Nigerians applaud Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno for prostrating to greet the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, during a royal visit to Uyo. The act is hailed as a display of cultural respect and humility transcending ethnic lines. Read more about the positi
Robert Rhodes, who manipulated his child to help murder his wife and fake self-defence, is finally jailed. The child's courage led to justice after a decade. Read the shocking details.
Three UK teenagers posed as a 16-year-old girl to lure a 49-year-old man to a Kent beach, where they beat him to death with rocks. The shocking murder trial details a planned vigilante attack. Read the full story.
Akwa Ibom State Government dismisses false claims about Deputy Governor Akon Eyakenyi sponsoring an adultery bill. Governor Umo Eno signs MoU for the critical Ibom Deep Seaport project.
A DSS witness identified two defendants in the Owo church attack trial. The 2022 massacre left over 40 dead. Read the latest court testimony and survivor accounts.
Akwa Ibom State Government signs a landmark MoU with INTERAF Group Consortium for the Ibom Deep Seaport project. Governor Umo Eno reaffirms commitment to this transformative economic infrastructure. Read more.
Two survivors of the 2022 Owo Catholic Church massacre testified in court, detailing the horrific attack. The DSS presented evidence as the trial of five suspects continues. Read the latest updates.
Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor Akon Eyakenyi refutes claims she sponsored a bill proposing jail for women who sleep with married men. Official statement calls it fake news.
The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the death of 13-year-old Timothy Daniel in Ikot Abasi. Authorities urge the public to avoid speculation as the probe continues.
Ogun State Police investigate a tragic domestic violence case where a man, Ayoola Ayanwale, stabbed his wife to death before committing suicide. Their three children are now in relatives' care. Read the full report.
NDLEA arrests 80-year-old Jeremiah Nkanta with 5.7kg skunk in Akwa Ibom, part of nationwide crackdown seizing drugs in Oyo, Edo, Niger, Taraba & Adamawa. Read the full report.
Residents of Ibeno LGA in Akwa Ibom State hold peaceful rally, endorsing the proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway route through Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve. They cite economic benefits and pledge no obstruction.
A Nigerian businesswoman's grand celebration for her second container shipment in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, trends on TikTok, drawing massive crowd and mixed reactions online. Watch the video and see netizens' comments.
Akwa Ibom State has launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund, honouring fallen heroes and supporting veterans. Governor Umo Eno reaffirms commitment to welfare of servicemen and their families.
Imo State Police arrest Wisdom Onyeaju for alleged defilement of a 15-year-old girl. Officers accused of demanding a N100,000 bribe are detained and face orderly room trial. Read the full story.
The ₦5.78bn fraud trial of former Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed was adjourned to Feb 16 after a key EFCC witness testified. Read the latest court details.
Imo State Police Command arrests Wisdom Onyeaju for alleged defilement. Officers also detained for misconduct. Orderly room trial set for Monday. Read for full details.
Nick Reiner will be arraigned on murder charges for the deaths of his parents, Hollywood director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer. Read the latest court details and family statement.
Akwa Ibom State Government dismisses Ekid People's Union's ownership claims over Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, citing 1918 Privy Council ruling and colonial laws. It pledges full support for the Federal Coastal Highway. Read the full details.
Timothy Daniel, 13, was allegedly shot dead by a soldier in Akwa Ibom for challenging the officer's sexual advances towards his 15-year-old sister. The Army confirms investigation is ongoing.
Nigerian legal experts slam the U.S. capture and trial of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro as illegal and a violation of sovereign immunity. Read their full analysis.
The Ukpum Ete community in Akwa Ibom demands justice after a soldier allegedly shot dead 13-year-old Timothy Daniel on New Year's Day. Read the full story.
Governor Umo Eno has signed the 2026 budget of N1.584 trillion for Akwa Ibom State, focusing on capital projects. He warned against excuses, urging total commitment from officials.
EFCC clarifies its role in Yahaya Bello's trial, stating he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The anti-graft agency says the court, not EFCC, will decide the outcome. Read the full details.
A 13-year-old boy, Timothy Daniel, was shot dead by a soldier in Akwa Ibom on New Year's Day. The community demands justice. Read the full report.
The Ekid People's Union condemns Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno for calling them 'terrorists' in a land dispute over Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve. Read their full statement and demands.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has terminated all revenue contractors and consultants to ensure transparency and centralised collection. Discover the new reforms.
An eyewitness named Promise narrates how he helped rescue boxer Anthony Joshua from a fatal crash on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on December 29, 2025. Read his full account.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio boosts livelihoods in Akwa Ibom by donating 10 fully-equipped fishing boats to women and cooperatives in riverine communities. Read more.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio distributed 10 outboard engine fishing boats to women in Akwa Ibom's riverine communities on Boxing Day, boosting local livelihoods. Read more about this empowerment initiative.