THE MAN INYANG EKPE ATAKPO

Sometime in Long Beach, Califonia U.S.A December 29 a Prince was born to a Royal family. Welcomed with joy, happiness and gladness about a great Akwa ibom son that has touched the surface of mother earth, the whole community was startled.
As a young man his charisma and strength in adversity partly explains his love to lead his peers, despite his childhood background his love for his father land was paramount.
His credibility was proven when he touched down in Nigeria in 1986 to acquire educational and social skills in preparation for his call to serve his father land. He acquired a first school leaving certificate at Christ the King Nursery and Primary school Uyo Akwa Ibom state in the late 80s. As a young man he exercised a high level of intellect in school just like Solomon in the Bible he was an intellectual king among his peers . Due to his high level of intellect he was given admission into the prestigious St Mary's senior science college Ediene Abak and he came out in flying colours. Because of his digital knowledge and love for upgrade he later enrolled for a university degree in Information Systems and operations management in the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond U.S.A.  Like every transformational hero; a statue professional, consummate God-fearing gentleman, a man of proven quality, a man of humble beginnings whose crucibles did not Marr him but inspired deep motivation and determination to succeed in the face of challenges he recorded experiences as a career specialist in Texas Workforce Commission Richardson, Texas. U.S.A, a computer system analyst Microsoft Irving, Texas U.S.A, And was Awarded Honours in Academic Achievement and Outstanding Services in the University of Central Oklahoma U.S.A in the year 2000. He was appointed a Supervisor for Health/ Social Services Uruan Local Government Area Akwa ibom state in 2008. He is the MD/CEO IYAETE NIG. Ltd/ Oliver's farm . A prince in Uruan Land, a man of Timber and Calibre, as our Elders would say. "Eyen Owong Eyied Ubok Asana, Adia Udia Ye Mme Mbong" Meaning

as a son washes his hands clean, he dines with kings. He has achieved a level of friends in the society through respect and humility. A supervisor for health in Uruan Local Government Area transition committee in 2015, Co-ordinator Akwa ibom young professionals leadership initiative (AKPRO) Uruan Chapter, Co-ordinator the new breed Uruan chapter, National Executive Member Transformation Initiative for Empowerment of Ibom People Youth Wing, Youth Leader Central Uruan Ward 2 Akwa Ibom Consolidation Alliance  (ACA). Leader Uruan Unity Project. Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters. Behold a friend, high spirited and fun loving brother Hon. Prince Inyang Ekpe Atakpo.
#SupportHonPrinceInyangEkpeAtakpoforExecutiveChairmanUruanLocalGovtCouncil2016


Composed by : Nyongessien Mfon.
Uruan unity project 2016.

$115 million scandal: Fidelity Bank appoints new MD

The management of Fidelity Bank Plc have appointed an interim Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mohammed Balarabe to replace its embattled CEO, Nnamdi Okonkwo, who is still being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for allegedly fraudulently receiving $115 million (23bn) from former Minister of Petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke.
According to EFCC investigations, the money was allegedly used to bribe INEC officials ahead of the 2015 general election.
In a statement released by the bank yesterday, the board said the decision followed “the absence of the substantive Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer”.

Linda Ikeji Replies Wizkid On Her Blog

So my darling little ‘friend’ Wizkid came on my IG page this morning to blast me for writing yesterday that he was given quit notice at the Lekki home he claimed he bought some years ago, which he actually rented. He threatened to beat me up…called me an ugly old Dam…(I’m ugly? lol) says I don’t have a man (crying over that..) and called my mum a loser…(what a child).

Anyway, all that don’t matter, people have said worse to me…what I wanted to address is the part where he said I slept with his director and he left me in a hotel…that one I will definitely want to address because some people actually believe it. That my dear friends, is a lie! Please continue…
First and foremost, I’ve never met Wizkid one on one. I’ve only seen him once in real life on stage at a show a few years ago. I’ve never met anybody who is his director. Guess he put that line in his comments to defame me. You that mad that people now know the house is not yours? Lol.
Trust me, if I knew someone was Wizkid’s director, I’d rather kill myself than sleep with him or any other entertainer for that matter (except maybe he’s my husband..hehe) because I know how some of these entertainers are…they kiss and tell a lot. You can’t afford to be messing around in their circle. So, no, I have NEVER slept with Wizkid’s director. I live a celibate life..most of the time. (Though, that has to end soon…I’m getting old and missing out on that part of life…lol)
I’ve always been an advocate of women respecting their bodies and owning their own. And I feel s*x should only happen when you’re in committed relationship (that is if you can’t wait till marriage) and I recommend celibacy for a long as you’re not committed to someone. There’s absolutely no dignity in sleeping around and messing around with different men. It’s ugly and God don’t like ugly. So no, I’m not that woman, and will never be that woman. Nice try, Wizkid! 
Having said that, I’m sure, you wonder why Wizkid is so mad at me? To be honest, I don’t know either. All I know is that his beef with me started a long time ago but he decided to start bashing me online after I refused a meeting with him. A few months ago, he asked his PR people to contact me, that he wanted to talk to me. For some reason, he thought I didn’t like him and I was hurting his image online. He wanted to see how I could write more positive things about him but I turned down the meeting. Not that I have anything against him, I sincerely don’t! I think he’s an amazing talent and one of the few music stars in Nigeria with a midas touch. So this wasn’t personal. I just didn’t want to meet him. If he lobbies me then it means I won’t be able to write anything about him anymore…and my job is to write…about everything, including entertainers.
I am cordial with some of them…many of them I have never met. I try to stay away from gatherings where they are because the more friends you make in the entertainment industry, the less you can write. And that will inadvertently affect your work. The few ones that I call acquaintances, it’s hard to write about them because you feel you’re cool with them and even when you write, they call you to complain. So, the fewer ‘friends’ I have in the entertainment industry, the better my job will be.
So Wizkid can bash me all he wants…but I will continue to do my job. Maybe he thinks the more he bashes me, then I will stop writing about him? Won’t work. But meanwhile, if he tells a lie about me, I will address it. LIB plans to be around for a long time…some of these people will come and go! :-).
Thanks everyone and Wizkid’s fans for reading my response. 
Oh and by the way, did I mention that his Porsche car is also on hire purchase? Oh poo, I just mentioned that! And no, darling, you’re not 25! We know your real age! Continue to have an amazing career while I watch and continue to celebrate you.
Kisses
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Source: Linda Ikeji’s blog

Saraki Explains Why He Didn’t Disclose His Wife’s ‘Hidden’ Properties In Assets Declaration Form

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, yesterday denied a fresh assets declaration allegation as exposed in a recent investigative report by an online medium.

Mr. Saraki is currently standing trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on a 13-count charge bordering on false assets declaration while he was governor of Kwara State.
In the report titled “#PanamaPapers: Hidden family assets of Nigeria’s Senate President, Saraki, uncovered in tax havens”, it was alleged that four assets belonging to the wife of the embattled number 3 citizen were tucked away in secret offshore territories.
The report said a hidden London property in the name of Mrs. Toyin Saraki was left out among the assets declared by the Senate president in his assets declaration form.
The hidden property is located at #8 Whuttaker Street, Belgravia, London SW1W 8JQ and has title number NGL802235.
Apart from the undeclared London property, three additional overseas assets in the name of Mrs. Saraki were hidden from the authorities and are missing from the assets declaration form.
In his reaction, the Senate president said he had fully complied with the provisions of the law on declaration of assets by public officers.
In a statement by his media aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki said he had in his different asset declarations included property owned individually by himself and his wife.
“The property in question forms part of Dr. Saraki’s wife’s family asset. It is public knowledge that Mrs. Saraki comes from a family of independent means and wealth with numerous and varied assets acquired over decades in family estates and investments.
“Furthermore, the law only requires a public officer to declare both his own assets and those held by his spouse and his children under 18 years of age. The law does not require a public officer to declare assets held by the spouse’s family.
“It is not expected by the law that a public officer should declare such assets held in the spouse’s family estate. Indeed, the Code of Conduct form does not make provision for declaration of spouse’s family assets”, he stated.

The Man Inyang Atakpo

    Sometime in Long Beach, Califonia U.S.A December 29 a Prince was born to a Royal family. Welcomed with joy, happiness and gladness about a great Akwa ibom son that has touched the surface of mother earth, the whole community was startled.
As a young man his charisma and strength in adversity partly explains his love to lead his peers, despite his childhood background his love for his fatherland was paramount.
His credibility was proven when he touched down in Nigeria in 1986 to acquire educational and social skills in preparation for his call to serve his fatherland. He acquired a first school leaving certificate at Christ the King Nursery and Primary school Uyo Akwa Ibom state in the late 80s. As a young man he exercised a high level of intellect in school just like Solomon in the Bible he was an intellectual king among his peers . Due to his high level of intellect he was given admission into the prestigious St Mary's senior science college Ediene Abak and he came out in flying colours. Because of his digital knowledge and love for upgrade he later enrolled for a university degree in Information Systems and operations management in the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond U.S.A.  Like every transformational hero; a statue professional, consummate God-fearing gentleman, a man of proven quality, a man of humble beginnings whose crucibles did not Marr him but inspired deep motivation and determination to succeed in the face of challenges he recorded experiences as a career specialist in Texas Workforce Commission Richardson, Texas. U.S.A, a computer system analyst Microsoft Irving, Texas U.S.A, And was Awarded Honours in Academic Achievement and Outstanding Services in the University of Central Oklahoma U.S.A in the year 2000. He was appointed a Supervisor for Health/ Social Services Uruan Local Government Area Akwa ibom state in 2008. He was the MD/CEO IYAKETE NIG. Ltd/ oliver's farm in 2011. A prince in the Uruan Land, a man of Timber and Caliber, as our Elders use to say. "Eyen Owong Eyere Ubok Asana, Adia Mkpor Ye Mme Mbong" Meaning as a son washes his hands clean, he dines with kings. He has achieved a level of friends in the society through respect and humility. A supervisor for health in Uruan Local Government Area transition committee in 2015, Co ordinator Akwa ibom young professionals leadership initiative (AKPRO) Uruan Chapter, Co-ordinator the new breed Uruan chapter, National Executive Member Transport Initiative for Empowerment of Ibom People Youth Wing, Youth Leader Central Uruan Ward 2 Akwa Ibom Consolidation Alliance  (ACA). Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters . Behold a friend, high spirited and fun loving brother Hon. Prince Inyang Atakpo.


Composed by : Nyongessien Mfon.
 Uruan unity project 2016.

Buhari Formally Resume Office In Aso Villa, Meets Top Aides, Security Chiefs

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday formally resumed in his office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Since his inauguration on May 29, 2015 President Buhari had been working from the Defence House, Maitama, owing to what his spokesman, Garba Shehu attributed to ongoing ‘renovation’ works at the Presidential Villa.

Shortly after arriving his office, Mr. Buhari was joined by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN).
As the vice president trekked the long distance from his office to that of the president, he was seen exchanging pleasantries with some State House workers along the way.
Buhari and Osinbanjo thereafter met with some of their top aides.
While the meeting was ongoing, it was learnt that the Service Chiefs also arrived the Presidential Villa to meet him President Buhari.
With his official resumption at the seat of power, activities of governance are expected to pick up immediately.

Buhari Appoints U.S-based Journalist As Osinbajo’s Spokesman

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a U.S-based journalist, Mr Laolu Akande, as the spokesperson of Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo.
Mr. Akande, who was The Guardian’s North American Bureau Chief, was named Senior Special Assistant to lead the media and communication unit in Prof. Osinbajo’s office, the News Agency of Nigeria reported.

Presidential Fleet: I Wish Buhari Would Appoint A Minister For “Common Sense” – Ben Bruce

Chairman of the Silverbird Group and Senator in the 8^th National Assembly, Ben Murray-Bruce has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to take a cue from President Joyce Banda of Malawi in a move to resuscitate the country’s dwindling economy.

Responding to reports of the annual cost of maintaining the presidential fleet, the Bayelsa East district Senator described the development as a complete waste of public fund.
According to him, the N5 billion Nigeria currently spend to maintain the Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) can be used to provide business start-up grants of over five N500,000 to 10,000 NYSC members.
The media mogul took to his twitter page to make this known.
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In his full address made available to This Day, Ben Bruce urged President Buhari to sell off all 11 presidential jet and should consider issuing an Executive Order mandating all government officials to fly Nigerian airlines except in those cases where a Nigerian airline does not fly to the destination in which they are headed.
He said: “President Buhari should take a cue from President Joyce Banda of Malawi who not only sold off that country’s presidential jet, but also sold off 60 Mercedes Benz limousines attached to her Presidency. So impressed was he by President Banda’s move that Andrew Mitchell, the UK International Development Secretary, immediately handed over 32 million pounds of British Aid to her government.”

Ben Bruce reactions comes hours after the presidency denied knowledge of President Muhammadu Buhari alleged order for disposal of nine VIP jets.
It was earlier reported that the country leader made an unprecedented move to reduce the cost of government, which is to sell the luxury aicrafts from the presidential fleet

Al-Makura approves new pay for corps members

Governor Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa on Monday approved an upward review of the allowances of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members posted to the state.
Mr. Al-Makura announced this at the end of a three-week orientation for Batch C corps members held at the Majaji Dan –Yamusa, NYSC, orientation camp in Keffi.
In an address to the 1,782 corps members, Mr. Al-Makura said the allowance would be increased from N2, 000 to N5, 000 because of current economic situation in the country.
The governor urged the corps members to use the lessons gained during the orientation period to improve themselves, their host communities and the country at large.
Mr. Al-makura also urged the corps members to contribute to the state government’s effort at peace building.
He called on them to relate freely with members of their host communities and participate in the peace process initiated by the state government.
“The government strongly rejects out rightly the mischievous call for a state of emergency as being not only political but also unpatriotic”.
He gave the assurance that all necessary machineries had been put in place to ensure the security of both the corps members and all law-abiding citizens of the state.

Nigeria Fighting Boko Haram with bows and arrows

While Islamist terror group Boko Haram uses automatic weapons and tanks against the population of Nigeria, civil defense groups armed with simple weapons are determined to defend their country.

"We can become invisible – and then we fight them at close quarters, face to face," Yusuf said. He is a hunter who lives in the northern Nigerian state of Adamawa. Yusuf is not his real name, he does not want to be recognized. He is a Nigerian civilian fighting against Boko Haram. "Our prayers protect us against their weapons. Soldiers only have weapons. We have other means of luring Boko Haram into a trap," Yusuf told DW. He and his companions know the area well, they know where they can hide, and then emerge to take the Boko Haram fighters by surprise. That was the strategy they used to expel Boko Haram from the town of Mubi.
Yusuf used to hunt wild animals in the bush. But as the attacks by Boko Haram became more frequent and more brutal, he volunteered to join the guerilla war against the group.

Traditional clothing and amulet worn by a Nigerian hunter

"A real hunter wears amulets," Yusuf said. "They take away our fear. We also wear clothing that is woven in a traditional way and is specially made for hunters." Strengthened by their belief that only God can decide over life and death in battle,Yusuf and his companions go to war.
Stronger than the army?
"What's interesting about the rise of these vigilante groups is the fact that they typically don't fall along sectarian lines. It's an almost spontaneous response by local communities to the failure of the police and military to maintain order,"Hilary Matfess, a political scientist at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, told DW.
The Nigerian security forces have now launched large-scale operations in a bid to counter the Boko Haram insurgency. According to Nigerian media, 20 percent of the budget is currently being used for defense purposes. However, many soldiers complain that much of the money does not reach the right places. "What we see in a lot of conflicts with Boko Haram is that the Nigerian military is overwhelmed militarily and flees," Matfess said, adding that the police force was often "predatory towards civilians rather than acting as a source of stability." She says this is also a reason for the growth of civil defense groups.
But can a civilian group armed only with simple hunting weapons be more successful in the fight against a terror group than an entire army? In order to understand this, one must take a closer look at the Nigerian security apparatus, Mattfes says. "You have the military that is not particularly well trained or well funded. The police force in Nigeria is actually the country's largest employer. One of the latest estimates is that the police force employes nearly 400,000 people. It is difficult to train and properly arm a force of that size."

Nigerian soldiers display an armored vehicle captured from Boko Haram

Call for financial support
Of course, says another hunter from Mubi, the army does have a certain amount of modern weapons, whereas "we use hunting weapons made by our local smiths. Some have a bayonet attached." Nigerian newspapers print photos of hunters who, armed only with bows and arrows, protect their villages against Boko Haram attacks. These are effective tactics, the hunter says, since "the animals we usually hunt and kill are also stronger than we are."
Idris Abdullahi lives in Gombi in Adamawa state and applauds the hunters' initiative. "Right from the start, they supported the fight against Boko Haram. They know who belongs to Boko Haram in their villages," he said. Abdullahi thinks the military can play an important role but "in order to be really successful, above all in the forests, the vigilantes and hunters have the advantage of knowing the territory better, every inch of it."

Many Nigerians no longer trust the police

The army and government are happy that the vigilantes have joined the fight as they have succeeded where the army has so far failed. Civil defense groups have liberated Mubi, Hong, Gombi and Maiha – all in Adamawa state – from Boko Haram. The residents of these towns have felt increasingly abandoned by the authorities and they trust the local hunters. "The hunters should receive more support, be it from the government or from wealthy people," said Bilkisu Aliyu Adam, who lives in Gombi. He argues that financial support should be forthcoming since anyone who takes up the fight against Boko Haram has little time or resources left to look after his family.

Two teenage female suicide bombers kill 30 people in Nigeria today

BAUCHI, Nigeria — Two teenage female suicide bombers blew themselves up Tuesday in a crowded market in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri, killing at least 30 people, according to witnesses and a security official.
Boko Haram, Nigeria’s Islamic extremist rebels, are suspected of the bombings, as they have carried out many similar attacks. The bombings highlight Nigeria’s ongoing insecurity in which 1,500 people have been killed by the militant’s insurgency this year, according to Amnesty International.
The two girls dressed in full hijabs entered the busy marketplace and detonated their explosives, said Abba Aji Kalli, the Borno state coordinator of the Civilian Joint Task Force.
The first set off her explosives and killed about three women, said Kalli.

Jossy Ola/AP A victim of a suicide bomb attack committed by two teenage girls at a market receives treatment at a specialist hospital in Maiduguri, Nigeria, Tuesday.

When others gathered around the scene, the second bomber screamed and blew herself up, killing about 30, he said.
“I am right here at the scene and I have before me 11 corpses ... many have been taken away by relatives, while others are taken to the state specialists’ hospital,” said Kalli.
Soldiers and police officers cordoned off the area while rescue workers helped survivors to the hospital. Nigeria’s police have not yet issued a statement on Tuesday’s blasts.

I am right here at the scene and I have before me 11 corpses.

Today’s blast is the first in Maiduguri since July 2 when 56 people were killed in the same market area when a car bomb hit a group of traders and shoppers.
Maiduguri is the provincial capital and largest city in Borno state, one of the three states in northeastern Nigeria that are under a state of emergency because of the extremist violence.
In April Boko Haram kidnapped more than 200 schoolgirls from Chibok, about 125 kilometers (78 miles) southwest of Maiduguri. The schoolgirls are still missing and their plight has aroused international concern and prompted the (hash)BringBackOurGirls social media campaign.

Jossy Ola/AP The two suspects dressed in full hijabs entered the busy market and detonated their explosives, killing at least 30 people, officials said.

Last month, on Oct. 17, the parents were encouraged when the Nigerian military announced a cease-fire with Boko Haram and said negotiations had begun for the release of the schoolgirls.
Those hopes were quickly dashed, however, when Boko Haram fighters continued attacks and seized several cities and towns across the northeast. In a video statement, Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau denied the ceasefire and scoffed at claims of negotiations to release the schoolgirls.
Boko Haram still holds many centers in an area covering an estimated 20,000 square kilometers (7,700 square miles) and has declared the area to be an Islamic caliphate where they are imposing their strict version of Shariah law. The insurgents want to impose Islamic rule over all Nigeria, Africa’s most populous state with its 170 million people about evenly divided between Christians and Muslims.