Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom government launches new airline

With the launch of Ibom Air, it seems that there’s now a new carrier coming out of Nigeria after the decline of Arik Air.

Commotion erupts at Akwa Ibom Assembly over plot to impeach governor

The police eventually put a barrier at the complex to avoid escalation that might lead to loss of lives and property.

Navy seize 828 bags of contraband rice in Akwa Ibom

Idris said the suspects abandoned the contraband and the boat at Mbo bank when they sighted naval gunboat.

Mob burn alleged motorcycle thief to death in Akwa Ibom

The suspect had been burnt beyond recognition before police operatives could arrive the scene.

Businessman sentenced to death for killing 11-year-old son over witchcraft allegation

Udoh accused the little boy of deploying witchcraft to ruin his business endeavours.

5000 sacked teachers: National industrial court rules against Akwa Ibom State Government

The development signal victory for the 5,000 teachers who learned of their sacking on radio and other media of mass communication on 30 October, 2016.

5 dead, 2 injured, as drunk driver crushes church members in Akwa Ibom

The drunk driver reportedly crushed 7 persons who were returning from church.

Osinbajo visits Akwa Ibom today

Osinbajo recently toured Delta, Rivers, Imo and Bayelsa states.

Uyo: Goods worth millions lost as fire razes Nigerian Bottling Company depot

It took the timely intervention of firefighters from the state Fire Service to contain the fire and stop it from spreading to the Nigerian Bottling Company depot’s office complex.

“We abandoned schools, jobs to take immigration job”

“We were even made to buy accoutrements like uniforms, beret, t-shirts and others.

Akwa Ibom: Man arrested for hacking one-yr-old daughter to death

He said that he did not mean to hurt the girl, but her mother’s action resulted in her death.

Photos: Flood takes over FRSC office in Akwa Ibom

The office has been turned into one big river.

Nigerian teens find human skull “while cutting bush”, decide to sell it

Police say the suspected human skull dealers will have their day in court.

Man strangles four-yr-old daughter to death, blames mysterious forces

Suspect: “I do not know what got into me. I regret everything.”

Several policemen arrested after 15-yr-old girl was raped at gunpoint

The state police boss said investigation into the two cases had commenced.

HORROR! How police inspector raped 15-yr-old girl at gunpoint, detained her for two days

Her uncle had too pay N10,000 bail to secure her release.

25-year-old clubs father to death, says it was “self-defence”

He said his father attacked him with a broken bottle.

How 41-year-old foodseller died after governor gave out N1m in crowded market

The woman was “unlucky” to meet the governor at the market.