Akwa Ibom State

Governor Umo Eno signs 14 executive bills into law in one of Akwa Ibom's biggest legislative reform packages. New laws establish AKWA-GIS, Emergency Medical Services Agency, Internal Revenue Service, Fiscal Responsibility Board and University of Education. Hospitals Management...

Police launch investigation into death of Oron-based cleric, Pastor Etetim Udo Body recovered from church premises and deposited in the mortuary for autopsy Commissioner of Police urges public to avoid speculation as probe continues July 26, (THEWILL) — The...

July 26, (THEWILL) — At a time when many Nigerian households are facing challenges due to rising food prices and economic strain, governments are now being evaluated not just by their infrastructure projects, but by how well they support...

NUJ urges Akwa Ibom Government to establish a stand-alone Fire Service Agency. Congress calls for stricter regulation of cooking gas retail outlets over safety concerns. Journalists advocate stronger environmental measures to tackle flooding and poor waste disposal. NUJ...

FRSC begins statewide Operation Shark Smile to tackle rising road crashes. Exercise targets speeding, overloading, reckless driving and other traffic offences. Joint operation with security agencies to enforce traffic laws across Akwa Ibom. Offenders face prosecution and prescribed...

Police arrest two suspects over the alleged murder of a 26-year-old man in Nsit Ibom. Prime suspect allegedly confesses to ordering the fatal assault. Victim's father reportedly forced to bury son's body in a shallow grave. Police exhume...

Ibom Power says gas supply was available for fewer than 30 days in the last 360 days, leaving operations at its 191MW power station largely grounded. The company blames the disruption on the Federal Government's outstanding N28 billion...

Second batch of 10 CNG buses arrives in Akwa Ibom, increasing the state's fleet to 30. Arrival follows the first batch of 20 buses received on June 29 as part of a 50-bus transport programme. The project is...

July 14, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has expressed satisfaction with projects executed by the Itu Local Government Council, commending the council's management for accountability in the...

July 13, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Government says it is set to commence the fourth phase of its ARISE Free Food Distribution Programme, with 217,000 bags of rice and beans earmarked for distribution to vulnerable households...