NNPC E&P Ltd, NOSL hit first oil in OML 13, Akwa Ibom State
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Exploration and Production Limited (NNPC E&P Ltd.) and Natural Oilfield Services Ltd. (NOSL) have announced the successful commencement of […]
Akwa-Ibom State
Police nab 4 over alleged cultism, kidnapping in Akwa-Ibom
The police command in Akwa Ibom says it has arrested four persons over alleged cultism, kidnapping and terrorism in the Eket area of the […]
1 killed, 2 arrested in cult clash in Akwa-Ibom
The police in Akwa Ibom have confirmed killing of one person and arrest of two in a suspected clash between Black Axe confraternity and […]
Police in Akwa Ibom arrest woman who “kidnapped” herself, 52 others
Police in Akwa Ibom State have rescued four kidnap victims in the last one month. One of them is a woman who faked her […]
EFCC arrests suspected currency racketeer in Uyo
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Simon Bassey Idio over alleged currency racketeering in Uyo. The […]
EFCC arrests 24 suspected Internet trainee fraudsters in Akwa-Ibom
By BARBARA KALU, Uyo – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested no fewer than 24 suspected internet fraudsters reportedly trained for Internet […]
NSCDC arrests 11 suspected illegal miners, impounds 3 trucks in Akwa-Ibom
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom Command, has arrested 11 suspected illegal miners in the state. The command also said it […]
Akwa-Ibom Governor’s wife welcomes Christmas baby with lots of gifts
The Wife of Akwa Ibom Governor, Mrs Patience Eno, on Monday presented gifts to the first baby born on 2023 Christmas Day in the […]
Police arrest lawyer for assaulting wife in Akwa-Ibom
By BASSEY EFFIONG, Uyo – Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested Ekeere Ebong, a 55-year-old lawyer, over alleged wife battery. It would […]
MAN laments deplorable roads in C/River, Akwa-Ibom
PATRICK ABANG Calabar – The Manufacturer Association of Nigeria (MAN) has frowned at the deplorable roads infrastructure between Cross River and Akwa-Ibom states. […]
Abducted businessman regains freedom in Akwa-Ibom – Police
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the release of a businessman, Mr Akpan Essien, abducted at his business premises at Etebi Street, Eket, […]
Navy arrests 5 suspects, impounds wooden boat, 18 bags of rice
Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka, in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom says it has nabbed five suspects and impounded a […]
NGOs call for implementation of UN resolution on elimination of witchcraft
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – A coalition of UK and Nigeria based NGOs has used the International Day Against Witch Hunts on 10th August […]
Gunmen kidnap PDP chieftain in Akwa-Ibom
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom on Wednesday confirmed the abduction of a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Eyo Edet. The victim, […]
EFCC, ICPC told to probe Akpabio over alleged N100b fraud
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – A coalition of Civil Society Groups under the umbrella of the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) has asked the […]
JTF destroys illegally refined petroleum products in A’Ibom
A Joint Task Force comprising of Nigeria Army formations from Port Harcourt, Eket and the Nigerian Navy in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa […]
Supreme Court affirms Akan Udofia as Akwa-Ibom APC governorship candidate
The Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed Akan Udofia as the duly nominated All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State. A former senator, […]
NIS arrests 303 suspected irregular migrants in Akwa-Ibom
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has apprehended 303 suspected irregular migrants in Uyo metropolis during a mop up exercise in Akwa Ibom. The […]
Man in police net for impregnating, killing 13 year-old-girl
By BASSEY EFFIONG, Uyo – The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspect, identified as Sunday Sampson for allegedly impregnating a teenage girl […]
We’ve neutralised insurgents’ resources – Air Force boss
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has said that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in combating the insurgents has degraded their resources […]