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Tragedy strikes A’Ibom Polytechnic as final-year Journalism student slumps, dies at Karate training

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By Theresa Donatus A dark cloud hangs over the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic community following the sudden and tragic death of a final-year Higher National Diploma (HND) student in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies. The deceased, identified simply as John, reportedly collapsed and

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A’Ibom Marks 2025 Int Women Day with Calls for Action on Gender Equality

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 March 2025

By Theresa Donatus The 2025 International Women’s Day was celebrated in Akwa Ibom on March 8, with key leaders outlining the importance of accelerating efforts to achieve gender equality. Lady Helen Eno Obareki, Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, led the charge in recognizing progress made while urging continued work to address the […]

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Former Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor excited as MCSN opens new office in the state

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BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The pioneer Director General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Dr. Moses Ekpo has welcomed the decision by the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) to open a branch office in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital. Dr Ekpo who is also the immediate past Deputy Governor of the state, was delighted […]

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Akwa Ibom LG Poll: NOA Director urges residents on participation

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By Theresa Donatus The Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, has called on residents with valid Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to actively participate in the upcoming local government elections. Speaking in Uyo on Wednesday, Mr. Mkpoutom emphasized the significance of these elections, particularly for rural dwellers, as

Politics

Akwa Ibom at 37: A Celebration of unity, peace, progress – Gov. Eno

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By Theresa Donatus As Akwa Ibom State commemorated its 37th anniversary and Nigeria’s 64th independence, the state’s Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to foster unity and peace. Speaking at a special interdenominational thanksgiving service as part of activities to celebrate the anniversary, themed:“Peace

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Akwa Ibom Govt distributes food palliatives to ease economic strain

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 September 2024 0

By Theresa Donatus In a concerted effort to mitigate the impact of the nationwide food crisis, the Akwa Ibom State Government has begun distributing food aid to vulnerable residents in the Ibesikpo Asutan local area. Governor Pastor Umo Eno, addressing the economic challenges facing many Nigerians, has spearheaded this initiative to provide crucial support to […]

Tourism

Charles Udoh visits Akwa Ibom State Hotels Management and Tourism Board

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 March 2024 0

By Orji Onyekwere Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Akwa Ibom State, Sir Charles Udoh , paid a visit to the Akwa Ibom State Hotels Management and Tourism Board recently where he was warmly received by the Chairman, Mr Ini Akpabio, and the board’s staff. In his welcome address, Mr Akpabio expressed gratitude to the Honorable […]

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One killed, Eno’s aide flee as market revenue groups clash in A’ Ibom

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By Isaac Job There is tension in Ukam community, Mkpat Enin local government area of Akwa Ibom State as armed Policemen laid ambush around the house of the Personal Assistant to governor Umo Eno, Mr Akanimo Bob, after the clash of two market revenue groups at Ikot Akpabong market which resulted in the death of […]

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Akwa Ibom counts gains for hosting Guild of Editors

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Recently, Akwa Ibom State government hosted Nigeria Guild of Editors to a four day conference. In this interview with the state Commissioner for Information Comrade, Ini Ememobong by ISAAC JOB in Uyo , the Commissioner highlights benefits of the Editors Summit in the state. Excerpts The Nigeria Guild of Editors were in the state for […]

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A’ Ibom to donate 14 patrol boats to military to fight waterways crimes

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By Isaac Job Akwa Ibom State government has promised to donate 14 brand new patrol boats to military as support to tackle criminalities along waterways in the state . The partnership deal was consummated at the weekend when the state governor Pastor Umo Eno, hosted the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja at […]

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New speaker emerges for A’ Ibom 8th Assembly

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2023 0

By Isaac Job The member representing Abak state constituency in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, Hon Udeme Otong has emerged the Speaker of the state 8th Assembly while his counterpart representing Itu State constituency, Hon Kufre Edidem was elected as the Deputy Speaker respectively . Otong, a […]

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FTAN felicitates Akwa Ibom gov elect, says tourism must define state economy

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Akwa Ibom State-born travel logistics expert and President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Mr Nkereweum Onung, says the coming of Akwa Ibom governor-elect, Pastor Umo Enoh, will help deepen the vision of the founding fathers of the state, who spent enormous energy and money to position the cultural […]

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NCDC records 8 new COVID-19 infections, 6 recoveries

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2021 0

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), says it recorded eight new COVID-19 infections in two states; Akwa Ibom- four and Rivers- four as of June 12. The NCDC in an update posted on its website on Sunday morning, said that the infection figure raised the country’s total infection tally to 167,059. The News Agency […]

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Gov. Udom scores administration high on 6-year performance

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2021 0

Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom says his administration has performed above 85 per cent in the last six years. Emmanuel said this during an interactive session with newsmen while presenting his scorecard in Uyo on Friday. He said that in spite of the economic and security challenges that confronted the country, his administration had […]

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Wike imposes night curfew at all Rivers land borders

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2021 0

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State has imposed night curfew at all entry and exit points with Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Imo States from 8.00p.m. to 6.00a.m. The governor in a state broadcast on Tuesday said the curfew which would takes effect from Wednesday night, was necessitated by the […]

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APC replies Ewang, Akpabio over Party Leadership

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2021 0

Tom Okpe, Abuja All Progressives Congress, APC, Akwa Ibom State Chapter has replied Group Captain Sam Ewang whose stakeholders meeting proclaimed Chief Godswill Akpabio, former governor of the State as Leader of the party in a meeting scantily attended by supporters of the former Senate Minority leader in Uyo. Recall that on Sunday 28, March […]

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Three policemen killed as gunmen attack patrol team in Akwa Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2021 0

Three policemen have been killed after being attacked by suspected hoodlums in Essien Udim LGA of the state on Wednesday March 31. Ben Ajide, a chief superintendent of police (CSP) and commander of the quick intervention unit of the police command in Akwa Ibom was among the officers killed in the attack. Odiko MacDon, the […]

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Akwa Ibom State indigenes warn against ethnic sentiment in Niger Delta over NDDC appointments

Ihesiulo Grace 15 January 2021 0

ISAAC JOB, UYO Ibom patriots, a group of eminent indigenes of Akwa ibom State has appealed to the people of the Niger Delta region to always ensure equity and brotherliness in relating with one another to prevent ethnic clashes rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission The warning was issued against the backdrop of criticisms that […]

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Akwa Ibom generates N1 billion revenue from Christmas Village

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2021 0

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Orman Esin, has said the Christmas Village generated more than N1 billion to the state’s economy since December 1, 2020. Esin announced this to newsmen in Uyo on Friday. He said that the opening of the village has brought life back to holiday-makers and citizens […]

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Columnist: Akwa Ibom at 33: A road map

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2020 0

By Ray Ekpu I was a young reporter just cutting my journalism teeth at the Nigerian Chronicle in Calabar when the push for a state to be created from South Eastern State was on. The advantages of state creation were obvious: government would be next door, near enough for a knock at the door; there […]