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Senator Effiong Bob Defends Legal Petition Against Lawyer Over Online Criticism
Effiong Bob explains his decision to file a police petition against a lawyer known as Street Lawyer, stating that he acted within his rights to address personal defamation.
Akwa Ibom Governor Eno Authorizes Hazard Pay for State-Employed Reporters
Governor Umo Eno has directed the implementation of hazard allowances for state-employed journalists in Akwa Ibom following a request from the local NUJ council.
Advocates urge Akwa Ibom to adopt formal green jobs and sustainability policy
Stakeholders are calling on the Akwa Ibom government to integrate green jobs and climate-conscious policies into its economic strategy to drive sustainable development.
Okoritak residents call on Host Community Development Trusts to fund clean water projects
Okoritak community members in Akwa Ibom State are requesting that Host Community Development Trusts prioritize the construction of sustainable water infrastructure to resolve long-standing supply issues.
Akwa Ibom NMA Proposes Free Trade Zone Status for Ibom Medical City
The Akwa Ibom NMA has asked Governor Umo Eno to establish the Ibom Medical City as a free trade zone to attract global healthcare investment and boost local infrastructure.
NSCDC Seizes 45,000 Litres of Illicit Petroleum in Akwa Ibom
NSCDC officials in Akwa Ibom have apprehended three suspects and seized a tanker containing 45,000 litres of illegally obtained ethanol after uncovering forged documentation.
Akwa Ibom Woman Receives Life Sentence for Attempted Murder of Child
A 36-year-old woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Akwa Ibom High Court for the attempted murder of a 12-year-old girl she lured into a bush.
Akwa Ibom Information Commissioner Rejects Claims of Vigilante Guard
Dr. Aniekan Umana denies employing a vigilante guard after police reported the arrest of a suspect who claimed to be the commissioner's escort while carrying a toy gun.
Akwa Ibom Governor Eno Initiates Financial Incentives for Security Reporting
Governor Umo Eno has introduced a cash reward scheme for residents who provide credible security intelligence, while simultaneously integrating over 2,000 village youth leaders into the state's formal security framework.
Civil society groups in Akwa Ibom advocate for public-security partnership to combat terrorism
Akwa Ibom civil society groups are urging citizens to cooperate with security agencies and adopt local defense strategies to effectively combat the rising threat of terrorism in Nigeria.