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Man Hacks His 90Yr Old Grandmother To Death & Absconds With Her N16,750 In Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Nkereuwem Umoren Ekpo, who macheted his 90-year-old grandmother to death and absconded with her N16,750. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara, disclosed this when he paraded the suspect alongside 51 others arrested for various crime... -
PHOTOS: Suspected Thief Served Jungle Justice, Burnt to Ashes in Akwa Ibom
A suspected thief was burnt to death by a mob in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. According to a Facebook user, Okoro Chinemerem, who posted photos of the charred remains of the suspect, the incident happened along Ikpa Road on Friday morning, March 15, 2024. Details of the incident are still ... -
Woman, Imaobong Sampson Francis Arrested For Faking Own Kidnap In Akwa Ibom; Demands N4m Ransom From Her Abroad-based Aunt
In a startling revelation, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended a woman, Imaobong Sampson Francis, for orchestrating her own kidnapping and demanding a ransom of N4 million from her aunt residing abroad.The disclosure came from the state Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara, duri... -
Videos From Queen Mercy Atang’s Introduction Ceremony to Fiance, David in Akwa Ibom
Reality TV star Queen Mercy Atang made waves on the internet as videos from her introduction ceremony to her fiancé, David, surfaced on social media.The reality TV, Queen star had earlier taken to her media page to announce her introduction ceremony to her thousands of fans.Not long after, beautif... -
Police In Search For Killers Of Two Akwa Ibom Brothers
Five days after the murder of two brothers in Nnung Iyoho, Afaha Offiong, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, police say they are closing in on the killers.The brothers, Enefiok Michael Etuk, aged 70 and Ebongeti Micheal Etuk, 50 were on February 29, were murdered in cold blood, in ... -
It Is Unbearable – Akwa Ibom Man Stages Solo Protest About The Hardship In Nigeria
41-year-old Nigerian man, David Ubaha stages a solo protest as he hits the streets of Uyo, Akwa Ibom to express his disapproval of the country’s current hardship.It was gathered that the man went on a solo protest on the 19th of February in Uyo.The Itu Local Government Area native and businessman... -
Akwa Ibom Govt Honours Troost-Ekong For Outstanding AFCON Performance
Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong has been honoured by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno following his remarkable performance for the Super Eagles at the recently concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.Troost-Ekong, who hails from Akwa Ibom State, was one of the key performers fo... -
Court Orders Man, Henry Edet's Arrest Over Refusal To Care For His Children In Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has ordered the state Commissioner of Police, CP Ayilara Adedamola, to arrest and keep a father of three one, Henry Edet Unung, at the Uyo Correctional Centre for one month for refusing to take care of his own children The court presided over by Justice... -
How Gunmen Kill Police Officer In Akwa Ibom
Gunmen have killed a police officer in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria.The slain officer, an inspector simply identified as Osang, was killed on Wednesday in Uyo, the state capital.The gunmen gained entry into the slain officer’s compound located in Afaha Ube along Ikot Ekpene Road around 8:... -
How Unknown Gunmen Reportedly Behead Police Inspector In Akwa Ibom
Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have reportedly beheaded a policeman simply identified as Inspector Osang in Akwa Ibom State. The Nation reports that the victim was attacked by over 10 assailants at his private residence around Enen Afaha and Afaha Ube, a suburb within Uyo metropolis.An eyewitness... -
NSCDC Arrests Three Suspects Over Diversion And Siphoning Of LPG In Akwa Ibom State
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have apprehended three suspects engaged in the diversion and siphoning of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, in Akwa Ibom State.Mr Eluyemi Eluwade, the State Commandant of NSCDC, disclosed this during a press briefing a... -
Akwa Ibom State Police Apprehend 79 Suspects In The State; Recover Four AK-47 Rifles
The Akwa Ibom State Police have apprehended 79 suspects for various offenses since the beginning of the year on January 1st.Commissioner of Police Olatoye Durosinmi disclosed this at a news conference at Police Headquarters on Friday in Uyo.Durosinmi said the operatives of the command arrested the ... -
Photos From A Couple's Simple Church Wedding In Akwa Ibom Gone Viral
A Nigerian couple, Godswill and Idongesit tied the knot in a modest ceremony at Assemblies of God Church in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. One Brian Ekpo shared photos from the wedding ceremony held on Sunday, January 14, 2024.The couple held the ceremony in the church with their parents in attendan... -
Two AkwaPoly Students, Motorcyclist Crushed To Death In Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua community has been thrown into mourning as two of its female students lost their lives in a fatal accident involving a motorcyclist conveying them and a truck loaded with Pepsi drink.It was gathered that the two students identified as Abasifreke ... -
Nigerians Bemoan Launch Of An International Worship Centre In Akwa Ibom Amidst Abject Poverty
Akwa Ibom state government has now completed the gigantic project and construction of the controversial International Worship Center initiated by the immediate past government of Mr. Udom Emmanuel, and constructed engineering giants, Julius Berger.The edifice when it’s construction stages were un... -
Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Pastor, Solomon Ufot Oton Over Alleged Abduction, Defilement, Paralysis
[size=10pt] Not real photo [/size] The Akwa Ibom State Command says it has arrested one Pastor Solomon Ufot Oton, a pastor of Mount Zion Light House who allegedly abducted, impregnated a teenage girl, and took her to a quack medicine dealer for abortion which paralyzed her.The Commissioner o... -
Chaos As Ex-Akwa Ibom PDP Chairman’s Widow And Sister-In-Law Perish In House Fire
A fire outbreak has completely destroyed the residence of the late Peoples' Democratic Party chairman in Akwa Ibom State, Udo Ekpenyong, located in the Ukanafun Local Government Area of the state.The inferno which occurred on the eve of the Christmas celebration also claimed the lives of the l... -
Late PDP Chairman, Udo Ekpenyong’s Wife, Sister Die As Fire Engulfs Residence In Akwa Ibom
Two persons, Mrs Elizabeth Udo Ekpenyong, wife of late State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Akwa Ibom and her sister Ms Ofonime Frank have lost their lives in a fire that ravaged their Shelter Afrique residence.Newsmen gathered Tuesday morning that the sad incident occurred lat... -
Kidnapped Akwa Ibom High Court Judge, Justice Joy I Unwana, Driver Regain Freedom
Justice Joy I Unwana, a Judge at Oron High Court, Akwa Ibom State, who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen has been released.Justice Unwana was abducted alongside her driver.Her police orderly was killed in the incident that occurred around 8:00 pm on Monday along the Okobo-Esuk Inwang-Ndon Ebom road.J... -
NBA Shuts Courts, Protests Kidnap Of Akwa Ibom High Court Judge
On Wednesday, the Nigeria Bar Association's Akwa Ibom State chapter closed courts in protest against the abduction of High Court Judge Hon. Justice Joy Unwana and the fatal shooting of her orderly in the state.Unwana and her driver, Idorinyin Ekanem, while returning to Uyo after a long and las... -
Panic As Gunmen Kidnap Akwa Ibom Judge And Her Driver, Kill Police Escort
Justice Joy Uwanna, an Akwa Ibom State High Court Judge, and her driver, have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.The gunmen ended up killing her police escort in the process.It was gathered that the gunmen posed as vigilantes on the Uyo-Okobo road on Monday night, and blocked the road to prevent Just... -
'It Ended In Praise' -Woman Pens As She Wed Her Physically Challenged Lover In A'Ibom
A woman, Emem Effiong has tied the knot with her physically challenged fiance, Innocent Moses Ntia, in Akwa Ibom. The wedding was held at the Christ The King Cathedral in Uyo on Saturday, December 9, 2023. The bride took to Facebook on Wednesday, December 13, to share photos from the wedding. &quo... -
Danish Aid Worker Shares New Photos Of 2 Young Boys Rescued 5Yrs Ago After Being Branded Witches In Akwa Ibom
Popular Danish aid worker, Anja Ringgren Lovén has taken to Facebook to share new photos of two young boys she rescued 5 years ago in Akwa Ibom.She disclosed that she and her husband, David Umem, rescued them after they were beaten and abandoned over witchcraft allegations.Loven, in a Facebook pos... -
Suspected Thief Apprehended While Stealing Church Property In Akwa Ibom (Photos)
A suspected thief who was alleged to have stolen some items from a church in Akwa Ibom state, has been apprehended. A resident, De Tom, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on Thursday, December 7, 2023, said the suspect had been handed over to the police for further investigation. “Thief caught... -
Tension As Abductors Of Akwa Ibom Corps Members Threaten Parents Over Ransom
Parents and family members of the prospective corps members from Akwa Ibom State, who were kidnapped on August 17, 2023 while travelling to orientation camp in Sokoto State are currently gripped with fear as the abductors demand that they pay N10 million each as ransom for the release of the victim... -
Cash Scarcity Resurfaces In Akwa Ibom Amid Dec 31 Deadline
Scarcity of Naira notes has hit Akwa Ibom State despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s position that the old notes would remain valid beyond the December 31 deadline.It was observed that residents, especially traders and filling station owners in the State, are still hoarding the new notes.This st... -
"I Had No Control Over Policies As Governor" – Former Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel
Udom Emmanuel, former Governor of Akwa Ibom State has stated that during his tenure, he had no control of policies in the state. He stated that that is what he regrets till this day. Udom made the revelation during a Special Thanksgiving/Welcome Service by the United Evangelical Church, Lagos Towns... -
Nigerian Army Captain, Alphonsu Alex Bazza Commits Suicide In Akwa Ibom, Family Suspect Foul Play
Alphonsus Alexander Kalthy Bazza, a Captain in the Nigerian Army, has reportedly killed himself.The Nigerian soldier committed suicide in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.A relation of the deceased soldier told SaharaReporters on Sunday that the lifeless body of Captain Bazza, who recently became a... -
Angry Residents Descend On Suspected Thief Who Allegedly Attempted To Steal Palm Oil In A'Ibom
A suspected thief has been beaten by angry residents in Atiamkpat village in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It was gathered that the suspect and two members of his gang allegedly attempted to steal palm oil from a woman in the area on Wednesday morning, November 8, 2023. While his a... -
Akwa Ibom Govt Shuts Down 3 Banks Over Failure to Remit N228.6m Debt
Three banks have been closed by the Internal Revenue Service of Akwa Ibom State for allegedly failing to pay N228.6 million in overdue taxes to the state government.In response to a Notice of Distraint issued by the Akwa Ibom State High Court, Eket Judicial Division, the banks were closed on Thursd... -
Unknown Killers Strangle Businesswoman, Juliana Dimaka To Death In Akwa Ibom
Suspected killers have allegedly strangled a businesswoman, Madam Juliana Dimaka, to death in her home in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.A source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Eket, on Tuesday, that the businesswoman was murdered on Oct. 17, after several failed previous attempt... -
Man, Akaninyene Isaac Hacks Mom To Death Over Meal In Akwa Ibom
Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested one Akaninyene Sunday Isaac, for hacking his mother to death, for allegedly refusing to give him food.Police Spokesman, Akwa Ibom State Command, SP Odiko Macdon, confirmed, in Uyo, yesterday, that, “The Command arrested Akaninyene Sunday Isaac, ‘m’, ag... -
Gov Eno Approves ₦1.6bn For Retired Teachers, Workers In Akwa Ibom
Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has approved additional ₦1.6 billion to clear some arrears owed retired teachers, local government workers and civil servants in the state.The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ekerete Udoh, said this in a release, made available to newsmen in Uyo, on Tuesday.“In ... -
PICS: Woman Flogged For Allegedly Stealing Three Bunches Of Plantain In Akwa Ibom
A woman identified as Obot Udo Ekpo was flogged by youth leaders for allegedly stealing three bunches of plantain in Okon Eket village in Akwa Ibom State. It was gathered that the suspect was caught red handed on Monday morning, October 16, 2023. According to reports, she wanted to sell the stolen... -
Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man, Akaniyene Isaac For Allegedly Killing His Mother
The police in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria, have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly killing his mother.The incident happened Uruk Uso Otoro community in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.The police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, Odiko Macdon, who disclosed this in a statement ... -
Police Officer Detained For Allegedly Killing Farmer In Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has detained one Inspector Oliver Akang for allegedly killing a farmer, Ini Charlie Umoh, from Ibong Otoro village in Abak Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, SP Odiko Ogbeche-Macdon, who disclosed this to punch on Sunday, October 15, ... -
Medical Doctor, Nwaopara Uche Bags 2Yrs Imprisonment For Stealing Hospital Beds In A'Ibom
The State High Court sitting at Eket, Akwa Ibom, on Monday, sentenced a 39 year-old medical doctor, identified as Nwaopara Adolphus Uche to two years in prison for stealing hospital beds from Immanuel General Hospital.Gistmania reports that Nwaopara reportedly stole Eket and Immanuel Psychiatric Ho... -
Pastor, Uduak Umoren & His Brother Sentenced To Death For Murder In Akwa Ibom
A state High Court in Essien Udim Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, on Wednesday, sentenced a pastor, Uduak Umoren, and his brother, Emmanuel Umoren, to death for the murder of a 45-year-old farmer and trader.The two beat their victim, Iboro Joe, to death over a piece of land in Essien Udim, ... -
2 Brothers Sentenced To Death For Killing Farmer In Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom State High Court, sitting in Essien Udim Local Government Area, LGA, has sentenced two brothers to death for killing a 45-year-old farmer, Iboro Joe, over a parcel of land.The convicts are Uduak Udo Umoren (48), a pastor and motorcyclist, and his 34-year-old brother, Emmanuel Udo Umoren, ... -
Akwa Ibom Gov. Umo Eno Makes Fresh Appointments, Inaugurates Over 300 Aides
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, on Monday, announced fresh appointments while inaugurating 368 people he had just appointed as his personal assistants.From the latest appointments, the political adviser to the governor is Godwin Ntukudeh, a former president of the Ibibio socio-cultural group, ...
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