water project, 200,000litres Expansion of Water Storage Capacity, to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH). Addressing journalists at the project site in Uyo on Wednesday, the Managing Director of the firm, Mr. Joseph Isaiah Akpan, thanked the management of UUTH for the opportunity done the company, assuring that “De-Mbarukas could handle higher tasks, if availed the opportunity.” According to Mr. Akpan, “To ensure quality and standard, working with a federal institution like the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital kept us on our toes because keeping to specification was of essence. So, I really appreciate all the assistance we received from the Works Department of the Institution.” He commended the Dr EmemAbasi Bassey-led administration, saying “the Chief Medical Director of UUTH, Dr. EmemAbasi Bassey, has instilled in the staff a new zeal and drive to work. He has also gi

  Leading aspirant to the just concluded Chairmanship Congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibeno Local Government Area, Hon. Ekoakwaha Etteh, has lauded the leadership of the party, Governor Udom Emmanuel, supporters and members of EKONET-2020 Campaign Organization for the opportunity given him, saying “though the party’s decision is final, my steadfastness, commitment, loyalty and dedication to the party are unshaken.” Hon. Etteh, who stated this on Saturday in his country home, Upenekang, thanked and thrilled a mammoth crowd of supporters and members of EKONET-2020 for their unprecedented support and solidarity during the campaign. Recounting the support and goodwill he has so far enjoyed from the people of Ibeno, Hon. Etteh, an alumnus of the Polytechnic, Calabar (Electrical Engineering), spoke of his stewardship, dedication and loyalty to his people as he rose through the rank and file of politics from his days as SUG Director of Socials, to Ward Secretary of PDP to Wa

   A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, Ambassador Engr. (Deacon) Kufre Ekong Inyang, has called on all loyal members of the party in Akwa Ibom State never to lose hope in the possibility of the party taking over the State, but to continue to keep pace and faith with leadership of the party at both state and national levels as it builds stronger bridges towards 2023.  Engr. Kufre Inyang who is one of the pillars of APC in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of the State, gave the encouragement and prediction over the weekend when some journalists paid him an unscheduled visit at his residence in Ibiaku Ikot Usen, Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, on the status of the APC in his local government and its prospects. Engr. Inyang, a UN-POLAC Ambassador of Peace, stated that, with the stellar performance of President Muhammadu Buhari in all critical sectors of the economy since 2015, in addition to the bold steps and  the impressive impact the Minister of Ni

  The village head of Obio Offot, Uyo local government area, Eteidung Cyril Umanah, has been accused of meddling in the emergence of a new Unit/Ekpuk head in the area.  A sour ce in the community who sought for anonymity told THE INK that the village head is working with some people to deny Nung Inyang of producing the next Unit/Ekpuk head following the demise of Chief Ndarake Idaha from Nung Ekpe Family.  Nung Inyang has never occupied the position which is on a rotational basis among the six families that make up Nung Mkpe unit.  The people say it is the turn of Nung Inyang to produce the next Unit/Ekpuk head in line with the existing zoning arrangement.  But their hope of having someone from Nung Inyang family occupy the position may not come to fruition if recent developments in the area are anything to go by.  It was gathered that shortly after the demise of Chief Ndarake Idaha, the village head, Eteidung Cyril Umanah, hastily called for a meeting with the executive members of the