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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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APC Govs Forum, Others Adopt Tinubu As Sole Candidate for 2027 Presidential Race

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17 hours ago

May 22, 2025

Eric

The All Progressives Congress has endorsed President Bola Tinubu as its flag bearer in the 2027 presidential elections.

The Party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, announced this on Thursday, on behalf of its National Working Committee, at its National Summit held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja.

The endorsement came hours after APC governors and lawmakers cast a vote of confidence on the president and endorsed him for a second term.

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FG Drags Natasha to Court for Defamation, Lists Akpabio, Yahaya Bello As Witnesses

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17 hours ago

May 22, 2025

Eric

The Federal Government has filed a criminal suit against the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over comments she made on national television that were allegedly deemed defamatory.

The case, marked CR/297/25, was filed on May 16, 2025, before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, with Akpoti-Uduaghan listed as the sole defendant.

According to court documents, the government is charging the senator under Section 391 of the Penal Code (Cap 89, Laws of the Federation, 1990) for allegedly “making imputation knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm the reputation of a person.”

The said comments were allegedly made during a live broadcast of Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on April 3, 2025, where Akpoti-Uduaghan was said to have criticised unnamed individuals in a manner the government claimed was defamatory.

Count two of the charges accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of “making an imputation knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm the reputation of a person, contrary to Section 391 of the Penal Code Law, Cap. 89, Laws of the Federation, 1990, and punishable under Section 392 of the same Law.

“That you, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on or about the 3rd day of April 2025, during the same Politics Today programme on Channels Television in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, made the following imputation concerning Yahaya Adoza Bello, former Governor of Kogi State.

“It was part of the meeting, the discussions that Akpabio had with Yahaya Bello that night to eliminate me. When he met with him, he then emphasised that I should be killed, but I should be killed in Kogi.

“You knew or had reason to believe that such imputations would harm the reputation of Yahaya Adoza Bello, former Governor of Kogi State”, the charge added.

Among the witnesses lined up to testify include Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, who are identified in court filings as the nominal complainants.

Other witnesses listed include Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, Sandra Duru, and police investigators Maya Iliya and Abdulhafiz Garba, who were involved in probing the matter.

The former Kogi governor had in April, petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), accusing Akpoti-Uduaghan, of making defamatory statements against him.

Bello, through a petition signed by his lawyer, N.A. Abubakar, submitted to the IGP on Wednesday, April 16, called on the police to invite Akpoti-Uduaghan to present credible evidence backing her allegations against him.

The former Kogi governor alleged that during a homecoming event on April 1, 2025, in Okehi Local Government Area, the female lawmaker ‘maliciously’ defamed him and accused him of being involved in an assassination plot.

The case comes amid ongoing political tensions surrounding Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended from the Senate earlier this year. Her suspension sparked widespread criticism and allegations of political persecution.

Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Akpabio of targeting her after she rejected his alleged sexual advances, claiming that her suspension was orchestrated to silence her.

She made the allegations following the altercation over sitting arrangement in the Senate Chamber that led to Akpabio ordering the sergeant-at-arms to eject her from the chamber when she rejected the seat offered to her.

She is challenging her suspension at the Federal High Court, where the hearing has been scheduled for June 27.

Source: ICIR

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Again, Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price by N15

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21 hours ago

May 22, 2025

Eric

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced another reduction of N15 in the price of its high-quality Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

As a result of this reduction, Nigerians will now purchase the product at the following prices: N875 per litre in Lagos; N885 per litre in the South West; N895 per litre in the North West and North Central, while it will be sold for N905 per litre in the South East, South South, and North East.

These prices will apply through all its partners, including MRS, AP (Ardova), Heyden, Optima Energy, Techno Oil, and Hyde.

The refinery called on other marketers to join its expanding network of partners, thereby demonstrating their support for President Bola Tinubu’s Nigeria First policy, which advocates for the prioritisation of locally-produced goods and services.

Since the commencement of operations, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has consistently implemented cost-reduction strategies aimed at delivering tangible savings to Nigerians.

In February 2025, the company carried out two price reductions on petrol, resulting in a total decrease of N125 per litre.

This was followed by a further reduction of approximately N45 per litre in April.Additionally, the prices of other key products, such as diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), have been significantly lowered, improving affordability across transportation, industrial, and domestic energy sectors.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery recently reassured Nigerians of price stability despite fluctuations in global crude oil prices, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economy.

“By refining petroleum products domestically at the world’s largest single-train refinery, we are proud to make a substantial contribution to Nigeria’s energy security, foreign exchange savings, and overall economic resilience—aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on addressing the nation’s economic challenges and improving the well-being of Nigerians.

“We are immensely grateful to His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, for making this possible through the commendable Naira-for-Crude Initiative, which has enabled us to consistently reduce the price of petroleum products for the benefit of all Nigerians,” it stated.Dangote Petroleum Refinery further assured the public of a consistent supply of petroleum products, with sufficient reserves to meet domestic demand, as well as a surplus for export to enhance the country’s foreign exchange earnings.Recall that only last Tuesdsy, the founder of Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote, was named in the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list.The list recognises the 100 most influential leaders shaping the future of philanthropy worldwide.The list, published by TIME Magazine, includes Aliko Dangote, whose Foundation spends an average of $35 million annually on programmes across Africa, alongside other global figures in charitable work, such as Michael Bloomberg, Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffett, and Melinda Gates, all of whom were recognised as Titans.