6 h. ago Food Sufficiency: Akwa Ibom rice farmers seek land, government support

Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria, RFAN, has appealed to villages in Akwa Ibom for land and state government support to read more Food Sufficiency: Akwa Ibom rice farmers seek land, government support

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6 h. ago Akwa Ibom accuses two medical consultants of abandoning their duty posts despite sponsorship for residency training

The Akwa Ibom State government has accused medical consultants in its employ of abandoning their duty post despite the incentives read more Akwa Ibom accuses two medical consultants of abandoning their duty posts despite sponsorship for residency training

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6 h. ago Akwa Ibom Police Nab 3 Suspects In Failed Human Trafficking Bid

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed an international human trafficking ring specialising in transporting young girls from the State to some West African countries, especially Burkina Faso. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Timfon John, told Journalists at the Command’s headquarters in Uyo, on Tuesday, that the operatives swooped on the suspects […]

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9 h. ago Prison Congestion: Governor Eno Okays Recruitment Of 1,000 Judicial Workers

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved the immediate recruitment of 1,000 additional staff into the State judiciary for quick dispensation of justice. Governor Eno announced the approval at a thanksgiving forum in Uyo, the State capital to usher in the 2025/2026 Legal Year of the State Judiciary. He explained that hiring additional […]

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9 h. ago Akwa Ibom Polytechnic bans sign out fun fare by graduating students

From Isaac Job, Uyo The management of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic has announced a total ban on activities lined up by final-year students to end their stay on campus. It was gathered that final year students in the institution have already prepared for signed out fan fare before the Polytechnic management decided to cancel it […] The post Akwa Ibom Polytechnic bans sign out fun fare by graduating students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Champions League: Osimhen set to start for Galatasaray against Frankfurt

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen might start for Galatasaray against Frankfurt in their first Champions League match of the season. Osimhen suffered a bruised shin during Nigeria’s 1-0 victory against Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Since then, the 26-year-old has not appeared for Cim Bom Aslan. Galatasaray may have […] The post Champions League: Osimhen set to start for Galatasaray against Frankfurt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Port Harcourt, Akwa Ibom experience blackouts after outage on Aba/Itu transmission line

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a forced power outage on the Aba/Itu 132 kilovolt (kV) transmission line. read more Port Harcourt, Akwa Ibom experience blackouts after outage on Aba/Itu transmission line

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31 h. ago Scam gang targeting politicians, security chiefs smashed in Uyo

Tribune Online Scam gang targeting politicians, security chiefs smashed in Uyo Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested three prime suspects believed to be behind a nationwide fraud syndicate that has defrauded prominent Nigerians Scam gang targeting politicians, security chiefs smashed in Uyo Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Machete Fight Claims Life Of Akwa Ibom Youth President, One Arrested

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested 37-year-old Joseph Eren in connection with the death of his neighbor during a violent dispute in Ibesikpo Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Sunday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, said the suspect got into a heated argument with his neighbor, a […] The post Machete Fight Claims Life Of Akwa Ibom Youth President, One Arrested appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago The Akwa Ibom electricity summit: Another milestone in Nigeria’s electricity reform journey

On 18–19 September 2025, Akwa Ibom State will host the Akwa Ibom Electricity Summit, a gathering of policymakers, regulators, industry read more The Akwa Ibom electricity summit: Another milestone in Nigeria’s electricity reform journey

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52 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Eno declares health emergency, seeks N695bn supplementary budget

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Eno declares health emergency, seeks N695bn supplementary budget Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has declared a state of emergency in the state’s health sector and ... Akwa Ibom: Eno declares health emergency, seeks N695bn supplementary budget Tribune Online

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61 h. ago Cross River has no littoral status, we owe them nothing – Ex

From Isaac Job, Uyo Former governor of Akwa Ibom state Obong Victor Attah has berated Cross River State over claims of 76 oil wells awarded to Akwa Ibom state by the Supreme Court landmark judgement saying Akwa Ibom people are not owing Cross River anything . Attah popularly known as the captain of Resource Control […] The post Cross River has no littoral status, we owe them nothing – Ex-gov Victor Attah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Akwa Ibom Police Recover Six Sacks Of Cow Meat As Herdsman Escapes Attack

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspects who allegedly attacked a herder in Etoi Village, Uyo Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Saturday. “The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has launched a full-scale […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Recover Six Sacks Of Cow Meat As Herdsman Escapes Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Eno proposes N695b supplementary budget, declares emergency on healthcare

approves recruitment of 2000 health workers, waive voters card opens employment portal for health workers only To improve health facilities across 31 LGAs From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom state governor pastor Umo Eno has proposed a supplementary budget of N695b with special focus on health sector delivery in the ARISE agenda of the state […] The post Eno proposes N695b supplementary budget, declares emergency on healthcare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Akwa Ibom Raises 2025 Budget To ₦1.65trn With Supplementary Proposal

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has raised the 2025 state budget from ₦980 billion to ₦1.7 trillion. The increase comes with a ₦695 billion supplementary proposal presented for the consideration of the State House of Assembly. The decision was taken on Friday, during the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting in Uyo, where Governor […] The post Akwa Ibom Raises 2025 Budget To ₦1.65trn With Supplementary Proposal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ‘I saw how my parents were struggling to survive, so I decided to do something to help myself’

Tribune Online ‘I saw how my parents were struggling to survive, so I decided to do something to help myself’ On a bright afternoon in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, a teenage boy weaves his way through the bustle of the city with a bucket of neatly packed small chop known as buns, balanced on his heads. His name is Richman Wisdom Uwem; and at just 14 years old, he has chosen a path many […] ‘I saw how my parents were struggling to survive, so I decided to do something to help myself’ Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Akwa Ibom: Police arrest suspected cultists, armed robbers, burglars

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Police arrest suspected cultists, armed robbers, burglars The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has arrested suspects linked to cultism, armed robbery, and burglary, as well as recovered firearms and stolen property. Akwa Ibom: Police arrest suspected cultists, armed robbers, burglars Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Eno unveils investment opportunities in A/ Ibom to British Envoy

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom state governor pastor Umo Eno has showcased business opportunities to British Diplomat Johnny Baxter urging international Entrepreneurs to invest in the state.  Speaking at Government House , Uyo while receiving delegation from British the British High Commission in Lagos, led by the Deputy High Commissioner Johnny Baxter, Eno reeled […] The post Eno unveils investment opportunities in A/ Ibom to British Envoy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Britain Pledges Readiness For Key Economic Investments In Nigeria

British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Jonny Baxter has assured of his home government’s readiness to partner on key economic areas to promote investments and ensure good bilateral relationship both nations as well as sub-nationals for duty-free trade. Baxter also applauded Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno for his administration’s positive focus on key […]

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5 d. ago Labour Threatens Strike Over Alleged Victimisation Of Workers

Akwa Ibom State branch of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has resolved to embark on strike in solidarity with four workers of the State Assembly Service Commission (ASC), demobilised to roam in the main civil service without proper postings over allegation of workplace diabolism. Besides, the NLC said the proposed strike became necessary to press […]

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