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Police arrest rape, cultism, armed robbery suspects

Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- The Nigerian police in Akwa Ibom State said they have arrested five suspected cultists, rapists, and armed robbers. In a statement on Tuesday, the police spokesperson in the state,... Read More


I've no rift with my predecessor despite my defection to APC - Gov Eno

Nigeria, Aug. 5 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has stated that despite leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), he has "no issues" with his predecess... Read More


Police kill suspected kidnapper, recover firearm

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State have killed a suspected kidnapper and recovered a firearm from him. The police spokesperson in the state, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement o... Read More


FRSC operative under investigation for extortion has absconded - Official

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- A Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official, who is being investigated for alleged extortion of N100,000, has absconded, according to the FRSC. The FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogun... Read More


Akwa Ibom NUJ elects new chairperson

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, has elected a new chairperson. The chairperson, Nsibiet John, the publisher of the Ink Newspaper, was elected at an... Read More


Police arrest suspected vandals, car thief

Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria, have arrested a man for allegedly stealing a car. In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, the police spokesperson in ... Read More


Woman who spent N3.6 million loan on bridal shower fakes her kidnap, receives N3 million ransom - Police

Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- The Police in Delta State have arrested a woman for faking her kidnap and collecting N3 million ransom after spending N3.6 million loan she took for her bridal shower in a luxury ho... Read More


2027: PDP will win governorship, other elections in Akwa Ibom - Acting National Chairperson

Nigeria, July 30 -- The acting National Chairperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has said that the PDP is hopeful of winning the governorship and other elections in Akwa Ibom S... Read More


Police secure 23 convictions in Akwa Ibom within six months

Nigeria, July 29 -- The Police in Akwa Ibom State said they have secured 23 convictions for various offenders between January and July 2025. The convictions were secured under the leadership of Baba ... Read More


Akwa Ibom governor approves recruitment of 3000 workers

Nigeria, July 29 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has approved the recruitment of 3,000 workers into the state civil service. In a statement on Monday, the Commissioner for Science and Digital ... Read More