Friday, June 26, 2026

Akwa Ibom

June 20, 2026

Umahi explains flooding on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

The minister said that water observed on the median was due to the design provision for a future railway line.

Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, and some federal lawmakers inspecting the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on Friday.
June 15, 2026

NEMA begins flood disaster preparedness campaign in Akwa Ibom

She urged SEMA to devise ways of taking the campaign to communities.

NEMA
June 14, 2026

Minister urges West African envoys-designate to prioritise security cooperation with host countries

She described challenges facing Nigeria’s neighbouring countries as multifaceted.

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
June 12, 2026

Task force apprehends 10 over alleged illegal mining activities in Akwa Ibom

He said that the suspects were apprehended at about 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Akwa Ibom
June 9, 2026

Akwa Ibom community hails Tinubu for appointing Joseph Essien FUATECH VC

The community stated that Mr Essien’s appointment represented far more than the emergence of a vice chancellor.

Joseph Essien
June 9, 2026

Akwa Ibom prioritising water supply in development agenda: Commissioner

The Akwa Ibom government says it is implementing reforms and infrastructure projects to expand access to safe water in both urban and rural communities.

June 8, 2026

Police nab Akwa Ibom resident over false bandit alarm

“The Command wishes to assure the good people of Akwa Ibom State that there is no cause for alarm,” he said.

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June 8, 2026

Akwa Ibom, Cross River deploy preventive measures against flood, erosion

Stakeholders have said that intensive preventive measures are in place to contain flooding, save lives and property, and prevent further erosion in both states.

May 30, 2026

Gov. Eno threatens to terminate non-performing contracts in Akwa Ibom

He said it was deeply worrisome that some contractors handling state government projects were neither proactive nor patriotic.

Akwa Ibom governor, Umo Bassey Eno (Credit: Akwa Ibom state government)
May 29, 2026

Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, Kano, Cross River, Enugu high-risk areas for Ebola virus outbreak: NCDC

Nigeria has activated its national Emergency Operations Centre, currently operating in alert mode while coordinating preparedness activities, according to NCDC.