7 h. ago Eno includes Youth Corps members from Akwa Ibom as beneficiaries of N20,000 monthly stipend

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has approved a N20,000 monthly allowance for all indigenes of the state serving in other parts of Nigeria with effect from the August 2025 service year. Last week, Eno had approved the same amount for other corps members serving in the state. The approval […] The post Eno includes Youth Corps members from Akwa Ibom as beneficiaries of N20,000 monthly stipend appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Gov Eno Approves N20,000 Allowance For Corps Members Of Akwa Ibom Origin

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved N20,000 monthly stipends for all serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members of the state origin across the country. Governor Eno expressed concern over the prevailing socio-economic challenges in the country, noting that the youths constitute a large fraction of the active population bearing the brunt […]

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3 d. ago Defection: Victor Attah, Udom Emmanuel’s silence rattles Eno

…As many politicians in Akwa Ibom adopt wait and see posture Palpable tension and uncertainty hover over Akwa Ibom political read more Defection: Victor Attah, Udom Emmanuel’s silence rattles Eno

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3 d. ago Constitutional review: Ibibios oppose creation of Obolo state from A’Ibom

We must have Obolo state – Obolos insist  From Isaac Job, Uyo The Ibibios have opposed the demand for the creation of an Obolo state from Akwa Ibom state, saying they will not concede any part of their land currently occupied by the Obolo people. This was the position of the Ifim Ibom Ibibio, the […] The post Constitutional review: Ibibios oppose creation of Obolo state from A’Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Netizens Blast Akwa Ibom Lawmaker For Comparing Coalition’s ADC To 2006 Plane Crash

A federal lawmaker, Clement Jimbo, has sparked outrage after using the memory of a deadly 2006 ADC plane crash to dissuade Nigerians from supporting the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political party recently adopted by an opposition coalition seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The ADC Airline Flight 053, a Boeing 737-200, […]

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4 d. ago Firm Commits To Public Sector Collaboration, Sustainable Marketing

Nigeria’s outdoor advertising platform, KekeAds, has reaffirmed its commitment to public sector collaboration and sustainable marketing through showcasing Environmental, Social, and Governance(ESG)-driven advertising innovation. The company also marked a significant milestone as a proud sponsor and exhibitor at the 2025 Annual National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) Conference, held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. […]

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5 d. ago NYSC urges employers to provide accommodation, stipends for Corps members

Tribune Online NYSC urges employers to provide accommodation, stipends for Corps members "I implore all corps employers to provide accommodation for corps members and stipends to support their federal allowance. NYSC urges employers to provide accommodation, stipends for Corps members Tribune Online

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7 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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8 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago MultiChoice Cuts DStv Decoder Price By 50% Following Customers Decline

MultiChoice Nigeria has slashed price of its DStv decoder by 50 per cent, dropping it from N20,000 to N10,000. The company announced that the move aimed to attract more customers and curb declining subscriptions. Dstv’s Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, in a statement on Tuesday, said that the offer was a way of rewarding customer loyalty […] The post MultiChoice Cuts DStv Decoder Price By 50% Following Customers Decline appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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