AKWA IBOM INDIGENES SEEK MIKE IGINI'S REMOVAL AS REC

Coalition of Youths in the opposition parties in Akwa Ibom demands that the INEC REC in Akwa Ibom State, Mr Mike Igini should go.

The Youths during a protest this morning at the INEC Headquarters in Udo Udoma avenue, Uyo cited bias as one of the paramount reasons the REC should go.

They say his conducts are capable of denying the State transparency in the upcoming general elections.

INEC state administrative secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Iragbo who received the protesters assured them that their stand will be addressed and thanked them for being peaceful

OBA PLEDGES EFFECTIVE OVERNIGHT AS COUNTRY'S MARGINAL FIELDS GETS LICENSES

The chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources Upstream, Senator Bassey Albert Akpan (OBA) has promised an effective and efficient  oversight of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to ensure that the needs and aspirations of Nigerians are met as Petroleum Prospecting Licenses (PPLs) were today issued to successful awardees of the country's marginal fields in the 2020 bid round pursuant to the provisions of the Act.

Senator Albert made the promise on behalf of the leadership of the Senate at the officiall unveiling  of the Host Communities Development Regulations, Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) and presentation of licences to marginal field Awardees held at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja

"We believe very strongly that as lawmakers, this is our modest contributions towards the enhancement of the oil and gas sector. We therefore promise a most effective and efficient oversight to ensure that the awarders meet the needs and aspirations of all Nigerians", Senator Albert said.

While congratulating the awardees,  he urged them to contribute to the growth of the oil sector in Nigeria.

He expressed profound gratitude to God Almighty that the 9th National Assembly  is part  of what he calls "the landmark, jinx breaking agenda" to move our oil sector forward.

Today's historic event is in fulfillment of the promise made earlier this year by the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to issue prospecting Licences to successful awardees of the country's marginal fields as contained in the PIA.

At the event attended by the Minister of State for Petroleum,Chief Timipre Sylva, Members of National Assembly, Board Chairman, NUPRC, Mallam Isa Ibrahim Modibbo, Chief Executive, NUPRC, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, industry captains, representatives of host communities, the model petroleum prospecting licence was unveiled alongside presentation of petroleum prospecting Licences to 47 successful bidders.

Also at the occasion, NUPRC also unveiled the implementation template for the Host Communities Development Trust (HODT), the first of its kind in Nigeria, which replaces all existing GMoUs/MoUs and agreements between the host communities and the oil and gas operators.

If properly implemented, the HODT innovation in the PIA will positively impact on the well-being of host communities and arrest their restiveness.

POMP AS IBOM ANGELS REGAINS' PROMOTION TO NWFL

Ibom Angels Football Club of Akwa Ibom state this morning regained promotion to the Nigerian Women Football League . 

Ibom Angels Football Club this morning achieved the feat with a 1-1 draw against Honey Badgers Fc securing top spot in Group A of the Nigeria Women Football League Championship.

In the final game of the season decided this morning at the Dipo Dina stadium Ijebu Ode, Ibom Angels Fc took the lead in the 2nd minute through Ability Okon before Honey Badgers Fc leveled scores in the 48th minute.

The Coach Prince Usen tutored Orange ladies needed a point in the match to seal promotion back to the NWFL and got the job done with the 1-1 draw to finish top of the standings with 8 points from 4 matches, 2 wins and 2 draws.

Ibom Angels Football Club returns to the NWFL after a single season in the Championship and will compete alongside other Elite female clubs when the 2022/2023 NWFL season commences.