Akwa Ibom

Tragic Blaze: Army Officer Dies After Wife Allegedly Sets Him on Fire During Domestic Dispute in Akwa Ibom
Lieutenant Samson Haruna, a Nigerian Army officer and Regimental Medical Officer stationed in Akwa Ibom, tragically lost his life after his wife allegedly set him...

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4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

Lieutenant Samson Haruna, a Nigerian Army officer and Regimental Medical Officer stationed in Akwa Ibom, tragically lost his life after his wife allegedly set him on fire with petrol during a domestic altercation at Wellington Bassey Barracks. The harrowing event took place on September 22, 2025, resulting in critical burn injuries to Lt. Haruna. Despite...

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Akwa Ibom Refutes Claims of Withdrawing Security Details from Ex-Governor Emmanuel
Honorable Aniekan Umanah, the Commissioner for Information in Akwa Ibom State, has categorically refuted claims that security personnel assigned to former Governor Udom Emmanuel have...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

Honorable Aniekan Umanah, the Commissioner for Information in Akwa Ibom State, has categorically refuted claims that security personnel assigned to former Governor Udom Emmanuel have been withdrawn. Umanah labeled recent media allegations suggesting that Governor Umo Eno removed his predecessor’s security detail due to unresolved political conflicts as “baseless and fabricated.” The report insinuated that...

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Akwa Ibom PDP Chairman and Excos Stand Firm Against NWC Dissolution Order
Heightened tension has gripped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, following the refusal of the State Executive...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

Heightened tension has gripped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, following the refusal of the State Executive Council (SEC) led by Elder Aniekan Akpan to comply with the dissolution order issued by the

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EFCC Cracks Down: 6 Suspected Fraudsters Caught in N6 Million Land Scam in Akwa Ibom
Agents from the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Akwa Ibom State have successfully detained six individuals suspected of...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

Agents from the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Akwa Ibom State have successfully detained six individuals suspected of orchestrating a land scam that defrauded a victim of N6 million. Dele Ojewale, the EFCC spokesperson, shared this update with reporters in Uyo, the state’s capital. The accused have been...

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Soldier Dismissed for Murder and Armed Robbery Sentenced to Death in Akwa Ibom
Corporal Stephen Iweh, formerly serving with the 6 Battalion in Ibagwa, Abak local government area of Akwa Ibom State, has been condemned to death by...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

Corporal Stephen Iweh, formerly serving with the 6 Battalion in Ibagwa, Abak local government area of Akwa Ibom State, has been condemned to death by hanging following his conviction for murder and armed robbery. The soldier was dismissed from service approximately four years ago due to these offenses. Presiding over the case at the Akwa...

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Akwa Ibom@38: Gov Eno Celebrates IBB’s Vision and the Legacy of Past Governors
On the occasion of Akwa Ibom State’s 38th anniversary on Tuesday, September 23, Governor Pastor Umo Eno expressed profound gratitude to retired General Ibrahim Badamasi...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

On the occasion of Akwa Ibom State’s 38th anniversary on Tuesday, September 23, Governor Pastor Umo Eno expressed profound gratitude to retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida for his pivotal role in the state’s establishment. During a special broadcast from Uyo, the state capital, Governor Eno commended the unwavering dedication of both military and civilian administrations...

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Rising Tensions: Akwa Ibom Oil Communities Clash Over Forest Reserve Ownership
The longstanding dispute over the rightful ownership of the contested Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve between the oil-rich communities of Ibeno and Ekid in Akwa Ibom...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

The longstanding dispute over the rightful ownership of the contested Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve between the oil-rich communities of Ibeno and Ekid in Akwa Ibom State has escalated once again, with signs pointing toward a potential resurgence of conflict, LEADERSHIP reports from the weekend. This forest reserve, a portion of which the State government has...

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Global Diaspora Experts Unite to Drive Akwa Ibom’s Economic Transformation
Members of the Akwa Ibom diaspora have pledged their support to collaborate closely with the state government in driving comprehensive progress for both the region...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Members of the Akwa Ibom diaspora have pledged their support to collaborate closely with the state government in driving comprehensive progress for both the region and its citizens, aligning with Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda framework. At a recent Biennial Conference convened in Uyo, the state capital, the Association of Akwa Ibom Communities’ Presidents Worldwide...

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Regulators Launch Bold Crackdown on Oil Racketeers in Akwa Ibom
Authorities overseeing the downstream petroleum industry in Akwa Ibom State, specifically the Petroleum Products Monitoring Committee (PPMC), in partnership with the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Authorities overseeing the downstream petroleum industry in Akwa Ibom State, specifically the Petroleum Products Monitoring Committee (PPMC), in partnership with the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), have initiated a rigorous crackdown on fraudulent activities by individuals masquerading as legitimate petroleum marketers and operators within the region. Hon. Godwin Ekpo, chairman of the...

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Akwa Ibom Shifts Gears: From Oil to Thriving Agricultural Exports
In a strategic move to broaden its economic base, the Akwa Ibom State government is focusing on leveraging non-oil sectors such as cocoa, maritime activities,...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

In a strategic move to broaden its economic base, the Akwa Ibom State government is focusing on leveraging non-oil sectors such as cocoa, maritime activities, and agricultural produce for export expansion. During a recent discussion with the press, Capt. Iniobong Ekong (rtd), the newly appointed Commissioner for Trade and Investment, emphasized the urgency of revitalizing...

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