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Despite relentless campaigns for the rights of the girl child — on the back of the ever-rising spate of girl child sexual abuse — it was a shock on Friday to see a Facebook user by the name Aniekpeno Akpan post a step-by-step guide to raping female minors. READ MORE HERE

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the killing of dreaded gang leader, Stainless, who unleashed terror on Etim Ekpo and Ukanafun Local Government areas of the state by killing, maiming, raping, kidnapping, issuing of threat letters and burning of houses indiscriminately. READ...

Mr Ibanga Etang, an aide to Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has defected to the All Progressive Congress (APC). It would be recalled that a few months ago, the governor’s Special Assistant on Electoral Matters, Mr Chris Okorie also dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for APC Read...

The man who directed the 2015 governorship campaign of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Akwa Ibom State, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The politician, Soni Udom, announced his defection on Friday in Abak during a ceremony organised by people from five local government...

Most Beautiful Girl in Akwa Ibom Ambassador 2017, MBGAK, Queen Ndiana Inyang is currently lamenting and in an emotional wreck after losing her fiance to the cold hands of death. The beauty queen who is reported to have been in attendance at the Thanksgiving service in honour of the Akwa Ibom...

A tricycle (Keke NAPEP) operator in Akwa Ibom State, Kingsley Isong, has been honoured by the state Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, for a rare show of honesty after returning a missing sum of over N300,000 to the owner. The Keke rider, … Read more via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s Most Visited Music &...

The much-talked about Ibom Deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State would soon be realised, as more than 100 companies across the globe have reportedly indicated interest for the development of the Port. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper...

The member representing Uyo/Uruan/ Nsit Atai/ Ibesikpo Asutan Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State, Hon. Michael Enyong has denied involvement in sex scandal, stating that his political enemies were after him over the 2019 elections Read more via Daily Post Nigeria –...

The traditional wedding of the General Manager of Cubana has left many people stunned as money rained down in bountiful measures. via Tori News – http://ift.tt/2C4BWHQ ------------- Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

AKWA Ibom State dethroned Miss Teen 2017/2018, Miss Abasiodiong Eyo Inyang has finally cleared the air on why she embarked on that image tarnishing mission, posting a semi-nude photoshoot on her birthday which caused an uproar on social media, leading to her dethronement by organizers of the...

The winner of the 2017 Queen of Akwa Ibom Teenagers Forum, Abasiodiong Eno Inyang has been dethroned after she released semi-unclad photos to mark her birthday. Semi-unclad photos of 20-year-old Abasiodiong Eno Inyang went viral on social media after they were posted on Saturday. Her br**sts...

The Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has sacked the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Udo Ekpenyong. The Commissioner for Information, Charles Udoh, confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES that Mr. Ekpenyong was sacked on Friday afternoon. The government did not give reasons...

A recent survey conducted in Akwa Ibom State has revealed a significant drop in the overall prevalence rate of HIV in the state. The survey, which was carried out across the 31 local government areas in the state between April and June 2017, shows a drastic fall … via Premium Times Nigeria –...

A man has been left in sorrow and lament following the unfortunate situation he found himself in. The man identified as Mr Ini Emmason John from Ikot Ebok in Essien Udim, Akwa Ibom state - was recently blessed with a set of twins (a boy and a girl). Unfortunately, his wife died a week after...

Natives of Iba Oku, Uyo local government area of Akwa Ibom State were thrown into shock when a vulture allegedly delivered a letter to their village head, Eteidung Gabriel Mbeka asking him to quite his throne. READ MORE HERE

VP Prof Osinbajo Arrives Uyo to Participate in Akwa Ibom's 30th Anniversary Celebrations

According to several news sources, the former first lady of Akwa Ibom state, Imo Isemin, died in a hospital in Uyo after a brief illness. Premium Times

Senator Akpabio was not suggesting clones of himself when he suggested that it was time for all Nigerians of goodwill to pray for the nation and also put their hands on deck to move the nation to safe harbours. Akpabio spoke at his constituency briefing in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, where he...

Pat Utomi, co-founder of Lagos Business School and Pan Atlantic University, has urged groups in the country to find ways to halt Nigeria’s impending anarchy. Mr. Utomi made the call in Awka on Monday at the June, 2017 meeting of University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Alumni Association and...

Rainstorm has destroyed the mortuary and other property worth millions of naira at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Akwa Ibom State. The rainstorm, which occurred around 5pm on Tuesday, destroyed theatre, incinerator building, perimeter fencing, instrument unit, mortuary, new...