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  • 82-Yr-Old Akwa Ibom Monarch To Die By Hanging For Murder Of Boy Accused Of Wizardry

    . 82-Yr-Old Akwa Ibom Monarch To Die By Hanging For Murder Of Boy Accused Of Wizardry

     Akwa Ibom State High Court, has sentenced 82-year-old Village Head of Efen Ibom in Ika Local Government Area of the State, Chief Essien Matthew Odiong, to death by hanging for murder.According to The Punch, the monarch, who has 12 wives and 60 children, stood for trial before Justice Edem Akpan, on four counts counts of conspiracy, directing unlaw
  • Prison Officials Forcefully Shave Off Beard Of Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong Jailed By Akwa Ibom CJ

    . Prison Officials Forcefully Shave Off Beard Of Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong Jailed By Akwa Ibom CJ

     According to SaharaReporters, Nigerian human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has been tortured in prison. He was allegedly assaulted and tortured by officials of the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State who used blunt instruments to forcefully shave off his beard. The lawyer was injured in the process, SaharaReporters has gathered.
  • Six Years After, Akwa Ibom Boy Accused of Witchcraft And Left To Die Reunites With Father

    . Six Years After, Akwa Ibom Boy Accused of Witchcraft And Left To Die Reunites With Father

    A little boy that was abandoned to die after being accused of witchcraft has finally reunited with his father. Akwa Ibom boy, Hope was accused of witchcraft and left to starve to death six year ago but was rescued by Anja Ringgren Lovén, a Dutch woman. Anja Ringgren Lovén is the founder of Land of Hope, which is a leader in the fight to save the
  • Akwa-Ibom Judge, Ekaette Obot Jails Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, For Complaining About Presence Of Armed Men

    . Akwa-Ibom Judge, Ekaette Obot Jails Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, For Complaining About Presence Of Armed Men

     Akwa Ibom Chief Judge Ekaette Obot on Monday angrily and abruptly sent human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong to prison for one month after raising observation about the unusual presence of armed police officers in court.During the hearing of a libel suit filed by Governor Udom Emmanuel against Leo Ekpenyong, Ms Obot reportedly ordered the lawyer to
  • Fifty Families Of Slain Police Officers In Akwa Ibom Get ₦20.8 Million

    .. Fifty Families Of Slain Police Officers In Akwa Ibom Get ₦20.8 Million

     A total number of fifty family members of police officers who died while in active service in Akwa Ibom State have received cheques worth Twenty Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Naira (₦20.8m) courtesy of the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali’s Family welfare scheme.The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State, CP Olatoye Durosinmi,
  • Court Sentences 31-Year-Old Man To Death For Killing Girlfriend In Akwa Ibom

    .Court Sentences 31-Year-Old Man To Death For Killing Girlfriend In Akwa Ibom

     A man identified as Ubon Udo Edet (31) has been sentenced to death by hanging.He was sentenced to death the Akwa Ibom State high court in Uyo, the state capital, on Friday, for killing his girlfriend, Emem Effiok James (22) over alleged infidelity.The presiding judge, Justice Ntong Ntong, found Mr Edet guilty of murder after the case was proven be
  • AAC Party Unveils Caroline Danjuma As Governorship Candidate’s Running Mate In Akwa Ibom

    . AAC Party Unveils Caroline Danjuma As Governorship Candidate’s Running Mate In Akwa Ibom

     The African Action Congress (AAC), Akwa Ibom State chapter has unveiled Mrs. Caroline Danjuma as the running mate of its governorship candidate, Mr Iboro Otu, in the 2023 general elections.The party disclosed this on Monday, in statement made available to SaharaReporters and jointly signed by the State Chairman and Secretary, Mr. Utip Etiebet and
  • Sad Photos From Burial Of Young Man Allegedly Poisoned To Death By Friends In Akwa Ibom

    .. Sad Photos From Burial Of Young Man Allegedly Poisoned To Death By Friends In Akwa Ibom

     The funeral ceremony of the young man who was allegedly poisoned to death by his friends took place in Akwa Ibom State on Saturday, July 16.The deceased identified as Ofonime Okokon popularly known as Estro De Barbguy was until his death a barber based in Uyo.It was gathered that Ofonime died on Friday, July 15 after allegedly vomiting blood as a
  • How Akwa Ibom Police Rescue 8 Fishermen Abducted By Pirates

    . How Akwa Ibom Police Rescue 8 Fishermen Abducted By Pirates

     Operatives of the Akwa Ibom state police command have rescued twenty-eight fishermen kidnapped and held hostage for 8hours by a five-man gang in Akwakpa, in Uruan Local Goverment Area of the State.The Commissioner of police, Mr. Olatoye Durosinmi who disclosed this at the command’s headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia during a media interaction on Frid
  • Lady, Teddy Assaults Her Best Friend, Blessing Vic For Sleeping With Her Boyfriend In Akwa Ibom (Photos + Video)

    .. Lady, Teddy Assaults Her Best Friend, Blessing Vic For Sleeping With Her Boyfriend In Akwa Ibom (Photos + Video)

     A student of University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, Blessing Victor aka Barbie, would never have thought her alleged secret meetings with her friend’s boyfriend would come to light.It was gathered that Blessing, on Thursday, July 7, was on her way to the salon when she was accosted by her friend, Teddy - a student of Heritage Poly, Akwa Ib
  • Gunmen Attack NYSC Lodge, Rob, R*pe Corps Members In Akwa Ibom

    . Gunmen Attack NYSC Lodge, Rob, R*pe Corps Members In Akwa Ibom

     A National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) Corpers’ lodge which is located along Udo Ekong Ekwere street, off Information Drive in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has been attacked by gunmen. The Gunmen on Wednesday invaded the lodge and r*ped women occupants. It was gathered that the gunmen who stormed the area by 1 am that on tricycle
  • Drama On Wedding Day As Ex-Lover Reportedly Abandons Baby For Groom In Akwa Ibom State

    . Drama On Wedding Day As Ex-Lover Reportedly Abandons Baby For Groom In Akwa Ibom State

     Reports have it that a bizarre stunt occurred during wedding proceedings as a lady abandoned her baby for the groom and his newlywed wife in front of the congregation.It was reported that the man identified as Mr. Solomon Etim Usanga who hails from Ini Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State was having a blissful wedding ceremony until his estran
  • Photos Of Missing Akwa Ibom Man, Michael Okponung Found Unconscious

    . Photos Of Missing Akwa Ibom Man, Michael Okponung Found Unconscious

    Michael Okponung, who was declared missing by his family in Akwa Ibom State, has been found.  Okponung went missing in the early hours of Saturday, June 25, after dropping a suicide note at the premises of his spiritual mother's church.  His brother, Godwin Okponung, who confirmed the development, said he was found unconscious and i
  • Young Man Goes Missing After Dropping Suicide Note at Church In Akwa Ibom (Photo)

    . Young Man Goes Missing After Dropping Suicide Note at Church In Akwa Ibom (Photo)

     A Nigerian man has gone missing after dropping a suicide note inside a church in Akwa Ibom. The man has been identified as Michael Okponung. He has been declared missing by his family in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.  It was gathered that Okponung was last seen in the early hours of Saturday, June 25, after dropping a suicide note at the premises of
  • Akwa Ibom Man, Edwin King Dies Mysteriously After A Meal With Lover; Family Suspects Foul Play

    . Akwa Ibom Man, Edwin King Dies Mysteriously After A Meal With Lover; Family Suspects Foul Play

     The family of a master of ceremonies in Akwa Ibom, Edwin King, is in grief following his demise after a meal he allegedly took in his girlfriend’s Eket home in April 2022.Saturday PUNCH gathered that the late King was told by his girlfriend, one Splendour Ita, to visit her in her home on Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Eket, where the duo was said to
  • Nollywood Actor, Moses Armstrong Arraigned For Allegedly Rαping A Minor In Akwa Ibom

    . Nollywood Actor, Moses Armstrong Arraigned For Allegedly Rαping A Minor In Akwa Ibom

     The actor, who was arrested a few days ago for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl, was arraigned on Friday on charges of “rape and threat to life”.It was gathered that Armstrong committed the act with the girl about three years ago.The alleged victim, who was said to have been schooling outside Nigeria, returned to the country recently and
  • INEC Declares Godswill Akpabio Not Recognised As Akwa Ibom APC Senatorial Candidate

    . INEC Declares Godswill Akpabio Not Recognised As Akwa Ibom APC Senatorial Candidate

     The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the primary election that produced former minister of Niger Delta affairs, Godswill Akpabio as senatorial candidate for Akwa Ibom north-west.Recall that the ex-minister had contested the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), but he withdrew from the race on Jun
  • Akwa Ibom's Governor’s Aide, Janet Amba Resigns After She’s Ignored For Major Role

    . Akwa Ibom's Governor’s Aide, Janet Amba Resigns After She’s Ignored For Major Role

     An aide to Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, Janet Amba, has resigned her appointment with the state government.Mrs Amba, until her resignation, was a senior special assistant to the governor on Small and Medium Enterprise.In a letter to the Secretary to the State Government, Emmanuel Ekuwem, dated June 7, Mrs Amba said she resigned for
  • Suspected Serial Rapist, Armed Robber Nabbed By Police In Akwa Ibom

    . Suspected Serial Rapist, Armed Robber Nabbed By Police In Akwa Ibom

     The Akwa Ibom State Police command says it has arrested one Godfirst Edet Bassey, a suspected serial rapist and notorious armed robber in Mbo Local Government Area of the State.It added that it arrested another suspected notorious armed robber, Ndifreke Itoro Effiong ‘m’, aka Ndi’boy, who has been terrorizing Ikot Ekpene Local Government and
  • Court Remands 32Yrs Old Prophet, Godson Thompson For Allegedly R@ping Minor In Akwa Ibom

    . Court Remands 32Yrs Old Prophet, Godson Thompson For Allegedly [email protected] Minor In Akwa Ibom

     The Akwa Ibom State High Court has ordered the remand of one Prophet Godson Thompson, 32, in the correctional centre for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl who was brought to him for intercessory prayers.The trial judge, Justice Bassey Nkanang, ordered the remand of the prophet, a native of Ikot Offiong Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, af
  • "My Life Is In Danger" - Akwa-Ibom Politician, Robinson Uwak Accused Of Domestic Violence By His Wife

    .. "My Life Is In Danger" - Akwa-Ibom Politician, Robinson Uwak Accused Of Domestic Violence By His Wife

     Kezia Irek, the wife of a politician in Akwa Ibom state, Hon. Robinson Uwak, has called him out for allegedly abusing her physically and threatening to kill her and her parents.In a post shared on her Facebook page, Kezia stated that she got married to Uwak after he claimed he had finalized his divorce proceedings with his first wife. She said tro
  • NDLEA Apprehend Drug Traffickers In Edo, Kaduna, Kogi, Akwa Ibom And Oyo (Photos)

    .. NDLEA Apprehend Drug Traffickers In Edo, Kaduna, Kogi, Akwa Ibom And Oyo (Photos)

     Suspected drug traffickers across Edo, Kaduna, Kogi, Akwa Ibom and Oyo have been apprehended by Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA.A statement released today May 29th by Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of the agency, says in Edo state, a pharmacy along Sapele Road, Benin, was raided on Friday 27th May following intelligence a
  • Akwa Ibom Boils As Gunmen Kill Youth Leader, Escape With His Motorcycle

    . Akwa Ibom Boils As Gunmen Kill Youth Leader, Escape With His Motorcycle

     Mr Ufot Job James, a youth leader in Ikot Andem community, Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has been killed by hoodlums.It was gathered that the assailants shot Mr Ufot several times and made away with his motorcycle.According to Punch , the assailants ambushed the deceased on a path linking Ekparakwa Road and Ikot Udo Ossiom vil
  • Outrage As Mysterious Fire Gutted Akwa Ibom Market, Destroy Shops & Goods Worth Millions Of Naira

    .. Outrage As Mysterious Fire Gutted Akwa Ibom Market, Destroy Shops & Goods Worth Millions Of Naira

     At least about eight lock up shops have been burnt down, and goods worth millions of naira destroyed at the popular Itam market , Uyo Akwa Ibom State capital, following mysterious fire that entered a section of the market on Tuesday nightThe cause of the inferno could not be ascertained at press time, even though newsmen who visited the scene on W
  • President Buhari's Top Aide, Senator Ita Enang Resigns To Pursue Gov. Ambition In Akwa Ibom

    . President Buhari's Top Aide, Senator Ita Enang Resigns To Pursue Gov. Ambition In Akwa Ibom

     The presidential adviser on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang, has resigned his appointment in order to pursue his Akwa Ibom State governorship bid.Enang served as special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly (Senate) between 2015 and 2019.Subsequently, President Buhari appointed him as his aide on Niger Delta Affairs
  • Gunmen Reportedly Killed Ex-PDP Leader, Sylvester Ntefre Abandon Getaway Car In Akwa Ibom

    . Gunmen Reportedly Killed Ex-PDP Leader, Sylvester Ntefre Abandon Getaway Car In Akwa Ibom

     Gunmen have reportedly killed one Mr Sylvester Ntefre, in his home at Ekparakwa, OrukAnam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state on Sunday morning.It was gathered that the hoodlums stormed Ntefre residence around  8a.m. on Sunday in a black Jeep, they dragged him outside from his house and escaped with him through the bushAccording to sourc
  • PDP Chieftain, Sir S J Ntefre Shot Dead By Unknown Gunmen In Akwa Ibom

    .PDP Chieftain, Sir S J Ntefre Shot Dead By Unknown Gunmen In Akwa Ibom

     A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in OrukAnam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Sir S J Ntefre, has been shot dead.Ntefre was gunned down by unknown gunmen at his residencein Ekparakwa, leaving behind the vehicle they came with for the operation.It was gathered that the incident happened on Sunday at about 8:00am when the g
  • JUST IN: Akwa Ibom Catholic Priest, Alphonsus Uboh Abducted By Gunmen

    . JUST IN: Akwa Ibom Catholic Priest, Alphonsus Uboh Abducted By Gunmen

     The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed the abduction of a Catholic priest, Alphonsus Uboh, at the church premises in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of the state.SP Odiko Macdon, the State Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Mkpat Enin LGA on Monday.He said that the priest was abducted on
  • "I Want To Partner With God To Be President, Not Vice" – Akwa-Ibom State Gov., Emmanuel Udom

    . "I Want To Partner With God To Be President, Not Vice" – Akwa-Ibom State Gov., Emmanuel Udom

     Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has said he wants to partner with God to become the President of Nigeria in the 2023 elections so as to rescue the country and not to be the vice president as erroneously assumed by a few persons.Emmanuel is one of the presidential aspirants under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party and has been t
  • Man Declared Dead By Doctor 'Wakes Up' At His Funeral Before Dying Hours Later In Akwa-Ibom (Video)

    .. Man Declared Dead By Doctor 'Wakes Up' At His Funeral Before Dying Hours Later In Akwa-Ibom (Video)

     A Nigerian man who was declared dead after he slumped was noticed to be alive at his funeral. Sadly he died hours later.Usen-Obong Ime Jacob,  27, slumped in his parents' home on Sunday evening, May 1, and was taken to a private hospital in Abak, Akwa Ibom state.The doctor declared him dead that same evening and the family held a funeral

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