The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fixed November 18 for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Rwanda, scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation…
Kidnappers attack DSTV crew traveling to cover AFCON match in Uyo
A crew of DStv sports journalists traveling to cover the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, were attacked and kidnapped. The Anambra State Police Command confirmed that six of the crew members have been…
Flood dislodges 3 communities in Akwa Ibom
Flooding has displaced three communities in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom state, while other parts of the state face the threat of submersion. The affected areas include Nung Obio Enang along Stadium Road, Urua Ekpa, and Afaha Oku villages,…
2 policemen hospitalised after attack by hoodlums in Akwa Ibom
Two undercover policemen on a mission to arrest a wanted cult leader and armed robber have been attacked in Akwa Ibom State. LEADERSHIP gathered yesterday in Uyo, the state capital that the two officers from Abak local government area divisional…
Gov Eno pledges support for wife’s pet project, GIFA
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has pledged his commitment to ensuring the optimum success of the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA), a pet project of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. The Governor was among several dignitaries at…
Unlawful arrest of Tricylist: A’Ibom Court slams N10m damages on policewoman, instigator
Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has ordered a Policewoman in the State Police Command, Inspector Iniobong Umoren to pay a commercial tricycle operator, Jeremiah Sunday Udo, the sum of N5m for his unlawful arrest and for impounding…
Peter Obi’s supporters shut down Uyo
A gathering in support of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi took place On Tuesday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital. Comprising mostly young people, they descended on the city in large numbers to show their support for Obi. In…
Glo to dole out 20 houses, 24 cars in Festival of Joy promo
Globacom, the proudly Nigerian telecoms powerhouse, is giving out 20 houses, 24 brand new cars, 100 generators, 200 sewing machines, and 1,000 rechargeable fans, amongst others in its 2022 End of Year promo. The company announced the commencement of its…
See how my boyfriend sold my baby for N300k
I grew up in an orphanage, here, in Uyo. The story I heard is that my mother died at childbirth and my father was too poor to take care of me. When I got older; I asked if I could…
‘Konga built on fear of God’, to launch strategic retail hub in Uyo Tuesday
Vice President, Retail, Mr K. Johnson has disclosed that e-commerce giants, Konga is a business built on the fear of God and uncommon ethics. He made this known while speaking at the end of the 2019 edition of Unusual Praise,…