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Press Release A suspected notorious fraudster who allegedly specialised in impersonating Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Finance, Emem Bob, is in police net. The suspect is one Imeobong Akpan ‘M’ of Ikot Ekpene Udo Village, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area who specialised in defrauding unsuspecting members of the public. Operatives of the Command arrested the suspect following a credible complaint lodged on 22 May, 2026, at about 2230hrs, that an unknown individual had been fraudulently using the name, official identity, and photographs of the Commissioner on fake social media platforms to deceive members of the public. The police, according to the…

Akakan Umoh The controversy surrounding the purported suspension of Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 9, Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has taken a new twist following an aggrieved ward executive member dragging the party and several stakeholders before the High Court. In a suit marked HOA/12/2026, filed at the High Court of Akwa Ibom State, Oruk Anam Judicial Division, Prophet Edet Ben names the APC and over 20 individuals as defendants/respondents in the escalating dispute. The case, which came before Justice Nkereuwem M. Obot on a motion ex parte…

Aniefiok Christopher Senator Godswill Akpabio has advocated the creation of more state constituencies in Akwa Ibom to ensure even representation of the 31 local government areas. Speaking during the declaration of results of the APC House of Assembly primary held at the Essien Udim Council Secretariat, Afaha Ikot Ebak, Senator Akpabio noted that Akwa Ibom deserves more than 26 State Constituencies as currently applicable, and promised to collaborate with the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno towards ensuring more state constituencies are created for even representation. “Each local government area ought to be represented by a Member in the Akwa Ibom State…

Press Release Luck fled from a suspected drug dealer from Etebi Village in Esit Eket Local Government Area following his arrest and detention by Akwa Ibom Police Command over possession of illicit substances. The police command recovered large quantities of substances suspected to be Indian hemp from the 63-year-old man, thereby recording another breakthrough in its sustained war against illicit drug trafficking and other criminal activities across the state. ‘‘On Wednesday, 20th May, 2026, at about 0930hrs, operatives of the Command, acting on credible intelligence, received information that a suspected drug trafficker was conveying bags of illicit substances from Atabong…

Edi Umoh Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Unai Emery’s side took the lead late in the first half in Istanbul through Tielemans’ thunderous volley. Buendia increased Villa’s advantage with a sublime curler seconds before the interval. Morgan Rogers’ second-half goal finished off the outclassed Germans, sealing Villa’s first silverware since the 1996 League Cup and their first major European prize for 44 years. That famous European Cup final upset of Bayern Munich in 1982,…

Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh  Let us begin with a confession. There is something unsettling about a politician who no longer appears to struggle. In the turbulent theatre of Nigerian politics, where noise is often mistaken for relevance, where primaries resemble wrestling contests and delegate management demands the instincts of a hostage negotiator, a man who walks in unopposed does not merely win. He transforms the entire contest into a rehearsal. On Monday, May 18, 2026, at Methodist Primary School, Ukana, in Essien Udim Local Government Area, Senator Godswill Akpabio did exactly that. No contest. No drama. No nervous counting of…

Aniefiok Christopher Two former Akwa Ibom lawmakers who served at the State and Federal Legislative houses have passed away within days. A former Federal lawmaker and academic, Prof. Ini Udoka, who represented Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has passed away. Similarly, Hon. Imo Ibokete who represented Abak State Constituency in Akwa Ibom House of Assembly from 1999 to 2003, was said to have attended stakeholders meeting in Abak on the fateful day. According to a close family source, Ibokete was alleged to have fallen sick and could not talk at the meeting before he decided to head…

Press Release Two women escaped untimely death in Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital following Akwa Ibom Police Command intervention. After rescuing the women,  the policemen arrested a suspect allegedly linked to the violent attack described by authorities as “barbaric” and unlawful. The incident occurred on Tuesday along Ring Road 3 in Uyo, where an irate mob reportedly stripped the two women naked, assaulted them publicly and attempted to execute them over allegations yet to be verified by lawful authorities, according to the Police Command. Also read: Police Bust Child Trafficking Syndicate and other Crimes in Akwa Ibom  The Command condemned the…

A five-day Vocational and Entrepreneurship Enhancement Programme by Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF) in partnership with the Nigerian Army, 6 Battalion for 100 women in Ibagwa, Akwa Ibom State has ended. The programme was organised to help dependents of servicemen and widows acquire practical skills and pathways for economic inclusion as a way of ensuring stable household income. Sponsored by Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO), the programme involves Ankara craft, catering, soap making, and hairdressing trade skills. Participants were exposed to practical approaches for planning, managing, and growing small businesses as well as the blend of…

Edi Umoh Arsenal are English Premier League champions for the 2025/2026 season. The Gunners’ EPL title was sealed on Tuesday night after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth to ensure Arsenal replace Liverpool as EPL champions. Arsenal have a four-point lead having garnered 82 points from 37 matches over Man City with 78 points from 37 matches as they set to play the last games of the season on Sunday. The North Londoners will be crowned champions after the final day London derby at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park stadium on Sunday. Also read; Arsenal book Champions League final place after…