3 d. ago Public varsity system hasn’t collapsed –Abraham, Topfaith chair

From Isaac Job, Uyo Dr Emmanuel Abraham is founder/chairman, Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State. He spoke on the Nigeria University System (NUS), access to university education, exclusion of private universities from TETFund grants and award of first class degrees in private universities. Excerpts What are your views about the state of affairs of the […] The post Public varsity system hasn’t collapsed –Abraham, Topfaith chair appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Army arrests 46 suspects, destroys 23 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta

Tribune Online Army arrests 46 suspects, destroys 23 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta "In Akwa Ibom State, troops raided a warehouse at Ukanafun LGA, where 131 nylon bags filled with over 3,930 litres of stolen products were recovered. Army arrests 46 suspects, destroys 23 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Akwa Ibom APC Chairman Killed In Brawl With PDP Supporters Over Largesse

The Ward 2 chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ukanafun local government area of Akwa Ibom State, Mr John Monday Marcus, has been killed in a bloody clash with members of a faction of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who refused to join Governor Umo Eno in APC following the recent gale of defections […]

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5 d. ago Wash roadmap: Akwa Ibom govt vows to end open defecation by 2030

Tribune Online Wash roadmap: Akwa Ibom govt vows to end open defecation by 2030 According to him, water, sanitation and end to open defection remains a crucial components of the ARISE agenda of his administration, and Wash roadmap: Akwa Ibom govt vows to end open defecation by 2030 Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Akwa Ibom retired teachers beg Gov Eno to pay pension arrears

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom retired teachers beg Gov Eno to pay pension arrears The Uyo Forum of Retired Primary School Teachers in Akwa Ibom has appealed to Governor Pastor Umo Eno to release over... Akwa Ibom retired teachers beg Gov Eno to pay pension arrears Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Ibom Air gets new MD, declares N16.6b profit at maiden AGM in Akwa Ibom

From Isaac Job, Uyo Ibom Air has announced Mr George Uriesi as the new Acting Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of the company and posted an operational profit of N16.6 billion during its first Annual General Meeting (AGM), against a loss of N3 billion recorded in the 2023 business year. A statement issued in […] The post Ibom Air gets new MD, declares N16.6b profit at maiden AGM in Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago PDP Loses Assembly Majority As 24 Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Join APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost its majority status in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly with 24 out of its 26 members moved to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday. LEADERSHIP confirms that two PDP lawmakers including Hon. Uduak Ekpo-Ufot representing Etinan and Hon. Sunday Johnny, Onna State Constituencies remained in […]

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8 d. ago NDLEA arrests 312 suspects, seizes over 800kg of drugs in Akwa Ibom

Tribune Online NDLEA arrests 312 suspects, seizes over 800kg of drugs in Akwa Ibom out of the 312 suspects arrested, 261 were males and 51 females, adding that 38 drug offenders were also prosecuted and convicted within NDLEA arrests 312 suspects, seizes over 800kg of drugs in Akwa Ibom Tribune Online

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8 d. ago 24 Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Dump PDP For APC Over Internal Crisis

Twenty-four out of 26 members of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing division in PDP’s national leadership. Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, announced the mass defection during Tuesday’s plenary, confirming that the lawmakers had submitted formal […] The post 24 Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Dump PDP For APC Over Internal Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Oku Ibom Ibibio backs call for constitutional role for traditional rulers

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Etuk, CFR, the Oku Ibom Ibibio and President General of Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers have defended calls for a constitutional role for traditional rulers. The Akwa Ibom monarch made his position known in Calabar during the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the […] The post Oku Ibom Ibibio backs call for constitutional role for traditional rulers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Akwa Ibom govt talks tough over use of Gov Eno’s name to solicit funds

By John Ogunsemore The Akwa Ibom State Government has warned those using the name of Governor Umo Eno to solicit funds to desist. This is contained in a Tuesday statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah. He said all individuals, groups, and organisations seeking the governor’s endorsement, presence, or involvement in any […] The post Akwa Ibom govt talks tough over use of Gov Eno’s name to solicit funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NDLEA Arrests 312 Drug Suspects, Seizes Over 800kg Narcotics In Akwa Ibom

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Akwa Ibom State has arrested 312 suspects and seized a total of 803.672 kilograms of drugs between June 2024 and May 2025. The state commander, Mrs. Obot Bassey, revealed this on Tuesday during a press briefing in Uyo to mark the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse […] The post NDLEA Arrests 312 Drug Suspects, Seizes Over 800kg Narcotics In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: Work with all relevant stakeholders, NYCN tasks Gov Eno

Tribune Online 2027: Work with all relevant stakeholders, NYCN tasks Gov Eno The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has urged Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, to work with all relevant stakeholders to interpret effectively and sustain President Bola Tinubu's transformative vision even beyond 2027. 2027: Work with all relevant stakeholders, NYCN tasks Gov Eno Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers, Bayelsa Are Next To Join APC After Akwa Ibom — Akpabio

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said that Rivers and Bayelsa States may soon join the ruling All Progressives Congress. Akpabio disclosed this during a grand reception held to officially welcome the state’s Governor, Umo Eno into APC on Saturday Akpabio expressed hope that APC would sweep the entire South-South region ahead of the 2027 elections. […] The post Rivers, Bayelsa Are Next To Join APC After Akwa Ibom — Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC Nabs 19 Suspected Cyber Criminals In Akwa Ibom, Cross River

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have busted a cybercrime syndicate specialising in duping unsuspecting Nigerians and overseas’ residents of cash and other personal belongings through internet scam. The Head, Media and Publicity of the anti-graft agency, Dele Ojewale, who disclosed this to Journalists in Uyo, the […]

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1 week ago Akwa Ibom CP assures adequate security as Tinubu visits Saturday

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom CP assures adequate security as Tinubu visits Saturday “We will have a lot of visitors coming into the state for the reception. The command is fully prepared. We are working with other security agencies to provide adequate security. Akwa Ibom CP assures adequate security as Tinubu visits Saturday Tribune Online

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1 week ago A/Ibom works commissioner receives APC membership card, woos grassroot supporters to join

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga, has defected from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and received a membership card from the ward chairman of Ukpum Minya Ward 1 in Mkpat Enin local government area of the state. The commissioner registered in the party ahead of President […] The post A/Ibom works commissioner receives APC membership card, woos grassroot supporters to join appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago APC: Akpabio Urges Calm As Tinubu Receives Gov Eno, Others Saturday

Ahead of Saturday’s reception for Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Eno, and other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) decampees into the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has urged APC stakeholders and members to unite and accommodate the newcomers. LEADERSHIP learnt that Governor Eno, who recently quit PDP for APC, would be received […]

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2 w. ago EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River, Akwa Ibom

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters at Atimbo and Lemna Trailer Park areas of Calabar in Cross River State. Six others were arrested on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Idoro in Akwa Ibom State for their […] The post EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River, Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 54 suspects, recover 50 arms in six weeks

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 54 suspects, recover 50 arms in six weeks ...it arrested one Alexander Ben Peter, who allegedly murdering own 71-year-old mother, Mrs Atiny Ben Peter, with a machete. Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 54 suspects, recover 50 arms in six weeks Tribune Online

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