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March 17, 2023 Akan Udofia Remains On The Ballot for The March 18 Governorship Polls in Akwa Ibom

Akan Udofia Remains On The Ballot for The March 18 Governorship Polls in Akwa Ibom

The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress; APC in the 2023 election slated for March 18 2023 has reiterated that his resolution to contest the Polls come saturday.

A statement made available to us by the Akanimo Udofia/ Victor Antai Gubernatorial Campaign Council read thus;

“The Akanimo Udofia/ Victor Antai Gubernatorial Campaign Council wishes to alert the members of the All Progressives Congress APC and the general public that the rumours that Obong Akanimo Udofia has stepped down for the candidate of Young Progressives Party (YPP) Senator Bassey Albert is false, unfounded and misleading.

For the avoidance of doubts, Obong Akanimo Udofia will contest the Gubernatorial elections tomorrow March 18, 2023 on the platform of the APC.

The general public is enjoined to disregard the fake news as such emanate from the camp of those who wish to lower the reputation, integrity and esteem of Obong Akanimo Udofia, to their level.

Barr. Imo E. Akpan,
Director of Communications/Spokesperson,
Akanimo Udofia Campaign Council
17/3/2023”

March 17, 2023 IPOB Decries Terrorism Ratings, Accuses Federal Government of Propaganda

IPOB Decries Terrorism Ratings, Accuses Federal Government of Propaganda

The Indigenous People of Biafra has decried the IEP Global Terrorism Index Report of 2022 as a conspiracy by the Federal Government of Nigeria and its Cronies to paint the group in bad light.

IPOB was reacting to the report by the Institute for Economics and Peace, which had rated it number 10 “deadliest terror group” globally.

In a statement on Thursday, IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, said it was disappointing that a reputable organisation such as IEP would descend so low to publish “fictional and inaccurate accounts in their 2022 terrorism index report”.

IPOB said an extract from the report released by the global research group showed a great contradiction from what was supposed to be assumed as a research and investigatory group.

Powerful, therefore, insisted that IPOB remained peaceful but resolute in the pursuit of Biafra liberation through a UN-supervised referendum, adding that they were not going to be distracted by sponsored blackmail and propaganda.

March 17, 2023 Godswill Akpabio Int’l Stadium Gets A+ From CAF Inspection Team

Godswill Akpabio Int’l Stadium Gets A+ From CAF Inspection Team

The head of FIFA/CAF delegation to Akwa Ibom State Mr. Muhammad Feizal Sidat has commended Governor Udom Emmanuel for providing and maintaining state-of-the-art infrastructures which he described as one of the best in Africa.
Mr. Sidat who is head of professional football at Confederation of African Football CAF expressed satisfaction at the standard of facilities his team inspected ahead of the proposed CAF Super League billed to take kick off in August.
“As head of professional football/ stadium inspection at CAF, I must say that we are surprised in a positive way and we are happy to see A-standard facilities in this part of Nigeria. The Ibom Air flight that brought us from Abuja to Uyo was wonderful, the road network is superb and we enjoyed our drive through the town which looks green with some great vegetation. The stadium and the three hotels we have visited are up to the standard we want, so

congratulations to the local authority here.
“As part of the inspection ahead of the CAF Super League, we have visited many countries in the continent but I can say that we are satisfied with what we have seen here in Uyo and I can say authoritatively that the standard of this stadium is good enough for any type of football match. We want to congratulate the state government, the stadium management for maintaining this facility. Nigeria and Africa should be proud of this stadium.
“Football is not all about the stadium when hosting an international competition but also about the city. So we are very happy that we can have all these beautiful facilities in this city and for the fact that CAF Confederation Cup final was played here few months ago, we have trust in the city of Uyo and we look forward to playing CAF Super League and any other Grand-A competition here”.
On his part, Elder Paul Bassey said he not surprised by the encomiums poured on the Gov Udom administration especially the peace that reigns in the state and prays for continuity going forward.
The Six-man FIFA/CAF delegation arrived Uyo Wednesday evening from Abuja aboard Ibom Air and carried out inspection tour of Ibom Icon Hotels, Four Points by Sheraton Hotels and Monty Suites before inspecting facilities at the Nest of Champions ahead of the Multi-Million Dollar CAF Super League billed for August where Enyimba International will be representing Nigeria in the 24-team league.
The delegation was taken round the facilities by the Senior Special Assistant to governor Udom Emmanuel on Sports Elder Paul Bassey, in the company of Director of Sports in the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Youth and Sports Elder Ifiok Duff, the Vice Chairman Akwa Ibom State Football Association Mr Sammy Umoh and the stadium manager Mr John Udoh.
March 14, 2023 CAF Delegation Arrives Uyo for Super League Inspection

CAF Delegation Arrives Uyo for Super League Inspection

The popularity of the Nest of Champions Uyo as the best stadium in Nigeria will take a notch higher tomorrow Wednesday March 15, 2023 when a six-man powerful delegation will land Uyo aboard Ibom Air to inspect the stadium and related facilities ahead of the planned Multi-Million Dollar CAF Super League in the continent .
ln 2022, CAF President Patrice Motsepe mooted the idea of a CAF Super league for top football clubs in the continent and Enyimba International was chosen to represent Nigeria.
The FIFA/CAF inspection team comprise Mathew Dean Gilasbey from England, Muhammad Feizal Sidat of Mozambique, and Nasiru Sarkintudu of Nigeria. Others are; Ticciati Duccio, Claudio Zanca and Stacchino Ivan all from Italy.
The FIFA/CAF delegation arrived Abuja on Monday, March 13, 2023 and will land in Uyo on Wednesday March 15, where they will visit and inspect facilities in three top hotels namely; Ibom Icon Hotels Uyo, Four Points by Sheraton Hotels Ikot Ekpene and Monty Hotels Limited Uyo from 12 noon and 4:30pm.
They will also inspect facilities at the Nest of Champions and the training pitch between 5pm-8pm.
After the inspection in Uyo, the FIFA/CAF delegation will return to Abuja for a meeting with the management of Enyimba International and officials of the Nigeria Football Federation before leaving the shores of Nigeria.
Reacting to the development, the Senior Special Assistant on Sports to His Excellency Elder Paul Bassey confirmed the visit and added ” I know FIFA/CAF pride themselves with some degree of thoroughness if not I would have dismissed this visit as a formality because Rivers United is presently playing in Uyo under the authority of CAF and Akwa Ibom State under Governor Udom Emmanuel has been tested and applauded when it comes to excellent sports infrastructure, airline of international standard, hotels of repute and top notch medical facilities which are the requirements of hosting international matches”.
Only two venues; Nest of Champions in Uyo and Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja have been considered good enough by the organizers to host the competition and Two-time CAF Champions League winners Enyimba will have to choose which of the venues they want to use as home ground after the inspection by FIFA/CAF delegation.
CAF announced that the African Super League will run on a budget of $200 million and will kick off in August 2023. Half of the budget will be split between the 24 participating clubs, with each team guaranteed a minimum of $2.5 million while the winner will receive a whopping $11.6 million.

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