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.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio expresses optimism that Nigeria's security challenges, including banditry, will be overcome by 2026. He calls for national unity and support for President Tinubu's administration.
The Catholic Diocese confirms all students and staff from St Mary's school in Papiri are safe and reunited with families. Get the full story on the resolution of this harrowing incident.
Akwa Ibom police arrest three masquerades for unauthorized street parades and attacks, enforcing Governor Umo Eno's executive order. Read details and public reactions.
Akwa Ibom Police arrest three masquerades for unauthorized street displays and violent assaults. CP Baba Azare confirms enforcement of Governor Umo Eno's executive order. Read details.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, reveals his humble beginnings, hawking soft drinks on Lagos streets after his policeman father's death. Read his inspiring story.
Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N1.7 million from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Lagos police have arrested five suspects for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7m from a victim's mother. The staged video caused public panic. Read details of the police investigation.
Ibom Air is set to commence international operations from Victor Attah Airport, Uyo, in April 2026. The move follows key upgrades and marks a major milestone for Akwa Ibom State's aviation sector.
Yoruba actor Fatai Oodua (Lalude) sparks debate by claiming kidnapping in Nigeria is a matter of fate. He argues it's not the government's failure and advises citizens to stay vigilant. Read his full controversial take.
An Akwa Ibom High Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for the kidnap and murder of businessman Chijioke Anyanwu. The notorious gang also abducted a university lecturer. Read the full details of the judgment and the gang's operations.
Ibom Air is set to launch international operations in April 2026 from Victor Attah Airport. Minister Keyamo praised the state's readiness after inspecting key facilities.
A 15-year-old boy from Akwa Ibom has gone viral for his intelligent conversation with a foreign barber. His fluent English and thoughtful answers have sparked pride and positive reactions online. Watch the video!
Akwa Ibom Speaker Udeme Otong sparks outrage by declaring he already holds all 26 State Assembly tickets for 2027. Read the full details and political implications here.
Nigerian travellers get relief as state-owned airlines like Ibom Air introduce lower fares, reducing costs on secondary routes from N350,000 to around N150,000. Discover how this impacts the economy.
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno gifts gospel singer Chris Vic a plot of land, ₦100 million for a studio, a house, and a monthly stipend. Read the inspiring story of talent and state support.
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno is set to receive the NEAPS Distinguished Award for Excellence in Sustainable Development and Community Empowerment from President Tinubu on December 7, 2025. Read about his ARISE Agenda and other recognitions.
Vice President Kashim Shettima launched a N1 billion family business grant initiative in Akwa Ibom, empowering 3,000 families. The programme aligns with Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
Gombe State Police Command, with hunters, neutralized two kidnappers, arrested seven, and recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun. The syndicate confessed to receiving N150 million in ransoms. Read the full details.
Governor Umo Eno approves over N1.6 billion in transport refunds for civil service CBT applicants. 12,000 candidates proceed to oral interviews in 2026. Read the full details.
Akwa Ibom Police Command arrests five suspects for creating and spreading a false kidnapping story about Oron Secondary School. CP Baba Azare warns against misinformation.
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, empowers PWDs with N200,000 business grants each. The N50m initiative, part of a N1.9bn national program, marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly rejects a bill seeking to ban dog meat consumption over health risks. Lawmaker's motion collapses without a seconder. Read full details.
Akwa Ibom State has been ranked Nigeria's cleanest state for 2025. The report also reveals a worrying decline in national sanitation and public health indicators. Read more and see the full rankings.
Akwa Ibom State Government refutes IPI Nigeria's claims of media suppression. Commissioner Aniekan Umanah challenges the institute to provide proof of harassment or arrests. Read the full details.
Governor Umo Eno flags off the 32-day Christmas Unplugged 3.0 festival in Uyo, highlighting tourism as a key economic pillar for Akwa Ibom State. Explore the cultural showcase!
Akwa Ibom police enforce Governor Umo Eno's ban, arresting a masquerade. The ban aims to curb criminal attacks disguised as cultural performances. Read the full story.
Gunmen abducted 14 passengers in Ngor Okpala, Imo State. A separate kidnap attack left a Lexus SUV destroyed. Watch the shocking videos and get the full details.