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Cost Control, Rising Demand Push Lafarge Africa’s Q1 Profit to N97.95bn, Revenue Hits N334.88bn

adminApril 30, 2026

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

adminApril 29, 2026

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

adminApril 29, 2026

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

adminApril 24, 2026

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

adminApril 23, 2026

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

adminApril 22, 2026

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

adminApril 21, 2026

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...

Police Deploy Tight Security, Warn Criminals to Stay Away from JAMB CBT Centres in Akwa Ibom

adminApril 15, 2026

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has issued a strong warning to criminal elements, declaring that all examination centres hosting the ongoing JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) examinations are under strict security surveillance, with clear directives that anyone attempting to disrupt the process will be arrested and prosecuted. In a press release signed by the Police...

No Payment Without Performance – Gov Eno Tells Contractors

adminApril 15, 2026

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has declared that his administration will no longer pay contractors without verified progress. The governor made the assertion in Uyo on Wednesday. while speaking to Government House correspondents after an inspection of ongoing projects. He stressed that every payment must be tied to measurable work done on site. According...

FG Inaugurates Technical Committee On $Multi-Billion Gas, Power, Rail Project

adminApril 9, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Thursday inaugurated a high-powered Technical Committee to evaluate and fast-track the proposed Integrated Gas, Power and High-Speed Rail Project. The inauguration, which took place at the Conference Room of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Shehu Shagari Complex, Abuja, was performed on behalf...