Akwa Ibom
Abak village head arrested for shooting sister
Chief Friday Jonah Umoren, village head of Ibagwa in Abak LGA, Akwa Ibom, has been arrested for allegedly shooting his sister over a palm fruit dispute. Abak Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State has been thrust into the spotlight following the arrest of Chief Friday Jonah Umoren, the village head of Ibagwa, for allegedly […]
Fake doctor arrested over fatal abortion
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended a suspected fake doctor, Sunday Okon Akpan, after the tragic death of a 35-year-old woman, Blessing Sunday Etim, who reportedly lost her life during an unlawful abortion. The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued by the police public relations officer, DSP Timfon John, on Thursday, August […]
Man arrested for posing as Eye Doctor, selling fake treatments
He charged each person N500 and administered a concoction of olive oil, juice, and water, claiming it could cure various eye defects and vision problems. The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended a man posing as a medical doctor who allegedly duped hundreds of residents by claiming to be an ophthalmologist. The suspect, Gabriel […]
Police Arrest Ritualist Supplying Charms to Robbers
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected ritualist believed to be providing charms and mystical fortifications — popularly referred to as “bullet repellers” — to armed robbers and other criminal elements in the state. The arrest, which took place at the suspect’s shrine in Nung Oku Village, Uruan Local Government Area, followed […]
Ex-Soldier, Accomplice Sentenced to Death for Robbing Tricyclists
The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced two men, including a dismissed Nigerian soldier, to death by hanging for their involvement in multiple armed robbery operations targeting commercial tricycle riders, commonly known as “Keke Napep” operators. The judgment was delivered by Justice Archibong Archibong, nearly 12 years after the crimes were […]
South-South APC Stakeholders Endorse President Tinubu for 2027
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Nigeria’s South-South region have unanimously adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The resolution was reached during a high-level meeting held on Saturday. The political leaders also endorsed incumbent APC governors from the region—namely those of Akwa Ibom, […]
Man Hacks 71-Year-Old Mother to Death
Tragedy has struck Ikot Inyang village in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, as a man identified as Alexander Peter has been arrested by the state police command for allegedly murdering his 71-year-old mother, Mrs. Atiny Peter, in cold blood. The shocking incident, which occurred on June 10, left the local community […]
AAC Rejects Eno Endorsement Claims, Vows Independent Election Run
The African Action Congress (AAC) chapter in Akwa-Ibom State has officially distanced itself from recent claims that it endorsed Governor Umo Eno. These claims reportedly originated from the state chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC). The AAC has made it clear that such […]
APC Welcomes Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling political party, has warmly welcomed Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State into its fold, pledging its unwavering support and full integration into the party’s structure. This announcement was made public via a statement posted on the party’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday. The APC’s National […]
Governor Umo Eno Defects from PDP to APC
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant political shift in the state’s leadership. The announcement was made on Friday, June 6, during a press briefing at the Government House in Uyo. According to Governor […]