The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has won the governorship election in Akwa Ibom. Announcing the result of the election on Sunday, in Uyo, Returning Officer for the election, Prof. James Epoke, said Emmanuel scored 996, 071 votes to defeat his All Progressives
A community in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has appealed to President Goodluck Jonathan to call Governor Godswill Apabio to order, following a forceful seizure of its land without compensation. The community, Ikot Obong Edong, through its solicitors –, Kanu Agabi (CON, SAN) & Associate – said their client represented by […]
Five ExxonMobil personnel at Floating Storage and Offloading Vessel (FSO) in Ibeno Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State have been kidnapped by gunmen. An inside source who pleaded anonymity told our correspondent that five indigenous personnel who were working offshore at ExxonMobil were kidnapped on Monday at FSO by militants. He said that due to […]
As Nigerians await the result of the Presidential election held at the weekend, Daily Times can authoritatively reveal that 14 states may determine the winner. The states include Rivers, Delta Abia, Anambra, Lagos and Jigawa. The rest are Kano, Kaduna, Cross River, Imo, Akwa Ibom, Katsina, Bauci and Kebbi. The projection is based on […]
Supreme Court dismisses appeal filed by Mr. Frank Okon seeking the nullification of the election of Gov. Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State, NAN reports. Details later. . .
Ahead of the Super Eagles’ twin friendly matches against Bolivia and South Africa on March 26 and 29, Daniel Amokachi has picked 27 players for the clash. West Bromwich and Cologne strikers Brown Ideye and Anthony Ujah have been recalled to the Nigeria side that would take on Bolivia and South Africa in friendly matches […]
Less than two weeks to the general elections, supporters of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, have closed ranks, vowing to guarantee victories for party during the March 28 and April 11, 2015 polls. Women, who have been galvanized by the visit of the first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan to the […]
Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom has dismissed rumours that the state owes N600billion debt. Speaking with newsmen in Uyo, Governor Akpabio said although the state borrowed over N80 billion due to the dwindling economic fortunes, it had since paid up to N30billion, with a possibility that the debt will be reduced to less than […]
