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Akwa Ibom Rewards Ibom Angels With Cash for draw against Naija Ratels
The Akwa Ibom Government has rewarded the Ibom Angels with a cash gift for their Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) opening-day performance against Naija Ratels. The Uyo-based club held Naija Ratels to a goalless draw at the Bwari Stadium, Abuja The State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, doled out the cash to the team […]
Akwa Ibom Correctional Service Gives Starter Packs to Five Inmates
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Akwa Ibom has given starter packs to five inmates to help them rebuild their lives after leaving custody.
Super Eagles arrive Uyo after aircraft scare
The team, who are preparing for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic on Tuesday, touched down at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at 8:05 am on Sunday, according to team media officer Promise Efoghe. “Finally, Super Eagles arrive in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The team touched down at 8.05 a.m. Sunday […]
Akwa Ibom Governor Signs ₦695bn Supplementary Budget
The governor signed the budget during the state’s monthly Project Delivery Meeting held at Government House, Uyo, commending the House of Assembly for the swift passage of the bill and reaffirming his commitment to transparency and accountability. “To the people of Akwa Ibom, I assure you that we remain focused on delivering impactful governance. The […]
Police Arrest Suspected Scammers In Akwa Ibom
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, in Uyo disclosed this, saying the arrest followed several complaints received by the Command. He said the operatives launched a technical intelligence-led operation, adding that the effort culminated in the arrest of the three prime suspects from their hideout in the Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area. ”The Akwa […]
Mother, Newborn Die After Caesarean Section in Akwa Ibom
The tragic incident, which reportedly occurred on Saturday night, has sparked outrage, with relatives accusing the hospital of medical negligence. While the identity of the deceased woman has not been disclosed, the Akwa Ibom State Government confirmed the incident in a statement released on August 31. Commissioner for Health, Ekem John, noted that the state […]
Ibom Air bans ‘unruly passenger’ for life after airport row
Emmanson had in a viral video repeatedly slapped a Purser with Ibom Aircraft after she was allegedly told to switch off her phone before take-off. Confirming the incident in a statement, Ibom Air said the incident happened on Sunday while Emmanson was on board their Uyo to Lagos flight. According to the statement read, “Shortly […]
Police begins investigation into murder of man in church
The Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this in a statement, affirmed that the victim was found in a pool of blood while sleeping with his family inside the church. John said from a preliminary report, the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at approximately 12:10 a.m. According to her, “The […]
Gov Eno is APC leader in Akwa Ibom
Onanuga made the remark in a post on social media, following a visit by Governor Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio to President Bola Tinubu. According to him, “Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno, and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday. Governor Eno is the APC leader in his state.” Eno, […]
Akwa Ibom Reps defect to APC
The lawmakers were elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party and the Young Progressives Party. Their defection was announced in separate letters addressed to the speaker, Tajudeen Abbas. The defecting lawmakers are Unyime Idem, Martin Esin, Paul Ekpo, Uduak Alphonsos, Eteh Ikpong, Emmanuel Udom and Okon Bassey. The exit of the Akwa Ibom […]