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The recent unguarded and highly infantile comment credited to the court sacked and factional spokesperson of the embattled Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Iniobong Ememobong, on the recently passed Electoral Bill by the Nigerian Senate, has been attributed to his suffering from a troubling ignorance of electoral history. A statement by the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District Professionals and signed by Mr Edidiong John and Kemfon Neke, President and General Secretary respectively reads: "Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District Professionals (IK-PRO) has taken note of the press statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of one of the factions of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Ini Ememobong, on the 10th of February 2026, concerning the Senate’s position on electronic transmission of election results and the scathing remarks on the Senate President. "Ordinarily, we would ignore yet another partisan outburst. However, when deliberate falsehood is presented to Nigerians as fac...

  Consistency is a prerequisite for truth and a trademark of fidelity. It tells the story of everyone and every brand at ease, without you/them knowing. Most decorated, most sought after brands the world over wears Consistency as a batch of honour, cos with it every deal is won beforehand; every goodwill curried and every trust gained, ab initio.  That's the story of Okongko Charity Foundation.  Recall that at the funeral of the Late Robson Robinson of Ikot Akpa Idem village, held last December 30th, the President of the Foundation, Dr. Chris Okongko had promised to take up the full scholarship up to PhD level of the deceased's only son, in honour of the good legacy of his late father, who, according to him was a patriotic community leader and his kinsman. Today, February 12th, the Canadian-based philanthropist and business mogul has kick started the fulfillment of that touching promise, with the payment of Master Esitime Robson Robinson's fee, who is still at the Junior ...

 

 Considering the role students play in shaping their respective communities around the globe, I on behalf of our dear foundation, endorsed the forthcoming National Association of Nigerian Students(NANS) entrepreneurial conference during their visit to one of our offices at Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. 𝐎𝐊𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐊𝐎 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄  In order to identify and encourage youth development enterprises and programs in the  African continent, Okongko Charity Foundation, today 3 February 2026 officially endorsed the forthcoming NANS Entrepreneurial Conference, to be organised by the office of the National Treasurer, Comrade Heritage Akan. The Foundation gave the node when it played host to a delegation of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS in its corporate office, 118 Atiku Abubakar Way, Uyo, who were on a courtesy visit to the Foundation. Briefing the Foundation o...