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Middle-Aged Man, Okon Udofia, Cries Out For Help After His Son Burns Down His House In Akwa Ibom

There was pandemonium at a village in Akwa Ibom after an angry son burnt down his father's house over a disagreement. A middle-aged man, Okon Samson Udofia, has appealed to the Akwa Ibom state government and concerned individuals to come to his help after his son burnt down his thatched house. According to TheNation, Udofia, an oil palm tree

See How Masquerades Attack Church In Akwa Ibom, Injure Parishioners And Steal Properties

According to a report by Daily Trust, some masquerades on rampage attacked a Church, City of Living Grace Chapel, in Idu Uruan, Uruan local government area, Akwa Ibom State, and destroyed the church’s properties, beat up some members and stole the phones of others.It was gathered that the masquerades, who were purportedly grieved that the pastor
Angry Youth Vandalized MTN Office In Uyo, Akwa Ibom

Nigerians are not taking the xenophobic attacks on African nationals in South Africa lightly, in retaliation to these attacks, Nigerians have began massively protesting and boycotting South African owned businesses and services.Companies like Mutichoice and Shoprite have been deeply affected the protests and boycott. Recent company to be affected

Police Rescues Kidnap Victim, Sylvanus Udofa From Shrine In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police command said it has rescued one Dr. Sylvanus Udofa, from his abductors who put him in a shrine at Abak Local Government Area of the state pending when his ransom would be paid.The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ahmed Zaki, who addressed the press on Tuesday through the Public Relations Officer, SP, Macdon Ogbech
PHOTOS: 6 Suspected Facebook Hackers Nabbed By EFCC In Uyo, Akwa Ibom

The Uyo Zonal Office of the Eonomic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday September 2, 2019, arrested six suspected internet fraudsters, who specialized in hacking into Facebook accounts of unsuspecting victims and defraud persons in the compromised accounts’ contact list. .They were arrested in a two-bedroom apartment, located on No

Akwa Ibom Government Threatens To Withdraw Road Contract In Eket Over Slow Pace Of The Contract

The Akwa Ibom State government on Wednesday threatened to revoke the 15.1Km Odio Road contract in Eket Local Government Area of the state which it has with VKS construction company.Commissioner for Works in the State; Mr Ephraim Akparawa Inyang-Eyen, who gave the warning during his unscheduled inspection tour of ongoing road projects in the state
PHOTOS: Residents In Panic As Mbiaso-Ikot Ukpong Bridge In Akwa Ibom State Collapses

Residents of Obot Akara LGA in Akwa Ibom State have raised an alarm after being cut off from the rest of the state following the collapse of Mbiaso-Ikot Ukpong Bridge in the community. The bridge collapsed in the early hours of today August 10, after a cement truck rode on it for delivery. Relevant authorities have been called upon to come to the

Drama As INEC Ad-hoc Staff Testifies Against PDP With Video Evidence At Akwa-Ibom Tribunal

The hearing of the petition challenging the victory of the incumbent governor of Akwa Ibom State, Governor Emmanuel Udom, by the APC gubernatorial candidate, Obong Nsima Ekere, took a dramatic turn on Wednesday, 24th July, as one of the Adhoc staff employed by the Independent National Electoral Commission in the 9th March 2019 elections was called
See Video Of Artisan Beaten Black & Blue For Calling Out LGA Chairman Owing Him N75K In Akwa Ibom

Nigeria is a country that does not respect the rule of law, this has been proven in various cases where the law enforcement officers and police were utilised for personal ambitions by corrupt politicians and rich men. Recently, an artisan beaten for going on Facebook to call out a LGA chairman allegedly owing him N75k in Akwa Ibom State, can you i

Navy Arrests 11 Suspected Smugglers, Seizes 483 Bags Of Smuggled Rice In Akwa Ibom

Five of the suspects were arrested with 319 bags of 50kg rice on a wooden boat, while the remaining six were apprehended with 164 bags of 50kg rice in another wooden boat. Operatives of the Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base, Ibaka, in the Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, have arrested 11 suspects and seized 483 bags of smuggled ri
EFCC Arraigns Akwa Ibom AIDS Director, Nkereuwem Akpan For Stealing N30m HIV/AIDS Funds

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Dr. Nkereuwem Akpan Etok before Justice A. A. Okeke of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on a 5-count charge bordering on abuse of office and money laundering.The accused who doubles as the Director and Project Manager of Akwa Ibom State Agency for Control

Two Children Killed By A Drunk Driver Who Was Returning From A Night Club In Akwa Ibom

A drunk driver returning from a night club hit and killed two children along Ikot Ekpene Road, Akwa Ibom in the early hours of last Saturday. According to reports, the children aged 9 and 12, were returning from their grandmother's wakekeep. The grandmother was billed to be buried later same day.One of the kids died on the spot while the othe
SAD! Flood Sweeps Away Bank Security Guard, Moses Obaje Yenusa In Akwa Ibom (Photo)

Moses Obaje Yenusa, a security man working with one of the new generation banks in Akwa Ibom State, was, on Wednesday evening, swept away by the flood along Grace Bill road, Eket, after a downpour. Moses was said to be returning from where he went to eat, when he slipped and fell inside a flooded gutter.

Akwa Ibom State Uni Suspends Student, Joy Nkanang For Calling Vice Chancellor ‘Foolish’ On Facebook

A student of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Ikot Akpaden, has been suspended “indefinitely” from the school for allegedly calling the university vice chancellor ‘foolish’ on Facebook.The student, Joy Nkanang, was in her second year in the department of performing arts before her suspension on May 9.Ms Nkanang, from Akwa Ibom State, on
‘We Are Not Promiscuous’ – Akwa Ibom Govt Reacts As State Records Highest HIV Rate In Nigeria

[/img]Dr Dominic Ukpong, Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Health, had dismissed insinuations that promiscuity could be responsible for the high prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS in the state.Ukpong stated this at the Post National HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) discussion and Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting in Uyo on Sunday.According to the N

Photos: Newly Married Couple Use Tipper For Their Wedding In Akwa Ibom State

This lovely couple have been making the rounds online and the reason is obvious. The Nigerian couple decided to use a tipper for their wedding ceremony due to reasons best known to them.According to Facebook user Ini Frank, the couple recently tied the knot in one of the communities in Akwa Ibom state and the event was graced by family and friends

Five Person Reportedly Killed as Two Cult Groups Clash in Akwa Ibom

Five persons have been reportedly killed during a clash between two rival cult groups in Urua Ekpa community, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.The incident, it was gathered started on Tuesday night and continued till Wednesday morning and was between members of the Viking confraternity and the Iceland group.The cause of the fight could not be ascertained as a

Photos: INEC Vehicle Reportedly Involved In A Crash In Accident In Akwa Ibom

An INEC vehicle has been reportedly involved in a crash while conveying some ballot papers to INEC office. It has been reported that a vehicle belonging to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was involved in an accident on Tuesday, March 12th, at Abak along Ikot Abasi Road/School Road in Akwa Ibom state. Local reports show that t
Udom Emmanuel Re-Elected Akwa Ibom Governor

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has been successfully reelected to another four-year term.Emmanuel, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), won in 30 of the 31 local government areas in the state to defeat Nsima Ekere of the All Progressives Congress (APC).According to results announced by the Independent National Electoral

PDP Supporter Lucky To Be Alive After Being Shot By Thugs During Elections In Akwa Ibom (Photos)

A supporter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is lucky to be alive after being shot at during the governorship and states assembly elections earlier today.It was gathered that the victim was allegedly shot by thugs in unit 12, ward 2. in Ibiono Ibom local government area of Akwa Ibom state. He was rushed to the hospital where he was treated b
#NigeriaDecides2019! Thug Burnt To Death While Trying To Hijack Election Materials In Akwa Ibom

It was gathered that upon their attempt to make away with the materials, one of the thugs was captured and set ablaze by the irate youths. According to multiple reports, a suspected thug met his end today at the hands of angry youths in Akwa Ibom state. According to reports, some thugs alleged to be working for the All Progressives Congress (AP

Thugs Imported From Edo Nabbed In Akwa Ibom Few Hours To Elections (Photos)

Another set of suspected thugs has been apprehended by vigilant youths in Akwa Ibom, just hours to the governorship and House of Assembly elections today.A bus carrying about 20 political thugs all the way from Edo state – was intercepted in Ikot Esen-Atiamkpat road, Nsit Ubium LGA, Akwa Ibom state. The leader of the group was beaten mercilessly
INEC Office In Akwa Ibom Burnt Down Ahead Of Tomorrow's Elections

INEC office in Ibesikpo Asutan LGA of Akwa Ibom State has been gutted by fire, a day to a crucial governorship and house of assembly elections in the state. The cause of the fire remains unknown for now. A security guard who was on duty at the INEC office told PREMIUM TIMES the fire started around 2 a.m. on Friday. “We heard an explosion inside

Photos+Videos: Akwa Ibom Youths Storm Hotel To Arrest Imported Thugs Ahead Of Elections

Another set of suspected thugs have been apprehended in Akwa Ibom state, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The suspects were rounded up this morning by agile youths who stormed EverBee Hotel along Idoro road in Uyo, the state capital. Over 32 of them were nabbed. According to the youths, the suspects will be handed over to the police as
Commotion As Gunmen Open Fire At APC Campaign Ground In Akwa Ibom

Some gunmen have caused serious commotion at the APC campaign ground in Akwa Ibom as they open fire in the area. According to Reporters, some unknown gunmen on Tuesday evening opened fire at the campaign ground of the All Progressives Congress (APC) along Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Some people have been injured in the incident.

Political Thugs Imported From Calabar and Akwa Ibom For Guber-election Intercepted By Police (Video)

These are thugs that have allegedly been hired by APC national chairman, Adams Oshiomole to travel to Akwa Ibom state to disrupt the forthcoming gubernatorial elections. They were caught while travelling from Calabar to Akwa Ibom state. Checkout a video of them below:

#NigeriaDecides2019result: Sen. Akpabio Loses Senatorial Seat To PDP In Akwa Ibom
18 corps members abducted in Akwa Ibom

Eighteen National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members were kidnapped last Saturday during the conduct of the presidential and national assembly elections in Akwa Ibom State.According to ThisDay, 10 of the corps members were kidnapped at Abak Local Government Area of the state.Four others were kidnapped in Itu LGA, another four in Ikono LGA while tw
Photos: Angry Women Protest Over Importation Of Thugs By Politicians In Akwa Ibom State

The women of Akwa Ibom State have taken to the streets of Oron local government area to protest against the importation of militants by politicians to cause havoc and disrupt the peace and unity of the area for their selfish interest.Following the postponement of the rescheduled presidential and national assembly elections, many thugs were arreste
#2019elections! Political Thugs Caught With Lots Of PVCs & Local Pistol in Akwa-Ibom State (Photos)

Some suspected hoodlums were apprehended by Police today in Akwa-Ibom State and multiple PVCs and a locally made pistol recovered from them.

Akwa Ibom News, Photos and Videos

Middle-Aged Man, Okon Udofia, Cries Out For Help After His Son Burns Down His House In Akwa Ibom

See How Masquerades Attack Church In Akwa Ibom, Injure Parishioners And Steal Properties

Angry Youth Vandalized MTN Office In Uyo, Akwa Ibom

Police Rescues Kidnap Victim, Sylvanus Udofa From Shrine In Akwa Ibom

PHOTOS: 6 Suspected Facebook Hackers Nabbed By EFCC In Uyo, Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom Government Threatens To Withdraw Road Contract In Eket Over Slow Pace Of The Contract

PHOTOS: Residents In Panic As Mbiaso-Ikot Ukpong Bridge In Akwa Ibom State Collapses

Drama As INEC Ad-hoc Staff Testifies Against PDP With Video Evidence At Akwa-Ibom Tribunal

See Video Of Artisan Beaten Black & Blue For Calling Out LGA Chairman Owing Him N75K In Akwa Ibom

Navy Arrests 11 Suspected Smugglers, Seizes 483 Bags Of Smuggled Rice In Akwa Ibom

EFCC Arraigns Akwa Ibom AIDS Director, Nkereuwem Akpan For Stealing N30m HIV/AIDS Funds

Two Children Killed By A Drunk Driver Who Was Returning From A Night Club In Akwa Ibom

SAD! Flood Sweeps Away Bank Security Guard, Moses Obaje Yenusa In Akwa Ibom (Photo)

Akwa Ibom State Uni Suspends Student, Joy Nkanang For Calling Vice Chancellor ‘Foolish’ On Facebook

‘We Are Not Promiscuous’ – Akwa Ibom Govt Reacts As State Records Highest HIV Rate In Nigeria

Photos: Newly Married Couple Use Tipper For Their Wedding In Akwa Ibom State

Five Person Reportedly Killed as Two Cult Groups Clash in Akwa Ibom

Photos: INEC Vehicle Reportedly Involved In A Crash In Accident In Akwa Ibom

Udom Emmanuel Re-Elected Akwa Ibom Governor

PDP Supporter Lucky To Be Alive After Being Shot By Thugs During Elections In Akwa Ibom (Photos)

#NigeriaDecides2019! Thug Burnt To Death While Trying To Hijack Election Materials In Akwa Ibom

Thugs Imported From Edo Nabbed In Akwa Ibom Few Hours To Elections (Photos)

INEC Office In Akwa Ibom Burnt Down Ahead Of Tomorrow's Elections

Photos+Videos: Akwa Ibom Youths Storm Hotel To Arrest Imported Thugs Ahead Of Elections

Commotion As Gunmen Open Fire At APC Campaign Ground In Akwa Ibom

Political Thugs Imported From Calabar and Akwa Ibom For Guber-election Intercepted By Police (Video)

#NigeriaDecides2019result: Sen. Akpabio Loses Senatorial Seat To PDP In Akwa Ibom

18 corps members abducted in Akwa Ibom

Photos: Angry Women Protest Over Importation Of Thugs By Politicians In Akwa Ibom State

#2019elections! Political Thugs Caught With Lots Of PVCs & Local Pistol in Akwa-Ibom State (Photos)

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