7 h. ago Lawmakers Assure Quick Passage As Gov Eno Presents N1.390trn 2026 Budget

Ahead of the 2026 fiscal year, Governor Umo Eno, of Akwa Ibom state has presented the N1.390 trillion budget estimates before the House of Assembly presided over by the Speaker, Elder Udeme Otong (Abak). Addressing the 26 lawmakers, governor Eno solicited their cooperation for timely passage for his subsequent assent into law to tackle the […]

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27 h. ago Akwa Ibom, Abia Close Ranks To End Perennial Boundary Dispute

Akwa Ibom State Government and its Abia State counterpart are currently exploring diplomatic options aimed at dousing the prevailing tension at their common borders. The perennial hostilities, it was gathered, pit the Itu Mbonuso people in Ini local government area of Akwa Ibom State against the Atan Abam community neighbours of Arochukwu, in Abia state. […]

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3 d. ago Insecurity: A/Ibom Police On Red Alert Over Alleged Boko Haram Infiltration

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has doused the prevailing tension, dismissing fears of possible infiltration of the Boko Haram fighters into the state. This followed a viral video alleging that the dreaded insurgents demobilised by military confrontations were making their way down South. But the Police authorities in the state dismissed the thought as […]

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4 d. ago Police Deny Infiltration Of Boko Haram Terrorists Into Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismissed fears of possible infiltration of Boko Haram terrorists into the state. This followed a viral video alleging that the dreaded insurgents demobilised by the military were making their way towards the Southern part of the country. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Akwa Ibom Command, DSP […]

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8 d. ago PDP crisis: Chaos as Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Wike clash over Wadata Plaza

Police fire teargas •Abdulrahman’s faction expels Mohammed, Makinde Lawal, Turaki, Bode George, others •Bauchi, Oyo, Ekiti, Lagos excos dissolved The warring factions in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) made good their threat to clash on Tuesday as personalities in both camps confronted one another in a chaotic development that left scores of persons injured at […]

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1 week ago Akwa Ibom Peoples Democratic Party Rejects Ibadan Convention

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akwa Ibom State chapter, has dissociated itself from the just-concluded national convention of the party in Ibadan, Oyo State. The state PDP chairman, Elder Aniekan Akpan, who spoke to LEADERSHIP, stated that the reason for disowning the convention had been previously outlined in the party’s position, as contained in a […]

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1 week ago Real estate guru pushes youths to access N1Bn business fund in Akwa Ibom

…As Mayor of Housing doles out donations at Mbo Entrepreneurial Development Centre The Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, has joined read more Real estate guru pushes youths to access N1Bn business fund in Akwa Ibom

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1 week ago PDP Dissolves Structures In Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Rivers

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved structures of the party in Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom and Rivers States. The dissolution was carried out at the ongoing elective national convention of the party holding in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, who confirmed the dissolution in the affected states, moved […]

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1 week ago Convention: PDP Dissolves Party Structures In Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Rivers

The decision was confirmed as host governor Seyi Makinde moved a motion to ratify and approve elected executive committees of the PDP at various levels in states and zones where congresses have already been concluded. The post Convention: PDP Dissolves Party Structures In Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Rivers appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Delegates From 19 States Arrive In Ibadan For PDP National Convention

Delegates from 19 states of the Federation have arrived in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital for the Saturday national convention of the leading opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). LEADERSHIP reports that the participating delegates came from Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Federal Capital Territory, Imo, Kaduna, […]

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1 week ago 30% Capital Gains Tax: Eno, Izunaso Urge Balanced Reforms To Protect Investor Confidence

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market and Institutions, Senator Osita Izunaso, have called for a careful and balanced implementation of ongoing fiscal and financial reforms to sustain investor confidence, ensure inclusive growth, and strengthen the country’s economic foundation. Both leaders made this statement while delivering […]

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1 week ago Cult Violence: How SUG President Was Gunned Down During His Father’s Burial Rites

The tragic death of 26-year-old Samuel Sampson Udo, a former Student Union Government (SUG) president of Peace Institute of Management and Technology (Peace Poly) in Abak, Akwa Ibom State, during the funeral rites of his father, a respected community leader in Cross River State , has sent shockwaves through his family, community members, friends, and […]

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1 week ago Akwa Ibom Lawmaker Canvasses Extension Of Maternity, Paternity Leave

The member representing Ibiono Ibom State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Essien, has made a case for the upward review of maternity and paternity leave in view of the burden that weaning newborns place on parents. The lawmaker, therefore, called for an amendment to the state’s Public Service Rules […]

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1 week ago EFCC Probes 2 Over Alleged Oil Theft, Arraigns 3 Others For N174m Fraud

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commended investigation allegation of oil theft against two suspects in Akwa Ibom. LEADERSHIP gathered the suspects – Moses Michael Mufans and Abba Sunday, were arrested by a Joint Task Force (JTF) team of officers from the 2 Brigade of Nigerian Army […]

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1 week ago Akwa Ibom Lawmaker Seeks Extension Of Maternity, Paternity Leave

The member representing Ibiono Ibom State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Essien, has called for the upward review of maternity and paternity leave in view of the responsibility of weaning newborns on parents. Essien therefore called for an amendment to the state’s Public Service Rules (PSR) to extend maternity […]

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2 w. ago 6 Months After Defection To APC, Akwa Ibom Governor’s Images Still Dot PDP Office

About six months after he officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on June 6, 2025, Akwa Ibom State governor Umo Eno’s larger-than-life images still adorned the state headquarters of his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). LEADERSHIP reports that Governor Eno was voted into office on the PDP platform in 2023. […]

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2 w. ago Police Bust Robbery Syndicate In Akwa Ibom, Recover Arms, Stolen Car

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have busted a suspected armed robbery syndicate  specialsing in dispossessing people of their cars and other valuables at gunpoint. The police public relations officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to journalists at the state headquarters yesterday, said the incident happened around the Nassarawa (Hausa quarters) […]

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2 w. ago Abia, Awka Ibom mull establishment of rail link to boost commerce

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has announced ongoing discussions with the Akwa Ibom State Government to establish a rail read more Abia, Awka Ibom mull establishment of rail link to boost commerce

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2 w. ago Police Arrest 3 Suspects Over Killing Of Akwa Ibom ADC Chieftain

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the killing of a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Barr. Ekemini Udoh. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Timfon John, who spoke with LEADERSHIP, confirmed the incident, assuring the whole truth and those responsible would […]

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3 w. ago Eno pledges partnership with Rotary to boost healthcare in Akwa Ibom

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has pledged partnership with Rotary International to strengthen healthcare delivery and expand access to read more Eno pledges partnership with Rotary to boost healthcare in Akwa Ibom

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