Meet Akwa Ibom graduate who sells newspapers in the streets of Uyo

Mr Ofonime Udi

By UbongAbasi Okon

Mr Ofonime Alfred Udi, from Afaha Ofot community in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, is a newspaper vendor.

Gov. Udom presents Toyota Land Cruiser jeep as gift to Ntisong Ibibio, Obong Ekidem

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The Ntisong Ibibio III, Obong Essien Ekidem, has been presented with a key of a Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep by Akwa Ibom State Governor Mr Udom Emmanuel.

Photo: Gov. Udom Emmanuel presents staff of office to Eket Paramount Ruler

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State presenting a staff of office to the newly sworn-in Paramount Ruler of Eket Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty Etim Charles Abia at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo, on 23 September, 2016

Akwa Ibom governorship election: We are going to court – Umana

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Umana Okon Umana has said that his party is going to court to challenge the outcome of the last Saturday governorship election in the state in which INEC declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party as winner.

Umana Okon Umana who spoke at Channels tv in Lagos this morning insisted that there was no elections in the state.

The governorship and House of Assembly elections in Akwa Ibom State have been marred by ballots stealing and widespread violence.

“We will build roads, but we won’t let our people die of hunger” – Umana

APC Governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom, Mr. Umana Okon Umana

The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Umana Okon Umana has said that the welfare and happiness of Akwa Ibom people will be the focus of APC government in the State, when elected into power in the forthcoming elections.

Akpabio’s pact with Udom: Unoma to replace Moses as deputy governor, if PDP wins

Akwa Ibom First Lady, Mrs. Unoma Akpabio

By Nse Peter

Governor Godswill Akpabio is secretly pushing for his wife, Unoma, to become the deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State if the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Udom Emmanuel wins the forthcoming governorship election in Akwa Ibom State, Global Concord newspaper has reported.

INEC receives 3,813 card readers in Akwa Ibom

File photo: Permanent Voters'Cards

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Akwa Ibom says it has received 3,813 card readers for accreditation of voters in the forthcoming elections.

Umana promises to support 10,000 start-up businesses in his first year in office

Mr. Umana Okon Umana

The APC Governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Umana Okon Umana has stated that his administration will, through various incentives, support the establishment of 10,000 new businesses in the state in his first year in office.

APC accuses PDP of buying off PVCs from local communities in Akwa Ibom

File photo: Permanent Voters' Card

All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State has raised alarm that the Peoples Democratic Party is going about buying off Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) from local communities in the State, with the aim of using them to rig next month elections.

Oro People Reject Udom, Shun PDP Campaign at Okobo – Peace Letters newspaper

File photo: Mr. Udom Emmanuel (middle), with his running mate, Mr. Moses Ekpo (left) and Governor Godswill Akpabio (right)

By Nse Peter

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship campaign in Akwa Ibom State suffered a major setback, Thursday, at Okobo Local Government Area, with the people in the area boycotting the party’s rally, Peace Letters has reported.

I’ll continue with Akpabio’s agenda, says Udom Emmanuel

Mr. Udom Emmanuel

The Akwa Ibom State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has pledged to continue with the “uncommon transformation agenda” of Governor Godswill Akpabio.

Onofiok Luke gives glory to God for his victory at PDP primary

This Onofiok Luke is one person the youth of Akwa Ibom State should watch and emulate. Few days after receiving the PDP flag which confirmed him as the party’s candidate for the House of Assembly (Nsit Ubium State Constituency) election, he ran to his Church, Full Life Christian Centre, today, 18 January, 2015 to give God the glory for his success so far.This report which we culled from the Facebook page of the Community Pulse editor, IfrekeNseowo-Connoisseur paints a picture of a humble young man with a strong faith in God.

Photos: At last, Onofiok Luke gets PDP flag!

Congratulations, Onofiok Luke! Wow! Wow!! Wow! It was so beautiful to see Mr. Luke waved the PDP flags, at last! The crowd that witnessed the presentation of the PDP flag by the State party chairman, Obong Paul Ekpo to Onofiok Luke went ecstatic, with shout of joy. They obviously understood the tension and suspense that built up when Governor Godswill Akpabio and wife, Unoma wanted to snatch victory from Luke who is now a confirmed PDP candidate in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (Nsit Ubium State Constituency) election. Click here to read how the governor and the wife fought unsuccessful to stop Luke from standing election. See more pics after the cut…..

Breaking News: Uwak accuses Governor Akpabio of attempting to assassinate him

Robinson Uwak (left) and Godswill Akpabio

By Nse Peter

The member representing Oron Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State, in the National Assembly, Mr. Robinson Uwak has raised alarm over alleged attempt on his life.

Nigerians condemn Akpabio for claiming his wife ‘produced’ A’Ibom PDP governorship candidate

Governor Godswill Akpabio

By Nse Peter

Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State is under fire for claiming that his wife, Unoma, ‘produced’ the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel.

My wife ‘produced’ PDP governorship candidate, Udom Emmanuel –Akpabio

Governor Godswill Akpabio and wife, Unoma

By Etim Ekpimah

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, has said the Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the state, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, was first “discovered” by his wife, Mrs. Unoma Akpabio.

Ita Enang, Helen Esuene, 7 other senators defect from PDP – Punch newspaper

Senator Ita Enang

The outcome of last month’s Peoples Democratic Party primary election across the country has further led to depletion in the membership strength of the party in the upper chamber. This week, additional nine members of the PDP have defected to the opposition parties.

You can’t become governor without incumbent’s support – Akpabio

Governor Godswill Akpabio

By Etim Ekpimah

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, has said nobody can become a governor of a state without the support of the incumbent governor.

Umana confirms Think Akwa Ibom! story: “Akpabio told me, let me see how God will make you governor”

Mr. Umana Okon Umana

By Nse Peter

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Umana Okon Umana has confirmed a Think Akwa Ibom! story which revealed how Governor Godswill Akpabio arrogantly told Umana “let’s see how God will make you governor of Akwa Ibom State.

Akpabio accuses human rights activists of politicising Odudu Ukpanah’s trial

Governor Akpabio

Akwa Ibom Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio has condemned growing 168 suspected murder cases reported in the state last year, lamenting that children killed their parents and husbands murdered their wives and vice versa.