Akwa Ibom Politician's Son Faces US Homicide Charge
Odudu Ukpanah, son of slain PDP chieftain Albert Jimmy Ukpanah, faces attempted homicide charges in Pennsylvania for assaulting a pregnant woman. Full story on the shocking case.
Odudu Ukpanah, son of slain PDP chieftain Albert Jimmy Ukpanah, faces attempted homicide charges in Pennsylvania for assaulting a pregnant woman. Full story on the shocking case.
Akwa Ibom State High Court sentences Anwanga Effiong Udofia to death for the 2016 murder of primary school pupil Aniekan Edet. Justice served after nearly a decade.
A U.S.-based Nigerian group has declared support for APC chieftain Dr. Michael Ajilo for the Ondo East/West Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 elections. Read more.
Akwa Ibom and Ondo lead preparations for the 2nd Niger Delta Games as states finalize registrations and training. Discover how the region is gearing up for the sporting spectacle.
Nigerians applaud Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno for prostrating to greet the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, during a royal visit to Uyo. The act is hailed as a display of cultural respect and humility transcending ethnic lines. Read more about the positi
Wale Oriade, an Oyo APC chieftain, shares his harrowing 39-day kidnap ordeal. He was abducted in Ibadan, blindfolded, and driven around. Read his full story and plea for forgiveness.
A Katsina ADC chieftain claims a local council budgeted N300m to pay bandits in 2026, questioning peace deals amid ongoing attacks. Read the full exposé.
Akwa Ibom State Government dismisses false claims about Deputy Governor Akon Eyakenyi sponsoring an adultery bill. Governor Umo Eno signs MoU for the critical Ibom Deep Seaport project.
Akwa Ibom State Government signs a landmark MoU with INTERAF Group Consortium for the Ibom Deep Seaport project. Governor Umo Eno reaffirms commitment to this transformative economic infrastructure. Read more.
Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor Akon Eyakenyi refutes claims she sponsored a bill proposing jail for women who sleep with married men. Official statement calls it fake news.
The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the death of 13-year-old Timothy Daniel in Ikot Abasi. Authorities urge the public to avoid speculation as the probe continues.
NDLEA arrests 80-year-old Jeremiah Nkanta with 5.7kg skunk in Akwa Ibom, part of nationwide crackdown seizing drugs in Oyo, Edo, Niger, Taraba & Adamawa. Read the full report.
Residents of Ibeno LGA in Akwa Ibom State hold peaceful rally, endorsing the proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway route through Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve. They cite economic benefits and pledge no obstruction.
A Nigerian businesswoman's grand celebration for her second container shipment in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, trends on TikTok, drawing massive crowd and mixed reactions online. Watch the video and see netizens' comments.
The Nigeria Women's Football League slaps Ibom Angels with a ₦2.5m fine and orders three home games behind closed doors after crowd violence against Bayelsa Queens. Read the full details and sanctions.
Akwa Ibom State has launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund, honouring fallen heroes and supporting veterans. Governor Umo Eno reaffirms commitment to welfare of servicemen and their families.
Akwa Ibom State Government dismisses Ekid People's Union's ownership claims over Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, citing 1918 Privy Council ruling and colonial laws. It pledges full support for the Federal Coastal Highway. Read the full details.
Timothy Daniel, 13, was allegedly shot dead by a soldier in Akwa Ibom for challenging the officer's sexual advances towards his 15-year-old sister. The Army confirms investigation is ongoing.
The Ukpum Ete community in Akwa Ibom demands justice after a soldier allegedly shot dead 13-year-old Timothy Daniel on New Year's Day. Read the full story.
Governor Umo Eno has signed the 2026 budget of N1.584 trillion for Akwa Ibom State, focusing on capital projects. He warned against excuses, urging total commitment from officials.
A 13-year-old boy, Timothy Daniel, was shot dead by a soldier in Akwa Ibom on New Year's Day. The community demands justice. Read the full report.
The Ekid People's Union condemns Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno for calling them 'terrorists' in a land dispute over Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve. Read their full statement and demands.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has terminated all revenue contractors and consultants to ensure transparency and centralised collection. Discover the new reforms.
An eyewitness named Promise narrates how he helped rescue boxer Anthony Joshua from a fatal crash on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on December 29, 2025. Read his full account.
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe condemns social media posts by some Igbos claiming Lagos was left 'empty' after their Christmas travel. He calls it petty, ignorant, and urges his people to focus on rebuilding Igboland. Read his full open letter.
Prince Paul Ikonne, an APC chieftain in Abia, renews calls for full LG autonomy, urging residents to hold Governor Alex Otti accountable. Read his full New Year message.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio boosts livelihoods in Akwa Ibom by donating 10 fully-equipped fishing boats to women and cooperatives in riverine communities. Read more.
The National Association of Bassa Students in Kogi state has expressed gratitude to PDP chieftain Usman Okai Austin for his support and purposeful leadership. Read more about the visit and his political stance.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio distributed 10 outboard engine fishing boats to women in Akwa Ibom's riverine communities on Boxing Day, boosting local livelihoods. Read more about this empowerment initiative.
APC chieftain Ben Adaji calls on President Tinubu to designate opponents of recent US military action in Nigeria as enemies of the state. He argues condemnation signals complicity.