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Akwa Ibom, Rivers police strengthen border security

Akwa Ibom, Rivers police strengthen border security

The Commissioners of Police for Akwa Ibom and Rivers states have agreed to strengthen cross-border security collaboration through enhanced intelligence sharing, joint operations and coordinated crime-fighting strategies to tackle criminal activities along their shared boundary.

The resolution was reached on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, during a high-level strategic security meeting between the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, Baba Mohammed Azare and his Rivers State counterpart, Olugbenga Adepoju, at the common boundary between the two states.

Bayelsa arraigns prime suspect in judge's kidnap

Bayelsa arraigns prime suspect in judge’s kidnap

The Bayelsa State Government is to arraign the prime suspect in the 2025 abduction of Bayelsa State High Court Judge, Justice E.G. Omukoro, before a State High Court in Yenagoa.

The suspect, 39-year-old Ogbonna-Otu Emizibo Dennis, popularly known as “Ogbono”, is scheduled to appear before High Court 4 on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, to face a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit felony, kidnapping, conspiracy to cause grievous harm and attempted murder.

EFCC arraigns man over multi-million dollar investment fraud

EFCC arraigns man over multi-million dollar investment fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Usie Otukpa Osang before the Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged investment fraud involving more than AUD$8.4 million and US$3.6 million.

Osang was arraigned on Monday before Justice Obiora Egwuatu on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence and impersonation.

PDP condemns arrest of Akwa Ibom spokesman

PDP condemns arrest of Akwa Ibom spokesman

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the arrest of its Akwa Ibom State Publicity Secretary, Ewa Okpo, describing the action as an attempt to intimidate political opponents and suppress freedom of expression.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the party said it had been informed that Okpo was arrested following a petition filed by Senator Effiong Bob and is currently being questioned by police officers at the Quick Intervention Unit, Ikot Akpan Abia.

Akwa Ibom SUBEB begins 1,000 teachers’ recruitment

Akwa Ibom SUBEB begins 1,000 teachers’ recruitment

The Akwa Ibom State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has announced plans to recruit 1,000 qualified teachers to fill vacancies in public primary and junior secondary schools in the state.

In a statement signed on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, by the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Rt. Hon. Anietie Etuk said the recruitment exercise is designed to improve the teacher-pupil ratio, enhance learning outcomes and strengthen the delivery of quality basic education in line with the Akwa Ibom State Government’s ARISE Agenda.

Eno urges corps members to leave lasting legacy

Eno urges corps members to leave lasting legacy

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has urged members of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to serve with dedication, patriotism and integrity, and to leave a lasting legacy in their host communities.

The governor gave the charge at the closing ceremony of the orientation course held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikot Itie Udung, in Nsit Atai Local Government Area.

Eno receives first batch of state-owned buses

Eno receives first batch of state-owned buses

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has received the first batch of 20 state-owned buses out of the 50 ordered by his administration, reaffirming his commitment to building a modern, efficient and affordable public transportation system in the state.

Receiving the buses at the Government House, Uyo, the governor described the delivery as another major milestone in his administration’s efforts to transform the state’s transport sector.

Ogundipe sympathises with Oshodi flood Victims, renews flood control advocacy

Ogundipe sympathises with Oshodi flood Victims, renews flood control advocacy

Member representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Stephen Olukayode Ogundipe, has expressed sympathy to residents affected by the recent flooding that devastated parts of his constituency, assuring them of continued advocacy for lasting solutions to the recurring problem.

Ogundipe, in a statement on Monday, described the destruction caused by the flooding in the Sogunle and Mafoluku communities as heartbreaking, noting that many families had lost homes, property and means of livelihood, while others had been displaced.

Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover locally made firearm

Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover locally made firearm

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally made firearm during an operation in Uyo, as it intensifies efforts to tackle violent crime across the state.

The suspect, identified as Edidiong Udoeyen, was arrested on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at about 10:30 pm after police operatives on stop-and-search duty along the Mayflower area of Oron Road responded to a distress call from a resident of Ikot Okubo Village in Uyo Local Government Area.