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 2020 Christmas ,the people of Okobo State Constituency of Akwa Ibom State once again have  reasons to count blessings and sing praises to God on account of the bold choice they made few years ago when they voted massively for Rt. Hon. Princess Felicia Bassey to represent them in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.  Their votes did not only propel the former Okobo Local Government Chairman and State Officer of The Peoples Democratic Party to the House of Assembly, but her rich political pedigree and  examplary character subsequently elevated her to the position of the Deputy Speaker of the Hallowed Chamber for the second time, having served in the same capacity during the 6th Assembly. Therefore, as part of activities to celebrate the glad tidings of Christmas, the Deputy Speaker, within the week, in her Oti- 0ro residence, Okobo LGA, thought it necessary to extend her benevolence and goodwill to her constituents as a way to also share with the people,  God’s blessings upon her life

  The National Examinations Council NECO has released the 2020 National Common Entrance Examination results. It put the national cut off marks at 142. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO,Godswill Obioma,while presenting the results to the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, Monday, in Abuja, said a total of 70,580 candidates sat for the examination nationwide, out of which 24,416 candidates passed, scoring a minimum of 66. Three students got the highest scores: Umeonyiagu Chinua Crucifixio (Anambra), scored 199, Onwuamanam Udochukwu (Enugu) scored 198, while Salaam Mariam Aderemilekun(Lagos) scored 197. 16,713 candidates were said to be absent from the examination due to the #ENDSARS protests that rocked the country recently. Adamu noted that with the Unity Colleges now 110, admissions carrying capacity has been shored up to 26,625 for the current academic year, 720 slots were added with the establishment of six more Federal Science and Technical Colleges across the six ge

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