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US Mission launches initiative to empower young entrepreneurs in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- The US Mission in Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to nurturing a new generation of business leaders to support economic development and innovation across Nigeria. The Public... Read More


Police arrest more suspected vandals in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested suspects linked to the vandalism and theft of property belonging to the state-owned Akwa Ibom Water Company. Timfon John, the police sp... Read More


Police arrest suspected transformer vandals

Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State said they have arrested two suspects specialising in vandalising electricity transformers. In a statement on Wednesday, the police spokesperson in th... Read More


NBA conference, Dino Melaye praises Gov Mbah's achievements

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has praised Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for the governor's achievements within two years in office. Mr Melaye spoke at the ongoing Ni... Read More


Gov Eno revokes land allocations, redeploys commissioner, sacks adviser on land matters

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has sacked his adviser on land matters, redeployed the commissioner for Lands and Town Planning, and revoked all lands allocated to corporate or... Read More


Police arrest boat operator who ferries suspected kidnappers to creeks

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested two suspects linked to high-profile kidnappings in the state. In a statement forwarded to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday, the police spokesper... Read More


Gov Eno speaks on Comfort Emmanson's clash with Ibom Air crew members

Nigeria, Aug. 24 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has promised his administration continuous support for Ibom Air, the state-owned airline. He said he would address the recent controversial inc... Read More


Gunmen kill police operative in Bayelsa

Nigeria, Aug. 23 -- Gunmen on Tuesday shot dead a police operative in Bayelsa State after robbing him of his mobile phone. The slain operative, Obot Godwin, was killed around the Amarata area of Yena... Read More


Electricity company apologises for frequent power outages

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) said the power outage experienced in Akwa Ibom state - Uyo, Eket, Ekim, and Itu transmission stations - is due to a line ... Read More


Health worker posing as doctor allegedly kills patient during abortion - Police

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a suspected fake doctor for allegedly conducting an abortion which resulted in the death of a patient. The police spokesperson in the s... Read More