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 […]
Akwa-Ibom State
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 […]
NAF takes delivery of more combat helicopters – Air Chief
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, says the Nigeria Air Force will take delivery of additional fighter helicopters from the Federal […]
NSCDC raids illegal fuel dump site, recovers 130 drums of diesel in A’Ibom
By EFFIONG BASSEY, Uyo – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom Command, on Thursday said it has arrested two persons and […]
Yearly celebration of Akwa-Ibom State creation is unnecessary, economic waste – PDP chieftain
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – A former member of the House of Representatives and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain in Akwa-Ibom State, Chief Nduese Essien […]
Atiku inaugurates 10 lane 9.5km road in A’Ibom
Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, on Thursday inaugurated a 10-lane 9.5 Kilometres road built by Gov. […]
FG committed to Cross River/Akwa-Ibom road infrastructure – Sen. Ita Enang
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Former Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang has expressed optimism that the […]
Court dismisses Akwa Ibom PDP members’ suit seeking nullification of state’s primaries
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a suit filed by some aggrieved members of Akwa Ibom Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking the nullification […]
Gunmen attack NYSC lodge in Akwa Ibom, cart away valuables
Gunmen suspected to be robbers have attacked a lodge where some members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) reside in Akwa Ibom State. It […]
Gov Emmanuel approves N200,000 scholarship scheme for 500 A’Ibom students
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has approved N200,000 scholarship scheme each to 500 indigent and brilliant students of the state in tertiary institutions. The […]
2023: I’m confident Nigerians will vote a PDP president, says Ortom
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has again expressed optimism that Nigerians would prefer to vote-in a candidate of the Peoples […]
2023 election most significant for Nigerians says Osinbajo
As Akwa-Ibom monarchs describe VP as symbol of unity, love By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – In choosing leaders into elective positions, Nigerians must put sentiments […]
Aviation fuel hike: Ibom Airline declines withdrawal of flight services
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Ibom Airlines Ltd., (Ibom Air) says it is not taking part in the withdrawal of flight services as announced by […]
2023: I’ll turnaround Nigeria’s fortunes if elected president – Udom Emmanuel
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has pledged to turnaround the country’s fortunes for good if given the privilege to lead […]