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Akwa Ibom State High Court in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom sentenced a 36-year-old woman to life imprisonment for attempted murder of a 12-year-old girl last weekend. Uwakmfon Isaac Jonah, the convict, a hairdresser and a divorcee from Ikot Obong in Afaha Clan, Essien Udim Local Government Area, lured the victim from Urua Akpan Market on July 20, 2023, before she inflicted severe injuries on her neck and eye. How it started  In her statement before the court, the victim had accompanied her mother, a pepper trader, to the market and was hawking fresh pepper when the…

Aniefiok Christopher Ahead of an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned protesters using vandalism, violence and threats against illegal immigrants.  More anti-migrant marches have been authorised for Tuesday, June 30 in Durban, Johannesburg and other cities. Already, thousands of African migrants began the process of leaving South Africa for their various home countries as protest group March and March proceeds with plans for nationwide protests on Tuesday. Also read How Government Leaders Promote Hate Crimes, Xenophobia  Xenophobia: South Africans Attack Nigerians Again End xenophobic attacks, Clergyman tells Ramaphosa  Fears of vandalism and…

Edi Umoh Stephen Estaquio’s late strike led Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 fixture, and send the co-hosts to the round of 16 at the California stadium on Sunday. NAN reported that the midfielder finished from just outside the area to send Canada to their first ever round of 16 appearance in the country’s World Cup history. In the first round of 32 match, and the first-ever competitive meeting between both nations, South Africa had more possession but Canada were better in front of goal and were only thwarted…

Akakan Umoh The Akwa Ibom State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing programmes aimed at promoting the welfare and economic empowerment of vulnerable groups particularly the widows. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs. Inibehe Silas Etukudo, who gave the assurance on Friday, June 26, during the 2026 International Widows’ Day celebration held at the Women Development Centre in Uyo, said this would be done through sustained collaboration with development partners and relevant stakeholders. Speaking on the theme Justice, Dignity and Economic Power for Widows, Mrs Etukudo acknowledged the numerous challenges confronting widows, noting that Governor Umo…

Edi Umoh The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its knockout stage, with a number of teams in Round of 32 matches officially confirmed following the completion of several group-stage fixtures. World cup debutants Cape Verde have set up a blockbuster meeting with defending champions Argentina after becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup knockout rounds. South Africa will face Canada in the first confirmed Round of 32 fixtures after finishing as runners-up in Group A. Also read Mexico Dims South Africa’s Light at 2026 World Cup opener USA Join Mexico to Book Place for 2026 World…

Aniefiok Christopher  Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) has agreed on uniform bride prices and marriage requirements across communities in the state to reduce the financial burden on intending couples and promote marital rites. This followed the adoption of a motion by the member representing Ikot Abasi/Eastern Obolo State Constituency, Hon. Selinah Ukpatu, who expressed concern over what she described as the growing commercialisation of traditional marriage practices. Presenting the motion during plenary, Hon. Ukpatu lamented that exorbitant bride prices and excessively long marriage lists have placed marriage beyond the reach of many young people, resulting in delayed marriages…

Akakan Umoh The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Presidential candidate of NDC, Peter Obi have expressed shock as Federal High Court, Abuja overturned judgment against the party. A Federal High Court in Lokoja had set aside its earlier judgment delivered on December 10, 2025, which directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC as a political party. Earlier this month, the Federal High Court in Abuja, had ordered the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Court of Appeal in Abuja later halted the enforcement of the judgment. The NDC National Chairman, Moses Zuwoghe, said…

Aniefiok Christopher The Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, has challenged senior police officers to embrace mentorship as a fundamental leadership responsibility and a critical tool in building the next generation of professional police leaders in the Nigeria Police Force. Azare described mentorship as one of the most powerful instruments for institutional growth, stressing that policing is not merely about enforcing the law but also about developing capable, disciplined, ethical, and service-oriented officers who will sustain the vision and values for the Force. He made the call while delivering a lecture titled “Mentorship in Policing: Building the Next…

The Federal Government has praised the recent sanction of three Nigerian bureau de change operators by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for alleged terrorism financing.  “The Nigeria Sanctions Committee welcomes the recent inclusion of Mukthar Muhammad Adamu, Nine to Nine BDC, and Generation BDC Limited by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) yesterday. “These designations follow the inclusion of Adamu and his companies as part of a broader update to the Nigeria Sanctions List approved and published on 18th June 2026,” it disclosed in a statement by the committee made available to Channels…

Akakan Umoh  Nigeria’s Health Minister and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has advised Akwa Ibom Government to make health insurance scheme mandatory for all people in the state. At the moment, Akwa Ibom civil servants (including junior civil servants whose enrollment was funded by the state), children aged 0 to 5 years, pregnant women, elderly persons aged 60 years and above, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are beneficiaries of the scheme. Speaking at the unveiling of Ibom International Hospital, Uyo on Tuesday, Pate said making the scheme mandatory would ensure wider coverage and improved access…