The increasing use of traditional methods of family planning despite its associated health risk by women of reproductive age in Akwa Ibom is raising concerns. There have been reported cases of permanent infertility or destruction of vital organs in the body due to prolonged or… Birth Control: Concerns over increased use of traditional family planning … Read more
Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health has announced its willingness to ensure that funds for the state’s contributions into the National Basket Fund for family planning is captured in the next budget. Eleven states have implemented the State Funded Procurement Guidelines on… Akwa Ibom plans to capture family planning funding in next budget …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Sports has announced plans to set up a committee of enquiry to review the performance of the State athletes at the just concluded Niger Delta Sports Festival, NDSF held in Uyo. Akwa Ibom took 6th position with a medal haul of 9 golds, 14 silvers and… Akwa Ibom govt sets … Read more
A lecturer at the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Dr Udeme Nana has advised youths to attach themselves to older and experienced people especially in the academics for mentorship. Nana who gave the advise during the celebration of his 60th birthday anniversary and… Attach yourselves to experienced people for mentorship – Don advises students … Read more
The Federal Government on Monday launched the ARISE human capital development strategic plan in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital Vice President Kashim Shettima while unveiling the HCD plan in Uyo, said the true wealth of any nation lies in it human capital development which include… FG launches ARISE Human Capital Devt Strategic Plan in Akwa … Read more
The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed circulating reports that Governor Umo Eno has commenced the disbursement of N50,000 business grants to all individuals in the state. In a press release issued on Saturday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ekwere Udoh, the… Akwa Ibom Govt denies payment of N50,000 grant to residents …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has distanced himself from any “satanic” planned rally in support of him in Akwa Ibom State. The proposed rally, organized by the Progressive Peoples’ Resolution (PPR) and led by one Ubong Idemudo, a known controversial character,… I didn’t approve ‘satanic rally’ in Akwa Ibom – Akpabio …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed a company, Sterling Global to stop further encroachment or closing of any creek in the state. This was part of the resolutions taken at the end of the State’s Executive Council, SEC, meeting held on Wednesday in… Gov Eno warns Sterling Global against further … Read more
Worried by what it described as an “unusual gas flare” at the Qua Iboe Terminal (QIT) in Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State, the Ibom Peoples’ Empowerment and Ecosystem Restoration Foundation (Ibom PEER Foundation) has called on oil giant Seplat Energy PLC to remediate and compensate… Akwa Ibom: CSO demands remediation, compensation from Seplat over unusual gas … Read more
The Nigeria Navy said its personnel of Forward operating base Ibaka has apprehended three suspected drug peddlers In a post on its verified Facebook page, it said, “On Saturday 29 March 2025, Forward Operating Base IBAKA apprehended 3 suspected drug peddlers in possession of… Navy base arrests three suspected drug peddlers in Akwa Ibom State … Read more