Akwa Ibom
Three Commissioners Resign, as Akwa Ibom Governor Defects to APC
After weeks of speculations and mounting political pressure, Governor Umo Eno yesterday officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking a dramatic shift in the political landscape of Akwa Ibom State. Despite strong pushback from within his party and loyalists, Eno’s move signalled a bold realignment ahead of […]
Akwa Ibom Governor bans Channels TV crew from govt house for leaking defection plan
The Akwa Ibom state government has reportedly delisted the Channels Television crew, comprising a journalist and a cameraman, from its press corps team following the ‘unauthorised’ publication of a video involving Governor Umo Eno. Speaking during an event to review the status of the administration’s numerous projects at Government House on Thursday, May 22, 2025, […]
Akwa Ibom Governor Rebrands,Unveils State-owned Paint Company
Governor Umo Eno has breathed a new life into the State-owned paint factory located in Ikot Ekan, Etinan LGA, formerly known as Peacock and rebranded it as Ibom Paints. In his commitment to furthering the projects of his predecessors, the moribund Peacock Paints company has returned to the market as Ibom Paints. This development followed […]
Akwa Ibom begins 16 days of activism, seeks stakeholders collaboration
Akwa Ibom State Violence Management Committee has joined its counterparts across the globe to mark the 2024, 16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV). It urged religious and community leaders, men, groups, organisations and other stakeholders to join hands in tackling the issues of GBV in the state. The Coordinator, Office of Akwa […]
Investigate ESG standards of oil companies – CSOs task journalists in Akwa Ibom
Some Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria have challenged journalists in Akwa Ibom State, an Oil Producing part of Nigeria to do more investigations on Environmental, Social and Governance standards of oil companies as well as financial institutions operating in the area. The CSO’s include the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Connected Development, CODE, Steps […]
Labour applauds Kebbi, A’Ibom for N75,000, N80,000 minimum wage
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, on Wednesday, approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 for civil servants in the state. In a related development, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, approved a new minimum wage package of N80,000 for public civil servants in the state. Following the announcements, the labour unions in the state applauded […]
Akwa Ibom LG Poll: PDP wins 30 LGs, APC 1
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has won 30 chairmanship positions in Saturday’s local government council election in Akwa Ibom. The PDP is the ruling party in the state. Aniedi Ikoiwak, the chairman, Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission, announced this in a signed result released in Uyo on Sunday. Mr Ikoiwak also announced that the […]
LG Poll: Akwa Ibom Electoral Commission office razed
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed a fire incident at the office complex of the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Timfon John, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Uyo on Saturday. She said that […]
A’Ibom gov names daughter to oversee First Lady’s Office, dismisses remarrying claims
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has appointed his daughter, Helen Eno-Obareki, as the Acting First Lady of the state following the death of his wife, Pastor Patience Eno. The governor made the announcement on Friday during a condolence visit by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and other dignitaries in Uyo. Eno stated that […]
27 states, FCT yet to set up minimum wage panels
Twenty-seven states and the Federal Capital Territory have yet to set up committees to implement the recently approved N70,000 minimum wage. The states are Plateau, Kebbi, Sokoto, Nasarawa, Bayelsa, Delta, Osun, Ekiti, Zamfara, Benue, Enugu, Taraba, Gombe, Kogi, Enugu, Adamawa, Niger, Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, Oyo, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Katsina, Kaduna, Cross River and Yobe. However, […]