The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) said on Friday that the news of the death of Pastor Patience Eno, the wife of the Akwa Ibom governor, was devastating. The party in honour of the deceased, directed that all its flags at the PDP’s National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja be flown at half mast for a period … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom on the death of his wife, Pastor Patience Eno. On behalf of the Federal Government, the President commiserated with the Eno family, the government, and the people of Akwa Ibom state during this grim time. The President joined them in mourning the painful … Read more
The first lady of Akwa Ibom state, Patience Umo Eno has died after an illness. The state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, made the announcement of the first lady’s death in a statement issued in the early hours of Friday. Ememobong said the first lady died on Thursday in a hospital in the presence of … Read more
Akwa Ibom State Government has recorded five cases of Mpox, warning residents to be wary of the disease. The State Government, while giving an update on the outbreak of Mpox on Friday, disclosed that five cases have been reported in some local government areas. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US Confiscates Presidential Plane Melania’s Betrayal: Ex-Aide … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, command in Akwa Ibom, has apprehended two persons over alleged conspiracy and vandalism in the state. The state Commandant, Mr Eluyemi Eluwade, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Uyo. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has accused the immediate past administration of Akwa Ibom State of shielding and protecting those who have looted the state treasury. The administration of Udom Emmanuel had obtained a court order restraining the EFCC from investigating the accounts of the state government. Editors Pick … Read more
The President of the 10th Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has appointed Sylvester Okonkwo as his new Chief of Staff. Okonkwo, a corporate lawyer and politician, holds a law degree from the University of Nigeria and was previously a senatorial aspirant. The Deputy Chief of Staff, Saviour Enyiekere, is a former local government chairman and has a … Read more
Some displaced Akwa Ibom indigenes in Katsina State, were calling for help, because their houses, shops and other sources of livelihood were either vandalised or burnt by bandits The Governor has made adequate arrangements for them to be received and for relief materials to be given to them EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Akwa … Read more
Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the reopening of churches in the state. Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has approved that churches in the state would be reopened on Sunday, June 7, 2020. In a statement signed by the Commissioner of Information, Charles Udoh on Sunday night, the approval was given based on … Read more