Famous Akwa Ibom Female Artiste, T-Shock weds Dec. 30th

T-Shock

One of the Akwa Ibom finest female artistes, T-Shock a.k.a Adiaha Akwa Ibom will this year December, 30th sign the dotted line with her heartthrob, simply identify as Emma of many years in Ibesikpo Asutan, Akwa Ibom State.

At Akwa Ibom Musician and Comedian Guilds (AKIMUSCOM) Nite (Photos)

It was a night of music, comedy, dance and fun as AKIMUSCOM launched it VCD into the market. The event was anchored by the AKIMUSCOM National President, Rosemary George at Affluence International Hotel, Lawanson on 5^th December, 2014.

Ibomcelebs was there live and these are photos from the fun-filled event.

I got my wife from Facebook –MC Soro Soro

Comedy is my life

MC Soro Soro

Fast-rising comedian, Daniel Polycarp Williamson, popularly known as MC Soro Soro has countered the believe that social media is just an avenue for chatting and updating of status. This humour merchant has revealed how Facebook helped him got his wife.

According to the outspoken comedian in a recent interview in one of the Nigerian soft-sell journal, it all started as a joke but he’s now happily living with his lovely wife.

Eket elders condemn attack on Esuene

Senator Helen Esuene

Elders of Eket Senatorial district have condemned the Wednesday violent attack on Senator Helen Esuene by thugs in Essien Udom Local Government Council of Akwa Ibom State.

We chose Uyo Stadium for Eagles’ game purely on merit, says NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Wednesday insisted that its choice of the newly constructed Uyo International Stadium as venue for the November 19 Nations Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles and South Africa was based purely on football issues rather than political considerations, as is being claimed in some quarters.

Uyo Int’l Stadium, Pride Of West Africa, Says Pinnick

Amaju Pinnick

He was all smiles as he led the members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board round the new magnificent Uyo International Stadium. As they took in the luxuriant grass of the compact arena, Amaju Pinnick, who was barely three weeks into office as NFF President, could not stop thanking God that so early in his tenure, he has already been blessed with a structure as beautiful as the Uyo Stadium. His elation was evident when the contractors informed the NFF board that the arena would be ready for Nigeria’s last game in the qualifying series of the Morocco 2015 African Nations Cup.

Certificates to future leaders by Akpabioism Centre for Leadership Development

Executive members of Akwa Ibom Youth Platform (AYP) displaying their certificates awarded to them by Pastor Bassey James, Chancellor, Akpabio Centre for Leadership Development.

These guys are really getting equipped and ready to take the world by storm. They are agents of UNITY, CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT.
Membership to Akwa Ibom Youth Platform (AYP) is open to all Akwa Ibom youths in Lagos, Uyo and all over the world. So, if you are not member yet, why not if not? The wind of change is coming your way, don't miss it!

Ini Anthony holds leadership conference …As AYP hails initiative

Ini Anthony, the organiser of the event.

The theme of this year talk show organized by Akwa Ibom-born Ini Anthony was entitled: “Building Dynamic Leaders.”  The event, which held on October 1^st, 2014, at Nicon Hotel, Lekki, Lagos was attended by prominent Nigerians and the youths as well.

L-R: Osom Joseph, publisher, IbomCelebrity, Princess Abigail Asuquo, Prophet David Akpan, Ifiok and Bassey Uduak all executive members of the Ibom Youth Platform in a group photograph with Ini Anthony who is also the organiser of the event.

B-One organizes Talent Hunt

B-One addressing the crowd

The name, Bright Godwin popularly known as B-One and Vitamin C crooner is no longer new among Akwa Ibom residents in Lagos and it environs. The fair-complexioned and handsome artiste, recently took his music career to another level by organizing a talents hunt.

Mba Jackson a.k.a HB out with hot single 'Vanessa'

HB

The Nigeria music industry is indeed big and blessed with the best and talented artistes, despite the high increase of music artistes springing up everyday, only the talented and creative ones find their way to the peak, such is the case of fast rising Rnb act, Mba Jackson, popularly known as HB.

Cornel Udofia, Terry G, Foluke Daramola shine at CityPride Achieves' Award in Lagos (Photos)

Ostra Hall & Hotel was full to the brim as stars and celebrities turned out en mass for the CityPride Achievers' Award which take place in Lagos recently.
IbomCelebs was there live, here are exclusive photos from the event.

Terry G, presenting an award to Cornel Udofia at CityPeople Achievers' Award in Lagos, recently.

Akpabioism Ecomonic Summit holds in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Akwa Ibom SSG and 2015 guber aspirant, Udom Emmanuel delivering giving his speech at the event.

From L-R: Bassey, Niceman, Princess Abigail, Patient, Prophet David, executive members, Akwa Ibom Youth Platform (AYP) Lagos, flanked by friends Iniobong and Cornel Udofia at the event.

Pastor Bassey James, Chancellor, Akpabio Centre for Leadership Development recently held Akpabioism Ecomonic Summit 2014 in Lagos.

The theme for this year's summit was tagged: “Sustaining Economic Development Through Good Governance”.

Shan George, son’s music promoters fight dirty

•Mum should be dancing instead of fighting – Son

Shan George

Serious feud has ensued between popular Nollywood star, Shan George and the London-based music promotion outfit of his son, Jaga Babylynn Promotions, over the release of Jaga’s new single titled, Edo Boy.

2015: Akpabio urges youths to be agents of change

Godswill Akpabio

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio, has urged youths in the state and other stakeholders to be the catalysts that will drive the state to becoming a haven of industrialisation and model of the country’s economy.

How man, two sons die after eating dog meat in Calabar

Hot dog meat

A Calabar man, his two children and two other persons have reportedly died after consuming dog meat in Uchenyim village, Wanikade, North Ukelle Local Government Area of the Cross River State.

PMNews reports that the sad incident occurred after the victims ate the meat of a dog that had been sick in the village.

EJ Media Concept holds Celebrities Nite of Entertainment, Talent Exhibition and Impact Makers’ Award

Mr. Emmanuel Joshua, CEO EJ Media Concepts

It is going to be a fun filled night of entertainment, music, comedy and dance as EJ Media Concept holds the maiden edition of Celebrities Nite of Entertainment, Talent Exhibition and Impact Maker’s award. The event is slated for October 12, 2014 at the upscale Lamango Restaurant & Bar, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.

Kendy Aduak weds lover in grand style

It was a gathering of who is who of Akwa Ibomites in Lagos as founder of Ibom Big Deal Movement (IBDM), Obong Kendy Aduak signed the dotted lines with long-time lover, Rosemary Obiageli in Lagos recently.

Kendy Aduak weds lover in Lagos

Kendy Aduak

Kendy Aduak, founder and president of Ibom Big Deal Movement (IBDM), an independent political campaign organization for the governorship hopeful, his Excellency Engineer Michael Okpo Onofiok is set to say I do to his long time lover, Rosemary Obiageli Ekeogu.

Why I called Akpabio cultist, an experienced killer – Assam Assam

Chief Assam Assam

In recent interview granted to one of the national daily, the very vocal diplomat, Chief Assam Assam, SAN, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Russia and Belarus
spoke extensively on his recent letter to the Secretary to Akwa Ibom State Government, Mr. Udom Emmanuel and the rejoinders that followed
suit. Excerpts:

No Ebola case A'Ibom- Health Commissioner

Dr. Martins Akpan

Nigeria and some West African countries were through into abrupt panic following the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. The virus which is highly infectious was brought into Nigeria by a Liberian, Mr. Patrick Sawyer. 

Since the news that some Nigerians had contacted the virus from Mr. Sawyer broke, and the fears that the virus is spreading in the country, Nigerians have been living in fear while adhering to the prescribed precautionary measures.

Okon Iyanam, Michael Onofiok join forces …Sue for Ibibio, Annang, Oron unity

Okon Iyanam

Engr. Michael Okpo Onofiok

As preparations heat up ahead of the 2015 general elections, politicians especially guber aspirants are beginning to sue for unity of three most popular ethnic groups, Ibibio, Annang and Oron in Akwa Ibom State. One of the aspirants, Eng. Michael Okpo Onofiok and a marine expert who also known as an apostle of unity and industrialization has been a lone voice crying and preaching for peace and unity of the groups in the state.

A’Ibom communities hail seven energy on gas project

Communities in Esit Eket and Eket Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State have lauded Seven Energy for establishing the Uquo Gas Processing Facility in their area and pledged to provide adequate security for the smooth operation of the gas facility.

Ex Miss IAF, Victoria Edet celebrates birthday with orphans in Lagos

Victoria Edet cutting her birthday cake

The celebrant, ex and maiden Queen of IAF, Victoria Edet

 Immediate past and maiden queen of Ibom Actors Forum (IAF) Victoria Edet last week celebrated her birthday with orphans in Lagos.

The ex beauty queen who turned a year older on Tuesday, August 12 thought it wise to celebrate her birthday with the orphans at Little Saint Orphanage home located at Abule Egba in Lagos four days later on Saturday, August 16.

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When Miss ACIFF, Jenny Udoh celebrates birthday with friends (Photos)

Jenny cutting her birthday cake

Dancing time...baby rock on

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When guber aspirant, Engr. Michael Onofiok "Hang Out" with IBDM members in Lagos

Guber aspirant & Maritime Expert, Chief Michael Okpo Onofiok delivering a speech on “After the Uncommon Transformation: The New Economic Frontier at the event.

Faces at ‘Hanging Out’ with A’Ibom guber  aspirant, Michael Okpo Onofiok organised by Ibom Big Deal Movement  (IBDM) in Lagos recently.

Mbong Amata dazzles at her first movie premiere after crashed marriage

Mbong Amata

Beautiful and sexy Nollywood actress turned director/producer Mbong Amata is looking more beautiful and sexy since her separation from hubby. She recently launched and premiered her new movie entitled: Darimas Dilema. She looked like a goddess at her movie premiere which took place this past Saturday in Lagos. 

We want full participation in oil, gas sector – Indigenes

Akwa Ibom State indigenes have demanded a 100 per cent participation in oil and gas sector to take full advantage of the Nigerian Content Law.

The President, Ibom Oil and Gas Community Development Association, Dr. Ebenezer Ukpe, lamented that out of 1,008 oil and gas servicing firms operating in Mobil field, none belongs to an indigene of Akwa Ibom State.

Pensioners protest non-payment of entitlements

Governor Godswill Akpabio

The Nigerian Union of Pensioners in Akwa Ibom State has pleaded with the State Government to pay pensioners their gratuity and other entitlements from 2005 to date.

The pensioners, who were retirees of Local Governments, protested in front of the Government House with placards reading; “It is not a crime to work in Local Governments Councils.

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Ibom guber 2015: Michael Okpo storms Lagos

Akwa Ibom Guber Aspirant & Maritime Expert, Chief Engr. Michael Okpo Onofiok

As preparations heat up ahead of the 2015 governorship election in Akwa Ibom State, guber aspirant, Michael Okpo Onofiok is set to storm Lagos with his campaign train, IbomCelebs has learnt.

The governorship hopeful would arrive the Centre of Excellence alongside his entourage on Saturday, June 14 to meet with Ibomites in Lagos.

ITG holds Akwa Ibom Peoples Convention 2014 in Lagos (photos)

Comrade (Etubom) Sampson U. Sampson & Mr. Emmanuel Joshua, President, ITG

From (R) Osom Joseph, Movie actor, director and producer, Uwem Umoh, ITG's President, Emmanuel Joshua, Etubom Sampson Sampson, Vice President 1, IYP, Mr. David Akpan and guest at the event.

Resident of Ikorodu area of Lagos State will not forget June 7, 2014 in a hurry when Ibom Transformation Group held it maiden edition of Akwa Ibom People’s Convention/Fund raising ceremony.

U-Turn! Akpabio withdraws controversial N200m pension law

Gov. Godswill Akpabio

Overwhelmed by the outburst of criticism of an outrageous pension bill recently passed into law by the state legislature, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday disclosed that he had directed the removal of the “obnoxious” provisions from the law.

2015 guber race: Akwa Ibom Young Professionals want Udom as Goveror

 There was a new twist to the preparation towards 2015 general elections in Akwa Ibom State, as a group of young professionals on Sunday, in Abuja unveiled Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel as its candidate for the next gubernatorial election in the state.

Akpabio Pension Fraud: I want to fight corruption with N200m – Akpabio

Governor Godswill Akpabio

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio has been at the receiving end of harsh criticism from angry Nigerians, especially Akwa Ibomites for the new pension law which will allow him pocket over N200 million annually as retirement perks. The outspoken governor whom many often describe as ‘Father Christmas’ explained that the law was meant to check the excesses in the system, adding that the law has been on ground for years. He avowed thus, “It’s really not a retroactive law, neither is it a new law. It is an existing law that went through amendment. “In legislative drafting, one can put a provision there, where substantial amendment has been made, to repeal the former law for the current one to take effect.

Latest on IYP's crisis: Allen Effeh is a fraudster– Nsikak Tom opens up

Nsikak Tom, BoT, Ibom Youth Pathfinder

The crisis rocking Ibom Youth Pathfinder is yet to doused as the Chairman Board of Trustee Mr. Nsikak Tom Udo has come out to clear the air on the various role individuals played in the success of the convention. He was irked by the interview his colleague and former Akwa Ibom state Coordinator Mr. Allen Effeh granted our media organisation. According to the narratives,  Akwa Ibom Youth Convention is the brainchild of Nsikak Tom Udo, a chattered Accountant who happens to be the founder and Board of trustees chairman of Ibom Youth Pathfinder, the organisers of the event.

Ini Edo panics as FBI puts hubby under watch list

Ini Edo & hubby

US-based hubby of Nollywood actress, Ini Edo may be under the watchful eyes of America's dreaded Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Philip Ehiagwina was brought before the apex investigative body by his estranged wife, Ruth Okoro. The aggrieved ex-lover spilled the beans in a recent tirade targeted at Nollywood badboy, Jim Iyke. 

Margaret Umanah, another Nollywood veteran actress dies in vital accident

…On board AKTC bus

Late Margaret Umanah

The Nigerian movie industry called Nollywood, has been thrown into mourning yet again as another veteran actress, Margaret Umanah, died few days ago in a ghastly motor accident along the Lagos-Benin Expressway.

Democracy Day Message: Guber aspirant, Michael Okpo Onofiok preaches peace and unity

Michael Okpo Onofiok, Guber aspirant and Maritime Expert

Governorship hopeful and Marine Expert, Michael Onofiok has called on Nigerians to leave in peace and unity with one another.

This was contained in the democracy day message issued by the Maritime Expert and a guber candidate in the forthcoming election in Akwa Ubom State on Thursday.

Onofiok called on every Nigerian to ponder and have a deep rethink about our state and country, for the time is now.

The communiqué as obtained by IbomCelebs reads.