A’Ibom govt dismisses fake adultery bill, clears deputy governor

A’Ibom govt dismisses fake adultery bill, clears deputy governor

The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed as false reports alleging that the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, sponsored an adultery bill before the State House of Assembly.

Some online platforms had claimed that the Assembly passed a bill criminalising sexual relationships with married men, purportedly sponsored by the Deputy Governor. The state government, however, described the report as misleading and without factual basis.

NOA urges A’Ibom citizens to support new tax reform

NOA urges A’Ibom citizens to support new tax reform

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Akwa Ibom citizens to support the Federal Government’s new tax reform to enhance the economic development of the country.

The Akwa Ibom State Director of NOA, Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, said this while briefing newsmen in Uyo on Monday.

Mkpoutom said that the new tax reform was a crucial milestone in the economic development of the nation.

NOA urges A’Ibom citizens to support new tax reform

NOA urges A’Ibom citizens to support new tax reform

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Akwa Ibom citizens to support the Federal Government’s new tax reform to enhance the economic development of the country.

The Akwa Ibom State Director of NOA, Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, said this while briefing newsmen in Uyo on Monday.

Mkpoutom said that the new tax reform was a crucial milestone in the economic development of the nation.

Murder: Delta community seeks justice for Onuwaje 

Murder: Delta community seeks justice for Onuwaje 

The Ugborodo Community Management Committee (UCMC) in Delta State, has urged the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the murder of a youth leader, Emiko Onuwaje, in Ogidigben. 

Mr  Eyengho Besidone, the Secretary of the UCMC, read the demands of the committee at a media briefing over the weekend at Ugborodo Community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of the state.

Murder: Delta community seeks justice for Onuwaje 

Murder: Delta community seeks justice for Onuwaje 

The Ugborodo Community Management Committee (UCMC) in Delta State, has urged the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the murder of a youth leader, Emiko Onuwaje, in Ogidigben. 

Mr  Eyengho Besidone, the Secretary of the UCMC, read the demands of the committee at a media briefing over the weekend at Ugborodo Community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of the state.

No rift between Governors Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu

No rift between Governors Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu

The statement read: “For the avoidance of doubt, Prince Dapo Abiodun and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu enjoy a very cordial and brotherly relationship.”

It noted that both governors maintain regular contact and meetings, often engaging on issues of mutual interest aimed at driving development in their respective states.

Sanwo-Olu hails Ogun Deputy Governor Salako-Oyedele at 60

Sanwo-Olu hails Ogun Deputy Governor Salako-Oyedele at 60

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, (Mrs) Noimot Salako-Oyedele, on her 60th birthday.

In a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu commended Salako-Oyedele for her dedication to the growth and development of Ogun State.

Groups condemn forced evictions, allege human rights abuses in Makoko

Groups condemn forced evictions, allege human rights abuses in Makoko

Two non-governmental organisations have condemned a renewed and brutal attack on Makoko, a largely fishing and low-income waterfront community in Lagos State, following an ongoing forced eviction exercise allegedly carried out by the state government.

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) and the Centre for Children’s Health Education Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE), in a joint statement, described the operation as an inhumane and vicious start to the New Year for the urban poor.

Groups condemn forced evictions, allege human rights abuses in Makoko

Groups condemn forced evictions, allege human rights abuses in Makoko

Two non-governmental organisations have condemned a renewed and brutal attack on Makoko, a largely fishing and low-income waterfront community in Lagos State, following an ongoing forced eviction exercise allegedly carried out by the state government.

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) and the Centre for Children’s Health Education Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE), in a joint statement, described the operation as an inhumane and vicious start to the New Year for the urban poor.

Azare meets senior officers, DPOs, tactical commanders on discipline

Azare meets senior officers, DPOs, tactical commanders on discipline

The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, Baba Mohammed Azare, has convened the command’s first management and strategic meeting for 2026, attended by senior officers, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and tactical commanders.

Addressing the gathering, Azare commended the officers and men of the command for their dedication, resilience, and commitment to maintaining relative peace and security across the state over the past year.