Akwa Ibom
A’Ibom presents N79m to aviation college students
The Commissioner for Education in Akwa Ibom State, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, has presented a cheque of N79m to aviation students who gained admission into the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology, Zaria. “Our students came out in flying colours in several competitions because of the quality of education in the state, and several schools were given […]
21 LGAs in 10 states, Federal Capital Territory submerged in flood — FG
ABUJA – THE Federal Government said yesterday no fewer than 21 local government areas in 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have been submerged by flood as a result of torrential rainfall in the past few days. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utserv, who disclosed this, along the Minister […]
How I escaped death during Akwa Ibom church collapse – Deputy governor
The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, at the weekend, narrated how she narrowly escaped being killed seven years ago when Reigners Bible Internal Bible Church in Uyo collapsed. The church collapsed on December 10, 2016 during the ordination of the senior pastor, Akan Weeks, killing scores of worshippers and maiming others. […]
Man kills girlfriend in Akwa Ibom
Residents of Atiku Abubakar Way in Uyo metropolis, Akwa Ibom, woke up early Tuesday morning to behold the tragic incident involving the alleged murder of a girl (name withheld ) by her lover simply identified as Elisha, a 25-year-old man. It was gathered that the incident happened at about 7 am in a residential compound […]
Court orders man’s arrest in domestic violence, child neglect case
The Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo has issued a warrant for the arrest of Mr. Itoro Monday Uko in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state for contempt of court. Itoro Uko allegedly deserted his wife and two-year-old daughter in the village to reside with his girlfriend in Ikot Ekpene Town. Presiding […]
Akwa Ibom State Police Apprehend Son for Murdering 70-Year-Old Mother
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended Inyangake James Peter, a 40-year-old man, for the brutal killing of his biological mother, Mma-Offiong James Peter, aged about 70 years. The tragic incident occurred on April 4, 2024, around 9:00 am in Ikpe Annang Village, located in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area. According to reports from […]