Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has said the attainment of international status by the Victor Attah International Airport, VAIA, will not only benefit Akwa Ibom State, but Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea region. In a world pess briefing upon his return from the maiden international flight to the airport from Accra, Ghana, […]
2027 GUBER: GOV ENO SUBMITS APC NOMINATION FORM …says party faithful should support aspiration
Ahead of the 2027 governorship election, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has submitted his nomination form for the primaries of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) with a call on party faithful to support his aspiration. Speaking with Government House Correspondents at the Victor Attah International Airport upon his return from Abuja, where […]
Ekong Emerges UNIUYO VC
Professor Christopher Nyong Ekong has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Uyo. An abridged profile made available to newsmen on Thursday indicates that Ekong, an indigene of Uyo Local Government Area, was born on October 25, 1967, during the Nigerian Civil War. The new Vice Chancellor studied Economics at the University of Cross River […]
Cost Control, Rising Demand Push Lafarge Africa’s Q1 Profit to N97.95bn, Revenue Hits N334.88bn
Strong cost control and rising demand have pushed Lafarge Africa Plc to a Profit After Tax of N97.95 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a sharp 101 per cent increase from N48.64 billion recorded in the same period last year. The company also posted a 35 per cent jump in revenue, with net sales […]
Joint Security Pressure Forces Sea Pirates to Lose Grip of 14 Kidnap Victims on Oron-Calabar Waterways
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have secured the freedom of 14 persons abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways. The development was disclosed in a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, and made available in […]
Nigeria Faces 180-Day Deadline After African Ruling on ‘Witchcraft’ Abuse of Children
The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child has given Nigeria a 180-day deadline to outline concrete steps toward ending the abuse of children accused of witchcraft, following a landmark ruling that found the country in violation of its obligations under the African Charter. The decision, delivered in Communication No. […]
Aproko Doctor to Lead Malaria Awareness Campaign in A’Ibom as Ibom Air Donates 50,000 Drugs
A renowned medical influencer, Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, is set to headline a major malaria awareness campaign in Akwa Ibom State as part of activities marking the 2026 World Malaria Day. The awareness drive, tagged “Walk Against Malaria,” is being organised by Ibom Air to mobilise residents and promote preventive measures against […]
Police Nab Kidnap Kingpin With Victim’s Skull in A’Ibom
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnap kingpin and cultist, Ubong Michael, popularly known as “Ubong Boy,” in possession of a human skull believed to belong to one of his victims. The 30-year-old suspect was apprehended on April 22, 2026, at about 5:00 p.m. in Ikot Aka Village, Mkpat […]
27-Year-Old Sentenced to Death for Killing Uncle Over Alleged Witchcraft in A’Ibom
A High Court sitting in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Edinyanga Samuel Akpan, to death by hanging for the murder of his uncle, Kufre Godwin Eno, following an allegation of witchcraft. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, the trial judge, Justice Pius Idiong, found the defendant guilty of a one-count charge of murder, […]
A’Ibom stakeholders pass no confidence vote on Speaker, reject third term bid
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, have passed a vote of no confidence on the incumbent Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon Udeme Otong who represents Abak state constituency at the Assembly They also rejected alleged plot by the Speaker to circumvent the zoning […]