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Moses Ekpo, Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor Canvasses Support For PDP Candidates

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7 years ago

November 19, 2018

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The Akwa Ibom State Deputy Governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo has continued to canvass support for all Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) candidates including the return of the State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel in other to maintain positive change.

In a release signed by Esther Effiong, Mr. Ekpo made the appeal at the 30th anniversary celebration and conferment of honorary chieftaincy titles and awards of Annang Based Unity Development Association, ABUDA, in Rivers State held, Saturday at the Catholic Institute of West Africa, Artillery, Port Harcourt.

The Deputy Governor said a vote for the PDP would completely turn around the economic fortunes of Nigeria and restore her lost glory which he said has been carted away by the enemies of the country.

He restated the resolve of the Udom- led administration to reinvent and transform Akwa Ibom into an industrial hub in the gulf of guinea region.

Ekpo commended the leadership of ABUDA for keeping the flag of the organization flying and sustaining the ideals of the founding fathers.

He also commended the government of Rivers State for accommodating the Annang Community in Rivers State, thereby maintaining the symbiotic relationship existing between the two States and urged those who registered to vote in Rivers State to ensure that they return Governor Nyesom Wike as Governor of Rivers State and Atiku Abubakar as the President.

He further reminded them that the people of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District had unanimously selected Engr. Chris Ekpenyong to represent the District at the senate, and called for their support for him and other PDP candidates within the senatorial District.

The Deputy Governor also reminded the Annang people that “the 2019 election is not just about Udom Emmanuel, it’s about fairness and equity, about respecting the zoning and allowing each Senatorial District to complete eight years. It’s about the integrity of Annang people and our children, for us to be recognized as credible people”.

In his welcome address, the President Annang Community, ABUDA in Rivers State, Dr. Imoh Abasumoh said the organization which has existed for 30 years in Rivers State seeks to promote the unity and progress of the citizens of Annang ethnic nationality as well as encourage developmental projects for the benefit of members.

Abasumoh commended the founding fathers for their foresight and the Rivers State government for the peaceful coexistence and promised to continue to sustain the cordial relationship existing between them.

He however, appealed for support for the building of a permanent secretariat for the organization.

The Chairman , Akwa Ibom community in Rivers and Bayelsa States, His Royal Highness, Obong Patrick Udoh while expressing appreciation to the Annang people for their support since his installation as Chairman in 2002, called on them to prepare to vote wisely during the coming elections.

The highpoint of the occasion was the conferment of awards to deserving sons and daughters of Annang and the host community, including a posthumous chieftaincy title conferred on the late elder brother of the Deputy Governor, Late Elder Okon Frank Ekpo for being one of the founding fathers of ABUDA.

Other recipients of the honorary chieftaincy awards included the Chairmen of Abak, Barr. Imo Willaims, Oruk Anam, Rt. Hon. Udeme Idiong and Ika Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. Anthony Udousung.

The event was attended by distinguished sons and daughters of Annang land and members of the host community.

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Mike Adenuga, Emmanuel Macron Hold High-Powered Meeting in Paris

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December 18, 2025

Eric

Accomplished billionaire businessman and Commander of the French Légion d’Honneur, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., GCON, CdrLH, has held a private meeting with the French President, Emmanuel Macron.

The two powerful citizens of the world held the meeting on Wednesday at the historic Élysée Palace in Paris.

The high-level engagement underscores the longstanding relationship between Dr. Adenuga and the French Republic, as well as his continued relevance in global business and diplomatic circles.

A respected industrialist and philanthropist, Adenuga has been widely acknowledged for his contributions to economic development, telecommunications, energy, and humanitarian causes across Africa and beyond.

The meeting adds to Dr. Adenuga’s growing profile as a bridge between African enterprise and international leadership.

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Free at Last: Burkina Faso Releases 11 Nigerian Soldiers, Aircraft

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December 18, 2025

Eric

Burkina Faso has released Nigerian soldiers who were detained after their aircraft made a forced landing in the Sahelian country earlier this month, Nigerian officials said.

The release followed a diplomatic intervention by President Bola Tinubu, who dispatched a high-level delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, to meet Burkina Faso’s Military Leader, Ibrahim Traoré, on Wednesday.

In a statement, Alkasim Abdulkadir, Tuggar’s spokesperson, said both sides resolved the matter amicably and secured the release of the Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew.

The soldiers had been held for nearly two weeks after the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) described the aircraft’s landing as an “unfriendly act” carried out in defiance of international law.

The Nigerian Air Force, however, said the crew encountered a technical issue that required a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, the nearest available airfield. It said the landing complied with standard safety procedures and international aviation protocols.

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Corruption Allegations: NMDPRA Boss Farouk Ahmed Meets Tinubu, Resigns

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December 17, 2025

Eric

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, has resigned following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu amid corruption allegations.

Tinubu, on Wednesday, summoned Ahmed to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, following allegations of economic sabotage and corruption.

Also caught in the web of resignation was the CEO of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, according to a statement on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy.

Tinubu was said to have nominated successors to the senate for approval.

“Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),” the statement reads.

“The requests followed the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed of the NMDPRA and Gbenga Komolafe of the NUPRC.

“Both officials were appointed in 2021 by former President Buhari to lead the two regulatory agencies created by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

“To fill these positions, President Tinubu has written to the Senate, requesting expedited confirmation of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as CEO of NUPRC and Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as CEO of NMDPRA.”

Onanuga said the two nominees are seasoned professionals in the oil and gas industry.