Prominent Akwa Ibom Artist Buried In A Magnificent Shoe Casket.

A prominent Akwa Ibom artist popularly called Teacher Ite was buried on Saturday November 28th in this magnificent shoe casket made by his two sons who are also artists. The burial took place in Ibesikpo LGA in the state and was attended by other prominent individuals in the community. The photos were shared on Facebook by Emmanuel Emmanuel Udoh. More photos after the cut...

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Akwa United Shocks Lobi Stars To Win Federation Cup.

                            

Against all expectations, Akwa United yesterday defeated favourites Lobi Stars 2-1 to claim their first ever Nigeria Federation Cup at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.

The Akwa Ibom owned team reconfirmed that its Match Day 38 defeat of the Benue team in Uyo that made the Promise Keepers remain in the topflight of the Nigerian professional  league was no fluke.
Nonso Edo set the ball rolling for Akwa United when his free-kick in the 36th minute found the back of Lobi net. The kick was the resultant of the infringement on Friday Ubong in the 18-yard box of Lobi.

All efforts by Lobi to cancel the advantage of Akwa met stiff resistance all through the first stanza. The effort continued in the second half but instead of reprieve, it was Abdulafeez Awakan who doubled the advantage for Akwa United in the 70th minute.
Awakan rifled home powerfully in the peripheral of Lobi box to send Akwa Ibom fans in the stands into endless celebration of a historic Federation Cup already within their reach.

Barnabas Imengar Jnr who came on as a sub however got a consolatory goal for Lobi in stoppage time from a brilliantly taken free kick. The goal was not enough to ease the pains of thousands of Benue State indigenes who were hoping to pick another Federation Cup after former BCC Lions had set the pace with the old Challenge Cup in Bauchi in 1989.

Lobi had similarly won this cup in 2003 and were hoping for an encore.
The last time Akwa United came close to winning Federation Cup was two years ago when they reached the last four. But they were stopped in their tracks by Warri Wolves.

By this victory, Akwa United will represent Nigeria in next year's CAF Confederation Cup.

Akwa Ibom Gov Emmanuel Udom Warns Media Practitioners To Desist From Attacking His Government.

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has urged media practitioners to desist from frequent attacks on his government, urging them to partner the state government in order to engender development.
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Akpabio Pronouces Death On Any Politician Who Tries To Gain Power Through The Backdoor.

We learnt from Linda's blog that The Governor of Akwa Ibom state Godswill Akpabio has pronounced death on any politician who tries to gain political power through the backdoor come 2015, adding that the PDP in the state will continue ruling the state. The Governor made this declaration yesterday July 16th at the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the new PDP Secretariat in Uyo, the state capital. He also stated that all those who betrayed him in politics would not enter into the government house.Read more...read more

51 Artistes For Godswill Akpabio @ 51.

On December 9, 2013, the city of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, will be shaken to its foundation as world class artistes storm the town to grace what is being tagged as the mother of all concerts in honour of the governor of the state, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, as he turns 51 years old on that day.read more

Google Lounge Karaoke & Wine Bar Opens In Uyo Tomorrow.

Google Lounge is the 1st 24hr Karaoke and Wine Bar in Akwa Ibom State! The Grand opening of this exquisite lounge holds tomorrow Friday 18th October 2013 at 439 Oron Road, Uyo (just a stone throw from Timber Market Junction). Google Lounge has two VIP lounges you’ll totally love!
Google Lounge will be known for one thing - its international standards! It's a breath-taking experience to relax in an enchanting space filled with exquisite décor accompanied with music and that's exactly what you will get at Google Lounge! Google Lounge is stylishly designed to suit your refined nature and that is why plush white sofas, translucent lounge tables, illuminating bar set, stunning chandeliers, embossed walls and cushions are fixed for your delight. Plus, there's a Shisha set for every table and there's enough dancing space for everyone!
With clinking glasses of your favourite liquor and amazing selection of music by the in-house DJ, tomorrow will definitely be a night to remember!
Opening time is 8pm! Dress Smart and don't forget to carry your Boo-Boo along! Leisure is about to be redefined! Don't miss the grand opening of Google Lounge for anything! See you there!!