By Paulinus Nta, A’IBOM | Ahead of the planned nationwide protest, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called on youths and residents to maintain peace to enable the State to achieve its economic development goals as outlined in the ARISE Agenda. Addressing key stakeholders, including youth groups, students, …
Read More »Mixed Reactions Over Gov Eno’s Rice Distribution
By Paulinus Nta, A’IBOM | The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has launched a massive rice distribution programme targeting the 2,272 gazetted villages across the state’s ten Federal Constituencies. This initiative is part of the Governor’s efforts to alleviate the effects of the fuel subsidy removal on residents. …
Read More »Police Raid Baby Factory, Robbers’ Armoury, Arrest Suspects
By Paulinus Nta, A’Ibom | The Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has recently made significant strides in combating crime within the state. In a series of operations, the command raided an armed robbery syndicate’s den in Uyo, arrested five suspects, and recovered suspected stolen items. Addressing …
Read More »A’Ibom Urges Reform of High Marriage Costs
The Akwa Ibom State Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission (EARCOM) has called on traditional institutions to urgently address the issue of exorbitant marriage lists. This move aims to reassess traditional marriage ceremony demands and ensure smooth negotiations between prospective in-laws, leading to successful marriages. Sir Ubong Ekefre, a Commissioner on …
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