Concerns have been raised about the condition of the pitch at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo during a recent match between Enyimba of Aba and Egypt’s Al Masry. Stakeholders were caught off guard by the pitch’s poor state, which hampered the flow of the game at the stadium. A Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) official revealed … Read more
The Media Assistant to the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, Steven Abia, has stated that his principal is unbothered about allegations of corruption levelled against him by a group, Network Against Corruption and Trafficking, NACAT. Henzodaily reports that NACAT had petitioned both the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC ) and the Independent … Read more
Network Against Corruption and Trafficking Initiative (NACAT) has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel, over alleged misappropriation of state funds. The group, which made the call in a petition to the EFCC against the former governor on Wednesday in Abuja, accused him of diverting … Read more
Miss Abasifreke Joseph, a Corps Member, kidnapped on Jan. 9, along Enugu-Ezike Road, on her way to Kogi, says she faced torture and hunger in the hands of her captors. Joseph who was released on Jan. 13, gave the narration in Abak on Sunday, when Mr Sam Pepple, the NYSC Coordinator in Akwa Ibom visited … Read more
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has warned stakeholders against pushing their allies to ask him to consider them for new commissioner nominees and other appointees. Henzodaily recall that Governor Eno dismissed his foundation cabinet 20 months after assuming office. Speaking at a farewell dinner for the sacked cabinet members on Friday night in Uyo, … Read more
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dissolved his cabinet, saying he needs to bring new professionals on board. Speaking during a valedictory session at the exco chamber, on Friday, Eno said none of the commissioners under performed. The governor who stated that though all of them delivered on their responsibilities, they had to … Read more
The Management of BUA Refinery has said its refinery project in Akwa Ibom was still under construction and not nearing completion. In a statement on Sunday, BUA Refinery said it was committed strengthening the country’s refining capacity and energy security. Henzodaily reports that the BUA Refinery project in Akwa Ibom was estimated to be processing … Read more
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has sworn in the six newly appointed judges into the State’s High Court. Governor Eno said the appointment was in his determination to ensure that Akwa Ibom remains safe and secure for its citizens. The judges, Umohandi Winifred, Ekanem James, Essien Iwakowo, Morrison Henry, Ntekim Ekpo and … Read more