98 He wished them success in their future endeavours. By TheInvestigator The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Dr Umo Bassey Eno has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. This decision was announced in a press release issued yesterday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Enobong Uwah. According to the […]
194 The labour unions expressed their commitment to supporting the verification exercise’s swift completion, emphasising its importance in facilitating the timely rollout of the new minimum wage in January 2025. By Patrick Odey, Punch Newspaper The organised labour in Akwa Ibom State has reversed its earlier stance rejecting the state government’s proposal to pay a […]
189 Analysis of government data from the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency’s gas flare tracker, in comparison with government documents from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, reveal multi-billion-naira short falls in payments received by the Commission as gas flare penalties designated by the Petroleum […]
142 The session was followed by a commitment segment, during which participants pledged to apply their newfound knowledge to enhance transparency and accountability. By TheInvestigator Investigative journalists from across the Niger Delta region of Nigeria gathered at Um-neak Hotels, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for a one-day pitching workshop on reporting digital surveillance. Organized by Policy […]
189 By Salihu Ayatullahi, Toheeb Omotayo & Salihu Shola Taofeek In a two-month-long investigation, The Informant247 assembled evidence of several ‘electoral manipulations’ done by the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) during the September 21 local government elections. The report documents discrepancies in the election results, voter suppression and widespread disenfranchisement caused by shortages of electoral materials, […]
260 This is not the only agricultural investment in which public funds have been invested, yet with controversial ownership and viability. By Ekemini Simon Etim Asaenyi holds over 50 hectares of land he uses for palm and cassava cultivation. Asaenyi, who is over 70 and now the Village Head of Orukim in Mbo Local Government […]
190 On October 6, Sampson Udo, a Lagos-based saxophonist known popularly as King Sax, was at Elegushi Beach to attend an event his acquaintance invited him to. While there, he lured this lady to his car and raped her. When her sister went public with it a month later, he got her arrested and then […]
249 John, however, could not disclose the names of the victims at the time of filing this report. By News Agency of Nigeria The police command in Akwa Ibom state has confirmed the death of a former ExxonMobil staff in Villa Marina Hotels and also its personnel in Tivoli Hotels in Eket. The Police Public […]
264 The police spokesperson added, “Meanwhile, operations are still ongoing for the possible rescue of the seventh crew member. Further development shall be communicated.” By SaharaReporters A crew of DStv journalists going to cover the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match were attacked and kidnapped. At the same time, one of them has now […]
330 Governor Eno expressed appreciation for his family’s support and assured citizens that despite this personal tragedy, his commitment to serving the state remains firm. By TheInvestigator The Government of Akwa Ibom State has announced with deep sadness the passing of the First Lady, Mrs Patience Umo Eno, wife of the Executive Governor, His Excellency […]
487 Nine months between the nightfall of the Udom Emmanuel administration and dawn of Governor Umo Eno administration, the Government of Akwa Ibom State, in disregard to the State procurement law awarded multi-million-naira contracts across the state judiciary, State Assembly and Ministry of Information. TheMail’s investigation uncovered gross misconduct in the award of contracts that […]
445 The Akwa Ibom State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, who confirmed the incident while speaking with journalists on Monday, said the police were still monitoring the situation. By Patrick Odey The driver and 18 passengers of a Port Harcourt-bound Akwa Ibom State Transport Corporation (AKTC) bus were on Wednesday, last week, abducted […]
360 A unique dimension of the project is that it will also work with the private sector to attract funding for improved TB services. By TheInvestigator Policy Alert together with four other organisations have commenced the implementation of a project geared towards enhanced and sustainable service delivery through increased domestic investment for Tuberculosis (TB) interventions […]
973 TheInvestigator probe of financial transactions by Federal MDAs revealed that money meant for official assignments was paid into personal accounts to the tune of over N1.8b. By Archibong Jeremiah The investigation uncovered financial irregularities involving over 10 Nigerian Ministries engaging in illegal transactions. The MDAs reportedly violated Nigeria’s Financial Regulations, 2009 by paying public […]
576 The project was a constituency project by Hon. Unyime Idem, a member representing the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. By Archibong Jeremiah This report exposes an unused skill acquisition center in Oruk Anam LGA, Akwa Ibom State, commissioned in 2023 but remains empty and overrun by weeds. Residents express disappointment […]
733 Saviour said his financial struggle caused him emotional trauma which gradually led to poor academic performance. By Ekemini Simon In 2015, when Saviour Matthew scored 292 in the University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and was offered admission to study Communication Arts at the University of […]
367 The children, who were all of the same parents and residents of Ikot Akpa Efor Uruan, were found along old Oron road in Ibiaku Ishiet and taken to the Dakada Division of the Police Command. By TheInvestigator The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has released a statement regarding the discovery of three young siblings, […]
449 Edet’s journey to the Correctional Centre commenced on January 22, 2024, when investigators from the EFCC’s office in Uyo acted on intelligence and arrested 10 suspects at his Cybercrimes Training Centre at D-Line Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo. By Our Reporter The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured […]
962 “Even this posting is too soft on the woman since she lives in Abuja with her family…” By SaharaRporters The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has redeployed its Akwa Ibom State Coordinator, Ekwe N. I. Chinyere, after SaharaReporters’ story of her alleged embezzlement of Corps members’ feeding allowance. SaharaReporters had reported […]
521 By Temitope Aina, Punch Newspaper A man, simply identified as Akanimo Akpan, is currently in police custody for producing fake drinks at Nung Udoe in the Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident occurred on March 8 at about 9 p.m. It was also learned that […]
414 By Archibong Jeremiah Inibehe Effiong’s appeal hearing against his 2022 contempt of court conviction was postponed today, March 18th, 2024, at the Court of Appeal, Calabar Judicial Division. The reason for the postponement was due to circumstances beyond the control of the judges. Mr. Effiong, who is a lawyer himself, filed the appeal in […]
1,083 Also, the position of the Commissioner that pension and gratuities are sometimes covered by a margin of increase as emergencies are questionable. By Ekemini Simon The scrutiny of the financial statements of Akwa Ibom State between 2008 and 2023 has revealed questionable spending by the Government. A careful examination of the financial reports from […]
600 Governor Umo Eno, during his election campaign, had promised to revive public education in Akwa Ibom. By Saviour Imukudo, Premium Times The Akwa Ibom State Government has released the names of 271 students to undergo selection examination for participation in the United Kingdom Education Exchange Program, proposed by Governor Umo Eno. The students — the […]
520 He stressed that inculcating the spirit of hard work and entrepreneurship are the essential preconditions to attract government’s support. By Leadership Newspaper Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has given youths condition for accessing government funds, warning that his administration would not condone idleness from those waiting for freebies without patriotic commitment to […]
535 However, the budget provisions to rehabilitate roads in only Akpabio’s senatorial district do not match the ministry’s mandate. By Daniel Ojukwu, FIJ The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is looking to spend N5 billion on rehabilitating roads and installing transformers and cables in Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President’s constituency. The Abubakar Kyari-led ministry budgeted N500 million […]
437 The cause of the fire was not specified in the statement. By Ima Elijah, Pulse A devastating fire engulfed the residence of the late Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Obong Udo Ekpenyong, situated in Ukanafun Local Government Area. The inferno not only consumed the property but also claimed […]