By Frank Ulom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in a coordinated joint operation with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has successfully secured the release of all fourteen (14) victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways. According to a statement signed by DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer…
By Our Reporter Suspected gunmen have abducted 15 passengers travelling by water along the Calabar Oron route in Cross River State, triggering a joint security operation involving multiple agencies. The victims were reportedly seized while onboard a Sea Express boat en route from Calabar to Oron. Confirming the incident on Monday, the Police Public Relations…
By Our Reporter Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has recorded a significant milestone in the housing sector, delivering over 1,048 housing units in less than three years in office. The units are spread across key sectors, including Compassionate Homes (438 units), Grace Estate (230 units), Aviation Village (100 units), Medical Residences at the…
By Emmanuel Ndon Governor Umo Eno’s administration in Akwa Ibom State is steadily laying a solid foundation for sustainable development—one that touches lives, strengthens institutions and prepares the state for a more prosperous future. On April 7, 2026, the Governor chaired a strategic meeting of the State Executive Council at the Government House in Uyo….
By Ekaette Okon-Joseph On a humid morning in Uyo in late September 2023, barely four months after taking office, Governor Umo Eno stood inside a once-quiet public building along IBB Avenue and made a pointed statement about the future of Akwa Ibom’s economy. The former state e-library, long underutilised was being reborn as the Ibom…
“Distinguished members of the visiting team, I am pleased to provide insights into the operations of the Akwa Ibom State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (AKISEMSAS).” STRATEGIC AMBULANCE DEPLOYMENT Ambulances are strategically stationed across key locations in the State, enhancing rapid response and ensuring timely emergency service delivery. EFFICIENT CALL HANDLING & DISPATCH Our…
…Hosts Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka during the 2026 World Heritage Day Celebration The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD has expressed the readiness of Akwa Ibom State to play big in the global tourism market, inviting people all over the world to come, live, invest, and thrive in the State. The…
By Emmanuel Ndon In today’s interconnected economy, presence matters as much as participation. The Ibom Tower in Lagos represents a strategic effort to extend economic relevance beyond state boundaries, positioning Akwa Ibom within one of Nigeria’s busiest commercial environments. More importantly, it reflects a growing focus on ensuring that existing assets are not merely owned…
By Sammy Etuk The growing agitation from Nsit Ibom Local Government Area over the Etinan Federal Constituency seat is not happening in isolation. It is the result of political decisions that have altered an existing zoning arrangement. For weeks, voices from the area have insisted that 2023 was their turn to produce a member of…
By Ekemini James “This inspection, for me, is to give me an on-the-spot assessment and monitor our timelines. Everywhere I went to, I can tell you that I am satisfied at the pace of work, and the quality of work done.” “All of these works you see me inspect today, I have payment vouchers waiting…
