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Akwa Ibom: Over 150 houses threatened as gully erosion sacks Uyo residents
The gully erosion around Afaha Oku, a major Uyo community hosting the University of Uyo and Cornelia Conelly College (CCC)…
Akwa Ibom Assembly begins performance assessment tour of LGAs
Following the controversy trailing the tenure extension of local government chairmen in Akwa Ibom State, the State House of Assembly…
Police vow to tackle vandalization of public facilities in Akwa Ibom
The Police in Eket, Akwa Ibom, have assured that public facility vandalism would be completely tackled in the town and…
NAPTIP secures conviction of human traffickers in Akwa Ibom
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Wednesday secured two convictions in charge No: FHC/UY/06/2024…
Babaganaru commends Akwa United’s players after win against Kano Pillars
Akwa United head coach, Mohammed Babaganaru has commended his players for their positive approach in the win over Kano Pillars.…
Nigerian Navy impounds illicit drugs, nabs 3 suspects in A’Ibom
The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base, FOB, Ibaka, Akwa Ibom, has impounded some illicit drugs and arrested three suspected drug…
Kwara United get ThankGod boost ahead of Akwa United clash
Ikeagwu ThankGod is expected to return to action in Kwara United’s clash against Akwa United, DAILY POST reports. ThankGod missed…
NPFL moves Kwara United vs Akwa United matchday 31 tie to Sunday
The Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 31 encounter between Kwara United and Akwa United has been moved to Sunday. The…
NSCDC impounds seized petrol, warns smugglers in Akwa-Ibom
The Akwa-Ibom State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has impounded 8,400 litres of Premium Motor…
More revelations emerge on controversial death of Akwa Ibom lawyer
An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has heard more revealing testimonies surrounding the death of a practicing…
Junior Pope: Late Nollywood makeup artist Abigail buried in Akwa Ibom
The remains of the late 24-year-old Nollywood makeup artist, Abigail Fredrick, were laid to rest on Monday in her hometown…
Akwa Ibom pensioners urge Gov Eno to pay arrears of increased pension
Pensioners in Akwa Ibom State have urged Governor Umo Eno to implement the payment of increased pension arrears for those…
EFCC begins probe of eight suspected oil thieves in Akwa Ibom
The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it is investigating eight suspected oil thieves…
Akwa Ibom gets new NYSC coordinator
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Akwa Ibom State, has received its 19th state coordinator, Mr Christopher Okun. Okun succeeds…
Abia govt moves to resolve boundary dispute with Akwa Ibom community
Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, has charged members of the state boundary committee to be professional in bringing…
Babaganaru blames ill luck for Akwa United’s defeat to Doma
Akwa United technical adviser Mohammed Babaganaru has attributed his team’s defeat against Doma United to hard luck. The former Gombe…
Why we organised PDP ward meeting in Akwa Ibom – Gov Eno
Gov Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State said the call for ward meetings of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in…
Easter: FRSC deploys 662 personnel in Akwa Ibom
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Akwa Ibom State Command said it has deployed 662 personnel, 10 patrol vehicles, two…
Akwa Ibom pensioners urge Gov Eno to establish pension board
Members of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners, Akwa Ibom State Council, have cried to Governor Umo Eno over the economic…
3 robbers shot dead in Akwa Ibom
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have shot dead three armed robbers, while one of the suspects was…
Police neutralise 3 suspected armed robbers, nab 1 in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa-Ibom State Police Command has neutralised three suspected armed robbers and arrested one while robbing at the Niger Delta…
NPFL: Rangers secure top spot, Akwa United record first away win
Rangers moved to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League following a 2-1 win over Heartland in Aba. Emmanuel…
37,874 opposition members defect to PDP in Akwa Ibom
About 37,874 members of opposition parties in Akwa Ibom State on Friday, March 22, 2024, joined the state’s ruling Peoples…
DSS arrests four kidnap suspects in Akwa Ibom
The Department of State Services, DSS, Akwa Ibom State command said it has apprehended four suspects involved in kidnapping innocent…
NSCDC arrests 3 with 4,500 litres of adulterated diesel in Akwa Ibom
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Akwa Ibom says it has apprehended three suspects and seized 4,500…
Navy nabs 2 suspected cultists, recover arms in Akwa Ibom
The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base, FOB, Ibaka, in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, has arrested two suspected…
Police arrest woman who ‘kidnapped’ herself, 52 others in Akwa-Ibom
The police commissioner in the state, Waheed Ayilara, who revealed this in a news conference in Uyo on Friday, said…
BBNaija’s Queen holds traditional wedding in Akwa Ibom
Former Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eyes’ housemate, Queen Mercy Atang, has tied the knot with her fiance, David Oyekanmi.…
Ikhenoba blames loss of concentration for Bendel Insurance loss to Akwa United
Bendel Insurance assistant coach, Greg Ikhenoba, has attributed his team’s 3-1 defeat against Akwa United to lack of concentration from…
Akwa Ibom: I believe in power of prayer, divine help – Lawmaker, Etteh writes churches
Worried by the communal crises and social tension in Eket, ONNA, Esit Eket and Ibeno Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom…
We have deployed new tactics in tackling sea piracy in Akwa Ibom waterways – Navy
The Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS, Jubilee, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, Commodore Martins Fakrogha said the command…
EFCC begins investigation of 10 suspected oil thieves in Akwa Ibom
The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that it has commenced the investigation…
Winger Falke to miss Shooting Stars, Akwa United tie
Shooting Stars will be without Ghali Falke for their matchday 24 tie against Akwa United. The winger is suspended after…
IWD: I’ll continue to prepare Akwa Ibom women for future opportunities- Gov Eno assures
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has assured women of his determination to prepare them for future opportunities. Eno…
We’re closing in on killers of two brothers in Akwa Ibom – Police
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has said it is closing in on killers of two brothers in Nnung Iyoho,…
Finidi fumes at Akwa United’s time wasting antics
Enyimba technical adviser, Finidi George has expressed disappointment with the time wasting antics employed by Akwa United in their 3-1…
NPFL: Akwa United return to Uyo in style, Abia Warriors beat Pillars away
Akwa United make a triumphant return to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo edging out holders Enyimba 3-1 in a…
Environmental pollution: Akwa Ibom oil community rues poor yield, dwindling fortunes
Residents of Okoro-Utip, an Akwa Ibom community have continued to agonize over the endless devastating effect of oil exploration in…
NPFL grants Akwa United approval to play at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Akwa United will now play their home games at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, following approval by the Nigeria…
Proposed remapping of Akwa Ibom communities creating ethnic tension – IYC
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, has said the proposed remapping exercise by the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom…
School principals tasked on adoption, domestication of educational best practices in Akwa Ibom
The Senior Education Advisor in Southwark Council, London, David Bromfield has raised the need for the adoption and domestication of…
CSO raises alarm as Akwa Ibom debt profile hits N347.75bn
A civil society organisation in Akwa Ibom State, Tax Justice and Governance Platform Forum, has raised the alarm over a…
Bayelsa United’s Ogundare set to return against Akwa United
Bayelsa United have received a massive boost ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 21 fixture against Akwa United.…
Akwa United unlucky in defeat to Rangers — Abdullahi
Akwa United caretaker coach, Umar Abdullahi has described his side’s defeat to Rangers as unfortunate. The Promised Keepers went down…
Akwa United coach, Abdullahi optimistic ahead of NPFL second stanza
Akwa United caretaker coach, Umar Abdullahi has expressed optimism in the new players signed by the club during the mid-season…
Akwa Ibom Chief Judge swears in two new registrars
Akwa Ibom State judiciary has appointed two new Chief Registrars for the High Court of Justice and the Customary Court…
INTERVIEW: Nigeria standing on faulty foundation, can’t work – A’Ibom CHRAN Director, Isong
Franklyn Isong is the Akwa Ibom State Director, Centre for Human Rights and Accountability Network, CHRAN. In this exclusive interview…
ASUU suspends planned strike in Akwa Ibom
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has suspended its planned industrial action in Akwa Ibom State. In a statement…