Idongesit Mishael, Uyo An Akwa Ibom State High Court has sentenced a 36-year-old woman, Uwakmfon Isaac Jonah, to life imprisonment after finding that she deliberately lured an 11-year-old girl into a bush, slashed her neck, injured one of her eyes and left her for dead. Delivering judgment in Essien Udim on Thursday, Justice Winifred Effiong […]
Stakeholders Urge A’Ibom to Close Policy Gaps, Unlock Green Jobs for Youths
Idara Jerome, Uyo Stakeholders at the Akwa Ibom Green Jobs Roundtable have called on the state government to address existing policy, financing and institutional gaps hampering the development of the green economy, warning that the state’s vast natural and human resources remain largely underutilised despite huge opportunities for job creation. The call formed the highlight […]
A’Ibom to Engage 2,200 Youth Leaders as Community Intelligence Officers
Akwa Ibom State Government has concluded plans to engage more than 2,200 village youth presidents as community intelligence officers, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots security and making local leaders accountable for developments within their communities. Governor Umo Eno disclosed this on Friday while speaking with Government House correspondents on his arrival at the […]
20 CNG Buses Arrive Nigeria Ahead Akwa Ibom Mass Transit Rollout
Idara Jerome – Uyo Twenty of the 50 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses ordered by the Akwa Ibom State Government from Turkey have arrived in Lagos, with work nearing completion on the supporting terminals and maintenance facilities ahead of their deployment, Governor Umo Eno has disclosed. Speaking at a dinner in honour of a delegation […]
350-Bed Ibom International Hospital to Offer 24 Specialties as Akwa Ibom Unveils Medical City Project
Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to officially unveil the 350-bed Ibom International Hospital, a multi-specialty healthcare facility designed to provide advanced medical services through 24 specialist departments and serve as the hub of the broader Ibom Medical City project. The unveiling ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Ibom Medical […]
Tinubu Deserves Support for Taking Bold Decisions on Economy, Says Renewed Hope Ambassadors’ Coordinator
Idara Jerome, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Prince Akpan Ikim, has defended the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the President deserves the support of Nigerians for undertaking difficult but necessary reforms aimed at stabilising the economy and laying the foundation for long-term prosperity. Ikim spoke in Uyo […]
Protect Farmers From Lawless Herders, Investigate My Humiliation In Court, Isine Tells Umo Eno
Idongesit Mishael, Uyo Investigative journalist and farmer, Ibanga Isine, has called on Governor Umo Eno to ensure the full enforcement of the Akwa Ibom State Anti-Open Grazing Law, warning that farmers and agricultural investments in the state are increasingly vulnerable to attacks by herders and their cattle. Isine also alleged that he was humiliated and […]
Alexx Ekubo: Delta Gov’s Media Aide Condemns Omoni Oboli’s Tribute Movie Announcement
Stephanie Peter – Uyo The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Ovie Success, has condemned the timing of Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli’s announcement of the release of her tribute movie, The First Lady. The film stars Oboli alongside the late Alexx Ekubo and, according to the actress, marked the beginning […]
Police Uncover Suspected Cross-Border Stolen Phone Network, Recover 36 Devices in A’Ibom
Idongesit Mishael, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered what it described as a wider criminal network involved in the movement and resale of stolen mobile phones beyond Nigeria’s borders, following the arrest of a suspected receiver linked to an armed robbery syndicate. Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, who disclosed this […]
NAWOJ, NUJ Push for Workplace Safety, Editorial Independence in Ibom Broadcasting Bill
Idara Jerome, Uyo The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, have called for extensive amendments to the proposed Ibom Broadcasting Corporation Bill, urging lawmakers to strengthen provisions on workers’ welfare, editorial independence, digital broadcasting, transparency and institutional accountability. In a memorandum submitted to the […]