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APC withdraws from Akwa Ibom council polls
Indications have emerged that the All Progressives Congress, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, would not participate in the forthcoming local government polls billed for October 31, 2020.
Akwa Ibom assembly proposes neighborhood safety corps agency
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has proposed the setting up of Neighborhood Safety Corps Agency as a tool to curb insecurity and ensure safety of lives and properties within the State.
Akwa Ibom begins random coronavirus testing
Following a little spike in the number of confirmed cases in the state and need to review the lockdown order, the Akwa Ibom state government has concluded modalities to embark on mass testing of its citizens.
Chinese firm sealed for alleged forgery, trademark counterfeiting
The Importers Association of Nigeria Special Taskforce has sealed off a Chinese firm, Aokete Lighting Electronics Industries Ltd., for alleged forgery and trademark counterfeiting.
Report: Malaysia loses last male Sumatran rhino
Malaysia’s last surviving male Sumatran rhino died on Monday in the eastern Borneo state of Sabah, local daily The Star reported.
Governor Emmanuel affirms commitment to paying N30,000 minimum wage
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has reaffirmed his commitment to pay the new minimum wage of N30,000 as approved by the federal government and other allowances to the state workforce.
Senator Akpabio denies dumping APC, returning to PDP
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the former Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, has reacted to report of him planning to defect back to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
NBS: Akwa Ibom records highest unemployment rate in Q3 2018
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Akwa Ibom reported the highest unemployment rate of 37.7 per cent in third quarter 2018.
Police arrest ex-task force chief for defrauding jobseekers
The police have arrested a former Director-General, National Task force to Combat Illegal Importation, Smuggling of Small Arms, and Light Weapons, Osita Okereke, for allegedly defrauding job seekers of millions of naira.
8,000 struggle for mass wedding in Kano
No fewer than 8,000 prospective couples have joined the queue and undergoing screening to participate in Kano state-sponsored mass wedding.
Former Akwa Ibom speaker returns to PDP with 5,000 others
Former speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Ignatius Edet, has returned to the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) with over 5,000 members.
Akwa Ibom elders back APC governorship candidate
A forum of elders under the aegis of Akwa Ibom South (Eket) Senatorial District Strategic Leadership Forum yesterday said the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Nsima Ekere, was the best choice for the state.
Udom Emmanuel doles out N62 million Christmas package to youths, women in Akwa Ibom
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has doled out N62 million as Christmas package to youths and women across the 31 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
Udom Emmanuel accuses APC of plot to foment crisis in Akwa Ibom
Emmanuel Udom, Akwa Ibom State governor, said on Thursday that his office had got briefs of plans by the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), to cause mayhem in the state.
Udom Emmanuel: APC’s plan to cause violence in Akwa Ibom will fail
Emmanuel Udom, Akwa Ibom state governor on Thursday, said his office has gotten briefs of plans by the All Progressive Congress (APC) to cause mayhem in the state, but that it will all end in futility.
Akwa Ibom church leaders back Udom Emmanuel’s re-election bid
Church leaders under the aegis of Spiritual Fathers Forum (SFF) has affirmed their support for the re-election bid of Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Emmanuel Udom.
2019: Akwa Ibom APC’s Nsima Ekere picks Amadu Atai as running mate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Nsima Ekere, has picked a former state chairman of the APC, Amadu Atai, as his running mate.
NATFORCE offers to assist federal government end insecurity
The National Commission for the Prohibition of Illegal Importation of Small Arms, Ammunition and Light Weapons (NATFORCE), has offered to assist the Police and other security agencies to end growing insecurity in the country.
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PTF: Coronavirus positive cases gradually coming down
Dr Sani Aliyu, the Coordinator, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, has said that positive cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) gradually coming down as the daily results now revolves around 400.
Liverpool complete signing of Konstantinos Tsimikas
Liverpool have completed the signing of Olympiakos defender Konstantinos Tsimikas.
Lagos petrol tanker drivers suspend strike
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has suspended its strike in Lagos State.
APC pleads with Anambra governor to reinstate suspended monarch
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra chapter, has pleaded with Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra to reinstate Traditional Ruler Peter Uyanwa of Ukwulu community of Dunukofia Council Area of the state, suspended late July.
El Salvador to give immunity passport to those who recovered from coronavirus
President Nayib Bukele on Monday announced that El Salvador will give immunity passports to people who have recovered from COVID-19.
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NDDC invites President Buhari to commission signature project, stands by list Senator Akpabio submitted...
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has invited President Muhammadu Buhari to commission the 29-kilometre Ogbia-Nembe Road in Bayelsa State. The road, built in conjunction with the Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, creates a land link to the ancient city of Nembe for the first time.
NOA urges collaboration of traditional leaders in fight against coronavirus
Mr Charles Nwoji, Director, National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Anambra, has called on traditional leaders in the state to collaborate with relevant agencies in the fight against the spread of coronavirus in their communities.
Lagos government gives hospital’s management 7-day ultimatum to remove trucks, containers
The Lagos State Government on Sunday issued a seven-day ultimatum to the authorities of Lagoon Hospital in Apapa, Lagos, to remove trailers and containers in the hospital’s car park.
LMC releases final 2019/20 NPFL league table
The League Management Company has announced the final standing for the 2019-2020 Nigeria Professional Football League season.
Truck kills two undergraduates in Ekiti
The police on Monday confirmed the death of two undergraduates after a truck allegedly on top speed hit them in Ikere Ekiti, Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State.