Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has pledged to ensure fairness in addressing a recent incident involving a passenger and Ibom Air crew, while emphasizing that “self-help” actions by passengers are unacceptable under aviation regulations. NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mike Achimugu, disclosed this on Tuesday when...
Akwa-Ibom State
Chief Registrar has been appointed for the Akwa Ibom State Judiciary. She is Affiong Victor Usimka Until her appointment, she served in that Office in an acting capacity. She was sworn-in by the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State Hon. Justice Ekaete Fabian-Obot on Monday 11th August, 2025 in...
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced stringent measures against passengers exhibiting disruptive or threatening behavior at the nation’s airports, following a series of recent incidents. In a statement issued on Monday in Lagos by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, the authority...
The dehumanizing treatment of Comfort Emmanson, a passenger on an Ibom Air flight, has sparked outrage and reignited concerns over Nigeria’s flawed justice system, with former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi leading the charge. In a powerful statement issued via his X handle on August 11, 2025, Obi...
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has imposed an indefinite no-fly ban on Comfort Emmanson, a female passenger accused of violently assaulting crew members on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos. The decision, announced by AON spokesperson Obiora Okonkwo on Monday, August 11, 2025, bars Emmanson from traveling...
Akwa Ibom State in partnership with the federal government has announced plans to crash the high rate of maternal and newborn mortality by adopting innovative solutions in healthcare delivery services aimed at ensuring that no pregnant woman dies while giving birth. The decision was arrived at the end of...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) embarks on its rebuilding process following the defection of Governor Umo Eno to the All Progressives Congress (APC) , a group, PDP Advocates of Peace and Justice ( PAPAJ) has warned Aniekan Akpan, PDP Chairman in Akwa Ibom...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Akwa Ibom State. The commission disclosed this in a post issued via its X handle on Wednesday. The EFCC said the suspects were...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – In a bold move to curb preventable maternal and newborn deaths, the Akwa Ibom State Government has pledged its full commitment towards the reduction of maternal and child health. This is in line with the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) a...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which suffered a major hit when Governor Umo Eno defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in June is set to bounce back as the building process has begun by committed members who still belief in the ideals of the...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Former Minister of Lands and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien has kicked against the creation of the proposed Obolo State from Akwa Ibom. Chief Essien, a former two-term Member of House of Representatives stated this during the installation of His Eminence Dr Solomon Daniel...
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended two individuals linked to an armed robbery, recovering a stolen Samsung phone and rejecting a N800,000 bribe offered to obstruct justice. In a statement issued in Uyo on August 1, 2025, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, detailed the arrests....
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar has said the transfer of the abandoned airstrip in Eket, Akwa Ibom State which was previously under the operation of Mobil Producing Nigeria will boost air power for national security. Abubakar, who stated this when he...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Outgoing Rector of the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Dr Moses Umobong, has denied imposing a yet-to-be appointed kinsman as his successor describing such allegations as baseless. Umobong, whose tenure ends in November said he lacked powers to influence such appointment stressing that...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Comrade Ini Ememobong has called for a holistic rebirth process following the defection of key officials to other parties ahead of 2027 general elections. Ememobong, a former publicity secretary of the party in Akwa Ibom State and...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Jubilee in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has arrested nine suspects, who are members of the “Nigerian Coast Guard” for engaging in illegal activities. The Commander of NNS Jubilee, Commodore Abubarka Umar disclosed this to the...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Ibom Air has announced the expansion of flight schedule on the Enugu and Calabar routes in line with its commitment to improving connectivity and offering greater convenience to passengers. According to the airline, effective July 25, 2025, flights from Lagos and Abuja to Calabar...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, has presented cheques of over N37m to families of deceased officers who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty. The cheques issued on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun are...
ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – In an effort to alleviate poverty and foster self-reliance through agriculture engagement, Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has launched a specialized training on snail farming targeted at indigent residents. The training which took place at the Council Secretariat, drew participation from youths...