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 …

By Paulinus Nta, A’IBOM | In support of Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE agenda and its agricultural revolution, the Transition Chairman of Oruk Anam Local Government Area, Mr. Kingsley Frank, has empowered 160 women with a total of eight million Naira under the “Back-to-Farm” grant. This initiative is aimed at encouraging …

By Paulinus Nta, A’IBOM | Justice M.A. Oyetenu of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has convicted Etiusen Stephen for spraying Naira notes and stepping on them while dancing. He was arraigned on July 19, 2024, on a two-count charge of Naira abuse, an offense that …

By Paulinus Nta, A’IBOM | The Akwa Ibom State Government is aiming to create 2,000 direct job opportunities for indigenes through the Ibeno Beach Waterfront development project. The government is also focusing on strategic sponsorship for the development of tourist sites in the state to attract both tourists and investors. …