PDP lauds Akwa Ibom Governor Emmanuel over listing among Africa’s inspiring individuals EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Akwa-Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel on his recognition as one of Africa’s 100 most inspiring people in the 2021 African Regional Awards. Kola Ologbondiyan, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, stated this … Read more
Police Apprehend Fake Medical Doctor, Soldier In Akwa Ibom EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Akwa Ibom State Police Command announced the arrest of one Mfon Essien, a native of Ikot Andem Itam village in the state’s Itu Local Government Area, who was posing as a soldier, and one Samuel Isaac Jumbo of No. 26 … Read more
Before the sentence, the judge changed to a black cap, while the convict wept uncontrollably in the courtroom… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Akwa Ibom State High Court presided over by Justice Augustine Odokwo has sentenced a man, Ekerete Ukpong, to death for kidnapping a four-year-old boy. The 31-year-old, who hailed from Udok Atai … Read more
Court Sentences Two To Death By Hanging For Killing Uncle In Akwa Ibom EKO HOT BLOG reports that Joseph Usen Etim of Akpautong, Ibesikpo Local Government, and Christopher Macauley of Obio Adung, Ibesikpo LGA, have both been condemned to death by hanging for the murder of their uncle, Mr. Imo Effiong Edet. The prisoners were … Read more
Man to die by hanging for killing father in Akwa Ibom The condemned will die by hanging. EKO HOT BLOG reports that one Victor Etim Obot, 36, of Ikot Obio Mkpong in Akwa Ibom State’s Ikono Local Government Area, was condemned to death by the State High Court in Uyo, the state capital, for the … Read more
Senator Godswill Akpabio’s supporters held their congress in the Kara Event Centre. The congresses by the different factions at different locations were peaceful and orderly. Ekohotblog reports that on Saturday, the Akwa Ibom State branch of the All Progressives Congress, APC, held a parallel congress. It may be noted that the state’s opposition party has … Read more
Akwa Ibom now joins Rivers, Bayelsa, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Abia, Lagos and Enugu as states with anti-open grazing legislation making it the eighth state in southern Nigeria to enact the law. The Governor of Akwa Ibom state Emmanuel Udom has signed an anti-open grazing bill into law. Emmanuel Udom assented to the bill after it … Read more
Malami had accused Magu of mismanaging recovered loot while he was EFCC Chairman Maigari Dingyadi, the Minister of Police Affairs, has said that former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) CP Ibrahim Magu, is still on the Federal Government’s payroll as a police officer despite his suspension by President Muhammadu Buhari. … Read more
A former Nigerian Senator has been abducted by gunmen. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the immediate past Senator representing Akwa Ibom South (Eket Senatorial District) at the Senate, Senator Nelson Effiong, has been abducted by unknown gunmen. It was gathered that the former Senator was kidnapped at his lounge, a popular sit-out along Oron Road in Uyo, … Read more
Police orders arrest of ASP in suspicion of role in suspect’s death. Commissioner of Police of Akwa Ibom, Amiengheme Andrew, has ordered the arrest of ASP Joweigha Michael for alleged involvement in the death of a suspect, Kubiat Isaac while in custody. EkohotBlog reports that the Police Public Relations Officer in Akwa Ibom, SP Odiko … Read more
A police ASP has been arrested over the death of UniUyo student. EKOHOTBLOG reports that an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Joweigha Michael, has been arrested over the demise of a student of University of Uyo, Kubiat Isaac, who was allegedly beaten to death for armed robbery and cultism. It was gathered that the deceased, … Read more
“The firearm was still in his hands when the sudden discharge occurred and sent the couple and other guests scampering.” EKOHOTBLOG reports that a 15-year-old girl identified as Veronica Kufre has been hospitalized after she was fatally injured by stray bullets allegedly fired by a drunken officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has placed Lagos State and six others on red alert over the surge in the COVID-19 cases in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has placed Lagos State and six others on red alert following the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The latest … Read more
He noted that all COVID-19 monitoring mechanisms have been reactivated to ensure strict compliance with guidelines and protocols… The Delta variant of COVID-19 has claimed three lives in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria. Secretary to State Government and Chairman, Akwa Ibom State COVID-19 Committee, Emmanuel Ekuwem stated this in a statement issued on Thursday. He … Read more
The condemned policemen are Corporals Friday Udo, and Saturday Okorie who have since been dismissed from the Force An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state has sentenced two police officers and three others to death for kidnapping in the state. They were sentenced to death on … Read more
In a media chat in Uyo, the State capital, the command’s Public Relations Officer Odiko Macdon said Akpan’s case file was at the Directorate of Public Prosecution, DPP, and the suspect remanded in the State Correctional centre. The Nigeria Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, has given a fresh update on the whereabout of Uduak Akpan, … Read more
He was first suspended indefinitely from studies before his expulsion two months ago. A student expelled by Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, has issued an ultimatum to the university authorities to restore his studentship within seven days or face legal actions. The student, Iniobong Ekpo, was in his final year at the Department of … Read more
He explained that his decision was informed by the overwhelming pressures from the majority of the people of Akwa Ibom state asking him to run for the office of governor. Senator Ita Enang, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Niger Delta Affairs, has reportedly declared his interest to contest the 2023 governorship election in … Read more
The slain woman was a petty trader who used to sell pastries in the local market The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has been detained a pastor for allegedly killing his wife. The pastor has been identified as Chris Enoch, the founder of Omega Word Global Ministries. The incident happened at a village called Ikot … Read more
“Troops in the Ikot Ekpene area arrested some IPOB/ESN members at Essien Udim LGA of Akwa Ibom” Some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) “involved in the killing and burning of policemen” in Akwa Ibom have been apprehended, the Defence Headquarters has said. Akwa Ibom is one of the southern states that has … Read more