10 h. ago Eno to discover talents from 3000 contestants in A/ Ibom sport festival

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has said that talents would be discovered at the ongoing Sport Festival in the state. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the sport fiesta at Uyo Township stadium, Eno said the sporting event would save as an avenue for talent hunt which in turn […] The post Eno to discover talents from 3000 contestants in A/ Ibom sport festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago A/ Ibom clergy condemns animal sacrifices practices for atonement of sins 

From Isaac Job, Uyo Apostle Dr John Okoriko the founder of Solid Rock Kingdom Church in Akwa Ibom state has condemned the practice of using animals blood in churches , communities and families as items for atonement of sins saying such exercise contradict the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the cross as the last sacrifice […] The post A/ Ibom clergy condemns animal sacrifices practices for atonement of sins  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Osimhen Returns To Turkey As Super Eagles Depart For Crucial World Cup Qualifier In South Africa

After a hard fought 1-0 victory against Amavubi of Rwanda on Saturday evening in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Super Eagles of Nigeria departed for South Africa on Sunday for another crucial and a must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. The team is set to face the Bafana Bafana in what promises to be […]

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54 h. ago Maternal mortality incident stirred concerns over healthcare delivery service in Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom is grappling with an embarrassing maternal mortality incident. A young pregnant mother and her newborn died at a read more Maternal mortality incident stirred concerns over healthcare delivery service in Akwa Ibom

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55 h. ago Controversy lingers over alleged sale of new baby: Police officers, ministry officials sold my baby for N25m, gave me N700,000, woman alleges

• No child was sold, baby in our custody –Commissioner • AIG probes cops, couple, NSCDC officers, ministry officials   From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The alleged exchange of a new born baby for N25 million or N700,000 at the police clinic of the Ebonyi State police command, Abakaliki the state capital has remained a subject […] The post Controversy lingers over alleged sale of new baby: Police officers, ministry officials sold my baby for N25m, gave me N700,000, woman alleges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago WC Qualifier: Osimhen Suffers Ankle Injury, May Miss Nigeria’s Next Match Against South Africa

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, was forced to leave Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in the 36th minute on Saturday evening in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, after suffering an injury to his left ankle. The 26-year-old forward, who started in Nigeria’s lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers Group […]

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2 d. ago NMA Warns Against Unfair Trial Of Members Over Mother, Child’s Death

The Akwa Ibom State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has cautioned against rushing to conclusions over a recent maternal death at the General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene local government area of the State. Disturbed by incessant cases of maternal and infants’ death in births’ complications, the NMA in the State had embarked on sensitisation […]

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3 d. ago Akwa Ibom Assembly orders sanction as woman, baby die in labour

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom Assembly orders sanction as woman, baby die in labour The death of a pregnant woman and her newborn at the Ikot Ekpene General Hospital has sparked outrage in Akwa Ibom State, prompting both the House of Assembly and Governor Umo Eno to launch separate investigations into alleged medical negligence. Akwa Ibom Assembly orders sanction as woman, baby die in labour Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Police nab suspected telecom mast thief, impound truck in Uyo 

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom state Police Command has arrested one suspected telecom mast thief identified as  Amisu Bala and impounded Izuzu truck used in conveying the stolen pieces of the mast in Uyo metropolis.  A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)  for Akwa Ibom DSP Timfon John and made available […] The post Police nab suspected telecom mast thief, impound truck in Uyo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police, NIS To Repatriate 20 Ghanaians Trafficked To Akwa Ibom – CP

20 Ghanaians recently kidnapped and trafficked into Akwa Ibom State are to be repatriated back to their country of origin. The commissioner of police (CP), Baba Azare, who disclosed this while parading several criminal suspects involved in  cases of murder, kidnapping, cultism, vandalism, armed robbery and other sundry crimes, said plans have been concluded with […]

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5 d. ago LEADERSHIP Recognises Uko Umoh As Exemplar, Standout Achiever

LEADERSHIP Media Group, publishers of an elite national tabloid, has recognised the Executive Chairman of Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Hon. Uko Umoh, as an Exemplar in 2025. The newspaper, in a special publication in its Monday, August 25, 2025 edition, named Hon. Umoh, alongside five other distinguished Nigerians as Exemplars – […]

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5 d. ago Fans To Pay N3k, N1k For Super Eagles World Cup Qualifier Match In Akwa Ibom

Football enthusiasts will be required to pay N3,000 and N1,000 gate fees to attend the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Rwanda’s Amavubi on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Tickets for the VIP section will be priced at N3,000, while general […]

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5 d. ago Lookman, Dessers Arrive Super Eagles Training Camp For World Cup Qualifiers

The Super Eagles have welcomed the talented duo of Ademola Lookman and Cyriel Dessers into their training camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital ahead of crucial Group C matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. Media Officer of the Super Eagles, Promise Efoghe announced their arrival to the […]

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6 d. ago Rotary Int’l votes $9.8bn to tackle malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia in Kebbi, Akwa Ibom, other states

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Rotary International has earmarked $9.8 billion to combat malaria, diarrhea and pneumonia in Kebbi and Akwa Ibom States. The club also donated $2 billion to fight maternal mortality, and malnutrition in Gombe and Nassarawa states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Its President-elect for 2026-2027 Rotary year, Yinka Babalola, at a […] The post Rotary Int’l votes $9.8bn to tackle malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia in Kebbi, Akwa Ibom, other states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 9 Suspected Cultists Arrested, Arms, Human Skull Recovered In Akwa Ibom

Anti-cult operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have intensified their crackdown on criminals and their dens in the state. In the fresh onslaught against cultists and other criminals in the 31 local government areas in the state, the operatives have made more arrests, recovered arms and items used for ritual purposes. In an […]

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6 d. ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Seven Suspected Cultists With Human Skull

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested seven suspected cult members in connection with cult-related attacks in Ikot Osura, located in the Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. According to PUNCH Metro on Monday, the suspects, reportedly affiliated with the banned “Ku Klux Klan” confraternity, were arrested while carrying a human skull. […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Seven Suspected Cultists With Human Skull appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 7 suspected cultists, recover skull, firearms

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested seven suspected cultists and recovered a fresh human skull as well as one locally made gun from their hideout in Akwa Ibom State. Other items recovered include spent packs of cartridges and liquid substances in a bottle believed to have been used for […] The post Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 7 suspected cultists, recover skull, firearms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Eno to probe sudden death of mum, child in Akwa Ibom general hospital

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State government has vowed to review the responses of doctors to the healthcare of a pregnant woman who died with her baby during labour and a subsequent caesarean operation, which stoked controversy and public outcry at General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. A viral […] The post Eno to probe sudden death of mum, child in Akwa Ibom general hospital appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Notorious Human Trafficker Arrested In Uyo By Akwa Ibom Police

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a notorious human trafficker in Uyo, the state capital. The identity of the suspect has not been publicly disclosed. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, revealed the arrest in a statement made available to journalists in Uyo on Sunday. John stated that operatives […] The post Notorious Human Trafficker Arrested In Uyo By Akwa Ibom Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police Rescue 1 Kidnap Victim, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover Arms Cache, N6m Cash In Akwa Ibom, Nasarawa

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said that it has once again recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against violent crimes such as kidnapping across the country, with coordinated efforts leading to the rescue of a victim, arrest of suspected kidnappers, and the recovery of sophisticated firearms, ammunition, and millions of naira in cash […]

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