Tag: Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom police arrest four suspects over murder, kidnap during robbery

Akwa Ibom Police arrest four suspects over a robbery that left one person dead and another kidnapped, recovering a...

Akwa Ibom court hands life sentence to kidnapper of judge

The Federal High Court sitting in Uyo has delivered a landmark ruling that reinforces the judiciary’s resolve against violent...

Three Akwa Ibom chiefs sentenced to death over murder

The State High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, delivered a landmark judgment, sentencing three leaders of Ikot Ebita...

Gabriel Bassey Edward murder case: Court sentences pastor to death

The Akwa Ibom State High Court has handed down a death sentence to Pastor Prince Emmanuel Umoh for the...

Nigeria launches first oil metering facility to tackle crude theft, boost revenue transparency

NUPRC moves to end crude theft with first oil metering facility Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator has taken a decisive step...

Police move against masquerade violence in Akwa Ibom, arrest suspects

Akwa Ibom Police arrested two masquerades and their leader for alleged masquerade violence in Etinan LGA, ensuring public safety...

PDP loses founding figure as APC gains ground in Akwa Ibom

Defection of a PDP founding figure in Akwa Ibom signals a political shift as pressure, loyalty, and strategy reshape...

Governor Eno donated millions to armed forces while enhancing Akwa Ibom security

Akwa Ibom security received a major boost as Governor Umo Eno praised Tinubu’s strategy, donated ₦140m to troops, and...

Gunmen kill motorcyclists in Ikot Ambang as Akwa Ibom insecurity worsens

The killing of a commercial motorcyclist in Ikot Ambang has renewed concerns over insecurity on Uyo’s outskirts, with residents...

Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor rejects sponsoring bill against women dating married men

Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, denies claims of sponsoring a controversial bill falsely circulating on social media. The...

Akwa Ibom Governor enforces ban on masquerade to ensure public safety

Governor Umo Eno announces ban on masquerade in Akwa Ibom State to prevent criminal attacks and safeguard residents across...

Akwa Ibom masquerade crackdown: Police enforce law against cultural crimes

Akwa Ibom masquerade crackdown leads to arrests, court charges, and CSO proscription as police enforce law against illegal cultural...