Akwa Ibom people not allowed to choose their political leaders – Inibehe Effiong

Inibehe Effiong

By UbongAbasi Okon

A popular human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has said that Akwa Ibom people have never been fortunate to choose the leaders they want.

Meet Akwa Ibom graduate who sells newspapers in the streets of Uyo

Mr Ofonime Udi

By UbongAbasi Okon

Mr Ofonime Alfred Udi, from Afaha Ofot community in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, is a newspaper vendor.

Police in Akwa Ibom release emergency numbers (Get all the numbers here)

The updated emergency hotlines, including the phone numbers of all the divisional police stations in Akwa Ibom state, was released on July 2, 2020 by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, CSP N-Nudam K. Fredrick.

For obvious safety and security reasons, it is advisable for people, especially in Akwa Ibom state, to have these latest police emergency hotlines.

Gov Emmanuel appoints new aides

Gov. Udom Emmnauel

By UbongAbasi Okon

A former chairman of Uyo Local Government Area, Mfon Ben is among the people who recently got appointment as aide to Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel.

AKTC resumes operations, increases transport fares

A leading transport company in Akwa Ibom state, Akwa Ibom Transport Company (AKTC) has resumed operations, following the lifting of ban on interstate travel in Nigeria.

Governor Emmanuel holds media chat today

Governor Emmanuel

Governor Udom Emmanuel is scheduled to hold a media chat today, Thursday, July 2, 2020.

Photos of APC solemn assembly for the flag off of 2019 campaign

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom state on Sunday organised a thanksgiving/solemn assembly to flag off its 2019 election campaigns.

We serve you photo of the event which was held at Obong Nsima Ekere Campaign Ground, Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo.

2019: Akwa Ibom APC flags off election campaign with a solemn assembly

By Joseph Atainyang

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State has held an Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service and Solemn Assembly to commit its campaigns into the hands of God, ahead of the 2019 general elections.

Pastor accuses A'Ibom Works Commissioner of stealing N200 million ‘Xmas money’ meant for Civil Servants

Mr Ephraim Inyang, Works Commissioner, Akwa Ibom State

By Betty Ukoren

A pastor in Akwa Ibom state, Mr Nsikanabasi Ese, has accused the Commissioner of Works in the state, Mr Ephraim Inyang, of stealing N200 million belonging to civil servants in the state ministry of works. (Read more after the cut)

Akwa Ibom senator received praises for attending newspaper vendor’s thanksgiving service

(from left) Mr Ndifreke, the newspaper vendor, with Senator Bassey Albert

By Nse Peter

Obong Bassey Albert, the Senator representing Uyo Senatorial District, on Sunday displayed humility rarely found among politicians in Akwa Ibom, as he attended a Church thanksgiving service organised by one Mr. Ndifreke, said to be a newspaper vendor in Uyo.

Book by young Akwa Ibom author sells 26,000 copies

‘Idiots With B.Sc.,’ a book written by a young author from Akwa Ibom state, has sold 26,000 copies so far.

NUJ suspends Akwa Ibom journalist for publishing fake stories

A newspaper publisher in Nigeria has been suspended from a local press union for publishing fake stories.

The suspended journalist, Ephraim Ikpe, was reported to the union for using The Waves Newspaper, a local newspaper he publishes in Akwa Ibom State, to run fake stories against Cletus Ukpong who is PREMIUM TIMES’ south south editor.

Akwa Ibom government issues certificate of recognition to three traditional rulers

Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Udo Ekpenyong presenting certificate of recognition to traditional rulers in Akwa Ibom

By Nse Peter

The Akwa Ibom state government has issued certificate of recognition to three clan heads in the state.

The certificates were issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Udo Ekpenyong, on behalf of Governor Udom Emmanuel.

Kairos Embassy Sex Scandal: “I started sleeping with people’s wives after the prophet of Kairos Embassy laid hands on my head”

By Simeon Ededet

More damaging revelation has surfaced against the founder and pastor of Kairos Rhema Embassy in Uyo, Nsikanabasi Ese, who is currently embroiled in a sex scandal.

Gov Emmanuel appoints Uwah chairman Uyo Capital City Dev Authority

Governor Udom Emmanuel has appointed Hon. Enobong Uwah as Chairman, Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA).

Senator Bassey Albert in a surprise visit to popular drinking spot in Uyo

By Nse Peter

Senator Bassey Albert, popularly called OBA (pictured above, sitted, with Mr. Nature Udoh standing besides him), made a surprise stop over at a popular drinking spot, Discovery Park, in Uyo, over the weekend.

Senator Albert, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Gas Resources, represents Uyo Senatorial District.

Discovery Park is located near the Uyo Township Stadium, along Udo Umana Street. The business owner, Mr. Nature Udoh, shared photos of the senator’s visit on Facebook.

See other photos after the cut……..

Photos: Factional PDP chairman, Sheriff, shows up in Uyo for A’Ibom anniversary celebration

Ini Ememobong, the state publicity secretary of PDP who share the photos on Facebook, wrote: “Blessed are the peace makers for they shall inherit the earth. On this day of the 29th anniversary of the creation of our state, HE Ali Modu Sheriff came to identify with the peace loving Governor of Akwa Ibom state.” See other photos after the cut....

“Average Akwa Ibom person accepts insults, degrading treatment,” – human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, drops unique message for kinsmen

The message was posted on Facebook, Sunday, by Mr. Inibehe Effiong (pictured above), a well-known human rights activist in Nigeria. The message, he said, is intended for brothers and sisters from Akwa Ibom State.
Read the message after the cut…….

A’Ibom governor apologizes to Falana over fake interview

By Nse Peter

Governor Udom Emmanuel has apologized to Femi Falana for a fake interview which claimed the eminent lawyer had condemned the Appeal Court judgment which nullified the Akwa Ibom governorship election.

Akpabio’s arrest: A’Ibom agog with celebration, Gov Udom Emmanuel holds emergency meeting

By Nse Peter

Residents of Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, are said to have taken to the streets to celebrate the news of the arrest of Godswill Akpabio by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission.