By Joe Udo The All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives primary elections held across the various wards in Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency have been successfully concluded, with aspirants, stakeholders and party faithfuls applauding the smooth, peaceful, fair and credible conduct of the process. The primary election featured three frontline aspirants namely the incumbent member…
By Joe Udo Beneficiaries of the DAKKADA Skills Acquisition Centre in Akwa Ibom State have appealed to the state government and relevant stakeholders to fulfil promises allegedly made to them after completing their training programme. The trainees said they participated in the six-month skills acquisition initiative with the hope of becoming self-reliant and contributing meaningfully…
Construction of the 64-seat passenger and cargo vessel being constructed by the Nigerian Navy at the Naval Shipyard in Port Harcourt, Rivers State for the Akwa Ibom state government will be ready in June. The project which is Governor Umo Eno’s promise to develop and expand marine transportation for the benefit of the people of…
By Harrison Essien A fire outbreak has destroyed a residential building at No. 10 Nsentip Street, Uyo, leaving a staff member of the Akwa Ibom State Judiciary, Mr Otobong Edet Akpantem, and his family homeless. The incident occurred at about 4pm while Mr Akpantem, his wife and other occupants of the building, including three tenants,…
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…
