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Police Arrest Four Suspected Cultists In Eket, Akwa Ibom State
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command announced on Tuesday the apprehension of four suspected cultists accused of terrorizing the Eket local government area and its surroundings.In a statement released to journalists by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, the suspects were identified as Godwin Adam, Isaac Bassey, Emmanuel Hanson Iso -
PHOTOS: How Four Friends Died In Akwa Ibom Auto Crash
In what will come across as a really heartbreaking development, four friends have died in an auto crash in Akwa Ibom. It was gathered that the accident occurred on Sunday night, April 22, 2024 along Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road. Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report but it was gathered that the victims identified -
PHOTOS: Woman Allegedly Abducts 5Yr Old Child In Akwa Ibom
A 5-year-old boy has been reportedly kidnapped by a woman at Oku Obom village in Obot-Akara Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. According to the victim's aunt, Emem Emmanuel, the unfortunate incident happened on Monday, April 15, 2024. She claimed that the suspect works at a brothel in the village. -
A'Ibom Court Orders Arrest Of Man Who Abandons Wife, 2Yr Old Daughter In The Village To Live With Side Chic
Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has ordered the arrest of one Mr Itoro Monday Uko in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state for contempt of court. Itoro Uko is said to have abandoned his wife and their two-year-old daughter in the village to live with his girlfriend in Ikot Ekpene Town.The presiding judge, Justice Ntong Ntong, ga -
Police Arrest Two Suspects For Allegedly Killing Mother & Son In Akwa Ibom
The police in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria, have arrested two suspects for allegedly killing their biological mother and son.The police spokesperson in the state, Odiko Macdon, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo, the state capital, on Monday.Inyangake Peter, 40, was arrested on 4 April for allegedly killing his 70-year-old mother, Mma-Of -
Akwa Ibom Man, James Who Allegedly Killed 70Yr Old Mother Claims Strange Voice Influenced Him
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Inyangake James Peter, 40 years old for allegedly murdering his biological mother, one Mma-Offiong James Peter, about 70 years old penultimate week at Ikpe Annang Village in Essien Udim LGA of Akwa Ibom state.The Suspect who confessed to the crime has been transferred to the State CID for discret -
Photos From The Ongoing Funeral of Nollywood Makeup Artiste, Abigail Frederick in Akwa Ibom
The remains of Abigail Frederick, the Nollywood makeup artist that died in the ill fated boat mishap that claimed the lives of actor Junior Pope and three others in Anambra state on April 10, has been laid to rest in her family compound at Ikot Udoma, Eket local government area, today April 15. The 24-year-old's body was exhumed from the rive -
Akwa Ibom State Gov. Umo Eno Visits Family Of Late Makeup Artist Who Died Alongside Jnr Pope (Photos)
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno paid a condolence visit to family of late makeup artist, Abigail Frederick who died in the boat mishap that also claimed the lives of Nollywood actor Junior pope and others.The Governor during his visit made some offers which include: - offers automatic employment to elder sister…directs renovation of fa -
Renowned Akwa Ibom Makeup Artist, Abigail Frederick Among Passengers In Ill-fated Journey With Junior Pope To Asaba For Film Production (Photos)
The entertainment and artistic communities have been plunged into deep concern following the disappearance of acclaimed makeup artist, Abigail Frederick, in a distressing boat mishap. The incident, which occurred this past Tuesday as the team was en route to Asaba for an upcoming movie shoot, has left many in a state of shock and disbelief.Abigail -
EFCC Probes Eight Suspected Oil Thieves In Uyo, Akwa Ibom
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated a thorough investigation into the activities of eight suspected oil thieves currently in its custody in Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom State.According to a statement released on Tuesday by the EFCC's head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the suspects were apprehended f -
Lovely Photos Of Hope With Toddler Branded Witch And Abandoned In Akwa Ibom
Danish aid worker, Anja Ringgren Loven has shared new photos of Hope and the toddler who was branded a witch and abandoned in Akwa Ibom State. Gistmania reported that the little girl, whose name is coincidentally Hope, was rescued late last month. According to Ms Loven, she was diagnosed with kwashiorkor, a type of malnutrition characterized by s -
VIDEO: Why We Want To Build House For Parents Of NYSC Member – A'Ibom Gov. Umo Eno
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State says his administration is about to build a three-bedroom house for the parents of a female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who returned to her parents’ thatch house to thank her dad for sacrificing a lot to send her to school.Mr Eno said he was touched by a video clip showing the unidentifie -
Photo of Toddler Abandoned in Akwa Ibom After She Was Branded a Witch
A little girl who was abandoned and left to die in Akwa Ibom State after being branded a witch has been rescued by popular Danish aid worker, Anja Loven Ringgren Loven.Loven, who disclosed this on Thursday, March 28, 2024, said the child was found in a near death situation. "Yesterday we received a call in a village to rescue a little -
Man, Idris Shehu In Police Custody For Stabbing Friend To Death Akwa Ibom
A man identified as Idris Shehu is currently in police custody for allegedly killing his friend, Dogo Alhaji, during an argument in the Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, confirmed the incident saying the suspect stabbed the deceased with a machete and dropped the b -
Gunmen kidnapped Couple, Abandoned Twin Babies In Akwa Ibom
Gunmen last Sunday evening, kidnapped one Nyaknobong Etuk and his wife in front of the gate of their residence at Akpasak Estate, Mbiabong, off Oron Road, Uyo, leaving their infant twins abandoned.It was gathered, yesterday, that the couple, natives of Oruk Anam Local Government Area of the state, went shopping along Oron Road in Uyo that Sunday a -
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 crimes in the state on Friday. “On February 25, 2024 -
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 sketchy at the time of filing this report. [size -
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, during a press briefing held on Friday, March 15, 2024 -
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, beautiful videos from her introduction ceremony made thei -
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 their residence at about 11:00pm by yet unknown as -
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 was seen with a sign tucked in both the back and -
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 for Nigeria at the AFCON 2023 finals.The centre-back -
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 Ntong Ntong gave the order of committal on Thursd -
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 8:30 p.m., shooting sporadically to scare away resid -
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 said that there was heavy shooting as residents a -
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 at the command’s headquarters in Uyo over the wee -
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 suspects for various crimes, including murder, kid -
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 attendance. “There was a beautiful wedding today in Ass -
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 Okon, from Ikot Abasi Local Government Area and, I -
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 unveiled few years ago attracted serious criticism f
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