The Empire Naija

  In a clear display of partisanship and desire to ensure that candidates of her Party, the All Progressive Congress(APC) emere victorious in the upcoming Local Government elections, the Executive Director in the NNPC, Mrs. Eunice Thomas today doled out financial support to enable candidates especially the female folk across the State including all candidates from Ibeno to  purchase forms from AKISIEC. Making the donation in a brief ceremony held at Vinpy Hotels, Mrs. Thomas charged them to be bold and courageous knowing that they have the trio of President Bola Tinubu, Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio and his wife as their backbone while also advising them not to limit their campaign scope, be courteous, exhibit friendly attitudes and not ceasing to pray. "I appreciate you for daring to contest. I have come to campaign for you and stand by you through the Grace of God, I'm confident that you will attain success. It's not a do or die affair but give it your best

By Edet Okpo As Governor Umo Eno is making concerted efforts in building concrete bridges across ethnic, religious and political  lines, one cannot forget the following statements Pastor Umo Eno made in a hurry:  "I hereby extend an olive branch and my hand of fellowship to all my brothers who contested with me to join hands in building the Akwa Ibom State where the symphonies of peace, development, unity and brotherhood would continue to ring louder and bind us all even deeper together.” "I promise to run an all-inclusive government where no one would be punished or victimized on account of holding different political opinions. We are Akwa Ibomites first and foremost before our political labels. Political parties are vehicle to attain power; they cannot substitute the bond of unity and brotherhood we have all shared for centuries".  One year plus after, it is interesting  and instructive to see how Governor Umo Eno is living the quoted  memorable comments and the promis

By Darlington UDOBONG Being made the Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture Production Services and Rural Development was never a coincident for the Senator representing the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Senator Aniekan Bassey. It was a deliberate fixture to aid the progress and development of Akwa Ibom State. Agriculture services have been the backbone of human civilization for millennia, providing sustenance, employment and economic stability in both developed and developing nations. In contemporary society, the significance of agriculture production services in fostering rural development cannot be overemphasized. These services encompass a wide range of activities, from crop cultivation to animal husbandry, and they play a pivotal role in elevating the quality of life in rural areas. In fact, its array of benefits extends beyond the agricultural sector. Little wonder the ARISE Agenda of the Pastor Umo Eno-led administration is hinged on Agriculture.  The