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Contrary to facts, Akwa Ibom govt dismisses withdrawal of ex-Gov Emmanuel's security as 'rumour'

Nigeria, Oct. 6 -- Contrary to available facts, the Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed as "rumour" the withdrawal of police operatives from former Governor Udom Emmanuel's residences at the Ewet... Read More


She began her fashion biz with borrowed machine, now trains others for free

Nigeria, Oct. 5 -- Despite Nigeria's high cost of living, which leaves little room for generosity, Edidiong Eyen tries to stand out. The CEO of an Akwa Ibom-based fashion brand, Elegant Stitches, has... Read More


Police withdraw operatives from ex-Gov Emmanuel's residence amid rift with successor

Nigeria, Oct. 4 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State have withdrawn their operatives from the residences of the former governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel, as the rift between him and his successor, Umo ... Read More


Sacked Akwa Ibom PDP chairperson refuses to vacate office, pledges loyalty to Gov Eno

Nigeria, Oct. 2 -- The sacked chairperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Aniekan Akpan, has rejected the dissolution of the state executive council, even as he openly declar... Read More


PDP dissolves leadership in Akwa Ibom, Cross River

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- Nigeria's main opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dissolved the party structures in the Akwa Ibom and Cross River states. In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, th... Read More


Tinubu boasts of Nigeria's capacity to treat 'critical illnesses', including cancer

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- Although he has repeatedly sought medical treatment abroad, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday boasted that Nigeria has well-equipped hospitals capable of handling "critical illnesses... Read More


Economic Policies: "You'll get the benefits," Tinubu promises Nigerians

Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- Amidst the high cost of living, President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country's economic crisis is over. Mr Tinubu stated this on Tuesday, 30 September, in Imo Sta... Read More


How APC chairperson died while sharing N50,000 donated by PDP defectors - Wife

Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- The wife of the Ward Chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has narrated to PREMIUM TIMES how her husband died whi... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Akwa Ibom communities, where abandoned, ill-equipped PHCs cripple health services

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- Mordecai Jim is the health worker in charge of the Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Odorikot, a community in Ikot Inyang Okop in the Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibo... Read More


Eno raises Akwa Ibom budget to N1.65 trillion, declares state of emergency on health

Nigeria, Sept. 13 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has approved a N695 billion supplementary budget, bringing the total budget size for 2025 to N1.65 trillion, the highest in the state's history... Read More