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SPORTS
Nigeria has sent Cameroon packing from the 2023 African Cup of Nations and progressed to the next stage of the tournament.
The Super Eagles defeated Cameroon 2 nil in the round of 16.
The goals came in the first and second half of the encounter.
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NIGERIA STARTING XI VS CAMEROON
Stanley Nwabili (GK)
Ola Aina
Zaidu Sanusi
William Troost-Ekong [C]
Semi Ajayi
Calvin Bassey
Frank Onyeka
Alex Iwobi
Moses Simon
Ademola Lookman
Victor Osimhen
Kickoff is 9pm.
SPORTS
Nigeria have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16, following
1-nil win over Guinea-Bissau today.
The decisive goal came in the first half, with Opa Sangante lashing Simon Moses’ cross past his goalkeeper.
Nigeria finished in second place behind Equatorial Guinea, who humiliated hosts Ivory Coast 4-nil.
FULL TIME
GUINEA-BISSAU 0-1 NIGERIA
Own-goal⚽️
Nigeria qualify for round of 16 as group B second-best.
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A'IBOM SWAN FLAGS OFF ACTIVITIES FOR 2024..hails Commissioner for Sport
James Akpan-........................
The Akwa Ibom state chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has flagged off activities for 2024 with it's inaugural Congress.
The Congress took place Thursday, February 28, at the mini conference room of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ located at Information Drive, IBB Avenue, Uyo.
It was an occasion to interact and brainstorm on the way forward for the association with regards to sports development and promotion going forward.
State chairman of the chapter, Mr Emmanuel AKpan presided.
The chairman had welcomed members to the first congress in 2024 and thanked them for their support and cooperation since the beginning of his second term.
Mr Akpan urged members continue to join hands to make the association an envy of all in the south south zone.
He used the occasion to reel out a number of things achieved within four years of his stay in office and pledged to do more for the benefit of members.
Mr Akpan thanked the Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Sir Monday Ebong Uko for his constant support to the association especially his New Year package to SWAN members and sought better collaboration between the ministry and SWAN
The SWAN chairman also expressed appreciation to the chairman of NUJ, Comrade Amos Etuk for his support and collaboration with SWAN over the years and appealed for more.
He assured members of activity-packed year even as their welfare would be prioritized.
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NUJ CHAIRMAN HAILS A'IBOM SWAN FOR METHODICAL APPROACH TO LEADERSHIP
-James Akpan ........................
Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Akwa Ibom state Council, Comrade Amos Etuk has hailed the leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Akwa Ibom state chapter for handling the affairs of the association systematically.
Comrade Etuk who was speaking at the first Congress of SWAN in 2024 particularly heaped praises on the state chairman of of the association, Mr Emmanuel Akpan, FCAI for changing the narrative in SWAN, thus giving the body a new face in Akwa Ibom.
The NUJ chairman recalled the synergy between SWAN and NUJ in Akwa Ibom and applauded the members for the team spirit while calling for more collaboration in 2024 and beyond.
He promised continued partnership with Akwa Ibom SWAN and urged members to continue to support the current leadership to achieve more.
The chairman used the occasion to call on SWAN members to join the NUJ thanksgiving at Eket on Sunday, February 21 as vehicles depart NUJ press Center by 8am.
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⌚ FULL-TIME!
Troost-Ekong scores through a penalty kick to secure a precious victory for Nigeria against hosts Cote d'Ivoire! 🥅🇳🇬
COURT
Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has ordered a Policewoman in Akwa Ibom State Police Command, Inspector Iniobong Umoren to pay a keke rider, Jeremiah Sunday Udo five million naira for his unlawful arrest and impoundment of his tricycle.
The Court presided over by Justice Ntong Ntong gave the order today in a judgment on an application for the enforcement of the fundamental rights brought by the applicant, Jeremiah Sunday Udo, a native of Ikono Local Government Area.
Justice Ntong also ordered the first respondent, Mr. Udoka David, a friend of the keke rider to pay the tricyclist another five million naira for instigating the Police to arrest and detain him for five days without food and water.
The Court however extricated the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Police Command, Mr. Olatoye Durosinmi who was joined in the suit as the third respondent, but advised him to warn his officers and men to always carry out their duties within the ambit and purview of the law.
The tricyclist, who is a resident of Ifa Ikot Idang in Uyo, had told the Court that he has been fulfilling the hire purchase agreement with the owner of the keke, Mr. Udoka David from his neighbouring village in Ikono to pay him 20,000 naira every week until last year, when the Naira policy crippled the economy resulting in him owing a week returns of 20,000 naira.
He said he was surprised to be ambushed and arrested on 12th February, 2023, after he had so far paid him eight hundred and fifty-five thousand Naira out of the 1.9 million naira agreed in the hire purchase for full recovery of the tricycle.
From Harrison Essien
Ibom Angels team tasked on professionalism..............
The state Government has tasked players of Ibom Angels FC to exhibit high level of professionalism and discipline as the Nigerian Women Championship kicks off next month.
Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Sir Monday Ebong Uko gave the task when he addressed the coaching crew and players in Uyo.
The Commissioner said the state Government would continue to provide the needed platform for the players to display their football artistries.
Describing them as soldiers for the state, the commissioner urged the players to play well and place the state on national football map.
He called on the players to respect constituted authorities and make the state proud.
Head Coach of Ibom Angels, Mr Edwin Okon promised to beef up the team and play to achieve positive results.
C: James
GOV. ENO GRANTS APPROVAL FOR 2ND PHASE AK-CARES PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has granted Approval for the Implementation of Second Phase of Akwa Ibom COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus, AK-CARES Programme.
Already, the Steering Committee for the program has met to brainstorm on ways to foster economic recovery and community welfare.
The meeting which was chaired by the Commissioner for Economic Development, Mr. Emem Bob focused on strategies and implemention of the second phase of the AK-CARES Programme.
Activities carried out under the programme cover the 5 Aspirations of the ARISE Agenda of Pastor Umo Eno aimed at touching the lives of Akwa Ibom people.
At the meeting, the commissioner, Mr. Bob expressed appreciation to the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for granting approval for the release of funds, emphasizing that the committee would embark on rigorous monitoring to ensure effective results.
The Commissioner opined that AK-CARES Programme continues to be a beacon of hope, aligning resources to uplift communities and drive sustainable development in Akwa Ibom State.
Commending the committee for successes in the initial phase, Mr. Bob outlined areas for improvement and highlighted the inclusion of new beneficiaries in the upcoming phase.
Head of the Coordinating Unit for AK-CARES, Mrs. Enobong Okpongkpong, presented the work plans for various Delivery Platforms.
The committee outlined interventions across ministries to include payment of backlog of Social Transfers to 1,950 beneficiaries who are either aged, physically challenged, chronically ill, or urban poor, payment of backlog of stipends to 1,560 beneficiaries engaged and deployed to carry out Labor Intensive Public Workfare activities on Social services and works and livelihood Grants of 150,000 naira to be given to about 1,055 economically active household members to resuscitate their businesses.
Others are thirteen communities to receive 18 million naira each to execute two micro projects, 800 beneficiaries to be provided with agricultural inputs and services to help in their farms, 2,800 beneficiaries to enjoy grading of 14 rural feeder roads and 1,000 beneficiaries to get agricultural assets for production and mitigation of food loss and waste and 2,500 beneficiaries who own small and medium-scale enterprises to receive conditional grants ranging from 100,000 naira to 500,000 naira to cover up to 50% of their monthly operational cost.
Information Unit
Ministry Of Economic Development
Truck Crushed Two AkwaPoly Students To Dead
It was a black Monday for students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua as a truck crushes two students to death on the ever busy Aba Road, Ikot Ekpene.
The incident occurred yesterday by evening near the Junction of the ancient village of Ikot Inyang, few meters away from the school in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area.
The truck driver was said to have lost control and rammed into the girls killing them on the spot.
Their colleagues wept uncontrollably as the remains were evacuated to a mortuary.
The deceased ND 2 Science Laboratory Technology students are described as “besties and inseparable twins”.
Abasifreke Okon, a native of Ikot Abasi and Irene Edwin from Ibesikpo Asutan were preparing for their practical exam holding tomorrow ahead of their signing out after many years of hustle and bustle of academic life.
Meanwhile, the management of the Polytechnic has postponed the examination.
Curled from Abasiofiok Inyang fb wall
STATE OF AMALGAMATION HOUSE................
This is the Amalgamation House where the British colonial master, Lord Lugard lived.
It is located at present day Ikot Abasi local government Area of Akwa Ibom state and built around 1912.
Lugard built a network of structures which today are historical sites, to ease his stay and facilitate trading in the region.
These include his residence, his administrative office, the native authority building and his kitchen, the Beach Garden and others.
Lord Lugard’s House, a wooden structure has deteriorated and showed sign of dilapidation.
COACH FATAI OSHO RESIGNS FROM AKWA UNITED
Coach Fatai Osho, has resigned from Akwa United.
His last outing was yesterday when he led the team to another loss against Heartland FC
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER CHARTS COURSE FOR DEVELOPMENT
..Tasks Transition Committee Chairmen On Grassroots Development
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Economic Development, Mr. Emem Bob today 14th of December, 2023 met with the newly inaugurated transition committee Chairmen in the thirty one Local Government areas of the State.
The meeting took place at the conference room of the Ministry of Economic Development.
At the meeting, the Commissioner, Mr. Bob extended a warm welcome to the new council chairmen and congratulated them on their recent swearing-in.
Addressing the gathering, the commissioner stated that the cardinal agenda of the event was to apprise the Chairmen of the imperative task of validating and updating the State Social Register (SSR).
The SSR, according to Mr Bob plays an important role in identifying and assisting the poor and vulnerable within the respective local government areas.
Mr. Bob also dwelt on the significance of the validation and update process saying it is aimed at ensuring effective distribution of resources to the targeted groups.
He tasked the Chairmen to work with stakeholders in their respective LGAs, underscoring the collective responsibility for the success of the vital exercise.
The collaborative effort, the commissioner opined was poised to make a substantial impact on the lives of the less privileged, marking a positive step towards comprehensive community development.
In their remarks, the transition Chairmen pledged commitment to the actualisation of the state social register for the benefits of the people.
In attendance were the Permanent Secretary, Barr. Christopher Udoh, and the Head, Coordinating Unit, AK-CARES Programme, Mrs Enobong Okpongkpong.
Information Unit
Ministry of Economic Development
Nigeria LNG
Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited was incorporated as a limited liability company under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on May 17, 1989 to harness Nigeria's vast natural gas resources and produce Liquefied Natural Gas and Natural Gas liquids for export.
Vision: to be a globally competitive LNG Company helping to build a better Nigeria.
Mission: to market, produce and deliver Liquefied Natural Gas and Natural Gas liquids to buyers safely, reliably and profitably, growing the company and the people to their full potentials and being a trusted partner with all stakeholders in the sustainable development of Nigeria's gas industry and of NLNG host communities.
Core Values: Safety, integrity, teamwork, respect, excellence and caring.
Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG Hospital Support Programme-
UUTH as beneficiary...........................................
James Akpan-
The Nigeria LNG hospital support programme is aimed for the people as the company keeps intervening in any facet that could make it live up to it's vision of being a Global LNG Company helping to build a better Nigeria.
The Hospital Support Programme arose of NLNG's interest to expand its contribution to the development of the nation's health infrastructure.
The University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH is one of the beneficiaries of the support programme.
The Company undertook a renovation and equipping of Accident and Emergency building at the hospital to the tune of 500,000 US Dollars.
The area of focus included renovation and expansion of theater suites to accommodate a 2 bed recovery space, installation of oxygen piping and manifolds in the entire facility, expansion of pay point/revenue collection offices, construction of extra conveniences for patients and replacement of roof covering.
In addition to the public power supply, the facility is connected to a 15KVA solar inverter as well as the hospital's water supply system.
The facility was inaugurated today by Governor Umo Eno who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah.
A'IBOM GOV'T STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH USAID FOR IMPROVED PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SECTOR
By Monday Okon
In its resolve to drastically transform the State Primary Healthcare sector to bring quality and affordable healthcare services closer to the majority of the citizens who are living in the rural area of the State, the Akwa Ibom State Government has welcomed better working relationship with the United States Agency for International Development, USAID. for more impact in the sector.
The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Augustine Umoh, while receiving the USAID team in the Ministry today, assured them of Government's stronger partnership and support for their much impactful health investments in the State.
His words: "Your choice of Akwa Ibom State for ex*****on of your planned Primary Healthcare developmental programs and projects is highly welcome and appreciated. This is rightly in line with the focus of the administration of Governor Umo Eno who is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a much vibrant Primary Healthcare sector for the people's healthy living."
"Government is ready to provide assistance to the team in any areas they so require with a view to ensuring that their health investments in the State are successful and working as expected", Prof. Umoh assured.
The Commissioner noted that Governor Umo Eno has given top priority in his ARISE Agenda for provision of good living for the people through his comprehensive rejuvenation and establishment of workable Primary Healthcare facilities across the State, reiterating that partnering USAID in this direction will be quite a huge boost to the Government.
Earlier, the leader of the team and USAID's Deputy Director in Nigeria, Mr. Ezekiel James, commended Governor Umo Eno for his hardwork and passion to turnaround the Primary Healthcare sector for the better in the State.
Mr. James disclosed that Akwa Ibom State has been leading in the number of USAID's health investments in Nigeria, followed by Kebbi and Adamawa States.
He said that USAID is in the State again for further partnership with the Government to create more investment impact in the State Primary Healthcare sector, and urged the Government to kindly make the partnership work for the good of its people.
The occasion also witnessed the presence of the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Patrick Essiet; the Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. (Mrs.) Enobong Attah; Director, Public Health Services, Dr. Etop Antia, among others.
Media Unit
Ministry of Health
Akwa Ibom State
11.12.2023
A’IBOM MAN BAGS LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR RA**NG TEENAGE GIRLS
Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Eket has sentenced a 37 year-old man, Uduak Moses Idimudo to life imprisonment for ra**ng two girls, aged 14 and 15, both students of a secondary school in Eket.
Idimudo, a native of Efoi in Eket Local Government Area, was sentenced today Wednesday 29th November 2023 by Justice Efiong Efiong, having found him guilty of 19 out of the 20 counts charge of r**e.
One of the victims told the Court that she and her 14 year-old friend were hawking fried cow skin meat otherwise known as “canda” or Ikpa Unam on the road in Efoi in July, 2020, when the convict bought the meat worth N700 and asked them to accompany him to his room to get the money or they go and sell the meat and come back.
She said on their way home, they went back to the convict’s house as he directed to get back their money, but he insisted that they must follow him inside his room, which they obliged.
The first prosecution witness said the convict pushed her and her friend on his bed and forcefully removed their pants and inserted his p***s inside their va**na and took turn to r**e them and after, gave them N350 instead of the N700 balance he owed them.
The JSS 3 student also narrated how the convict told her and friend to come back to his house for the balance but warned them not to tell their parents or anyone else about the r**e, else he will kill them.
She told the Court that they went home without telling their parents and one month after in August, 2020, they went back to the convict’s house for the balance of their money and the convict again adopted the same method and took turn to r**e each of them again, but this time around, he did not pay the debt, asking them to come back again.
The minors said the convict adopted the same procedure of ra**ng them from July 2020 and April, 2021, until one woman, a neighbour of the convict, who noticed the children on monthly basis inside the house of the convict, reported to their parents.
In a one-hour judgment, the trial judge, Hon. Justice Efiong Efiong said he “believed the testimonies of the victims as corroborated by the confessional statement of the defendant and the medical reports of evidence of forceful pe*******on of va**na of the innocent girls.”
He described the defendant as “a despicable character who is worse than an untrained animal and does not deserve to be left free in the community of decent people.”
Justice Efiong held: “that the defendant could keep ripping two minors naked on his bed and ra**ng them in their open view, shows that he is a dirty, wicked and satanic person, who has no regards for the law and morals.”
The Court also noted that “the offence of r**e is now assuming an alarming frequency in the society and in Eket Judicial Division in particular.”
The State Prosecutor from the Ministry of Justice, Barrister Ime Ifon hailed the judgement, which she described as erudite that will serve as deterrent to other rapists, who are yet to be caught by the long arm of the law.
The Defence Counsel, Barrister Victor Udeh also commended the Court for the judgment.
COV/ Harrison Essien
GBV SURVIVORS TRAINED ON SKILLS........................
James Akpan
A number of Gender Based Violence survivors have been trained on vocational skills to help in their recovery system.
The training which formed part of activities to mark the Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence was put together by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare in collaboration with United Nations Population Fund, UNPFA.
Addressing the gathering today Wednesday in Uyo, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Dr Ini Adiakpan explained that the training was vital to cater to the welfare of the survivors inview of their experiences.
According to the Commissioner, the skills injected into the survivors would help to reduce the psychological effects and traumatic state of the victims and make them economically stable.
Reflecting on the theme, Unite, Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls, Dr Adiakpan said the fight against gender based violence cannot be won without the assistance of implementing partners.
She called for intensified efforts especially at the grassroots toward the elimination of the act.
Dr Adiakpan equally urged the beneficiaries to make proper use of the training received and put the items to good use for their benefits.
The Coordinator, United Nations Population Fund UNPFA in the ministry,r Etido Edem had earlier thanked the state government for its constant empowerment and attention to the vulnerable persons in the State, saying with the training, survivors of Gender Based Violence would be economically independent.
Representatives of implementing partners in their goodwill messages promised to work with the ministry of women affairs and social welfare to reduce the rate of Gender Based Violence.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of starter packs to the beneficiaries.
The myriads distinctions of Hon Amb. Dr Angela Anthony Oju-Kienmie..................................................................
By James Akpan-
The Vice Chairman/Supervisor for Health, Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area in Rivers state, Hon.Amb.Dr. Angela Anthony Oju-Kienmie is a woman of many parts.
She is highly traveled and well celebrated across border.
A humble servant of the Most High and public servant with no iota of doubt in administrative acumen.
This woman's impacts in the Nkoro Local Government area and beyond have been second to none and one that elicit commendations from all quarters.
Recently, Hon. Am. Dr Angela Oju-Kienmie added another feather to her cap as she received Vice Chairman Of The Year 2023 by Trendsetters Awards TSA.
That particular award was one among the throngs of awards she recently scoop from corporate institutions and students bodies among others reputable organizations.
The latest among them is the HONORARY AWARD by the National Association of Akwa Cross Journalists, NAACJ in recognition of her distinction and outstanding performance as the Most Media Friendly Vice Chairman in Rivers state in 2023.
The Vice Chairman and Supervisor for Health is also a recipient of the HONOURARY AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE by The Salvation Army, Rivers/ Bayelsa Division, Nigeria Territory.
Other awards to the kitty of the Captain as she is fondly called are:
LEADERSHIP GOLD AWARD WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY By Dr. Nelly Gicho
International Cooperation & Development Organization, DMOMA AWARDS (LADY OF EXCELLENCE ),
LEADERSHIP AWARD AS 'AMAKORUBO OF OTTONI-AMA' FROM OTTONI-AMA, HER COMMUNITY IN ANCIENT NKORO KINGDOM, OPOBO/ NKORO LGA, RIVERS STATE
SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, SUCCESS IN LIFE AWARD ON EDUCATION BY THE GREAT MIND CONFERENCE.
Others are HON. DOCTORATE AWARD ON HUMANITARIAN STUDIES BY ISCG, BÉNIN REPUBLIC,
AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE AWARD BY UNIVERSAL PEACE ASSOCIATION (UPA),
TRENDSETTERS AWARD .....VICE CHAIRMEN OF THE YEAR 2022 among others.
Hon. Amb. Dr Angela, a well known philanthropist and humanitarian enthusiast is not done yet with awards as more will be locating her soon.
As the saying goes, "to whom much is given, much is expected" it is expected that "captain" would not relent in her oars to contribute more to the development of her community, Rivers state and beyond.
As God prepares her for more higher grounds, she will be empowered to impact positively on the lives of many for optimal growth and development.
The myriads distinctions of Hon Amb. Dr Angela Anthony Oju-Kienmie..................................................................
The Vice Chairman/Supervisor for Health, Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area in Rivers state, Hon.Amb.Dr. Angela Anthony Oju-Kienmie is a woman of many parts.
She is highly traveled and well celebrated across border.
A humble servant of the Most High and public servant with no iota of doubt in administrative acumen.
This woman's impacts in the Nkoro Local Government area and beyond have been second to none and one that elicit commendations form all quarters.
Recently, Hon. Am. Dr Angela Oju-Kienmie added another feather to her cap when she got an award as the 2023 Vice Chairman of the year.
That particular award was one among the throngs of awards she recently scoop from corporate institutions and students bodies among others reputable organizations.
The latest among them is the HONORARY AWARD by the National Association of Akwa Cross Journalists, NAACJ in recognition of her distinction and outstanding performance as the most media friendly Vice Chairman in Rivers state.
The Vice Chairman and Supervisor for Health is also a recipient of the HONOURARY AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE by The Salvation Army, Rivers/ Bayelsa Division, Nigeria Territory.
Other awards to the kitty of the Captain as she is fondly called are
LEADERSHIP GOLD AWARD WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY By Dr. Nelly Gicho International Cooperation & Development Organization, DMOMA AWARDS (LADY OF EXCELLENCE ), LEADERSHIP AWARD AS 'AMAKORUBO OF OTTONI-AMA' FROM OTTONI-AMA, HER COMMUNITY IN ANCIENT NKORO KINGDOM, OPOBO/ NKORO LGA, RIVERS STATE and SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, SUCCESS IN LIFE AWARD ON EDUCATION BY THE GREAT MIND CONFERENCE.
Others are HON. DOCTORATE AWARD ON HUMANITARIAN STUDIES BY ISCG, BÉNIN REPUBLIC, AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE AWARD BY UNIVERSAL PEACE ASSOCIATION (UPA), TRENDSETTERS AWARD .....VICE CHAIRMEN OF THE YEAR 2022.
Hon. Amb. Dr Angela, a well known philanthropist and humanitarian enthusiast is not done yet with awards as more will be locating her soon.
As the saying goes, "to whom much is given, much is expected" it is expected that "captain" would not relent in her oars to contribute more to the development of her community, Rivers state and beyond.
As God prepares her for more higher grounds, she will be empowered to impact positively on the lives of many for optimal growth and development.
Media Unit
Office of the Vice Chairman
Nkoro/Opobo LGA
Rivers state
Nigeria
FROM THE COURTROOM THIS MORNING
A 25 year-old man, Idorenyin Udoh Umoh has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for ra**ng a 17 year-old girl in Utu Ikpe Village, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area.
Idorenyin Umoh, a native of Utu Ikpe was convicted by Hon. Justice Charles Ikpe of Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Ikot Ekpene.
Justice Ikpe also found Idorenyin Umoh guilty of the offence of assault and sentenced him to two years imprisonment.
The latest incident occurred when the convict is said to have accosted the girl who was accompanied by her friend to pick some mango fruits behind their family compound at Utu Ikpe, and he threatened them and her friend ran away.
The victim ran into a bush and the convict chased her and at a close range, hit her head with a stone, overpowered her and r**ed her in the bush.
Idorenyin Umoh who was arrested on 25th May, 2022 in Utu Ikpe, was prosecuted by the State through the Ministry of Justice.
c Harrison Essien
Eket stadium today bubbles as Akwa United host Gombe united in match day 6
NO RESTRICTIONS TOMORROW AS SANITATION TAKES PLACE IN AKWA IBOM
Akwa United face Bendel Insurance, Saturday
RESOLUTIONS OF THE NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS, AKWA IBOM STATE COUNCIL REACHED AT CONGRESS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023, IN UYO.
Congress, which was attended by the Political Adviser to the Governor, Akparawa Godwin Ntukude Ph.D, as a Special Guest, after extensive deliberations, resolved as follows;
1. Congress commended Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited for inaugurating the Host Communities Development Trust Fund and making payments into it, in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, and called on the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, to play its oversight role effectively by sanctioning oil companies who have breached the PIA by refusing to inaugurate the Fund and make payments 14 months after the deadline.
2. Congress noted that 25 states in the country have signed on to the Open Government Partnership, OGP, and as a result, have attracted massive investments and funds from development partners, while Akwa Ibom state is yet to sign on to the OGP. It therefore, called on the State Government to join the elite states by signing on to the OGP in order to draw down the huge benefits from development partners to the state.
3. To reposition Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation, AKBC, and Akwa Ibom Newspaper Corporation, AKNC, publisher of the Pioneer Newspaper titles, Congress appealed to the State Government to discontinue the practice of appointing politicians to head the corporations as it has proved to be counter productive, pointing out that The Pioneer Newspaper had a good market visibility in the South- South, rich editorial content, huge readership base and was consistent in the publication of the three titles when Mrs. Ekaette Ekpo, Mr. Ikpong Essien Udom, and Mr. Marvelous Friday - Udo, all staff of the corporation held sway as General Manager/Editor-in- Chief.
4. Worried by the continued destruction of farmlands and clashes between herdsmen and farm owners in the state, Congress called for immediate implementation of the law against Open Grazing of cattle.
5. Also worried by the growing threat of gully erosion on a section of Uyo village road leading to Ntak Inyang, Congress called on the State Government to take urgent steps to arrest the situation.
6. While commending the State Government for establishing the Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency, whose role in the healthcare delivery is enormous, Congress urged the Agency to step up its sensitisation campaign so that more persons would enroll into the health insurance scheme. Similarly, Congress appealed to the State Government to ensure the functionality of the Agency for it to effectively play the assigned role in the healthcare delivery chain.
7. Congress noted with dissatisfaction that Nsit Atai - Okobo Road has remained uncompleted six years after the first contract was awarded, a development that has made some sections of the road deplorable, thereby worsening the plight of motorists. Congress frowned at the high handedness of security personnel on the road who extort money from motorists, thereby adding to the already pathetic situation and called on security agencies in the state to check the excesses of their men.
Comrade Uhuotu Omilabu
Chairman, Communique Drafting Committee
Comrade Edidiong Obot
Secretary, Communique Drafting Committee
Comrade Imoh Etukukoh
Member, Communique Drafting Committee
Comrade Amos Etuk
State Chairman
Comrade Dominic Akpan
State Secretary
Ikot Ekpene Road
Uyo
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