By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo– The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to replace members who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following Governor Umo Eno’s exit from the party. Governor Eno’s defection has sparked controversy, with some key stakeholders opposing his decision and vowing to remain in the...
Akwa-Ibom State
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo– A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Akwa Ibom State, Chief Don Etiebet, has warmly welcomed Governor Umo Eno and members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who recently defected to the APC. Chief Etiebet believes the governor’s decision to join the APC is...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has formerly announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Eno made this known during a press conference on Friday in Uyo, the Akwa-Ibom State’s capital. “Having completed the rounds of my consultations as your...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo– Akwa Ibom State Government has blamed political mischief makers and detractors for exploiting a deeply emotional family moment to circulate a video on the social media alleging that Governor Umo Eno was behind the death of his wife last year . The state government stated...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has lauded the proactive and unprecedented efforts of the Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia in advancing the health sector, citing the governor’s adequate care for the welfare of medical doctors in the state. NARDS disclosed their position...
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has directed all his commissioners and appointees to either defect with him to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or resign from their positions. Governor Eno gave the directive during the State Executive Council on Thursday, confirming what has been circulating as...
President Bola Tinubu did not create the economic challenges currently affecting Nigeria. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno stated on Tuesday while speaking to State House correspondents after meeting Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor praised Tinubu’s ongoing efforts to revive Nigeria’s economy and improve...
BASSEY EFFIONG, Uyo – Akwa-Ibom State Police Comman has arrested six suspected kidnappers terrorising Eket Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, revealed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Thursday. “Following credible information regarding a planned kidnapping targeting key...
by EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to Governor Umo Eno’s recent remarks about the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), likening it to a faulty airplane. The APC agrees with the Governor’s assessment, stating that PDP has indeed become “inoperable and unsafe for travel.” The APC...
Police Command in Akwa Ibom State has rescued a two-day-old baby and apprehended two traffickers, who attempted to sell the baby for N800,000. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Monday. John said the the operatives of the command...
Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has expressed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term, asserting that his endorsement is a considered decision and does not constitute a betrayal of his political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). During a rally held in Ikot Ekpene Local...
By BASSEY EFFIONG, Uyo – Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 17 suspected Internet fraudsters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The suspects are: Osita Emmanuel (25 years), Saint Johnson, (20 years), Peter Lucky (26 years), Samuel Asuquo, (28 years),...
Bayelsa and Delta are in a two horse race to determine the state that will win the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF). The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the medal table released on Monday morning by the Main Organising Committee in Uyo, Akwa Ibom,...
Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, on Saturday, provided N50 million grant for 500 petty traders in Eket in the effort to assist them make a difference in their businesses. Eno, at inaugurated a 5000-capacity Conference Hall in Eket Local Government Area of the state, explained that the beneficiaries were...
A suspected vandal in connection with the vandalism of a transformer belonging to the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) has been found dead in Eket, Akwa Ibom. Confirming the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Eket on Saturday, the Regional Manager of PHEDC, Mr Anthony...
By BASSEY EFFIONG, Uyo – Akwa-Ibom State Police Command has uncovered an illegal maternity home, allegedly involved in child trafficking, unlawful medical practice and impersonation. The command’s spokeswoman, DSP Timfon John, said in a statement in Uyo on Friday, that the illegal maternity home was uncovered in Usung Atiat,...
Nigerian Senate has constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate alleged annexation of maritime territories, mangrove islands villages of Effiat clan in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. The resolution is sequel to adoption of a motion, sponsored by Sen. Aniekan Bassey (PDP-Akwa Ibom) and co-sponsored by six other...
Police Command in Akwa Ibom has arrested one Victor Okon, 42, for the alleged gruesome murder of his wife Mrs Victoria Okoh, 38, at their residence in Oron. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen in Uyo on Monday. John said...
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, for alleged N700 billion fraud. Emmanuel was arrested after he honoured an invitation of the EFCC on Tuesday to answer allegations of money laundering and diversion of funds preferred...