By INIOBONG AKPAN A Landmark Reawakened FOR more than a decade, the skeletal frame of the Ibom International Hotel stood as a stark reminder of stalled ambition in Uyo. Once envisioned as a premier hospitality destination, the 14-storey structure became synonymous with abandonment, uncertainty, and missed economic opportunity. Today, that narrative is changing. Under the administration […]
Police Arrest Village Head Over Alleged Illegal Firearm Possession THE Police Command in Akwa Ibom State has detained the village head of Asik Ubofa in Effiat Clan, Mbo Local Government Area, over alleged unlawful possession of a firearm. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on […]
Consensus Politics Meets Grassroots Resistance Automatic Return Plan Reshapes Akwa Ibom’s 2027 Race GOVERNOR Umo Eno has altered Akwa Ibom’s political landscape by abandoning the zoning system and endorsing automatic return tickets for all incumbent elected officials ahead of the 2027 elections. The policy shift is linked to a broader political understanding designed to reward […]
Water Scarcity Worsens Gender Inequality in South-South – Report Women, Girls Bear the Burden THE Peace Point Development Foundation has raised concerns over worsening gender inequality in Akwa Ibom and Cross River, attributing the trend to limited access to safe water, weak funding, and poor policy implementation. In a statement issued to mark the 2026 […]
Police Record Breakthrough in Crime Fight THE Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects, including a 70-year-old man, over alleged involvement in attempted murder and cult-related activities in Uruk Anam Local Government Area. The suspects—Okon Akpan (70), John Samson (45), Emmanuel Asuquo (50), and Idorenyin Umoh (22)—were apprehended on 20 March 2026, at […]
NABIL TEE Grassroots Intervention Targets Education Gaps IN a move aimed at strengthening educational infrastructure at the grassroots, the Urue Offong/Oruko Youth Vanguard has donated school desks to Urue Offong Oruko Technical College in Akwa Ibom State, underscoring the growing role of community-driven interventions in Nigeria’s education sector. The donation, presented during a formal ceremony […]
Eno Hosts Muslim Leaders at Ramadan Iftar GOVERNOR Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has commended the Muslim community in the state for fostering peaceful coexistence and contributing to the state’s socio-economic development. The governor made the remarks during a special Ramadan Iftar dinner hosted for leaders and stakeholders of the Muslim […]
Police Arrest Suspects Over Oil Facility Vandalism OPERATIVES of the Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State have arrested four suspects allegedly involved in the vandalism of a facility belonging to Seplat Energy in Ibeno Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, Timfon John, disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Sunday in Uyo. According […]
Anti-Trafficking Operation Yields Arrests SECURITY operatives in Akwa Ibom State have disrupted a suspected human trafficking operation, rescuing seven victims and apprehending four suspects linked to the crime. The operation was carried out by the Nigeria Police Force following intelligence reports that young persons were being transported through the state under suspicious circumstances. Police spokesperson […]
Governor Inspects Agric Equipment Leasing Company UMO Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to boosting large-scale mechanised farming as part of efforts to improve agricultural productivity and food sufficiency in the state. The governor made the pledge while inspecting the ongoing construction of an Agricultural Equipment Leasing Company located at […]