The Empire Naija

There is palpable fear and tension presently in Uruan Local Government as the Project Manager of Zenith Construction Company, contractor constructing the Mbiaya-Mbiakong road has been kidnapped this morning with his police killed. Mr Kazan the company head project Manager was reportedly whisked away when he went to buy cement from a local cement shop while his police was shot and killed. However sources who spoke to our correspondent alleged non payment of  project funds reasons the company has resorted to buying cement from local kiosk. Our source also did not rule out an insider as having planned the kidnap. When called, the Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko MacDonald did not answer calls nor SMS sent to his phone line.

-Paul Sylvester Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel has stated that his administration's commitment to youth development is irrevocable, noting he will continually produce adequate manpower to boost the State Government's industrialization programme. The Governor stated this at The Citadel Church, during April Edition of Akwa Ibom Youth  Prayer Conference in Uyo. Continuing, the State Chief Executive stressed that Small and Medium Scale Enterprises drive economy in most developed countries and assured Akwa Ibom youths that his administration will continue        to facilitate easy access to capital for startups which will generate more employment opportunities in the State. Mr. Emmanuel who was represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Microfinance and Enterprise Devoloment, Mr Ime Uwah acknowledged the contributions of the youths in the just concluded elections, observing that the youths to a large extent, contributed to the peaceful, f...

In it's avowed commitment and determination to see to the proper disposal of refuse in the State Capital and other environs, the Chairman Akwa Ibom State Environmental  and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA),Prince Akpan Ikim has assured residents of the State that the State in partnership with a Company would soon bring to designated spots, receptacles for easy disposal of refuse. Prince Ikim while speaking to Journalists Saturday during the monthly environmental sanitation noted that the receptacles would also reduce indiscriminate dumping of refuse around illegal spots as well as bring decency to the State adding that government under the leadership of Mr. Udom Emmanuel has provided an expansive land as permanent dump site. He emphasized that the Agency would not take it kindly with citizens who defy the existing law against dumping refuse at times not stipulated, added that the law which set up the agency had also regulated the time regime whereby residents of th...

The former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Arc Victor Attah has been reported to be bereaved of his junior brother, Sir Essien Bassey Udo Adiaha Attach. Reasons of his death are still sketchy as at the time of making this report. It would be recalled the the deceased once served the State as Commissioner for Culture and Tourism. May his soul rest in peace and may the family be comforted.

By Imoh Etukukoh. Following the social media report making the rounds that, the Onna Council Chairman, Hon Imoh Attat, is at loggerhead with the legislative council in Onna, using cult boys to attack legislators, the council boss, Hon. Imoh Attat has faulted the report, saying the executive and the legislative arms in Onna LGA are enjoying robust working relationship since the inception of the administration. Speaking with this reporter, yesterday Hon. Attat said that he is not aware of any problem between the executive and the legislature in the council, adding that, at the moment he was in Uyo on official engagement. He stated that, the councillors had been misinformed by someone he is yet to know and identify alleging that, he collected N17 million instead of N8 million as allocation accrued to the local government for the month of March, and has also collected several entitlements on behalf the councillors without remitting same. Attat said further that Councilors having...

By Dennis Udoma   Mbiaso Ward 3 in Nsit Ibom Local Government of Akwa Ibom on Sunday, beat the defending Champions, Etinan Urban Ward 1, 5 – 4 to win a coveted trophy in the just concluded second edition of INISO Unity Cup tournament 2019 at Etinan Township Stadium. Mbiaso won at penalty shootout, after both teams played goalless draw in the first full 90 minutes of the game. The defending Champions, Etinan Urban Ward 1 suffered defeat in the competition, when Mbiaso goalkeeper, Usenobong Linus made a surprise save of an electrifying kick by the opponent’s striker in the 7 minutes of extra time, while his team mates scored all five penalties that shot Mbiaso team to limelight as champions of this year’s tournament which began on Sunday March 31, 2019. The football tournament which debuted in 2018 and sponsored by African-American philanthropist and President, INISO Foundation, Mr Ubong Usen was aimed at discovering talents to feed both local, national and int...

The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Barr. Onofiok Luke has tasked Christians to reflect the true image of Jesus Christ as the Light with truth and holiness as represented in the Bible. Barr Luke in his Easter message tasked Christians to act honorably and morally towards upholding the glory of God, becoming more Christ-like in character, "while uniting our will with Christ’s will for us, and allowing Him direct our thoughts, motives and actions. While emphasizing that there is more to the celebration of Easter than just the day of Christ's resurrection, the Speaker who is also the member-elect for Etinan Federal Constituency stated that the day represents the day where laws providing for the redemption of mankind were signed and sealed. "It was the day that the salvation of mankind was fully paid for by the Lord and Saviour, Redeemer of the world, Jesus Christ, who made this possible with His blood". "It is therefore expected o...