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2027: Akpanudoedehe wins Akwa Ibom ADC governorship primary election

Nigeria, May 25 -- A former senator, John Akpanudoedehe, has won the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship primary election in Akwa Ibom State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Titus Ejoh... Read More


Protest in Dublin over death of Congolese immigrant pinned down by security guards

Nigeria, May 23 -- Protesters gathered outside Ireland's parliament on Thursday demanding accountability over the death of a Congolese immigrant who died after being pinned to the ground by security g... Read More


Police arrest officer who vowed to kill anyone filming him

Nigeria, May 22 -- Police in Anambra State have arrested an officer, Newton Isokpehi, after viral TikTok videos showed him threatening to kill anyone who films him during an operation. The police dis... Read More


I'll kill anyone who films me during operation - Nigerian police officer

Nigeria, May 21 -- A Nigerian police officer identified as Newton Isokpehi on his TikTok profile has sparked outrage after videos surfaced online showing him threatening to kill anyone who films him w... Read More


Fubara withdraws from Rivers APC governorship primaries

Nigeria, May 21 -- Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries ahead of the state's 2027 gubernatorial election, saying his... Read More


Helen Ukpabio calls for 12 days of Prayer for Gov Eno

Nigeria, April 30 -- A cleric, Helen Ukpabio, has called for a 12-day midday prayer session for Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, describing the period as "fragile and critical." In a Facebook post ... Read More


N1.19bn Upgrade Fails: Runway light outage strands Ibom Air passengers

Nigeria, April 28 -- Passengers scheduled to travel on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos on Monday night were left stranded after a runway lighting failure disrupted flight operations at the Victor... Read More


Akwa Ibom announces date for Ibom Air's inaugural international flight

Nigeria, April 28 -- Akwa Ibom State Government has announced that Ibom Air's first international flight will depart from Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, on 2 May, marking a significant miles... Read More


Court orders Nigerian Navy to vacate Port Harcourt property, awards N200m damages

Nigeria, April 28 -- A Rivers State High Court has ordered the Nigerian Navy to vacate a disputed property in Port Harcourt and pay N200 million in damages to the Lawrence Zidougha family, ending a lo... Read More


COVID-19 Alert: Akwa Ibom activates response measures, urges public vigilance

Nigeria, April 27 -- The Akwa Ibom State Government has intensified its public health response following a fresh COVID-19 case in neighbouring Cross River State, urging residents to remain vigilant an... Read More