By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – A new socio-political organization, E’Ekpede Initiative in Akwa Ibom State has thrown its weight behind the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno in the 2027 general elections to ensure continuity and national development. Chairman of...
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ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully dismantled an illegal firearms fabrication factory and apprehended two suspects in a targeted intelligence-led operation. Credible intelligence had earlier indicated that Aniekan Aniedi, a 39-year-old male resident of Itam Village, Itu Local Government Area, was actively engaged in the...
Celebrated Nigerian singer and entertainer, Davido has revealed Akwa Ibom as the premier destination for his highly anticipated music concert, citing the state’s world-class facilities as the decisive factor behind this strategic choice. Davido in his remark at a pre-concert reception hosted by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno...
After much public outcry following the re-appearance of potholes on roads within Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital with both commuters and residents expressing serious concerns, the failed sections are to be repaired, according to the Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah. Akwa Ibom is noted for a good network...
Youths in the south south region of the country have pledged their commitment towards amplifying regional voices for climate justice, policy inclusion and innovation linking local solutions to global efforts for a just transition and a climate resilient society. They have also affirmed their commitment for a sustainable and...
Newly qualified members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Akwa Ibom State have been urged to remain focused, disciplined and be committed to professional excellence. Accountant General of Akwa Ibom State, Uwem Andrew-Essien, gave the advice when he hosted the May, 2025 set of ICAN Uyo...
Uyo fashion week, a yearly masterclass on creativity is gradually emerging as a standout tourism event and is showcasing talented designers to boost their entrepreneurship skills in Akwa Ibom. Now in its fifth year, it has become a platform to reach designers on how to commercialise their enterprise in...
Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the implementation of an upward review of salaries and special allowances for doctors and other health workers with effect from November 1, 2025. This followed an approval by Governor Umo Eno during the state Executive Council meeting held on October 13th. The state...
House of Representatives Committee on Health Services has advised that Primary Healthcare Centres should not be run by National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) medical doctors because they are on transit during the national service. Instead such healthcare facilities should have medical doctors employed by the government posted to the...
Pentecostal Federation of Nigeria (PFN), a major block within the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has announced elaborate plans to celebrate Rev. Uma Ukpai, a founding member of the association, who died on Oct. 6. PFN which marks its 40th anniversary this month, said the late Rev Ukpai was...
Seplat Energy which acquired the assets and liabilities of Mobil Producing Nigeria has announced the award of scholarship to 200 students mostly from the host community in Akwa Ibom. The oil company’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ogechukwu Udeagha, said so far 475 students have benefited from the scheme. “So...
Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned Evangelist, Rev. Uma Ukpai, describing his death as an “irreplaceable loss and indescribable pain.” The popular evangelist passed on October 6 but his death was announced yesterday by the family which has seen...
National Orientation Agency (NOA) has advised youths to make informed decisions on safe sex that would ensure a healthy lifestyle. The State Director, National Orientation, Akwa Ibom Directorate, Mkpoutom Mkpoutom stated this while addressing youths during medical background conference held in Uyo. Mkpoutom advised the youths to make informed...
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...
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...