CJN approves Akwa Ibom for 2025 Judiciary Sports Competition
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) has given official approval for Akwa Ibom State to host the 2025 Judiciary Sports Competition, a major annual event that brings together judicial workers from across the country. The decision was announced after a review of proposals submitted by various states, with Akwa Ibom selected for its readiness, facilities, […]
Akwa Ibom: Masquerade leader, one other arrested for alleged criminal activities, public disturbance
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a leader of a masquerade group, identified as Uwem Umana, along with another suspect, for their alleged involvement in criminal activities and public disturbance. The arrests followed a distress call from a resident who reported attacks and extortion by the masked group. According to the Police spokesperson, […]
Suspected palm oil thief nabbed and tied up at Akwa Ibom market
A suspected thief who had been troubling palm oil traders at Urua Anwa Market in Oruk Anam, Akwa Ibom State, was caught on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The man was reportedly trying to sneak away with a container of palm oil when alert traders noticed him. Eyewitnesses said the suspect had been targeting traders for […]
Akwa Ibom Assembly orders sanction over d3ath of pregnant woman and newborn
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly’s Health Committee has directed the Ministry of Health and the State Hospitals Management Board to discipline any medical personnel responsible for the death of a pregnant woman and her newborn at Ikot Ekpene General Hospital. Thirty-two-year-old Mrs. Ndiana Sunday Amos and her baby died last weekend, reportedly due […]
Navy deactivates 71 illegal refineries, recovers 411,000 litres stolen crude and arrests three suspected smugglers in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Navy has taken firm action against oil theft across the Niger Delta, deactivating 71 illegal refinery sites and recovering more than 411,000 litres of stolen crude oil in a series of operations throughout July 2025. This was made known in a statement released on August 7, 2025, by the Director of Naval Information, […]
Man shot d3ad inside church in Akwa Ibom
A tragic event has shaken the quiet community of Ikot Oku Usung village in Akwa Ibom State. A 45-year-old man, Udeme Sunday Uko, lost his life after being shot while sleeping with his wife and children inside a church. The incident happened in the early hours of Monday, August 4, 2025. His wife, Mfon Udeme […]
Akpabio worst Senate President Nigeria ever had – Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has strongly criticized Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, calling him the worst person to ever hold the position. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, she accused Akpabio of acting like he’s still a governor and turning the Senate into a personal office, just like he ran Akwa Ibom State during his time […]
Akwa Ibom CJ releases 123 inmates, including mentally challenged girl
The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot, has released 123 prisoners during her recent visit to correctional centres in the state. One of the released inmates was an 18-year-old girl with mental health problems. She had been eating foam and other strange items while in prison. This action happened during the second […]
Constitutional review guarantee for just, united federation – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution will help Nigeria become more just, united, and progressive. He made this comment at the South-South public hearing for the constitutional review held in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. The hearing is part of a nationwide process, taking place at the […]
Seven Akwa Ibom House of Reps members dump PDP, YPP for APC
Seven lawmakers from Akwa Ibom State who are members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives have left their old political parties, the PDP and YPP, and joined the ruling APC. Their letters explaining why they left were read today, July 3, by House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. The lawmakers said they were leaving because of ongoing problems […]