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NIGERIAN DEMOCRACY STILL GASPING FOR BREATH IN THE 21 CENTURY Every 29 May Nigerians all over the world are expected to by virtue of the love for their Country not only be jubilant but ask some pertinent questions to themselves about the status of the Democracy and its principles in their Country. What is the Democratic health status of our dear Country? How is our Country Nigeria faring? Are we growing as a people bound together by Providence, a people who ordinarily would have been in their separate ways but brought together by transcendental Providence? Are we happy together as a people? All these and many more should be the concentration and the concern of a true Nigerian who cares about the well-being of the Country. Many years down the line after the advent of the almighty Democracy into our political space, I make bold to say that  Nigeria is still gasping for air even though it exists in an air free trade zone in the world geographical space. Since 1999, our Democracy is sti

UDOM: The Journey So Far By Edikan David On May 29, 2015, Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanueld took office as governor of Akwa Ibom State, he presented a five-point agenda of wealth creation, job creation, poverty alleviation, political and economic inclusiveness and infrastructural consolidation, as blueprint for the development of the state. For just about 22 months on saddle, the Governor has not left anyone in doubt as to his mission of translating his campaign promises to affect lives, thereby ensuring that government is seen as a force for good. Below are the sectoral achievements of the present administration, so far. EDUCATION Education is at the core of any modern development. Aware of this reality, government has invested much resources and efforts in ensuring that education of Akwa Ibom children is given the necessary commitment. The following are achievements in the subsector: Free, compulsory and qualitative education policy in public primary and secondary schools in the s

Why you shouldn’t vote Buhari in 2019 – Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has again revealed why President Muhammadu Buhari should not be allowed to win in 2019 presidential elections. According to the former president, one reason why Buhari must be stopped in the coming election is because Buhari was double-mouthed especially as regards the issue of the Fulani Herdsmen. While in a meeting with leaders of the pan-Yoruba organisation, Afenifere, last week in Akure, the Ondo State, Tribune reports that Obasanjo noted that he was not on board with the excuse of the Herdsmen that it is the anti-grazing laws that has caused the problem. He (Buhari) often speaks from both sides of the mouth on the issue of armed herdsmen killing of innocent citizens.” “At times, he would say the herdsmen are not Nigerians; that they are from Niger, Mali, Chad and other neighbouring countries. “In the same breath, the president would say we should learn to live and cope with our neighbours, ta

Ukanafun /Etim Ekpo Killings: Ekpoudom Blames Desperate Politicians For Arming Youths Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Udom Udo Ekpoudom has blamed those he referred to as desperate, immature and misguided politicians that armed youths during elections for the Mayhem, killings , maiming and arson currently plaguing Ukanafun and Etim Ekpo Local Governments. The retired Police Chief stated this yesterday when he played host to a group of young men and women under the aegis of Afe Mkparawa Annang. Recalling that prior to the 2015 election he had warned severally on the need for politicians to avoid engaging cultists and arming young people for the purpose of winning elections. The experienced retired crime officer said the boys that were armed and are now left to fend for themselves by their masters since election is over, know no other means of surviving than to deploy the weapons in their possession to make life miserable for people of the State. He therefore advis

Presidency Releases Document Detailing Buhari’s Achievements In Three Years Ahead of Democracy Day on May 29 this year, the presidency has published a document reeling out President Muhammadu Buhari’s achievements during his three years in power. Buhari was elected under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), defeating then incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was sworn into office on May 29, 2015. In his inaugural speech, the president stated that his administration will focus on the economy, fight against corruption, and provision of security. The document reads: ECONOMY The presidency says the Nigerian economy is back and is on the path of growth after the recession of 2016-17. It said the Buhari administration’s priority sectors of agriculture and solid minerals maintained consistent growth throughout the recession. It said inflation has fallen for the fifteenth consecutive month while the nation’s external reserves are

GOVERNOR UDOM EMMANUEL FELICITATES WITH CHILDREN Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has urged parents to take particular interest in moulding their children and instilling the right values so they will become upstanding citizens and contribute to the socio-political development of the State and the Nation in general. In a statement to celebrate the Children’s Day, 2018, issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Emmanuel said the future of our nation, how far we can compete with the rest of the world, depends on our investments today on our children “we are living in an increasingly shrinking globalized world, where technology has reduced the vast expanse of lands and oceans into a tiny community. Nations across the Continents are spending huge resources to prepare their children to compete in the market place of ideas. We must not relent in ensuring that our children are not left behind. That is why we are spending huge resources in education, recruiting the b

2019 : IKONO/INI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Macaire, the right man for the job... The biggest problems of our development as a nation has been that most of our politicians are stuck to medieval ideologies, ideas and policies, refusing to adapt to change, and always hoping to solve problems with formulas that worked in the times when Fela Kuti still played Saxophone and Joseph Dosu still manned the Green Eagles' Goal. Real life situations are not fixed like Mathematical Formulas where S = D/T or π = 22/7 remains constant. In real life, each scenario requires a fresh approach, a well thought out remedy plan and execution strategy. You can't maintain the same speed on a particular route and expect the journey to get shorter nor can you press a button and get a specific result when dealing with complex behaviours or situations. There is basically no one right solution that applies to all conditions. Most Politicians are so firmly convinced that their ideas are in the best inte

REKINDLE OUR FATE IN THE PARTY Forum Of 2017 PDP Councillorship Aspirants Cries Out The members of the FORUM OF 2017 PDP COUNCILLORSHIP ASPIRANTS in Akwa Ibom state cried out to the leadership of the People's Democratic Party to rekindle their fate in the party. It was a sea of heads as the members of the forum gathered at Galilee resorts on the 15th day of May, 2018 to analyze their fate in the party. The members of the forum turned out in their numbers of over 1,000 across the state to express their disappointment in what they described as ill treatment, inhumane and a clear case of Man's In Humanity To Man . According to Mr Effiong E  Ekpo, who described the defection of the 84 members of the forum as justifiable considering the ill treatment by the leadership of the party in the state towards the grassroot politicians, he said " I regret not joining the other 84 members who defected to the All progressive congress" It is not news that about 84 members of thi