27 h. ago NDLEA seized over 200 million Tramadol pills, arrested 95 drug barons in one year — Marwa

By Philip Nwosu The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), has revealed that the agency seized over 200 million pills of Tramadol and arrested 95 drug barons in the past year as part of its intensified war against drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. Speaking during the […] The post NDLEA seized over 200 million Tramadol pills, arrested 95 drug barons in one year — Marwa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 NDLEA arrests 212 suspects in Ebonyi over drug related offences

Tribune Online NDLEA arrests 212 suspects in Ebonyi over drug related offences Nkere, also noted that a total seizure of 91.768kg of cannabis sativa and psychotropic substances and the conviction of 7 persons NDLEA arrests 212 suspects in Ebonyi over drug related offences Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Bauchi: NDLEA arrests 127 drug offenders, seizes 1,205.174 kilograms of drugs

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bauchi State Command, has arrested 127 suspected drug offenders and seized 1,205.174 kilograms of various illicit drugs from January 2025 to June 2025. This was disclosed by the State Commander, Ali Aminu, in a press statement to commemorate the 2025 International Day Against Drug […] The post Bauchi: NDLEA arrests 127 drug offenders, seizes 1,205.174 kilograms of drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 325 suspects, seizes 1,902.25 kg illicit drugs in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Benue State Command, has arrested 325 suspects and seized 1,902.2573 kg of illicit drugs in the last year in Benue State. The State NDLEA Commander, Esther Musa, disclosed while briefing newsmen on Wednesday, June 25, as part of activities to commemorate the United Nations […] The post NDLEA arrests 325 suspects, seizes 1,902.25 kg illicit drugs in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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8 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 129 suspects, seizes 280kg illicit drugs in Kogi

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 129 suspects and seized 280kg of illicit drugs in last six months in Kogi. Mr Umar Yahuza, State NDLEA Commander, made the disclosure during a news conference in commemoration of the United Nations’ Day against Drug Abuse in Lokoja on Tuesday. According to Yahuza, the feat […] The post NDLEA arrests 129 suspects, seizes 280kg illicit drugs in Kogi 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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9 d. ago Kogi: NDLEA arrests 129 dealers, seizes 282.314kg of hard drugs

Tribune Online Kogi: NDLEA arrests 129 dealers, seizes 282.314kg of hard drugs some of the drugs seized include; Cannabis Sativa, Cocaine, Tramadol, Opioids and other psychotropic substances worth millions of Naira with cases still Kogi: NDLEA arrests 129 dealers, seizes 282.314kg of hard drugs Tribune Online

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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 Eight Arrested, Two Rescued As Army Storms Kidnappers’ Camp In Kwara

Troops from the 22 Armoured Brigade, stationed at the Forward Operating Base in Patigi, Kwara State, conducted a coordinated operation on Saturday that led to the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and the rescue of two victims. Two motorcycles and two used cartridges were also seized from the suspects, who are suspected to be part […] The post Eight Arrested, Two Rescued As Army Storms Kidnappers’ Camp In Kwara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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