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Akwa Ibom speaker suspends spokesperson

Nigeria, June 6 -- The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Udeme Otong, has suspended his Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ebong, over a controversial statement announcing the Assembly's planne... Read More


Akwa Ibom communities threaten legal action against oil firms over pollution

Nigeria, June 4 -- Communities in Akwa Ibom State affected by oil pollution have threatened to intensify legal and advocacy actions against major oil companies operating in the area, accusing them of ... Read More


Delta has little to show, despite receiving over N3.15 trillion in three years, Omo-Agege says

Nigeria, June 4 -- Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has accused Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's administration in Delta State of failing to translate the state's massive public revenues int... Read More


APC member sacked from Eno's govt for urging Tinubu's resignation

Nigeria, June 3 -- A media aide in the office of the Political Adviser to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has been dismissed after a Facebook post suggesting President Bola Tinubu should have resig... Read More


Security standoff disrupts Akwa Ibom assembly plenary, lawmakers turn back

Nigeria, June 3 -- A confrontation between security operatives at the Akwa Ibom Government House and members of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on Tuesday disrupted a planned plenary session, fo... Read More


Oborevwori says Omo-Agege 'cannot be trusted', cites alleged political betrayals

Nigeria, June 3 -- Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has said former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege is not a politician that can be trusted, accusing him of repeatedly falling out with p... Read More


Police uncover suspected firearms manufacturing network

Nigeria, June 3 -- The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State says it has uncovered a suspected illegal firearms manufacturing and repair network in the state, leading to the arrest of two suspects a... Read More


Akwa Ibom teachers join nationwide protest over Oyo abduction incident, shut down schools

Nigeria, June 2 -- Teachers across Akwa Ibom State will withdraw classroom services on Tuesday as they join a nationwide solidarity rally demanding the release of teachers and pupils abducted from sch... Read More


Police invite activist Gwamnishu over alleged attempted murder, terrorism incitement

Nigeria, June 2 -- A police invitation letter dated 1 June and addressed to Mr Gwamnishu indicated that the command was investigating a case of "conspiracy, attempted murder, incitement to engage in t... Read More


Mother, pastor in police custody after 14-year-old girl dies from alleged beating

Nigeria, June 2 -- The Nigeria Police Force in Cross River State has launched an investigation into the death of a 14-year-old girl, Nancy Peter, who allegedly died after being beaten by her mother an... Read More