In a remarkable demonstration of its commitment to community development and child welfare, Ibom Developers FZE on Tuesday celebrated the 2026 Children’s Day with pupils of Methodist Primary School, Ikot Ikwot, in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The event, which formed part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and community development programmes, brought excitement and joy to pupils, teachers, parents, and members of the host community, as the school premises came alive with colourful activities marking the annual celebration dedicated to children. The occasion featured an impressive march past by pupils, cultural dance performances, drama…
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Akaninyene, an indigene of Obot Akara, was arrested yesterday in Creektown following intelligence that linked him to the disappearance and murder of a recent victim. Security operatives, acting on the tip, tracked him to an isolated hut he built inside a forest in Abanyama, Ukim Ita Community, Creektown. On arrival, men of the Nigerian Army and a tactical special forces squad, led by community youths and elders, attempted to secure the area. Akaninyene noticed the invasion, ran into the hut to retrieve a weapon, but was quickly surrounded. He tried to escape into the forest but was apprehended by the…
…Describe Akwa Ibom Renewed Hope Coordinator as a Credible Youth Mobiliser By Iniubong Sam The South South leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Youth Wing has declared its readiness to work with the Akwa Ibom State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Obong Prince Ikim, to deepen grassroots mobilisation and strengthen support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commitment was made during a strategic meeting and courtesy visit by APC youth leaders from across the South South region to the office of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors along Udo Udoma Avenue,…
Governor Alex Otti has renamed the dualised Tower–Onuimo Road in honour of the late renowned cleric, Rev. Uma Ukpai, as part of activities marking his administration’s third anniversary. The late evangelist, who recently died and was buried in his country home, was honoured for his contributions to faith, humanitarian service, and national development. Speaking during the commissioning of several road projects across Umuahia North and Umuahia South LGAs, Governor Otti said the renaming of the reconstructed and expanded Tower–Onuimo Road to “Uma Ukpai Way” was aimed at immortalising the respected preacher’s legacy. He also announced that the Ahiaeke–Okwuta–Bende Road had…
PETITION AGAINST STERLING PETROCHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS LIMITED The families in Okopedi Ete community, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, have written to the House of Representatives, Committee on Public Petitions, seeking legislative intervention in a lingering land dispute involving Sterling Petrochemicals and Fertilizer Limited. In the letter dated February 13, 2026, by Uyo based lawyer, Francis Ekwere, the families of Uko Okon Uko and Udo Amaka Inam family accused the company of failing to comply with the terms of settlement and consent judgements reached in separate court cases arising from disputed lands in the community. The…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Friday, May 15, 2026 has arraigned one Igoin Tokoni Peter, a fake presidential adviser before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja for 25m fraud. Peter who paraded himself as a Special Adviser to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on ICT Development and Digital Innovation was arraigned on a four- count charge bordering on impersonation and obtaining under false pretence to the tune of N25 million Naira. Count one of the charges read; “That you, Igoin Tokoni Peter, sometime between 30th August, 2024 and 30th October,…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 has slated July 6, 2026 for judgment in the final forfeiture of 57 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. At Tuesday’s proceedings, EFCC counsel J.S Okutepa, SAN informed the court that the matter of the day was for hearing of final forfeiture of the properties and other pending applications. Reacting, defence counsel, Adedayo Adedeji, SAN drew the attention of the court to 16…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 arraigned one Salifu Olije Mustapha before Justice A.I. Akobi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kubwa, for allegedly posturing and parading himself as an officer of the Commission He was arraigned on a four- count charge bordering on impersonation and misrepresentation. Count two of the Charge reads: “That you, Salifu Olije Mustapha sometime in March 2026, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, while falsely pretending to be a Nigerian Air Force officer did abet the duo of Abubakar (now at large) and Haruna Mamuda (currently undergoing…
The former Southampton striker, who had recently joined Czech side SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice, went out with friends last night and was found lifeless this morning. Suspected food or drink poisoning is being mentioned, though this has not been officially confirmed. Udoh was in Nigeria on holiday.
Pantami, who withdrew from the APC governorship primary, reportedly reached out to Gombe PDP leaders aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to seek the gubernatorial ticket, a request which was granted. Pantami has now been announced today as the party’s governorship candidate at a gathering attended by Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo, who is also a former governor of Gombe State.