17 h. ago A/Ibom Airport to resume night flights as Eno releases N1.19b for facility overhaul

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom state governor Pastor Umo Eno has set two month deadline for Victor Attah International Airport to resume night flights and release N1.19b to revamp key facilities at the Airport. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information Hon Aniekan Umanah and made available to Journalists in Uyo stated that […] The post A/Ibom Airport to resume night flights as Eno releases N1.19b for facility overhaul appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago He dreams of becoming a doctor, we need Nigerians to help him stay alive — Father of 10

Tribune Online He dreams of becoming a doctor, we need Nigerians to help him stay alive — Father of 10-yr-old boy battling kidney, heart failure Mr Daniel Paul, a teacher from Akwa Ibom State living in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, speaks with SAHEED SALAWU about the ordeal of his 10-year-old son, David, who is suffering from a life-threatening kidney condition that has now worsened into heart complications. He shares the emotional and financial toll on the family and appeals for […] He dreams of becoming a doctor, we need Nigerians to help him stay alive — Father of 10-yr-old boy battling kidney, heart failure Tribune Online

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47 h. ago The Patriots’ summit is an opportunity for Nigerians to decide on people’s constitution —Omigbodun

Tribune Online The Patriots’ summit is an opportunity for Nigerians to decide on people’s constitution —Omigbodun As the countdown to the July 16 national constitutional summit of the Patriots begins, one of the expected delegates, architect Oyegoke Omigbodun, speaks on why there has to be a holistic constitutional reforms, why all stakeholders in the Nigerian project should be interested and get involved in charting the way forward for the country. KUNLE […] The Patriots’ summit is an opportunity for Nigerians to decide on people’s constitution —Omigbodun Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Man To Die By Hanging For Killing Brother Over Alleged Witchcraft

An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo, the state capital has sentenced a 29-year-old man, Akaninyene Thomas Okpon, to death by hanging. The convict, according to the particulars of the case, killed his elder brother, Friday Thomas Okpon, whom he accused of being a witch and was responsible for his poverty and misfortune. […]

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56 h. ago APC: Stakeholders reject automatic tickets for Akwa Ibom NASS members

Tribune Online APC: Stakeholders reject automatic tickets for Akwa Ibom NASS members A section of stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom has said that the pronouncement by the State Governor, Umo Eno, indicating that automatic tickets would be given to National Assembly members... APC: Stakeholders reject automatic tickets for Akwa Ibom NASS members Tribune Online

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56 h. ago NDDC marks 25th anniversary with arts, cultural carnival in Rivers

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) held an arts and culture parade along the major streets of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, July 10, as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. The street parade featured representatives from the nine Niger Delta states: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, […] The post NDDC marks 25th anniversary with arts, cultural carnival in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Akwa Ibom Court Sentences Man To Death For Beheading Elder Brother

The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced 29-year-old Akaninyene Thomas Okpon to death by hanging for the brutal murder of his elder brother, Friday Thomas Enyenokpon, whom he accused of witchcraft. The incident, which took place in 2018 at Ikot Abasi Asutan in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area, involved the beheading […] The post Akwa Ibom Court Sentences Man To Death For Beheading Elder Brother appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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7 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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7 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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8 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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8 d. ago No Reps member embezzled FG’s N1bn constituency project — Rep Ogene

Tribune Online No Reps member embezzled FG’s N1bn constituency project — Rep Ogene The member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, has debunked a rumour making the rounds amongst his constituents and on some social media platforms that he and his colleagues in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly embezzled a whopping N1 billion allegedly given to each of them by... No Reps member embezzled FG’s N1bn constituency project — Rep Ogene Tribune Online

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8 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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9 d. ago Nigeria’s inflated oil revenue projections linked to legislators’ bogus projects

The long-standing habit of exaggerating oil revenues in Nigeria is used by the National Assembly to cover the bogus constituency read more Nigeria’s inflated oil revenue projections linked to legislators’ bogus projects

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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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