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  Residents of Idu Uruan on Friday, January 9, 2026, witnessed the official handover of an ultra-modern civic centre by the Member representing Uruan State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Itorobong Etim, in a move widely described as a boost to grassroots governance. The newly completed facility, fitted with solar-powered lighting and a borehole, is part of the lawmaker’s constituency projects aimed at strengthening social infrastructure and improving access to basic amenities at the community level. Addressing stakeholders and residents during the ceremony, Dr. Etim said the project reflects her resolve to deliver people-focused interventions that respond directly to the needs of her constituents. She also disclosed that similar projects are underway in other parts of the constituency, including the construction of another civic centre with a solar-powered water facility, and the remodelling and reconstruction of town halls and water projects in Ekp...

  The Member representing Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ime Bassey Okon, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kufreabasi Edidem, describing him as a disciplined and committed legislator. In a congratulatory message, Rep. Okon noted that Rt. Hon. Edidem, a prominent son of Itu Local Government Area, has distinguished himself through humility, calm leadership, and loyalty to democratic institutions. He commended the Deputy Speaker’s legislative journey, which he said has been guided by a strong passion for public service and the enactment of laws that promote peace, development, and good governance in Akwa Ibom State. According to the federal lawmaker, Rt. Hon. Edidem’s conduct in office reflects dedication to the growth of the legislature and the overall progress of the state. Rep. Okon prayed for God’s continued guidance, sound health, and greater wisdom for...

  By Asuquo Edem  The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has dismissed as false and misleading a viral social media report alleging plans to pass a bill criminalising sexual relationships with married men. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Chairman House Committee on Information, Hon. Jerry Otu, the Assembly described the report—circulating widely on social media—as a fabrication with no legislative basis. The claim, reportedly shared via a Facebook post by one Obiavel Albert Abigo, alleged that a bill sponsored by the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, sought to impose a 10-year jail term on women involved in such relationships, while prescribing a ₦2 million fine for men. The House categorically denied the existence of any such bill, stressing that it has neither received nor deliberated on legislation of that nature. It also clarified that the Deputy Governor has not sponsored any bill related to the claims. Condemning the report as a deliberate attempt ...

  The recent interview with Rt. Hon. Dr. Dan Akpan, former Representative of Etinan Federal Constituency, has sparked a necessary, albeit uncomfortable, conversation about the quality of representation the people of Uyo Senatorial District receive at the National Assembly. Dr. Akpan's critique of the current Senator is harsh, unruly, and illusionary, and does not present a balanced perspective. His sweeping condemnation, painting the Senator as "silent," "missing," and "comfortable," ignores the concrete achievements that have positively impacted constituents from Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District. Senator Aniekan Bassey's tangible contributions since taking office include the sponsorship of eight (8) bills and six (6) motions. He has also petitioned for the reinstatement of Dr. Ndem Ntuk at the Federal College of Education, Ididep, and Mr. Aniekan Umoh of Shell Oil Producing Company. EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  In complementing Gove

    Some fundamental errors that even a kindergarten would easily spot out or notice on reading through an attention -seeking press release by Calistus Uko, the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Ikot Abasi Local Government Chapter, is the hollowness and unilaterility of the Press release, riddled with fallacy of false dilemma, wild assumptions, and stolen identity.  While he calls it a personal Press Release, but using the Office of the Publicity Secretary ",the most fitting name for it is a farrago by a perpetual depressed mind that is consigned to appreciate anything factual and altruistic in his life. In other words, if Calistus Uko has had the slightest presence of mind and patience to have consulted the Chapter Chairman of All Progressive Congress in Ikot Abasi,Mr. Bassey Abasiute and other leaders of the APC in Ikot Abasi who were in that meeting and also received the 2025 Christmas rice and Money meant for Ikot Abasi APC, he certainly wo...

  By Asuquo Edem  The Member representing Uruan State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Dr. Itorobong Etim, on Friday 9 January set a new benchmark for grassroots representation as she distributed empowerment items and cash support valued at several millions of naira to her constituents. The landmark empowerment and constituency programme, held at Holy Trinity College, Mbiakong, Uruan drew a large crowd of residents, traditional leaders, youths, women groups and top government officials, all of whom applauded what they described as uncommon and people-oriented representation. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Etim thanked the people of Uruan for their consistent support from the campaign period to date, stressing that the empowerment was a token of appreciation and a reflection of her commitment to inclusive governance. She presented her legislative scorecard, disclosing that she has sponsored two bills, co-sponsored 24 bills, raised five motions, facilitated ...

  The Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Ms. Usoro Akpabio, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to inclusive and people-driven development as she graced a festive-season empowerment and outreach programme in ONNA Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The empowerment event, hosted by the Commissioner for Finance and Special Duties, Mr. Emem Bob, and his wife, attracted community members, political stakeholders and beneficiaries who converged to celebrate social inclusion, empowerment and responsive governance. Speaking at the event, the SSDC Managing Director expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, and Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for championing empowerment-driven initiatives across the South-South region under the Renewed Hope Agenda. She noted that the programme reflected the core values of Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda, describing it as a practical demonstra...