Udom Emmanuel
11 Feb
Nduese Essien has urged Senator Ita Enang to prioritise legislative reform rather than lend credence to what he described as a manufactured controversy surrounding the media trial of former Akwa Ibom governor Udom Emmanuel. The former Minister of Lands and Housing and political leader for Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District made his remarks while hosting…
29 Jan
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has dedicated the ‘Governor of the Year Award’ bestowed on him by ThisDay Newspapers and Arise TV to his deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi; all past governors of the state and, specifically, to his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel. Speaking to the Government House Press Corps and a cross-section of Akwa Ibom…
4 Nov
Immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has been described as, “a visionary leader whose dynamic career has left an indelible mark in his home State, Akwa Ibom, and the country at large. “His governance style, emphasized, peace, and security, creating a conducive environment for business and tourism.” Organizers of the Igbere 2024…
12 Oct
The Central Men's Fellowship of Lagos Township Superintendency of the United Evangelical Church (formerly Qua Iboe Church), Surulere, Lagos, has ended their 21st yearly Rally/Fourth Symposium.
4 Jun 2024
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja has dismissed the preliminary objection raised by Senator Ita Enang against the defamation suit filed against him by the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel.
24 May 2024
Former Governor of Akwa Ibom state Udom Emmanuel has stressed the need to concession Nigerian airlines for economic growth. Emmanuel, who founded Ibom Air during his tenure as governor, said this while speaking to aviation reporters at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. He stressed the need for the government to give preference to Nigerian…
14 May 2024
The multi-billion naira 21-storey smart building constructed by the Akwa State government is yet to be occupied by tenants four years after its inauguration. The intelligent building, initiated by Udom Emmanuel's administration...
6 May 2024
Ibomites for Progressive Governance (IPG), a social-political organization, has admonished the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for discrediting the office of the Senate President with false claims. According to a report, the group was reacting to a statement credited to Sen. Akpabio in which he allegedly claimed that he sent his wife, Ekaette…
5 May 2024
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has distanced itself from a full list of former governors being investigated for alleged corruption. Some of the former governors on the list include Samuel Ortom (Benue State), Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom State), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia State), and Bala Mohammed (Bauchi State). Also on the list are Ifeanyi…
28 Mar 2024
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, and his immediate predecessor in office, Udom Emmanuel, were among dignitaries who attended the 25th wedding anniversary celebration of the General Overseer, Kingdom Power Ministries International, Apostle Gboyega Shitta and wife, Pastor Wunmi Shitta, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos. Governor Eno who was accompanied by his deputy, Akon Eyakenyi,…
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