Tag: Akwa Ibom
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Tinubu to Visit Akwa Ibom, Rivers for Project Commissioning, Third APC Rally
By George Omagbemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will begin a two-state visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers on Friday, November 6, to commission projects and participate in political rallies organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
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Police arrest two masquerades in Akwa Ibom, Seize Machetes, Spears, Arrows over extortion
Police Arrest Two Ekpo Masquerade Participants for Alleged Extortion, Assault in Akwa IbomPolice in Akwa Ibom State have arrested two Ekpo masquerade participants over allegations of extorting money from residents and assaulting members of the public in Ikot Ekpene. The suspects were arrested at about 6pm on Monday, October 26, along the Ukana/Abak Highway during…
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Oil Wells Dispute: Amaechi Challenges Cross River To Question Akpabio
By Opeyemi Adelakun Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has challenged the people of Cross River State to demand answers from Senate President Godswill Akpabio over allegations that oil wells belonging to the state were taken during Akpabio’s tenure as governor of Akwa Ibom State. Amaechi made the call during a town hall meeting in…
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Police Rescue Two As Boat Sinks On Akwa Ibom Waterway
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued two persons after a speedboat sank along the Ibaka waterways in Mbo Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday when a blue W23 speedboat marked “LET’S PRAY” sank while travelling from Oron to Cameroon with goods…
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Akwa Ibom Denies Eno Reported Ex-Gov To EFCC Over Lagos Property
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Akwa Ibom State Government has denied allegations that Governor Umo Eno reported former governor Udom Emmanuel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the seizure of a Lagos property allegedly linked to the former governor. The denial followed a social media video by the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate, John…