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One feared dead in Uyo road crash as residents gather to welcome Tinubu: The spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Akwa Ibom State, Paul James ...
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I made Enang Nigerian ambassador to stop his criticism of Eno – Akpabio: Mr Akpabio made the revelation on Sunday while speaking at a special dedication service ...
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Tinubu to commission multi-billion naira projects in Akwa Ibom: Despite repeated budgetary allocations running into billions of naira for eight projects ...
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Tinubu to embark on two-day official visit to Akwa Ibom, Rivers: The visits will give President Tinubu opportunities to engage with political stakeholders ...
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Akwa Ibom revenue hits N3.218 trillion in 41 months under Eno: Akwa Ibom has received N3.218 trillion under Umo Eno in 41 months, but persistent gaps in its ...
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Key FactsTinubu plans inaugurations and rallies in two states
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- Tinubu is scheduled to visit Uyo first on Friday, November 6, inaugurate infrastructure, and attend a political rally.
- Planned openings at Victor Attah International Airport include the new International Terminal Building, International Airport Hospital and Ibom Aviation Village.
- Other planned inaugurations include Airport-Okopedi Road, Ring Road 3, AKWA-GIS Office Complex, Command and Control Centre, and ARISE Palm Resort.
- On Saturday, November 7, Tinubu will travel to Port Harcourt to attend an APC rally.
Gov Eno appoints chief of staff: Until this appointment, Mr Johnson was the governor's chief delivery advisor.
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Eno promises N200,000 bursary for Akwa Ibom students if re-elected: Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has promised to increase the annual bursary for students in public ...
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2027: Minister’s son dares father over ‘federal might’ comment: Marshall Ekperikpe Ekpo, who has challenged Petroleum Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo to a DNA test over ...
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Utomi says Akwa Ibom ex-governor Victor Attah has attained ‘immortality’: Pat Utomi says Victor Attah has attained “immortality” through a development vision ...
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2027: Minister threatens to deploy ‘federal might’ in Akwa Ibom election: Nigeria’s petroleum minister, Ekperikpe Ekpo, has vowed to combine federal ...
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2027: Uba Sani targets 3 million votes in Kaduna as top El-Rufai allies defect to APC
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2027: El-Rufai betrayed us – Ex-Chief of Staff: Former allies accuse ex-governor of sidelining them over ADC governorship ticket, defect to APC as Hunkuyi urges ...
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2027: A’Ibom youths endorse Tinubu, other APC candidates: Youths in Akwa Ibom's Etim Ekpo and Ika LGAs have endorsed President Bola Tinubu and other APC ...
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Akwa Ibom Assembly adopts recommendations to establish state police: The approval followed a unanimous vote by the assembly members during the sitting on ...
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How ex-SUG president died at NYSC camp – Official: The deceased hailed from Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria.
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I studied two hours daily to graduate with first class – UNIUYO graduate: Moses Udofia, a first-class graduate of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the ...
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Eno reveals lawmaker leaking Akwa Ibom Assembly’s secrets to him: Governor Eno said the lawmaker always comes to him at night to alert him to “coup” plans within ...
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Ibom Air appoints two executive directors, announces board retirement: Ibom Air has appointed two executive directors to oversee finance and legal affairs as the ...
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Court dismisses Akwa Ibom government’s suit challenging EFCC powers: The Akwa Ibom State Government had approached the courts to challenge the anti-graft ...
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Council chair disburses grants: The Chairman of Etim Ekpo LGA in Akwa Ibom, Gideon Uwa, has disbursed N50m in grants to 100 young entrepreneurs to boost the ...
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Akwa Ibom approves N50,000 ‘wardrobe allowance’ for 20,000 teachers: Governor Eno said teachers must continue to appear neat and smart to inspire confidence ...
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BREAKING: Abducted NYSC members freed after one week: PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that gunmen abducted the prospective NYSC members at about 6:30 a.m ...
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Eno declares state of emergency in Akwa Ibom education sector: Akwa Ibom was in the spotlight recently following the poor performance of its students in public ...
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Police in Akwa Ibom probe alleged extortion of operatives by commanders: The police in Akwa Ibom have ordered an inquiry into allegations that officers returning ...
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2027: A’Ibom ex-militants group backs Tinubu’s re-election: The Akwa Ibom Ex-Militants Forum has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ...
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Police in Akwa Ibom arrest two over alleged machete attacks, robberies: Less than 24 hours after urging victims of the alleged Uyo machete attacks to make formal ...
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Unsettled by students’ poor performance, Akwa Ibom disputes report published by PREMIUM TIMES
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Akwa Ibom crashes to second-lowest in 2026 NECO as Abia, Ebonyi lead: Akwa Ibom’s 2026 NECO performance has plunged from 12th nationally in 2025 to 36th ...
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Visually impaired educationist, who scored 80% in Akwa Ibom CBT, begs Eno for job
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Leaders of Peter Obi’s support groups released after 24-hour detention: Obi-Kwankwaso Movement leaders Elijah Noah and Ben Smith have been released after more ...
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El-Rufai’s ex-chief of staff dumps ADC, vows to deliver Zaria, Lere, others to APC
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Late PUNCH reporter Odey buried: The remains of The PUNCH's Akwa Ibom State Correspondent, Patrick Odey, were laid to rest in Mbube ...
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NDC fumes as police cancel Obi-Kwankwaso march in A’Ibom: Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress has expressed anger over the police ...
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A’Ibom man arrested with 120 bottles of fake gin: Police in Akwa Ibom have arrested a 40-year-old man for allegedly producing and distributing adulterated gin ...
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APC Reps member who said Peter Obi can’t win 2027 election faces rejection at political event
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Police arrest OK Movement coordinator during Independence Day march in Uyo: The arrest has raised fresh questions about police powers, citizens’ right to ...
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Akwa Ibom moves closer to having local supply hub for CNG: The 10 MMSCF/D mother station is expected to supply planned daughter stations and support CNG adoption ...
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2027: Akwa Ibom LP governorship candidate appoints campaign spokesperson: The campaign spokesperson is the younger brother of the director-general of Governor ...
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Akwa Ibom local council bans use of pupils for manual labour in schools: “The era of making our young ones abandon what took them to school to work all day for ...
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Akwa Ibom LP governorship candidate visits ex-Gov Attah at brother’s burial: The visit to Mr Attah was primarily a condolence visit following the death of the ...
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Akwa Ibom Labour Party governorship candidate, wife welcome new baby girl: Mr Bush and his wife, Jaunty, have welcomed a new baby, with the couple sharing ...
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Eno pledges respect for predecessor Udom Emmanuel, past A’Ibom leaders: Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has pledged to never disrespect his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel ...
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Police arrest suspected armed robber in A’Ibom: Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a suspected armed robber, Ini Mfon, in Ibiono Ibom LGA after he allegedly ...
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Akwa Ibom At 39: UNN alumni celebrate state’s peace, development, call for unity: “We celebrate our dear Akwa Ibom State as she turns 39 today. We celebrate our ...
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AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles ready for Madagascar test — Chelle: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says the team is mentally prepared for their 2027 AFCON ...
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Nigeria has jailed nine people for crude oil theft, handing them 10-year prison terms each with no option of paying a fine ... Show more
VIDEO: 14-year-old girl suffers severe burns while in aunt’s care: A 14-year-old girl from Akwa Ibom State has suffered severe burns while in the care of her ...
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2027: Akpabio rallies Akwa Ibom support for Tinubu, Eno: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called for support for President Bola Tinubu and Akwa Ibom ...
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Akwa Ibom’s peace remains stable but fragile, council warns: The Akwa Ibom State Conflict Prevention Council called for peacebuilding to be treated as a ...
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Rehabilitation resumes at Akwa Ibom Assembly complex after PREMIUM TIMES reports: Work has resumed at the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly complex after months ...
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Former minister alleges Eno instigated EFCC probe of ex-Akwa Ibom governor: John Akpanudoedehe alleges that Governor Umo Eno instigated the EFCC’s actions ...
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2027: Eno, other Akwa Ibom governorship candidates billed for NUJ-led debate: Governor Umo Eno and other Akwa Ibom governorship candidates have indicated their ...
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Marine police rescue two from boat mishap in Akwa Ibom: Police said the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on 17 September when a blue W23 speedboat christened ...
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Akwa Ibom govt silent as compensation disputes swirl around N117.5bn Medical City project
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East-West Road: Two die as families sue FG, contractor for N1bn: Two deaths allegedly connected to flooding and building collapses along the East-West Road ...
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Uyo to host 5th Agribusiness conference, organisers target investment, jobs: Global investors, policymakers, agricultural experts and industry executives are ...
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Oil spill hits Akwa Ibom oil community as NOSDRA probes source: Residents of Ntafre, a remote Akwa Ibom oil community, say a crude oil spill has contaminated ...
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Akwa Ibom govt intervenes in disputes between communities, developers: The government urged all parties to embrace dialogue and avoid actions capable of ...
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Under Eno, Akwa Ibom’s domestic debt drops by N116bn: Akwa Ibom has cut its domestic debt by N116 billion under Governor Umo Eno, even as the state recorded N2 ...
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Akwa Ibom bans three students over alleged attacks on teachers: Akwa Ibom’s Education Ministry has barred three students from all public and private schools over ...
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Akwa Ibom gov hails Hilda Baci for Guinness World Record feat: Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has hailed celebrity chef Hilda Baci for her record-breaking ...
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A’Ibom pays N90bn gratuities, recruits 7,069 workers: The Akwa Ibom State Government has paid over N90bn in gratuities to retired public servants and recruited 7 ...
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Police chief orders detention of officer who shot seven-year-old boy: Mr Azare has visited a seven-year-old boy injured during a stop-and-search operation in Uyo ...
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Akwa Ibom, Rivers excluded from post-subsidy fiscal assessment because of missing data
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Akwa Ibom govt’s Facebook page describes Akpabio as ‘Acting President of Nigeria’
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Akwa Ibom publishes Q2 budget report but fails to show where trillions went — BudgIT
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PUNCH correspondent in Akwa Ibom dies: Bassey Akra, chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Akwa Ibom State Council of NUJ, confirmed Mr Odey’s death to ...
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