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Nigeria

NAF boosts civil military relations in Akwa Ibom with school project

The Nigerian Air Force has launched a new school project in Akwa Ibom State as part of efforts to strengthen civil military relations and support local development. The project, sited at Edemaya Unity College in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, was delivered under the Chief of the Air Staff Special Intervention Project.​ The new block consists of three classrooms, a principal’s office and staff rooms built in honour of retired Air Vice Marshal Iboro Harry Etukudo, who hails from the area. Speaking on behalf of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, the Chief of Civil Military Relations, AVM Edward Gabkwet, said the intervention is meant to build trust and goodwill between the force and its host communities.​ Gabkwet noted that the Air Force has completed about 10 similar projects across the country to support education and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 23, 2026

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Nigeria

NDLEA nabs 80 year old ex convict, finds tramadol hidden in full body mannequins

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested an 80 year old ex convict, Jeremiah Isaiah Nkanta, for allegedly returning to the illicit drug trade barely three years after his last conviction. He was picked up at his home in Mmanta Abak village, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, where officers found 5.7 kilograms of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis.​ Nkanta was first arrested by the NDLEA on December 14, 2022, prosecuted and sentenced to two years in prison for dealing in drugs. The agency said intelligence reports indicated that he went back to selling narcotics after serving his sentence, prompting a fresh operation that led to his re arrest.​ In a separate operation in Akwa Ibom, NDLEA operatives on patrol along the Oron Ibaka road intercepted a 37 year old businessman, Ani Onyebuchi Romans, who was […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 11, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops rescue 25 hostages arrest 10 suspects in nationwide raids

The Nigerian Army says its troops have rescued 25 kidnapped victims and arrested 10 suspects in a series of nationwide operations carried out over the last 48 hours.​ According to a source at Army Headquarters, the suspects include alleged bandit collaborators illegal miners violent extremists and a suspected arms dealer. The source said the coordinated missions took place across the North East North West North Central and South South regions.​ In the North East troops of Operation Hadin Kai carried out clearance operations around terrorist hideouts in the Gargash area of Bama Local Government Area in Borno State. The troops recovered two AK 47 rifles magazines ammunition and motorbikes and destroyed terrorists’ camps and farmlands.​ In the North West troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims at Kobbo village in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State after […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 7, 2025

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Nigeria

Correctional service empowers Akwa Ibom inmates with starter packs

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Akwa Ibom Command, has equipped five inmates with business starter packs to support their reintegration into society and help them build sustainable livelihoods after release. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Richard Metong, announced the initiative in a statement issued on Friday in Uyo.​ Speaking during the presentation at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, the state Controller, Frank Okonkwo, reaffirmed that rehabilitation remains a core mandate under the NCoS Act, 2019. He said empowering inmates with skills and tools is central to reducing repeat offences and improving public safety.​ Okonkwo explained that when trained inmates are released with practical support, they return as skilled, productive citizens capable of contributing to their communities. He described such empowerment as a pathway to building a safer and more secure society.​ He added that the programme, implemented with strategic partners, is […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 28, 2025

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Entertainment

Sound of Music Headlines CDM Eket’s Maiden Concert

The Eket branch of Chorale De La Magnifique (CDM) will host its first-ever concert on November 30, 2025, at Joddag Hotel and Suites, Marina, Eket, Akwa Ibom. Led by founder and music director Dr Ike Eseka, the choir promises a vibrant blend of songs from the 1965 musical ‘The Sound of Music’, alongside ‘Songs of the Birth of Our Lord Jesus’ and Christmas carols in local Nigerian languages. The free musical celebration aims to uplift the festive spirit through elegant harmonies, classical excellence, and African rhythms. The concert’s inclusive approach welcomes music lovers, families, and friends, with live streaming on YouTube and Facebook for anyone unable to attend in person. CDM has branches in Lagos, Abuja, Asaba, and Uyo, all dedicated to blending classical and indigenous music traditions. The event aims to mark the Christmas season with joy, reflection, and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 26, 2025

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Entertainment

Davido Announces Dates for 5ive Tour in Nigeria

Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially announced the Nigerian leg of his highly anticipated 5ive Tour, set to take place across five states from October to December 2025. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the global music icon revealed that the tour will begin in Akwa Ibom on October 26, before moving to Adamawa on October 29, Enugu on November 1, and Ibadan on November 9, with a grand finale in Lagos on December 25 — Christmas Day. Expressing excitement about performing back home, Davido wrote: “I am blessed to perform all around the world, and everywhere I go, Nigeria goes with me. But this time, I’m bringing it home. After an unforgettable North American tour, it’s only right we bring that energy back where it all began.” The multiple award-winning artist described the upcoming tour […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 18, 2025

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Nigeria

Police Arrest Suspected Cultist for Rape Attempt in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a notorious cultist and armed robbery suspect, Happiness Alphonsus Iseyen, for allegedly attempting to defile a teenager. The 26-year-old suspect, a resident of Ini Local Government Area, was apprehended on August 28, 2025, following a tip-off from a concerned citizen. According to the police spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, detectives acted swiftly after receiving information on August 27, 2025. The suspect was tracked down and arrested around 1:40 PM. During a search, a locally-fabricated gun with one live cartridge was recovered from Iseyen's possession. In addition to the defilement charge, the suspect is also linked to a series of armed robbery incidents. The police are continuing their investigation to arrest other members of the gang and recover any additional weapons. DSP John emphasized the police's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of Akwa […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA August 30, 2025

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Nigeria

Akpabio Urges Nigerians to Safeguard Public Facilities

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians to take responsibility for protecting and maintaining government-owned facilities in their communities. He made the appeal on Tuesday during the commissioning of constituency projects in Ika Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, Akpabio said his role as a lawmaker is to provide projects that benefit the people, while citizens must ensure the facilities are well-maintained. “You, as the beneficiaries of these projects, owe the government a duty to protect the facilities so that they won’t be vandalised or destroyed by enemies of progress,” he said. Akpabio stressed that communities should “own” the projects, noting that neglect or vandalism discourages further government investment. He also reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope administration to grassroots development and economic empowerment. […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA August 27, 2025

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Nigeria

Police Dismantle Drug Cartel, Arrest Four in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered a drug cartel operating in Uyo, arresting four suspects and seizing large quantities of illicit substances during coordinated raids. Police spokesperson DSP Timfon John, in a statement on Sunday, said the arrests followed intelligence-led operations targeting criminal hideouts across the metropolis. Recovered items included large quantities of cannabis, popularly known as Ikong Ekpo. The suspects were identified as Gideon Patrick Edet, Paul Joseph Effiong, Mfon Cletus Ikpe, and Gideon Edet Etim. DSP John reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining its crackdown on drugs and other crimes under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Baba Azare. She urged residents to support security agencies by sharing timely intelligence on suspicious activities, stressing that criminal elements would face decisive action if they failed to desist.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA August 24, 2025

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