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Akwa Ibom denies plan to sell its power plant

Nigeria, March 19 -- The Akwa Ibom State Government has denied reports that it plans to sell Ibom Power Company. The government says the administration of Governor Umo Eno is instead focused on repay... Read More


Police arrest woman over alleged assault on five-year-old niece

Nigeria, March 17 -- Police in Cross River State have arrested a Cross River State resident, Ibiong Bassey, over a viral video showing the alleged assault on her five-year-old niece. PREMIUM TIMES is... Read More


Police raid arms fabrication workshop, drug-laced snack factory in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria, March 16 -- The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspects after raiding a facility allegedly used for illegal arms fabrication and the production of narcotic-laced snacks in Uyo, Akwa Ib... Read More


Ex-Reps member dumps APC for ADC two weeks after resigning as Akpabio's aide

Nigeria, March 16 -- A former member of the House of Representatives, Patty Etete, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), weeks after stepping ... Read More


Police rescue seven trafficked victims, including foreign nationals

Nigeria, March 15 -- Police operatives in Akwa Ibom State have announced the dismantling of a human trafficking syndicate operating in the state. Seven victims have been rescued, and four suspects lin... Read More


Court clears judiciary accountant, six years after N20million theft

Nigeria, March 14 -- Nearly six years after he was accused of stealing N20 million belonging to the Akwa Ibom State judiciary, an accountant with the state judiciary, Iniobong Essien, has been dischar... Read More


GMOs: Experts accuse Nigeria's biosafety regulator of not being transparent

Nigeria, March 14 -- An environmental activist and a public health advocate have questioned the transparency and effectiveness of Nigeria's biosafety regulator's oversight regarding the safety and reg... Read More


Police invite parents as school expels students over viral bullying video

Nigeria, March 14 -- Authorities have taken steps to address a viral bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin City, Edo State: the school expelled the students involved in the assault, ... Read More


Akwa Ibom HCDTs show governance gains but lag on inclusion, energy transition - Report

Nigeria, March 13 -- Nine Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) operating in oil-producing communities of Akwa Ibom State recorded their strongest performance in governance and accountability but ... Read More


How the new Nigeria Police Act protects you from officers' misconduct

Nigeria, March 12 -- Section 32 (2): Police cannot arrest you for disputes between private parties (civil wrongs) or for owing money. Section 34: A suspect should not be handcuffed unless they are vi... Read More