There is tension between Inua Eyet Ikot village and neighbouring communities in Esit Eket Local Government of Akwa Ibom State, over the siting of BUA petrochemical factory. The Nation gathered that hoodlums allegedly from Esit Eket reportedly launched a midnight attack on Inua Eyet Ikot village, damaging property worth millions of naira. Former Inua Eyen Ikot village council chairman, Chief …

Accugas Limited, a subsidiary of Savannah Energy, has described as “misinformation” the reports concerning its alleged involvement in the current power outage in Akwa Ibom State. In a statement at the weekend, Accugas Limited explained: “The power cut in Akwa Ibom State is entirely due to the reported fault in the 132-KV Aba-Itu transmission line, which, unfortunately, is preventing power …

Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, is dead. On her 57th birthday last February 21, the governor poured encomiums on his wife, saying he was immensely proud of her dedication and compassion. I n the early hours of Friday, the state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Ini Ememobong, announced the First Lady’s death through …

Akwa Ibom State Police command is now being headed by Commissioner of Police Joseph Eribo. The new Commissioner, who hails from Benin City, the Edo State capital, becomes the 33rd Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State. Eribo holds a B.A. (Hons) from the University of Benin, LLB from the University of Calabar, BL from Law School, Abuja and LLM …

The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, at the weekend, narrated how she narrowly escaped being killed seven years ago when Reigners Bible Internal Bible Church in Uyo collapsed. The church collapsed on 10 December 2016 during the ordination of the senior pastor, Akan Weeks, killing scores of worshippers and maiming others. Former Governor Udom Emmanuel escaped …

Nigeria’s political landscape is witnessing a significant shift. Indeed, there is something unique and exceptional happening in Akwa Ibom State, and it is time for the entire nation to rise, applaud, and emulate Governor Umo Bassey Eno. In just barely one year in office, Governor Eno is carving a niche for himself with his leadership and governance stye, which are …

Distressed communities in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government of Akwa Ibom State that have pleaded with Governor Umo Eno to stop the forced acquisition of their farmland. In a letter by family heads from three villages in the area, the people lamented what they described as “opaque” process of acquiring their communal land. The affected villages are: Nung Ukana Ikot Obio …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Wednesday day flagged-off the distribution of relief materials to victims of the 2022/2023 flood victims in Akwa Ibom state. The materials received by the agency in the state for distribution include bags of 25kg  rice, canoes, bags of salt, roof sheets and household items among others The commissioner representing the state on Governing …

Akwa Ibom State Agency for Community and Social Development has said a total of 1,055 beneficiaries would be given N150,000 each in the second phase of its AK-CARES intervention in the state. Acting General Manager of the agency, Mr Martins Umoh, who disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, said the development represented a massive leap …

Today, as we celebrate the 85th birthday of former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Obong Victor Attah, it is a momentous occasion to reflect on the incredible legacy of a visionary leader whose indelible mark has shaped the trajectory of the state towards prosperity and growth. Attah’s tenure as the governor (1999 – 2007) stands as a testament to his unwavering …