Legislature

By Julius Nsikak The member representing Okobo State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Bassey Plus Bassey, has reaffirmed his commitment to purposeful and people-centered representation. Speaking at a press briefing in Uyo, where he presented his midterm legislative report, Hon. Bassey said his stewardship over the past two years has […]

By Julius Nsikak   One hundred women across the 11 wards in Ini Local Government Area have received financial support and business grants of fifty thousand naira each from the wife of the member representing Ini State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Deaconess Esther Udoide. The laudable gesture took place over

By Julius Nsikak Fresh controversy has erupted within the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly as allegations mount that parliamentary staff are being arbitrarily posted to ministries without due process. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, and the Head of the Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, are alleged to be behind the

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday presented Certificates of Return to the winners of the August 16 by-elections across the country. National Commissioners of INEC assigned to the respective constituencies handed the certificates to the newly elected senators and members of the House of Representatives at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Speaking after