The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 13 individuals suspected of internet fraud at various locations within Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. According…
The Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State, Baba Azare, has directed a thorough investigation into allegations of police brutality and extortion raised by students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua. The directive was contained in a statement released…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Resources Authority (NMDPRA), Eket Field Office, has sealed 10 Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) retail outlets in Akwa Ibom for various offences. The state Coordinator of NMDPRA, Mr Ikechukwu Eseka, said this at the end…
The Centre for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN) has urged the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly to accelerate the passage of a bill seeking to establish a University of Education in the state. The Director of CHRAN, Mr.…
By Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, joined her counterparts from the South-South zone in commiserating with the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, over the tragic loss of her daughter,…
The Akwa Ibom State Police command has paraded one Louis Akpojotor Mevoweoyo, a pastor residing in Ibiono Ibom LGA of the state for alleged rape of his daughter, whose name is withheld. Parading the suspect on Monday alongside other suspects…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, is set to announce the dissolution of the executive council on Friday, January 10, 2025. Eno, who succeeded former Governor, Udom Emmanuel, inherited all the commissioners and advisers appointed by the former governor.…
In recent months, Nigeria has witnessed a disturbing rise in cases of families vanishing under mysterious circumstances after fleeing threats tied to cultural practices and politically charged incidents. On September 12, 2024, the Okon family of six disappeared after refusing…
Akwa Ibom State Police Command said it has rescued five siblings abducted by an unknown person in Ikot Idim village, Obio Ibiono, in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of the state. It added that their abductor was also apprehended by…
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, on Tuesday presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N955bn to the state House of Assembly for consideration and approval. Christened ‘Budget of Consolidation and expansion,’ Eno said that the budget is made…
