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Press Release A University of Uyo graduate, Koabasi Marsodi, the principal suspect is in the custody of Akwa Ibom State Police Command for operating an illegal arms fabrication facility.  Another suspect is Marsodi John, both are indigenes of Uya Oron in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Preliminary investigation revealed that the principal suspect, Marsodi, a graduate of Animal Science from the University of Uyo, allegedly operates the illegal facility. He had confessed to producing narcotic-laced chin-chin and engaging in the illegal fabrication and modification of firearms, including cutting long guns into shorter, concealable weapons. Related News Seplat…

… warn public against taking laws into their hands Aniefiok Christopher Police arrested four and launched manhunt for fleeing suspects over the vandalization and malicious destruction of property belonging to Seplat Energy at Mkpanak Village in Ibeno Local Government Area of the State. Before Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited was renamed Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited (SEPNU) from ExxonMobil in December 2024, the community had had altercation with MPNU.  ‘‘On 11th March, 2026 at about 1200 hours, the Police received a distress call from the Security Control Room of Seplat Energy Company reporting that a group of youths allegedly led by…

Aniefiok Christopher The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to order an investigation into the alleged spending of about ₦5.9 billion on the rebranding of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. In an open letter dated March 14, 2026 and signed by SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the group said there should be full transparency regarding the reported spending. It asked Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, alongside anti-corruption agencies, to investigate the expenditure. Also read: SERAP Sues INEC over alleged…

Aniefiok Christopher A member of the House of Representatives from Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Unyime Idem, has empowered 150 young persons with new Hewlett-Packard (HP) laptop computers and cash grants. The presentation was done at the end of a three-day intensive training on Digital Marketing and E-business Development held in Uyo for young people from Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency. Idem sponsored the all-expense paid training, which covered hotel accommodation and three-square meals as a way of boosting the trainees’ digital and entrepreneurial skills to reduce unemployment and dependence on white collar job. Represented by a former member of Akwa Ibom…

Akakan Umoh Citizens of the 369 electoral wards in Akwa Ibom state would enjoy affordable and clean solar-powered water facilities, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Water Resources and Sanitation, Dr. Ubuo Ubuo said. Announcing this when the executive members of the Borehole Drillers Association of Nigeria (BODAN), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, visited him on Thursday, Dr. Ubuo said government has approved the construction of the project. Dr. Ubuo explained that the initiative forms part of the state government’s commitment to improving access to potable water and strengthening water supply infrastructure across communities in the state, in line with the ARISE…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) shared N1.894 trillion as Federation Account revenue for February 2026 among the Federal Government, states and local government councils. The committee was chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. This was stated in a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa. The revenue was shared during the March 2026 FAAC meeting held in Abuja. The N1.894 trillion distributable revenue comprised N1.274 trillion from distributable statutory revenue and N619.119 billion from…

…Gifts tricycyle to Akwa Ibom person  Edi Umoh The Senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District in the Nigeria’s 10th Senate, Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has extended humanitarian gesture to an Akwa Ibom person. Senator Nwebonyi who demonstrated a spontaneous act of kindness during a visit to Akwa Ibom for the International Women’s Day celebrations provided a tricycle also known as Keke Napep in Nigeria costs about N4 million to the unemployed. The beneficiary, Ini-Emem Isaiah in a Facebook post by Umoren Ebong, said the Senator, approached him in a friendly manner. The senator, who is also the Deputy Chief Whip and…

Press Release Governor Umo Eno has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to laying a solid foundation for the future of Akwa Ibom children. Receiving pupils of King’s Kids Christian Montessori School, Uyo, in his office during a guided tour of Government House, Uyo on Friday, March 13, 2026, Eno said he made time to receive the pupils despite his busy schedule owing to his deep passion and love for children. The Governor noted that it is the responsibility of government to provide a secure and peaceful environment for its citizens, as well as a safe and supportive academic atmosphere that fosters…

Press Release Four suspects who are in Akwa Ibom Police Command custody would be arraigned in court for their involvement in an alleged human trafficking. This was after the operatives of the command had rescued seven victims during stop-and-search operation along Ikot Ekpene–Aba Road in the state.  The suspects in police custody are Udeme Jacob (F), 20 years, Mbo LGA; Effiong Ekop (M), Ibiono Ibom LGA; John Okon (M), Mbo LGA and Ndukwe Ogbonnaya (F) Bende LGA, Abia State. Those rescued are Asana Wohabu (F), 18 years Cotonou, Benin Republic; Fusina Seru (F), 20 years Cotonou, Benin Republic;  Mulica Ismali…

Edi Umoh Former Nigerian international, John Obi Mikel has called on the entire board of the Nigeria Football Federation led by Ibrahim Musa Gusau to resign following the failure of the Nigeria national football team to qualify for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles were eliminated from the qualification race after a tense penalty shootout defeat to the DR Congo national football team in November 2025. Since making their debut at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria have missed the tournament only three times, 2006, 2022 and now 2026, with the latest failure marking their first consecutive…