HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE IMPEACHED DONALD TRUMP

The House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to impeach USA's 45th President, Donald Trump.

On both articles of impeachment, abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The vote followed weeks of testimony related to his dealings with Ukraine and hours of fiery debate over the process.

Trump is the third president in U.S. history to be impeached. The other two US Presidents impeached are Andrew Johnson in 1868 and Bill Clinton in 1998.

Richard Nixon resigned before he could be impeached in 1974.

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AKHA SPEAKER HAILS GOV EMMANUEL ON SUPREME COURT VICTORY

Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, on Wednesday described the Supreme Court affirmation of the victory of Governor Udom Emmanuel as a clear confirmation of the victory of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 Governorship Elections in the state.

Rt. Hon. Bassey, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Mr. Darlington Udobong, said “the Supreme Court verdict has finally put paid to the failed rumours propagated by the opposition in the state. It has also put the final legal seal on the victory of Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel and tour dear party, the PDP.”

He congratulated Governor Emmanuel and the leadership of the PDP, saying “the fact that the verdict came from the Supreme Court is a clear indication that the All Progressive Congress (APC) has no justification to challenge the mandate of the people of Akwa Ibom that was given through a free and fair election. The victory served is a victory deserved. It is deserved because the 2020 Appropriation Bill was also signed into Law today by the State Governor.”

According to the statement, the Speaker maintained that the “people of Akwa Ibom are satisfied with the performance of Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel and the PDP in the state. The people of Akwa Ibom will continue to support the Governor, the party and its candidates.”

“We are grateful to God today because the Court has proved to the APC hat the mandate Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel and our dear party is holding is legitimately given to them by the people of Akwa Ibom State. It is indeed a sweet victory and I sincerely congratulate Governor Udom Emmanuel and the entire leadership of the PDP,” he stressed.

LMC Okays Change of Akwa Starlets To Dakkada International Fc

League Management Company (LMC) Limited has approved the change of name of Akwa Starlets to Dakkada International FC.

The much anticipated approval finally arrived after the club complied with LMC-stipulated requirements.

A letter signed by LMC’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Salihu Abubakar and addressed to all NPFL clubs, states that “the League Management Company (LMC) hereby approves the change of name, the club will henceforth be known and addressed as DAKKADA INTERNATIONAL FC in all Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matches and activities”.

Enyimba will be the first opponents to face the third-placed NPFL club as Dakkada Int’l FC this Sunday when the two sides meet in a Match Day Eight fixture in Uyo.

AKHA Passes College Of Health Technology Bill Into Law

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, passed into law, a Bill to establish the Akwa Ibom State College of Health Technology and for other matters connected therewith.

The report of the Bill which was sponsored by the member representing Etinan State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Barr. Aniefiok Dennis was presented to the House by the Chairman, House Committee on Health, Hon. Udeme Otong who represents Abak State Constituency.

Hon. Otong stated that the conversion of the School of Health Sciences to a College of Health Technology, will make the school to be a Degree awarding institution and will also attract funding from donor agencies like the World Bank, United Nations Development Fund and Petroleum Technology Development Fund.

Also, a Bill for Akwa Ibom State Legislative Funds Management Bill, 2019, sponsored by the Leader of the House and member representing Oruk Anam State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Udo Kierian Akpan was read the second time at Plenary.

The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, thereafter referred the Bill to the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation and to report back to the House in one month.

Similarly, the House also received and considered the Report of the Public Accounts Committee on the Audited Accounts of the Government of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria for the Year Ended 31st December, 2018.

The House has adjourned its plenary to reconvene on December 12, 2019 at 10am.

AKHA Speaker Asures Women Of Legislations To Tame Gender Base Violence

The Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey today advocated against the menace of gender based violence in the state.

The Speaker who was represented by the Deputy House Leader and Chairman House Committee on Information Hon. (Barr). Aniefiok Dennis Akpan made this position today at the opening of a two day sensitization seminar on gender based violence with the theme; "Orange the world" held at Ibom Hall, IBB Way Uyo.

The Speaker who presented a keynote address on the role of legislature in curbing the menace of gender based violence posited that it is a solemn commitment on the part of the 7th Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly that feminine related bills are given utmost importance and expeditious passage into law bearing in mind the political, moral & economic support from the women.

Speaker Bassey said that Akwa Ibom women need special protection against violence and urged for actions to end the scourge. "It is estimated that 35℅ of women worldwide have experienced either physical and or sexual violence, this to me is unacceptable", he said.

The Speaker who said that as legislatures the primary duty is to make law and that the 7th Assembly is gender biased and has taken steps to domesticate the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition)  Act which has passed through the first and second reading in the State House of Assembly.

He commended Her Excellency Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel, FEYReP, Ministry of Women Affairs, International Federation of Women Lawyers of Nigeria (FIDA) and the entire Akwa Ibom Women for their advocacy towards the elimination of Violence Against Women in the state.

Anthony Joshua Outclassed Andy Ruiz To reclaim Titles

ANTHONY JOSHUA produced a boxing masterclass to regain his position as heavyweight king in front of the Saudi Sheikh's.

The 6ft 6in London ace snatched back the unified belts from his conquer Andy Ruiz Jr in the brand new Diriyah Arena with a unanimous verdict on the cards.

Joshua, having learned from the mistakes that haunted him in New York last June, boxed expertly at range ramming his jab into Ruiz's face.

AJ landed a string of heavy right hands throughout, but at close quarters was reminded of his rival's devastating power which caused him to hold on.

By the 12-round mark a frustrated Ruiz pleaded with Joshua to throw caution to the wind - but the Brit was too cleaver and disciplined as he rode out the final three minutes.

After the unanimous decision was announced, confetti reigned down and emotional celebrations with Joshua's team, family and promoter followed.

Joshua said: “A man like me doesn't make any excuses. This is about boxing – I'm used to knocking guys out.

“I realised last time, I hurt him. But I got caught. I respect Andy and his family, his trainer so much. I wanted to put on a boxing masterclass.

“It's about hitting and not getting hit. It's not a chance of mentality – stay hungry, stay humble. Thank you Andy, thank you everyone in Saudi Arabia and all the travelling fans.”
“It's all about preparations. Careers are all about experience, I took my L and moved on. What did you want me to do? Give up?

Super Eagles Supporters Club Celebrates Board Member On Douaghter's Marriage

It was celebration galore in city of Ibadan, Oyo State as executives and members of Super Eagles Supporters Club led by the President Mr Vincent Okumagba storm the city to felicitate with one of the Club's board member Elder Oluwole Adebanjo who gave his daughter out for marriage.

Flanked by other top executives of the club from across Nigeria, National President,  Prince Okumagba said they are in Ibadan as part of the Club's decision of celebrating with members on event like this as a way of fostering unity beyond regions of the country.

He used the medium to advise the couple Mr and Mrs Michael Temitope to emulate their parents whose marriage remains an example for younger generations to follow.

On their part, the Family of the bride appreciated the President for the entourage of Super Eagles Supporters Club to the event.