According to John, the incident occurred on Saturday, September 6, 2025, around 2:30 p.m., following a quarrel over ownership of a palm fruit plantation. By SaharaReporters Police operatives in Akwa Ibom State have arrested the village head of Ibagwa in Abak Local Government Area for the alleged attempted murder of his sibling. The State Police […]
Ms Onuegbu will be buried on Friday at her country home, Akwuli Okwu, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State. By Saviour Imukudo Chioma Onuegbu, the Akwa Ibom State correspondent of Vanguard Newspaper, is dead. The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, announced her passing in a […]
The Interim EXCO is expected to reposition the Forum for greater impact, inclusiveness, and credibility within Akwa Ibom’s civil society space. By TheInvestigator The Akwa Ibom Civil Society Organisations Forum, also known as the Guild of Community Development Advocates in Akwa Ibom State, has inaugurated an Interim Executive Committee (EXCO) to steer its affairs through […]
Police spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Timfon John, said on Thursday that Akpan, who operated the Full Life Medical Centre at Ikot Obio Odongo, was apprehended after attempts to secretly dispose of the victim’s body failed. By Guardian Nigeria The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered an unlicensed medical facility in Ibesikpo Asutan […]
It further pointed out that Mr Udoh was in 2023 elected to lead the National Civil Society Initiative on CSO Self-Regulation in Nigeria … By TheInvestigator The Guild of Community Development Advocates in Akwa Ibom State, also known as the Akwa Ibom Civil Society Organizations Forum, has dismissed a publication claiming that civil society groups […]
We urge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Attorney-General of the Federation, and all federal oversight bodies to support a fair reassessment. Dated: 18th August 2025 Overview of the Current Situation In recent weeks, the Government of Cross River State has renewed its campaign concerning the 76 offshore oil wells previously awarded to Akwa Ibom State […]
The track showcases a seamless blend of Afrobeat rhythms, indigenous lyrics, and lyrical bravado, with both artists delivering verses in a mix of English and local dialects. By TheInvestigator In an exciting development on the Cross River music scene, renowned Afro-hiphop acts Mista Xto and Upper X have teamed up to release the much-anticipated single […]
“The time to move from rhetoric to action is now,” the Ajuga stated, adding that “A progressive, inclusive, and accountable constitution is possible—if the political will exists.” By TheInvestigator The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has presented comprehensive proposals to the National Assembly calling for a rights-focused constitutional review to advance good governance, gender inclusion, […]
Calabar Centre — designated as Centre B — will host representatives and stakeholders from Cross River, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom States. By TheInvestigator In a renewed effort to deepen Nigeria’s constitutional democracy, the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has announced the commencement of its Zonal and National Public Hearings […]
His farm has become a peer-learning hub where others come to learn, just as he had once hoped. By Our Reporter At the agrarian community of Ikot Antia Obio Uyai, Ibiono Ibom local government area of Oil-rich Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, entrepreneur Michael Udofia has moved into oil palm agriculture to grow his business and […]
The convict was arrested at his residence in Okuku, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, on May 5, 2025, by a team of operatives during a sting operation. By Agency Reporter Justice Maurine Adaobi of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo has convicted and sentenced Elijah Okwa Etenrulimre to three months imprisonment […]
The nominations are subject to Senate screening and confirmation. By Obeten Godfrey President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms Usoro Akpabio as the pioneer Managing Director of the newly established South-South Development Commission (SSDC). In a correspondence to the Senate on Thursday, President Tinubu nominated a total of 55 individuals across the […]
Inibehe Effiong lamented that while people are hungry, schools are dilapidated all over the State, and civil servants earning ridiculous amounts as minimum wage, the governor was coming with a white elephant project. By Ekemini Simon Despite several criticisms, the Government of Akwa Ibom State has voted N25 billion for the construction of Ibom Hotels […]
She calls on Nigerians, home and abroad, to engage in mentorship and support educational initiatives in the country. By Ekemini Simon A Chance Encounter, A Lifelong Commitment In an exceptional tale of philanthropy and dedication, Modupe Bankole, a human resource consultant from Lagos State for about a decade, has been investing millions of naira in […]
Emmanuel was at the EFCC headquarters to honour an invitation. By Ayodele Oluwafemi Udom Emmanuel, a former governor of Akwa Ibom, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N700 billion fraud. TheCable understands that the former governor was taken into custody shortly after he arrived at the […]
When TheInvestigator presented its findings to the Head of Civil Service, Akwa Ibom State, Elder Effiong Essien, he admitted that the payment of the rural posting allowance is yet to commence. By Ekemini Simon The Government of Akwa Ibom State has claimed that it pays its workers posted to rural areas allowances to cater for […]
…says no hiding place for criminal elements By The Nation Newspaper On Saturday, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State launched the construction of a Command and Control Centre, a centralized facility designed to digitally coordinate and enhance security operations across the state. This is part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen security under the […]
Providing updates on key infrastructure projects, the Minister stated that the Nkari Dam is currently 55% completed and has been prioritized for completion under the current administration. By Samuel Anyanwu The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Akwa Ibom State Government to […]
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 release, […]
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 13th-month […]
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 Industry […]
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 Alert […]
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, despite […]
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 Area […]
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 raped […]
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 Relations […]
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 been […]
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 Pastor […]
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 contravenes […]
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 by […]