9 h. ago 2 Killed, Others Missing In Akwa Ibom, Cross River Communal Clash

Two persons have been killed while others were declared missing in the renewed boundary hostility between the riverine community of Oku Iboku in Itu local government area of Akwa Ibom state and Ikot Offiong, a close neighbour in Odukpani LGA of Cross River State. Deputy Speaker of Akwa Ibom House of Assembly who represents Itu […]

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15 h. ago NSCC lauds Cross River gov for signing Senior Citizens Centre bill into law

Tribune Online NSCC lauds Cross River gov for signing Senior Citizens Centre bill into law Dr. Omokaro expressed hope that the new law would create a strong framework to meet the needs of older individuals while NSCC lauds Cross River gov for signing Senior Citizens Centre bill into law Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Electricity restored to Cross River community after 10 years

From Okwe Obi Electricity has been restored to Bekwarra Local Government Area in Cross River State after a decade-long power outage, bringing relief to residents. The Executive Chairman of Bekwarra LGA, Theresa Ushie, announced the development in a statement, praising Governor Bassey Otu for his role in the achievement. Ushie described the restoration as “a […] The post Electricity restored to Cross River community after 10 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Gov Otu signs three key bills to boost infrastructure, others

Tribune Online Gov Otu signs three key bills to boost infrastructure, others In a significant stride toward enhancing governance and improving citizens' welfare, Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has signed three landmark bills into law. Gov Otu signs three key bills to boost infrastructure, others Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Again, gunmen kill seven in renewed attacks on two Benue LGAs

Tribune Online Again, gunmen kill seven in renewed attacks on two Benue LGAs The native said that five bodies, including that of a minor, were discovered while the search for more missing persons was ongoing. Again, gunmen kill seven in renewed attacks on two Benue LGAs Tribune Online

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61 h. ago Iniubong Umoren’s family denies daughter’s organs were harvested

By John Ogunsemore The family of late Miss Iniubong Umoren has debunked online allegations that her organs were harvested. Iniubong, a 26-year-old job seeker, was killed in Akwa Ibom on April 29, 2021, by one UduakAbasi Akpan, who lured her with the promise of helping her secure employment. On August 4, 2022, Justice Bassey Nkanang […] The post Iniubong Umoren’s family denies daughter’s organs were harvested appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago How I received healing at church programme – Akwa Ibom governor

By John Ogunsemore  The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has disclosed that he received healing from constant ill-health after attending a revival programme at The Apostolic Church, Nigeria, Maboju Assembly, Lagos. Eno made the disclosure at a Homecoming and Thanksgiving service at the church on Sunday, according to a statement signed by […] The post How I received healing at church programme – Akwa Ibom governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Economic Diversification: Grant States N5bn Tourism Investment Funds, Akwa Ibom Tells Federal Gov’t

For the ongoing economic reforms by the federal government to yield fruits, Akwa Ibom State has made a case for a monthly disbursement of N5 billion to the sub-nationals by the federal government for the promotion of tourism sector. The investment cash would help shore up the tourism sites for more attractions by fun seekers, […]

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63 h. ago NGO Immunises 36,000 Children Against Killer Diseases In Akwa Ibom

Sarmaan Project (SP),  a non-governmental organisation (NGO) committed to drug administration to reduce child mortality in Nigeria, has expressed anxiety over high incidences of death amongst children and infants in Akwa Ibom State. To curb the menace of life-threatening childhood diseases, the NGO working in alliance with the state government has administered azithromycin drugs to […]

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3 d. ago 2027: Why early endorsement matters for President Tinubu, Gov. Otu – Ebri, Ndoma

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar A former governor of Cross River State, Clement Ebri, says endorsing President Bola Tinubu , Governor Bassey Otu will help enhance their performance in office. He disclosed this in Ikom during an Endorsement meeting organized by the Cross River State APC in conjunction with the Central Progressives Initiative. Ebri said, “Although […] The post 2027: Why early endorsement matters for President Tinubu, Gov. Otu – Ebri, Ndoma-Egba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 36,000 children receive Azythromycin treatment to check infant mortality in A’Ibom

From Isaac Job, Uyo Sarmaan Project, committed to drugs administration to reduce child mortality in Nigeria said it has recorded a milestone in it pilot phase with the successful treatment of over 36,000 children with azythromycin drugs to enhance their life expectancy in Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It also has engaged […] The post 36,000 children receive Azythromycin treatment to check infant mortality in A’Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Constitute Cross River Sports Council Board now Expert tells Governor Otu

Stakeholders in the sports sector have urged Governor Bassey Otu to immediately constitute the Cross River State Sports Council Board read more Constitute Cross River Sports Council Board now Expert tells Governor Otu

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5 d. ago Kidnapped UNIUYO Don Attributes Release From Captivity To Prayers

Barely 48 hours after he was freed by armed gunmen in Owerri, Imo State, Professor Herbert Batta, a lecturer in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) in Akwa Ibom State has expressed deep appreciation to God for intervening in his case. LEADERSHIP gathered the lecturer was kidnapped on […]

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6 d. ago Revival of Qua River Hotels will boost tourism in Akwa Ibom, says group

The Ekid People's Union (EPU), a socio-cultural group, has appealed to Governor  Umo Eno to rehabilitate the long-abandoned Qua River Hotels. read more Revival of Qua River Hotels will boost tourism in Akwa Ibom, says group

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6 d. ago CILT Partners Maritime Academy On Blue Economy, Education, Others

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has extended its hands of fellowship to the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron local government area of Akwa Ibom State for a strategic partnership to harness the blue economy potentials for economic development of the state and country. The collaboration would also cover core areas of education, […]

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6 d. ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend To Death

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a yet to be identified man for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Ruth Sunday, to death in Eket Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by the command’s Spokesman, Timfon John on Wednesday, disclosed that the incident occurred at Qua River Quarters, Eket on Tuesday. John added […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend To Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Akwa Ibom: Randy lover stabs girlfriend to death, sustains injuries 

From Isaac Job, Uyo An unidentified boyfriend who was living with his girlfriend known as Ruth Ngozi Sunday has stabbed her to death during a bloody fight.  A  statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state DSP Timfon John and made available to Journalists in Uyo on Wednesday said the duo lived […] The post Akwa Ibom: Randy lover stabs girlfriend to death, sustains injuries  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Akwa Ibom CJ swears in judicial service commission’s executive secretary

Akwa Ibom State Chief Judge, Ekaette Fabian Obot has sworn in the new executive secretary of the state judicial service read more Akwa Ibom CJ swears in judicial service commission’s executive secretary

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7 d. ago APC govt has done below par in Cross River – Dr. Ambo, SDP chairman

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Dr. Ekpenyong Ambo is the Cross River State chapter chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In this interview, he discussed the SDP’s approach to building a strong grassroots presence, his views on the current administration and the party’s plans for the 2027 elections. How is the SDP in Cross River […] The post APC govt has done below par in Cross River – Dr. Ambo, SDP chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago 56 CSOs demand Akpabio resign over 2019 electoral fraud ruling

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Fifty-six prominent Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step aside following a Court of Appeal ruling in Calabar on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, upholding the conviction of Professor Peter Ogban for electoral fraud in the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial election. Ogban, the returning officer, […] The post 56 CSOs demand Akpabio resign over 2019 electoral fraud ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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