19 h. ago A/ Ibom clergy condemns animal sacrifices practices for atonement of sins 

From Isaac Job, Uyo Apostle Dr John Okoriko the founder of Solid Rock Kingdom Church in Akwa Ibom state has condemned the practice of using animals blood in churches , communities and families as items for atonement of sins saying such exercise contradict the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the cross as the last sacrifice […] The post A/ Ibom clergy condemns animal sacrifices practices for atonement of sins  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Osimhen Returns To Turkey As Super Eagles Depart For Crucial World Cup Qualifier In South Africa

After a hard fought 1-0 victory against Amavubi of Rwanda on Saturday evening in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Super Eagles of Nigeria departed for South Africa on Sunday for another crucial and a must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. The team is set to face the Bafana Bafana in what promises to be […]

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22 h. ago Anambra Police Bust Counterfeit Soft Drinks Factory, Arrest Suspect

The Anambra State Police Command has uncovered an illicit factory manufacturing counterfeit soft drinks in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state. During an operation by police officers from the Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu, authorities discovered and dismantled a factory producing counterfeit beverages labeled as “Iyi Obeleagu Juice” and apprehended a suspect present […] The post Anambra Police Bust Counterfeit Soft Drinks Factory, Arrest Suspect appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Maternal mortality incident stirred concerns over healthcare delivery service in Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom is grappling with an embarrassing maternal mortality incident. A young pregnant mother and her newborn died at a read more Maternal mortality incident stirred concerns over healthcare delivery service in Akwa Ibom

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43 h. ago WC Qualifier: Osimhen Suffers Ankle Injury, May Miss Nigeria’s Next Match Against South Africa

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, was forced to leave Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in the 36th minute on Saturday evening in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, after suffering an injury to his left ankle. The 26-year-old forward, who started in Nigeria’s lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers Group […]

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49 h. ago NMA Warns Against Unfair Trial Of Members Over Mother, Child’s Death

The Akwa Ibom State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has cautioned against rushing to conclusions over a recent maternal death at the General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene local government area of the State. Disturbed by incessant cases of maternal and infants’ death in births’ complications, the NMA in the State had embarked on sensitisation […]

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67 h. ago Three Children Rescued As Police Foil Child Trafficking Attempt In Nasarawa, Arrest 22

Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have thwarted an attempt to traffic three children in the Mararaba area of Karu Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of a 22-year-old female suspect. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Friday in Lafia, the state capital. According to […] The post Three Children Rescued As Police Foil Child Trafficking Attempt In Nasarawa, Arrest 22-Year-Old Suspect appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Akwa Ibom Assembly orders sanction as woman, baby die in labour

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom Assembly orders sanction as woman, baby die in labour The death of a pregnant woman and her newborn at the Ikot Ekpene General Hospital has sparked outrage in Akwa Ibom State, prompting both the House of Assembly and Governor Umo Eno to launch separate investigations into alleged medical negligence. Akwa Ibom Assembly orders sanction as woman, baby die in labour Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Niger Police Arrest Suspects For Transformer Vandalism, Motorcycle Theft

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended two suspected electricity transformer thieves in the Minna region of the state. The operatives also took into custody two suspected motorcycle thieves in Suleja Local Government Area. The transformer thieves, 21-year-old Idris Garba and 28-year-old Saifullahi Alkasim—both from Alagbado, Minna—were caught while attempting to dismantle a transformer. READ […] The post Niger Police Arrest Suspects For Transformer Vandalism, Motorcycle Theft appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police nab suspected telecom mast thief, impound truck in Uyo 

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom state Police Command has arrested one suspected telecom mast thief identified as  Amisu Bala and impounded Izuzu truck used in conveying the stolen pieces of the mast in Uyo metropolis.  A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)  for Akwa Ibom DSP Timfon John and made available […] The post Police nab suspected telecom mast thief, impound truck in Uyo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police, NIS To Repatriate 20 Ghanaians Trafficked To Akwa Ibom – CP

20 Ghanaians recently kidnapped and trafficked into Akwa Ibom State are to be repatriated back to their country of origin. The commissioner of police (CP), Baba Azare, who disclosed this while parading several criminal suspects involved in  cases of murder, kidnapping, cultism, vandalism, armed robbery and other sundry crimes, said plans have been concluded with […]

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3 d. ago Police Arrest 44 Suspects, Recover Ammunitions, Ransom In Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 44 suspected criminals for offences ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms in the last one month. The police, under the period under review also recovered exhibits such as mutilated human body, arms and ammunition, and N2.7m ransom money. Commissioner of Police in the state, […]

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4 d. ago LEADERSHIP Recognises Uko Umoh As Exemplar, Standout Achiever

LEADERSHIP Media Group, publishers of an elite national tabloid, has recognised the Executive Chairman of Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Hon. Uko Umoh, as an Exemplar in 2025. The newspaper, in a special publication in its Monday, August 25, 2025 edition, named Hon. Umoh, alongside five other distinguished Nigerians as Exemplars – […]

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4 d. ago Fans To Pay N3k, N1k For Super Eagles World Cup Qualifier Match In Akwa Ibom

Football enthusiasts will be required to pay N3,000 and N1,000 gate fees to attend the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Rwanda’s Amavubi on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Tickets for the VIP section will be priced at N3,000, while general […]

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4 d. ago Lookman, Dessers Arrive Super Eagles Training Camp For World Cup Qualifiers

The Super Eagles have welcomed the talented duo of Ademola Lookman and Cyriel Dessers into their training camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital ahead of crucial Group C matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. Media Officer of the Super Eagles, Promise Efoghe announced their arrival to the […]

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5 d. ago Police Arrest Suspected Bandit, Recover 10 Stolen Cows In Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has apprehended a suspected bandit and recovered 10 stolen cows in Bachaka, Ngaski Local Government Area, as part of its ongoing campaign against violent crimes in the state. The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar. […] The post Police Arrest Suspected Bandit, Recover 10 Stolen Cows In Kebbi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Rotary Int’l votes $9.8bn to tackle malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia in Kebbi, Akwa Ibom, other states

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Rotary International has earmarked $9.8 billion to combat malaria, diarrhea and pneumonia in Kebbi and Akwa Ibom States. The club also donated $2 billion to fight maternal mortality, and malnutrition in Gombe and Nassarawa states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Its President-elect for 2026-2027 Rotary year, Yinka Babalola, at a […] The post Rotary Int’l votes $9.8bn to tackle malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia in Kebbi, Akwa Ibom, other states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Arrest Suspects Linked To Robbery In Niger Delta Varsity

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested armed robbers who were involved in the robbery at Niger Delta University, Oghara, Delta State in 2024. They were equally responsible for the robbery at Oroye warehouse, where over 180 bags of rice were stolen. On 26/08/25 at about 0800hrs, a man (name withheld) of Agbarho/otor […]

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5 d. ago 9 Suspected Cultists Arrested, Arms, Human Skull Recovered In Akwa Ibom

Anti-cult operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have intensified their crackdown on criminals and their dens in the state. In the fresh onslaught against cultists and other criminals in the 31 local government areas in the state, the operatives have made more arrests, recovered arms and items used for ritual purposes. In an […]

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6 d. ago Kwara Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Victims In Oke

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspected kidnappers and the rescue of two victims during a joint operation with local security outfits in Idofin Igbana, Oke-Ero Local Government Area. The breakthrough followed swift collaboration between police operatives and the Local Government Security Initiative, who launched a coordinated search after receiving […] The post Kwara Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Victims In Oke-Ero appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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