In commemoration of the 2026 World Malaria Day, Ibom Air, through its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative FAMPact (Fight Against Malaria in Pregnant Women and Children Today), has presented anti-malaria medications to the Akwa Ibom State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP) under the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health. The...
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Executive Secretary of Akwa Ibom Health Insurance Agency, Dr Igbemi Arthur Igbemi has explained why he dedicated the African Prestige Honoris award to Governor Umo Eno saying it was for providing “affordable healthcare to the people.” “This recognition is not just for me, but for a leader who dares...
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.) has commended Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno over purposeful and impactful leadership in the state. Speaking during a courtesy visit on the governor on Friday at Government House, Uyo, Musa said driving across the state, he experienced a unique ambience of...
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its onslaught against violent crimes with the arrest of a notorious kidnapper and cultist. The command said one Ubong Michael, 30, also known as Ubong Boy from Ikot Aka who had long been on the Its wanted list...
Ibom Air has announced the appointment of Captain Banjana Bailor as its new Director of Flight Operations as part of positioning for international routes. Bailor brings over 40 years of aviation experience and more than 20,000 flying hours to his new role. He joins Ibom Air with a distinguished...
Ahead of this year’s World Malaria Day celebration, Akwa Ibom has intensified advocacy and awareness campaigns towards the elimination of the life-threatening illness with plans to distribute 3.9m insecticide Treated Nets to all households in the state. With the theme, “Driven To End Malaria: Now We Can, Now We...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Akwa Ibom State has elected a new set of executives to steer the affairs of the party, with Prince Uwemedimo Essien emerging as State Chairman. The elections were conducted after direct primaries held across ward and chapter centres in the state. After a successful...
An oil firm, Sumedha Energy Limited, a joint venture partner with Nigeria Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) and Ibom Developers have pledged to commitment towards continued sustaining projects in Akwa Ibom. Company’s manager in charge of the media, Aniekeme Finbarr, gave the pledge after receiving an award for job...
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned power outage affecting parts of Akwa Ibom State following the commencement of maintenance work on the Uyo/Itu 132kV transmission line. In a statement issued by TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the company said the temporary outage is necessary...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has conveyed optimism that the Ibom Deepsea port project, initiated by previous administrations to expand the economic base of Akwa Ibom State, will be realised. The seaport, which has a natural draught, has been on the drawing board since 2016 but has yet...
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has passed a significant bill establishing a Mental Health Services Department as part of efforts to improve psychiatric healthcare across the state. The legislation, seen as a major step towards modernising mental health care, followed the adoption of a report presented by...
Director-General of the Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency (RSIPA), Dr Chamberlain Peterside, has warned the BRACED states against allowing the economic carpet shift below their feet again. BRACED is an acronym representing the six states in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria that formed a regional economic development bloc....
Troops of 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army received credible information on the activities of criminal elements siphoning diesel from heavy-duty equipment at Sterling Petroleum and Fertilizer Limited Company located at Ukpe Ete in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. In a bid to checkmate the criminals, the...
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a village head, Chief Edet, over alleged possession of an illegal firearm in Asik Ubofa, a fishing settlement in Effiat Clan, Mbo Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, the arrest...
Governor Umo Eno has reaffirmed the enduring bond between the people of Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State, describing both as having a shared history and brotherhood. Governor Eno gave the assurance during a special worship service at Liberty Gospel Church in Calabar, where he urged Akwa Ibom...
Women in Akwa Ibom state have thrown their weight behind the reelection bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. This was at the celebration of the 2026 International Women’s Day held in Uyo the State capital, which was attended by the First Lady of...
Ibom Air has announced full compliance with a new safety directive issued by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) regulating how passengers carry and store power banks during flights. The airline said the move underscores its continued commitment to the safety of passengers and crew during flight operations. The...
Price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, has surged to N1,000 per litre in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, following a sudden hike that has left many filling stations closed. Findings across the city revealed that most petrol stations, including several major marketing outlets, did...
Akwa Ibom State Government and Aleph Technical and Advisory Services have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) for the management of government owned hospitality facilities across the State. The MoU was signed in Uyo, shortly after Governor Umo Eno returned from the Federal Capital City, Abuja and CSS Farms...
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has announced a personal donation of ₦100 million to Akwa Ibom State University to support cutting-edge research with direct societal and economic impact. He also.pledged to link the Vice Chacellor of the University with appropriate authorities in the...