akwa ibom state news

The Digest: A 51-year-old commercial driver and mechanic, Okon Jimmy Ama, has been sentenced to a combined 24 years imprisonment for repeatedly raping and assaulting his two biological daughters, aged 13 and 16, in Akwa Ibom State. The State High Court in Uyo presided over by Justice Winifred...

The Digest: Residents of Ikot Ebidang community in Onna Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, have raised alarm over the devastating impact of gas flaring by Natural Oilfield Service (Sterling Global), describing sleepless nights, health crises, and environmental destruction. Community...

The Digest: The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, Udeme Otong, has publicly claimed that the outcome of the 2027 legislative elections is already decided, boasting that he personally holds all 26 assembly tickets and will choose who gets them. Key Points: Speaker Udeme Otong...

The Digest: The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has rejected a legislative motion seeking to prohibit the sale and consumption of dog meat, a decision rooted in the complex storm where public health concerns meet deep-seated cultural tradition. Key Points: A motion to ban dog meat in...

The Digest: Governor Umo Eno has signed an executive order prohibiting masquerade activities on public streets and highways, aiming to root cultural expression within the bounds of safety during the festive season. This decisive move, born from a storm of public disorder, seeks to separate...

The Digest: In a significant move impacting youth welfare, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced a 300% increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state. This substantial raise elevates the state's contribution from N5,000 to...