The Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of two oil thieves with forfeiture of their vessel. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State sentenced one Olufunsho Dayo Chevy and fellow accomplice, Uwem Udo Nya on a one-count charge bordering on stealing and unlicensed dealing on petroleum products. A vessel, MT New Angel and a company, Edi Eurolink Distribution were also ordered by the court to be forfeited to the federal government in the ruling. They were sentenced to pay a fine…
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Arewa Youths for Peaceful Coexistence (AYPC) has called on the relevant security agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), to investigate the alleged threat recently made to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, by Asari Dokubo. AYPC FCT Chapter Coordinator, Hon. Ambassador Mark Okpanachi Ogah, who made this call on Wednesday in Abuja, said Nigeria is a sovereign state governed by the rule of law, and no individual is above this law. He urged Dokubo to cease all verbal attacks and baseless threats against the FCT Minister. “We call…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has assured widows of fallen soldiers who served in various theatres of conflict around the world that his government will continue to stand by them in prayers and support. Eno gave the assurance during the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration held at Cenotaph, Uyo, the state capital, on Wednesday. The governor highlighted the patriotic zeal of the Nigerian Armed Forces, recalling the Okuama incident in Delta State, where some Nigerian soldiers, fired by patriotic zeal, went to restore peace to the troubled communities but ended up paying the supreme price for the nation.…
The Akwa Ibom State male team is determined to retain their title in the 2025 Nigerian Secondary School Flag Football League (NSSFFL) Season 3 – Aketi Bowl II. The team, which triumphed last year in Akure, Ondo State, is ready to defend their championship with a stronger, more technically skilled squad. Team captain, 17-year-old Emmanuel Iyaknse Isaac, expressed confidence in their ability to win again, noting that the team has made significant strides since last year’s victory. “We’ve built a solid team, and we’re certain of winning the top prize of One Million Naira and scholarships,” Isaac said. “It feels…
The Speaker, Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, Mr. Udeme Otong, has urged medical doctors in the state to stay committed to their core responsibility of saving lives. Otong made the call in Uyo at a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, chapter. The speaker said that it was important for medical doctors to remain committed to their professional calling by ensuring improved services at healthcare facilities in the state. He said that the Gov. Umo Eno-led administration was committed to boosting healthcare delivery through policy initiatives that would promote…
By Shadrach Okon The choice of a successor by any sitting governor in Nigerian politics is usually seen as a critical decision that demands the leader to walk on high tightrope lane. The reason is because the best goodwill a leader can enjoy from his people is gotten years after his exit from office. While in office, even the worst leader may be praised to high heavens because of the lenses of sentiment which people use to analyse his leadership acumen. After a leader’s exit from office, the people remove their lenses and judge the leader with objectivity. They can…
The youth of Ibiaku Issiet village in Uruan Local Government Area have embraced a new direction, vision, and strides by electing new leadership. Engr. Ubong Michael Okon and Mr. Aniekan Etim Eyo have been chosen to pilot the affairs of the Youth Council in the community. The newly elected youth president and vice president were presented today, Wednesday, 15th January 2025, to the Village Head of Ibiaku Issiet, Chief Williams Effiong Etim Udobot, at his palace. While presenting the newly elected leaders to the village head, Mr. Pius Clement, a former community youth president, stated that Engr. Ubong Okon of…
By Shadrach Okon The Police Public Relations Officer in Akwa Ibom State, DSP Timfon John, has confirmed the killing of a final-year student of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osura, in the early hours of Wednesday, linking the incident to both robbery and cult activities in the area. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, “Information we have indicates that there was a robbery and cult-related operation in the vicinity. The assailants invaded the area and shot the student during the robbery. An investigation is ongoing. The victim, identified as Prince, a Computer Science student awaiting mobilisation for the compulsory…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has unveiled ‘The Lekki Headmaster’ by Kabir Alabi Garba as the recommended reading text for the Use of English in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a tweet on X, JAMB urged prospective candidates to stay alert for updates on the forthcoming registration process for both the UTME and Direct Entry (DE) exercises. While registration has not yet commenced, the Board emphasised the importance of early preparation, including securing a National Identification Number (NIN) and a phone number that has not been previously used for JAMB registration. “Candidates are advised to ensure that…
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has dissolved the State Executive Council, with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement signed and made available to newsmen by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Wednesday in Akure. However, two of the cabinet members, Dr Kayode Ajulo, SAN, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and Mrs Omowunmi Isaac, the Finance Commissioner, were retained. The two, the statement said, were retained because of the critical nature of their duties. “All the affected cabinet members are to hand over all government properties in their care to the accounting…