Tag: Akwa Ibom
Ben Ayade issues executive orders as coronavirus hits neighbouring Akwa Ibom
Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has issued executive
orders in the state following the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
in neighbouring Benue and Akwa...
Coronavirus spreads to Akwa-Ibom as number in Nigeria rises to 174
Akwa-Ibom State has recorded five new cases of the
coronavirus, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said on Wednesday.
“Twenty-three new cases of #COVID19 have...
NYSC member dies in sleep in Akwa Ibom
A member of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to Akwa Ibom State died on Sunday morning at the NYSC Orientation Camp in...
Police inspector arrested for allegedly killing widow in Akwa Ibom
A police inspector, Bassey Ikpe, has been arrested for
the alleged murder of a widow in Akwa Ibom State.
Mr Ikpe is said to have beaten...
Akwa Ibom comedian arrested after Facebook outburst
Police have arrested a stand-up comedian in Akwa Ibom State known by his stage name as Sir James.
The comedian’s arrest
follows several posts on Facebook...
Road accident claims two lives in Akwa Ibom – FRSC
A motor accident which occurred on Wednesday on Urua Ekpa junction in Uyo Akwa Ibom has claimed two persons, according to the Federal Road...
Nollywood diva Monalisa Chinda harps on actors’ welfare
Veteran Nollywood actress, producer and TV personality, Monalisa Chinda, has called for improved welfare and a better working environment for Nigerian actors.
She made the...
FG committed to completion of Calabar-Itu-Ikot Ekpene road – Enang
The Federal Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to the construction and completion of Calabar-Itu-Ikot Ekpene road spanning Akwa...
Man jailed for life for killing father in Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom State High Court, Ibiono Ibom Division, has sentenced
a man to life imprisonment for killing his father.
Justice Bassey Nkanang, on Monday, jailed Utibe...
Udom Emmanuel bars commissioners, aides from granting interviews
Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has barred his commissioners,
special advisers, members of boards and commissions, special assistants and
other personal aides from granting press interviews...