3 h. ago Akwa Ibom Committed To Blue Economy, Maritime Dev’t, Ememobong Tells Oil, Gas Professionals

Akwa Ibom Oil and Gas Professionals have been assured of the commitment of the State government to harnessing the potential of the blue economy and the extensive maritime development. The Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port, Comrade Ini Ememobong, reiterated the commitment of the state government to harnessing the potential when he […]

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5 h. ago Akwa Ibom govt restates commitment to blue economy, maritime devt

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom govt restates commitment to blue economy, maritime devt The Commissioner stated that the industrial city envisioned by the Governor aims to build indigenous capacity and ensure local participation in its development, saying, “This is where the local content law comes into play, requiring that a certain percentage of the project's workforce, services, and materials be sourced locally.” Akwa Ibom govt restates commitment to blue economy, maritime devt Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Police intercept vehicle conveying firearms in Ikot Ekpene

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Police intercept vehicle conveying firearms in Ikot Ekpene Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have intercepted a vehicle carrying firearms during a routine Stop and Search operation in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. Akwa Ibom: Police intercept vehicle conveying firearms in Ikot Ekpene Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Lookman, Osimhen, Boniface In Race For King Of The Pitch As Nigeria Pitch Awards Holds March 25

The excitement in Nigerian football is palpable as the 11th edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards is set to take place on March 25, 2025, at the Four Points by Sheraton, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, after the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between the Super Eagles and the Warriors of Zimbabwe. This year, the […]

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12 h. ago Some people paid money to be appointed Tinubu’s ministers, El

Tribune Online Some people paid money to be appointed Tinubu’s ministers, El-Rufai alleges Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State governor, has alleged that some people paid money to secure ministerial appointments in the President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Some people paid money to be appointed Tinubu’s ministers, El-Rufai alleges Tribune Online

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14 h. ago People paid to become ministers in Tinubu’s government claims El Rufai

Former Kaduna state governor and one of the founding leaders of ruling APC has alleged that some people paid to read more People paid to become ministers in Tinubu’s government claims El Rufai

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26 h. ago PHOTOS: Gov Umo Eno flags off Oron marine jetty reconstruction

Tribune Online PHOTOS: Gov Umo Eno flags off Oron marine jetty reconstruction Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has reiterated his commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises and driving economic growth across Akwa Ibom with the official flag off of the Oron Marine Jetty reconstruction. The announcement was made on Thursday through a statement via the governor’s social media platforms.  The project, which is set for completion […] PHOTOS: Gov Umo Eno flags off Oron marine jetty reconstruction Tribune Online

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27 h. ago A multidimensional analysis of gender, power, and governance in Nigeria (1)

The unfolding saga involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central Senatorial District) and Senate President Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial read more A multidimensional analysis of gender, power, and governance in Nigeria (1)

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35 h. ago A’Ibom CP orders probe as police intercept Mercedes Benz with arms

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Azare, has ordered an investigation into a Mercedes Benz C300 model intercepted by the operatives of the Command during a stop-and-search operation in the Ikot-Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John Read More

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35 h. ago Party Crisis: ‘Retract Your Statement Or Face Legal Action’, NNPP Faction Slams El

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has strongly criticised the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, for alleging that the President Bola Tinubu-led government was behind the party’s ongoing crisis. In a statement on Wednesday, the NNPP factional national secretary, Oginni Olaposi, dismissed El-Rufai’s claims as baseless, insisting that the former governor lacked a […]

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45 h. ago Stop disparaging leaders, protect Nigeria’s image, Uyo don tells citizens

A professor of Applied Rhetorics at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Professor Peter Esuh, has criticized the rate at which Nigerians disparage their leaders, stating that such attitudes are misrepresenting the country’s image in the global community. Addressing journalists in his office in Uyo on Monday, Esuh lamented that most Nigerians use social Read More

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46 h. ago Niger Delta Sports Festival local trials gather momentum in states

Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa led the nine others in organising trials for local government and federal constituencies on the first day of the trials for the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) which commenced on Tuesday, March 11.In Yenagoa, Bayelsa State declared that it is aiming to put forward its best young athletes in a fair […] The post Niger Delta Sports Festival local trials gather momentum in states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Rivers Crisis: If Fubara Is Found Guilty, He’ll Be Impeached – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has insisted that Rivers State lawmakers will impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, if found guilty of any criminal allegations against levelled against him. Wike led this out on Wednesday, during a media live chat. Recall that Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday, […] The post Rivers Crisis: If Fubara Is Found Guilty, He’ll Be Impeached – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Gov Eno Confident Tinubu’s Policies Leading To Economic Recovery

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has expressed optimism that Nigeria was on the verge of recovering from her prevailing socio-economic challenges, assuring that the painful era would soon give way to a new dawn of prosperity. The Governor urged Nigerians to maintain their patience, assuring that the ongoing economic reforms of the President […]

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2 d. ago ‘Crisis In Opposition Parties Sponsored By Tinubu Govt’, Says El

The immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that the crises being faced by opposition parties like the PDP, LP, NNPP, amongst others, were being sponsored by “the government of the day.” El-Rufai stated this during a visit to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) national headquarters on Tuesday, barely 72 hours after […]

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3 d. ago Stop interfering in EFCC’s N700bn fraud probe, APC tells A’Ibom gov

The All Progressives Congress Media Network in Akwa Ibom State has urged Governor Umo Eno to refrain from interfering in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s investigation into the alleged misappropriation of N700bn by former Governor Udom Emmanuel. Eno, while addressing a town hall meeting in Abak Local Government Area, dismissed as false and baseless Read More

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3 d. ago A’Ibom community seeks gov’s intervention over collapsed road

Residents of Ikot Nte in Etinan Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, have cried out seeking government intervention over the deplorable state of the Ikot Obio Eka–Ikot Ibok–Ikot Nte–Mbioto II Road, which has left them isolated for years. The road, the only major link between their village, Mbioto, and Etinan town, has deteriorated to the Read More

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3 d. ago EFCC Arrests Four Chinese Nationals, 27 Others Over Illegal Mining In Plateau

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have apprehended 31 suspected illegal miners in Jos, Plateau State. It was gathered that the suspected individuals, including four Chinese nationals were arrested on March 8, 2025, in the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos following credible intelligence. In a statement […] The post EFCC Arrests Four Chinese Nationals, 27 Others Over Illegal Mining In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago EFCC nabs four Chinese, 27 Nigerian suspected illegal miners in Plateau

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 31 suspected illegal miners in Jos, Plateau State. The arrest was made possible by credible intelligence linking Jiasheng Nigeria Limited to illegal mining activities in the state. Four Chinese nationals, Liang Qinyong, Wang Huajie, Zhong Jiajing, and Long Kechong, were among those […] The post EFCC nabs four Chinese, 27 Nigerian suspected illegal miners in Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Wife Over Infidelity In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have detained a 42-year-old Victor Okoh for the alleged murder of his wife, Victoria Okoh, 38, at their residence in Oron local government area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John on Monday explained to Journalists in Uyo, the State capital, that the […]

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