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

  Our  quality attention has again been drawn to another last minute desperate  and fruitless efforts by  drowning politicians to spread false narrative regarding the support base of Hon.(Eld.) Blessing Erastus. In a publication contained in an online edition of THE IBOM INFORMER,it is alleged that stakeholders have rejected the choice of Hon(Eld.)Blessing Erastus and made a demand for the unconditional bail of Mr.Evans Eribo, the outgoing chapter chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Eastern Obolo For the records, majority of the  relevant stakeholders with substance,capacity and integrity are solidly united in their support for the choice of Hon.(Eld) Blessing Erastus because of his pedigree, maturity,experience and clear vision and blueprint for the rapid and even development of Eastern Obolo Local Government Area. The whole world is invited to note that a few stakeholders claiming to have rejected the choice of Hon.(Eld) Blessing Erastus are politicians who had captured the t

  Applicants for the position of External Auditors for the offices of Accountant General for the State and Local Government councils have undergone screening by the State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts. The interview and screening exercise took place today at the Public Accounts Committee room in the Assembly Complex, before the commencement of the ongoing review of Local Government Councils responses to queries from Auditor General for Local Government Councils. The companies vying for the position included; Mr. Ubokudom Etuk & Co, Mfon A. Etok & Co, and Edem Perters & Co. During the screening, the Committee Chairman, Hon. Eric Akpan, representing Nsit Ibom State Constituency, emphasized that the committee is constitutionally empowered to oversee relevant MDAs in the public accounts sector.  Hon. Akpan engaged the applicants on key accounting principles and current account practices. Other committee members scrutinized the applicants' in-depth knowledge

  The Akwa Ibom State Parliament's Public Accounts Committee, led by Hon. Eric Akpan, began reviewing the 2022 Audited Accounts of the state's 31 Local Government Councils today, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the House of Assembly Complex in Uyo. Hon. Akpan, who represents the Nsit Ibom State Constituency, emphasized that the committee's objective is to address the audit queries raised by the Auditor General for Local Government Areas.  He encouraged the Directors of Finance, Auditors, and Heads of Service to collaborate effectively to resolve longstanding bad debts of the Local Government Councils. The Chairman urged adherence to the principles governing local government services to prevent future legal issues. He stressed the importance of supporting expenditures with proper documentation and approvals from relevant authorities. Hon. Akpan clarified that the committee's main responsibility is to ensure that public funds are used appropriately and in line with approved

  There appears to be fire on the mountain in Eastern Obolo local government area the source of which is traced to one man, Sir Adasi Ubulom over his alleged plot to impose his son, Comrade Emigbanam  Adasi Ubulom as Consensus chairmanship Candidate  for the forthcoming 2024  local government elections.  Prominent and concerned stakeholders and youth of the oil-rich local government have condemned  the move, saying it is against the collective will and expectations of the people. They added that whoever shall emerge as the PDP chairmanship Candidate of the local government must be a product of existing democratic norms and strict adherence to extant principle of due process, wide consultation and endorsement by all stakeholders   that have been the catalyst for the sustainable peace in the area.  Findings indicated that Sir  Adasi Ubulom, who doubles as Chairman, Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy and Chairman, Eastern Obolo PDP Ward Leaders Forum has held several top-notch posit