Family of renowned Evangelist, Uma Ukpai has announced his passing after an undisclosed illness Ukpai, known for his prophetic sermons and charismatic teaching , died on October 6, according to the family. In a statement made available to the media, the family stated that Uma Ukpai, “a fiery evangelist...
Akwa-Ibom State
The creative industry has received a major boost as photographers converge in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State for the second edition of the visual conference which would also feature exhibitions and awards. Expected to attract the best of the creative minds and big names in the industry, the visual...
The 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ibagwa, Akwa Ibom State, has expressed profound grief over the passing of Lieutenant Samson Haruna, the Regimental Medical Officer of 6 Battalion, who died from critical burns sustained during a violent domestic altercation with his wife, Mrs. Retyit Obadiah Dalong Samson Haruna....
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has approved the immediate disbursement of ₦50 billion to contractors with verified Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), in a move aimed at accelerating infrastructure development across the state. The governor gave the directive during a project assessment visit to the Ibom Model Farm located...
Akwa Ibom State has been urged to sustain the gains made in family planning interventions to achieve rapid economic development. Development partners have implemented family planning services interventions in select local government areas by providing commodities as well as the training of community mobilisers across the state for the...
Governor Umo Eno is expanding access to healthcare services to rural communities of Akwa Ibom State and one of the ways that this is being achieved is through the state health insurance agency, a social security system that guarantees the provision of needed health services to persons on the...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has announced the resumption of night flight operations at the Ibom airport following approval byNigerian Airspace Management Agency. Eno had given an ultimatum to the Board of Ibom Airport Development Company to ensure the full restoration of the airfield lighting system at the...
National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), at its meeting held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in accordance with the powers vested in it by the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017), approved the dissolution of the Akwa Ibom State executive committee of the party. Consequently,...
ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Akwa Ibom State government has warned that it would no longer condone a situation where members turn public hospitals into theatres for social media content at any perceived grievances or allegation of neglect over services rendered in healthcare facilities It stated that going forward, “any...
Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a dismissed soldier with the Nigerian Army, 6 Battalion, Ibagwa in Abak, Corporal Stephen Iweh, to death by hanging for the murder of a 42-year-old man, Christopher Enobong Jimmy. The incident occurred on 23rd May, 2021 along the East-West...
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized Governor Umo Eno over his recent remarks claiming ownership of all political structures in Akwa Ibom State. According to the party, such a declaration portrays the governor as more interested in consolidating political power than fulfilling the responsibilities of effective governance. In...
An initiative to boost school enrollment has expanded its programmes with the distribution of books worth millions of naira to pupils and students in Afaha Inang Community in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The book distribution project comes barely six months after the initiative renovated the...
Akwa Ibom carrier, Ibom Air has narrated how the airline was able to successfully resuscitate a female passenger who experienced a medical emergency shortly after take-off from Abuja to Lagos. It stated the airline’s cabin crew who are fully trained in handling in-flight medical emergencies, responded swiftly and professionally...
In a decisive push toward reliable electricity for all, Akwa Ibom State has rolled out a comprehensive roadmap featuring the creation of a dedicated regulatory commission and an electrification agency to drive sustainable power access across the region. Governor Umo Eno shared these ambitious plans during the closing session...
Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mkpisong Archibong has called for a unified support from traditional rulers for Governor Umo Eno’s administration and its transformative ARISE Agenda. Speaking in an interview after a visit to the Traditional Rulers Council in Uyo, the state capital Archibong stated...
The 4th Akwa Ibom agribusiness roundtable international conference “Uyo 2025,” will feature the groundbreaking of the centre for innovation and sustainable agriculture, the organisers have said. A fully established Centre for Innovative and Sustainable Agriculture (CISA) will be the leading platform for innovative solutions in value addition to locally...
In a bid to check the increasing rate of child theft and trafficking, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in partnership with the Children Re-Orientation, Peace and Development Initiative is to embark on a state-wide campaign to curb the menace in Akwa Ibom State. The Akwa Ibom State director of...
ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno has approved an upward review of the monthly allocation to Akwa Ibom State Judiciary and released N750m to settle accumulated debts owed over the years. The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Ekaette Fabian-Obot, disclosed this while declaring open the 2025/2026...
The British Deputy High Commissioner, Jonny Baxter has applauded the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno for his impactful leadership and “exceptional service delivery.” Speaking during a courtesy visit on Governor Eno in Uyo, Mr Baxter said he was really impressed by the friendly ambience of the State, adding...
Akwa Ibom Health Insurance scheme has continued to expand its services with the commencement of the formal sector enrolment for senior civil servants and members of the Organised Private sector. The scheme which began in 2023 and launched on September 20th last year saw the enrolment of all junior...