Akwa Ibom State

July 3 (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command said it has arrested a murder suspect who had been on the run for about six months. It also dismantled an armed robbery syndicate and led to the recovery of...

July 2 (THEWILL) — For thousands of Akwa Ibom residents burdened by rising transport costs, Governor Umo Eno's investment in a 50-bus Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mass transit scheme is emerging as one of the administration's most impactful people-centred...

July 2 (THEWILL) — Akwa Ibom State has received a $6.2 million performance-based reward from the World Bank-assisted State Action on Business Enabling Reform (SABER) Programme for its outstanding performance in transparency, budget management and good governance under the...

July 1 (THEWILL) — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the payment of weigh-in allowance to journalists in the state's employment who were previously excluded from the scheme, reaffirming his administration's commitment to the welfare of...

June 30 (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspect over allegations of criminal defamation and cyberstalking following a petition filed by former Senator Effiong Bob, while warning that social media will not be used...

June 30 (THEWILL) — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has celebrated an Akwa Ibom-born National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Mary Etim, after her heartfelt video, appreciating the state government's ₦80,000 monthly allowance for corps members, went...

June 30 (THEWILL) — Akwa Ibom State has taken a significant step towards overhauling its public transportation system with the arrival of the first batch of 20 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses ordered by Governor Umo Eno's administration. Governor Eno,...

June 29 (THEWILL) — Operatives of the Akwa Ibom Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally fabricated firearm during a coordinated operation in Uyo. The suspect, identified as Edidiong Udoeyen, was apprehended on Saturday night...

June 25 (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has initiated moves to address rising concerns over excessive bride prices and burdensome marriage requirements across communities in the state, urging traditional institutions to establish uniform guidelines that...

June 24 (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom Police Command says it has intensified its offensive against criminal activities, recovering firearms and other exhibits while arresting suspects in a series of intelligence-led operations across the state. The operations, carried out on...