Akwa Ibom State

The Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Mrs Eduma Enobong Essien, has declared the institution’s zero tolerance for academic misconduct, warning staff against examination malpractice, sorting, sale of grades and sexual harassment.

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has described the death of the State Correspondent of The Punch Newspapers, Mr Patrick Odey, as a loss not only to his immediate family but also to Akwa Ibom State.

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has rescued a group of fishermen, including a Ghanaian national, allegedly abducted by suspected sea pirates along the waterways of Ibeno Local Government Area, recovering several outboard engines and other items from the suspects.

The command, in a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, said it had observed with concern the circulation of what it described as misinformation and deliberate falsehood concerning recent developments in the state.

The Command, in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said no shooting incident was recorded, and no gunshot injury was reported in connection with the disturbance.

The victory was confirmed on Monday at the grand finale of the festival held at the Uyo Township Stadium, where the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, who represented Governor Umo Eno, presented the championship trophy to the Itu contingent.

The items were delivered to the Union on Monday by Idem’s Special Assistant on General Duties, Ediong Charles, in fulfilment of a commitment made by the federal lawmaker to the NUJ about two months ago.

The operation is being carried out in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Government, which has also established a task force to shut down illegal mining sites and track operators accused of degrading the environment.

No fewer than 833,481 households across the 31 Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State have benefited from the ARISE Free Food Security Programme, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Princess Emem Ibanga, has disclosed.

Akwa Ibom State Government has unveiled fresh investments in youth empowerment and tourism infrastructure, including the disbursement of ₦1.69 billion in students' bursaries and ₦50,000 start-up grants to 30,000 young people across the state.