Aniebiet Francis Set to Premiere ‘One Bright Morning’

After releasing the official trailer to her debut short film production – ‘One Bright Morning’, fast rising actress Aniebiet Francis is set for the film premiere in the Akwa Ibom State capital, Uyo. The event will also be the official flag off for the ‘Every Seconds Count’ campaign by her NGO – Conscience Alive Foundation.

Ace model instructor, Temple Daniel set to quit bachelorhood

Ace modeling instructor and Chairman Khameleon Paints, Temple Daniel will walk down the aisle with his heartthrob Idaresit Uko. The traditional marriage ceremony will hold at Udiang Enem in Etim Ekpo LGA on Friday November 1st while White Wedding will take place on Saturday 2nd November 2013 at Redeemers Gospel Church #17 Tabernacle Road, Uyo. Reception follows immediately at SamLaw Hotels, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Happy birthday Bassey Albert

Bassey Albert Akpan is the Commissioner for Finance, Akwa Ibom State. The ex banker is 41 years old today, 28^th October, 2013. Happy birthday and many more happy returns to him.

24hour club, Google Lounge set for opening in Uyo

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!

Alleged certificate forgery: Photos of University documents of A’Ibom commissioner designate and Monty Suites boss, Monday Uko

Former Council chairman and businessman, Monday Uko who was screened and cleared by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for the position of commissioner in the state has been involved an alleged certificate forgery according stories emanating from the online and print media. But the CEO of popular hotel, Monty Suites has released the photocopies of his school documents – class admit cards, course forms etc to www.connoisseurNG.com. Check them out below…

Ini Edo finally pregnant? See photo of her protruded tummy

Five years after getting married, Ini Edo is yet to have the fruit of the womb but the pix above uploaded on Instagram by her colleague Funke Akindele shows her protruded tummy. In the photo above, the Akwa Ibom born actress is flanked by Funke Akindele (on the left) and Mercy Johnson. Is she finally pregnant? That would be an interesting news to her fans…!

Governor’s aide, Ini Ememobong rewards national IT quiz winners

The newly appointed Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Students Matters, Comrade Iniobong Ememobong has lauded Akwa Ibom students on excellent performance with a call on students to imbibe the culture of merit and excellence.  The governor’s aide made the remark while receiving Akwa Ibom Students who excelled in the 2013 Olatunji Odegbami Technology Competition held in Okokoijesha, Osun State.

Comrade Ememobong while congratulating the students for making the state proud sad that it was time to start celebrating excellence, adding that it was rather unfortunate that mediocrity has become a normal thing in the society today.

Eket Senatorial District is not serious about 2015 guber - Udoedehe

Controversial Uyo born politician, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe in this recent interview bares his mind on the 2015 gubernatorial election, zoning, and his party APC. The read the full interview after the cut…

Happy birthday to Akwa Ibom State & Princess Anne Inyang

Today, 23^rd September, is the birthday of Akwa Ibom State. The state clocks 25 today as it was created on 23^rd September, 1987. Akwa Ibom is a state in Nigeria named after the Qua Iboe river. It is located in the coastal South-Southern part of the country, lying between latitudes 4°321 and 5°331 North, and longitudes 7°251 and 8°251 East. The State is bordered on the east by Cross River State, on the west by Rivers State and Abia State, and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean and the southern-most tip of Cross River State.

New video: Dani Andi – I Believe

                      

Dani Andi has released the video of his song ‘I Believe’. The song which is done to celebrate his state’s (Akwa Ibom) silver jubilee attainment was directed by Indian train video-man Eddie Brendan. It was shot in different locations in the Nigerian state. Nice video indeed.

Journalists fight over Gov. Akpabio’s N5m

Joe Effiong

A brawl broke out on Saturday, 21 July 2012 when journalists involved in a scuffle for N5m given to the state branch of NUJ to share to its members who were present during a press conference organized by the state government.

The Akwa Ibom State Government had organized the press parley to clear the air on the brewing issue of the 76 oil wells awarded to Akwa Ibom at the expense of Cross River State by the Supreme Court. Over 300 journalists (and non-journalists alike) thronged the new banquet hall, venue for the event. Some were there since morning, but the press conference started at about 9pm.

First photos: Prof. Wole Soyinka visits Akwa Ibom

The Noble Laureate was challenged by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio to “to come and see” what is happening in the state. On Sunday, the professor of English who recently turned 78 alongside his wife, touched down AKIA and were hosted by the state’s chief executive at the Gov’s Lodge. More photos coming.

Akpabio/Frank Okon: Stalemate, as judge fails to show up

L-R: Gov. Godswill Akpabio, Engr Frank Okon

Another stalemate was recorded on Thursday, July 12, 2012 in the case filed by Engr. Frank Okon seeking to unseat Chief Godswill Akpabio as the governor of Akwa Ibom State as the presiding judge failed to show up for the day’s proceedings.

Justice Abdul Kafarati, the presiding judge of Federal High Court 2 is said to have embarked on a seminar abroad alongside the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court. The Federal High Court, Connoisseur learnt will also proceed on a long vacation which will last from July 16^th to September 14^th, 2012.

Breaking: Akwa Ibom defeats C’River State in Supreme Court over 76 Oil wells

Gov. Akpabio of Akwa Ibom

The lingering dispute between sister states, Cross River and Akwa Ibom over which of them owns the 76 oils came to an end today, Tuesday with the Supreme Court ruling in favour of the latter.

More photos from Chelsea ace, Mikel Obi’s visit to Nigerian governor, Godswill Akpabio

I promised to bring you more and clearer pictures of the Chelsea’s midfielder visit to Akwa Ibom, a state in Nigeria where he hooked up with the Governor, Godswill Akpabio.

See another pix after the cut. 

Photos: Tukur emerges PDP national chairman

Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has emerged as the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, following the withdrawal of 10 other aspirants from the race, NAN reports.

Over 4,500 delegates from 36 states and Federal Capital Territory voted in Abuja on Saturday to affirm his position as the national chairman by voting for Yes or No.

ANIEKEME FINBARR SNEAKS OUT OF UYO, FINALLY TAKES UP APPOINTMENT AT BUSH HOUSE

Aniekeme Finbarr Ukpong, the self-styled Prime Minister of the Airwaves has sneaked out of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. He quietly flew off to Abuja to take up his appointment as the S.A on Programmes and Presentation at WorldWin Media, owners of BushHouse Nigeria.

Aniekeme Finbarr, it could be recalled shot in to fame with his great presentation skills and mastery of ‘Oyinbo’ language which made him a listeners’ delight at BushHouse.

TOP AKWA IBOM ACTOR CAUGHT PANTS DOWN WITH UPCOMING ACTRESS

It was a thing of shame and embarrassment as this top Akwa Ibom born actor and producer was caught on Valentine’s Day getting it down with an upcoming actress inside an abandoned car outside a hotel in the Uyo city center.

We gathered from a source on the spot that the married actor who is one of the big boys when it comes to movies in the South-South is a married man with three kids and those who saw him were really shocked that he could not even have the decency to get a room in the hotel to carry out his activities but preferred to have a quick one with the young girl in an abandoned car.

A’IBOM INFORMATION COMMISSIONER TO PARTNER E-101MAGAZINE

The Commissioner for Information in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Aniekan Umanah has promised to partner the rave-making E101magazine in order to showcase the state and its entertainment endowments to the world. Mr. Umanah stated this while receiving the magazine’s crew today at his office.

PHOTOS: INI EDO AND EMEM ISONG PREMIERE ‘I’LL TAKE MY CHANCES’ IN LAGOS

Ini Edo, Bright Okwara, Emem Isong

Two great daughters of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria recently premiered their much hyped dance movie, ‘I’ll Take My Chances’ in Lagos. The movie had earlier been premiered at the homestate, Akwa Ibom on 24^th September, 2011. In attedance were top stars from the entertainment industry.