Police arrest three armed robbers in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command said it arrested three members of a robbery syndicate terrorising the Ikot Abasi village in the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists…
Robbers Defy Jungle Justice, Terrorise Uyo Residents
Despite the high level of jungle justice in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, robbers are still operating unperturbed. The pockets of armed robbery and burglary lately in the State have left residents in serious fear. It would be recalled that…
Give me Some Space and allow me do my job,’ Gov Eno kicks as politicians flood Govt House
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has raised concerns over distractions by politicians flooding the Government House during work days. Governor Eno expressed his grievances in a video on Facebook, where he was addressing a congregation. Eno urged politicians…
Police Apprehend Father For Selling Son For N400,000 In Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command said it has apprehended one Gabriel Ekpiri, a native of Ekit Itam Akpan Obong, in Itu local government area of the state, who allegedly sold his nine-year-old son for N400,000. Report in a statement…
Akwa Ibom Oil Community Battles Deadly Polluted Water Over Oil Spillage
For the people of Ibeno, a rich oil producing community in Akwa Ibom State, the blessing of having oil has turned to be a curse following the environmental, economic and health hazards caused by oil exploration and exploitation by oil…
Three Feared Dead, 11 Rescued As Boat Conveying Fun-Seeking Medical Doctors Capsizes In Calabar
Three medical students lost their lives after a speed boat capsized in the Calabar Channel Saturday afternoon. Report has it that 14 medical students, who visited Calabar for their annual medical week, went to the popular Marina Resort to have…
Destruction Of Multi-Million Dollar Coconut Plantation Extremely Unfair – Gov Emmanuel
Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel has lamented the destruction of a multi-million dollar worth of coconut plantation by the youths of Eastern Obolo Local Government Area of the state. He noted that such an act was not…
Compel Oil Companies To Convert Wasted Product Into Electricity – Group Urges FG
A group, the Akwa Ibom Oil Producing Development has urged the Federal government to prevail on oil companies to convert the wasted gas into electricity. Report has it that this is coming after the Federal Government imposed penalties on Oil…
Akwa Ibom State House Of Assembly Passes State Map Establishment Bill Into Law
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, on Thursday, passed into law the Bill to provide for a Map for the State and other matters connected therewith. Report has it that the new law, which is cited as the Akwa Ibom…
EFCC Arrests 14 Internet Fraudsters In Akwa Ibom
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Thursday morning arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State Report indicates that the EFCC disclosed this in a statement by…