Akwa Ibom, hub for economic transformation of Nigeria – Ukpeh
Uduak Akpan, suspected killer of Iniubong Umoren, pleads not guilty
Uduak Frank Akpan, suspect in the murder of Iniubong Umoren, a job seeker in Akwa Ibom State has made a u-turn, pleading not guilty to the case. Akpan is standing trial over the murder of Umoren, a graduate of Philosophy, the University of Uyo on April 29, whom he allegedly lured, raped and murdered under […]
Rivers, Edo, others yet to comply with Fiscal Responsibility Law
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) says 13 states, including Akwa Ibom, Benue, Edo, Rivers, Imo, Kano, Katsina, Borno, Plateau, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, and Zamfara have failed to comply with the Fiscal Responsibility Law. It revealed that it has also notified some banks and financial institutions allegedly granting loans without due process to state governments. Speaking […]
Udom bemoans neglect of elderly people over witchcraft in Akwa Ibom
Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel has condemned the rising trend of senior citizens being tagged witches and wizards by the younger generation. The governor, who was a special guest at the 80th birthday celebration and book presentation of Mkpisong Ememobong Essien, berated youngsters who have failed in their responsibilities of fending for their […]
Suspected cultists kill father, son in Akwa Ibom community
Suspected members of a cult group have murdered a father and son in the Ikot Ibekwe community in the Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. The duo was hacked to death over the weekend, by the dreaded Iceland confraternity in their family compound, Nigeria Tribune reports. According to a family source, the cultists came […]
Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Rivers emerge most indebted states in Nigeria
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has said that Rivers, Lagos and Akwa Ibom states are the three most indebted states in Nigeria, accounting for 29 per cent of Nigeria’s subnational domestic debt. This was disclosed in the recent data released by the agency for the second quarter of 2021. According to the DMO, subnational domestic […]
Sea pirates attack fishermen in Akwa Ibom
Gunmen suspected to be sea pirates have attacked fishermen on the high sea off the coast of Ibaka in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The attack, which happened barely 24-hours after fishermen in the state protested frequent attacks and abductions of members, left no less than 20 victims stranded on water due […]
Fishermen protest incessant attacks by pirates
Gunmen abduct Akwa Ibom councilor
Police have confirmed the kidnap of Mr Samuel Ben, councillor representing Ward 6 Central in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon, confirmed the incident in Eket on Tuesday. The police spokesperson said the victim was kidnapped at the premises […]
Court jails 17 fraud suspects in Akwa ibom
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Command has ensured the conviction of 17 Internet fraudsters before a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A statement disclosed by the Head, Media, and Publicity of the Commission, Wilson Uwujaren, on Monday, said the convicts were among 33 suspected internet fraudsters arrested […]
Akwa Ibom couple kills stepson over alleged witchcraft
Akwa Ibom assembly passes anti-open grazing bill
A Bill for a Law to prohibit open rearing and grazing of livestock and provide for the establishment of ranches in Akwa Ibom State has been passed into law by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. This is the sequel to a report of the Joint House Committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources, as […]