Akwa Ibom State Government has said it will seek a revised Memorandum of Understanding with international oil companies and oil services firms to effectively address the needs and challenges of host communities. Commissioner for Environment and Petroleum Resources, Ekong Sampson disclosed this at this year’s first quarter meeting with IOCs and oil services companies operating...
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Uyo, the state capital has ordered the University of Uyo to reinstate a lecturer, Inih Ebong, unjustly sacked from the university in 2002 The Court held that the decision of the governing council of the institution was contrary to the rules of natural justice. READ ALSO: ASUU to...
The Independent National Electoral Commission – INEC has set up a high-powered delegation on the result of last weekend’s rerun election in some units in Essien Udim Local Government area of Akwa Ibom State and Oru East/Orsu/Orlu Federal Constituency of Imo State. The delegation comprises a National Commissioner, Resident Electoral Commissioners -RECS and other workers...
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has called on the State Ministry of Health and other relevant authorities to be proactive in preventing resurgence of Lassa Fever in the state. The resolution was made at plenary following a motion brought before the House by the Member representing Etinan State Constituency, Barrister Aniefiok Denis. READ ALSO...
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has released a report of the last Saturday’s Senatorial, House of Representative and State House of Assembly rerun elections in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The report said the DCP in-charge of Operations, Akwa Ibom State Police Command, DCP Auwal Musa Muhammed swung into action...
The Essien Udim’s rerun election at Ukana West Ward 2, the polling unit of the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, was relatively peaceful but with a low turnout of voters in the early hours of voting. Speaking with planet news, some voters at the center expressed satisfaction with the process, saying they...
Akwa Ibom State Government has promised to resume enforcement of law against illegal street trading following the expiration of ultimatum given to those involved to move their goods to designated market places in Uyo, the state capital. The Chairman, Akwa Ibom Environmental Protection and waste management Agency, Prince Ikim stated this while appearing as a...
Ahead of the court-ordered national and state assembly rerun elections in Essien Udim Local Government Area billed for January 25, the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, in Akwa Ibom State has met with chairmen and secretaries of political parties taking part in the election for preparations. Briefing the party men at the State INEC headquarters, Udoudoma...
Akwa Ibom state governor Udom Emmanuel has announced plans to incorporate Widows of the Nigerian Legion in the state into the various empowerment programmes of the state government. Governor Udom Emmanuel who made the announcement during an inter-denominational Thanksgiving service to mark the 2020 Armed forces remembrance day celebration held at Word Tabernacle, Uyo, commended...
The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal has called on the State House of Assembly to reconsider as well as a pass into law the ‘Vigilante Bill’ as soon as it resumes plenary on January 21, 2020. The Commissioner of Police noted that passing the vigilante bill into law in the state...
The Akwa Ibom State Government has acquired two new aircraft for Ibom Airlines to make a total of five aircraft owned by the state So far, Ibom Air had made about 3,000 flights since it began operations in June, and is now flying more route. Chairman of Ibom Air, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga, said during...
Persons with disabilities appeal to Akwa Ibom state government to facilitate passage of Disability Discriminatory Bill.
PDP in Akwa Ibom reiterates readiness for forthcoming court ordered rerun in Essien Udim, calls for return of defected members across local government areas,
The Akwa Ibom state government has reiterated its stance on free and compulsory education in the state, warning that there are stiff punishments awaiting all heads of public schools who still extort examination fees, amongst others from students. Speaking with Planet News, commissioner for education, Professor Nse Essien stated that he is privy to complaints...
Governor Udom Emmanuel dedicates Supreme Court victory to Akwa Ibom people,
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Akwa Ibom State Council is organizing a free medical test and awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases holding at Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat, Uyo. According to a release signed by its acting State Secretary, Comrade Iboro Ibara and made available to Planet News, the exercise commenced yesterday Tuesday at...
Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel signs 2020 appropriation bill into law.
Akwa Ibom state Governor Udom Emmanuel has announced that the state government will commence the reconstruction of the failed portions of Uyo-Ikot Abasi road. Governor Emmanuel who disclosed this during a church service at Ikot Ntot in Mkpat Enin local government area of the state, expressed dismay over the present condition of the road, stating...
Victims of fire outbreak in Uyo call on Akwa Ibom State government for help.
The Member representing of Etinan, Nsit Ibom, Nsit Ubium federal constituency in the House of Representative, Barrister Onofiok Luke yesterday held a town hall meeting where constituents took turns to outline the various areas the lawmaker must focus on in year 2020. Barrister Luke, who spoke at the Etinan council headquarters in Etinan federal constituency,...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel announces plans to add two new aircrafts to Ibom Air Fleet.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists –NUJ, Zone F has condemned the death penalty proposed by the Senate for offenders of the controversial Hate Speech Bill, describing it as undemocratic, barbaric and against the Nigerian people. Expressing his displeasure while speaking with Planet News, the Zonal Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Dr. Bassey Eyo...
Dwellers in Udo street, effiong Udo Akpan and its environs, off Barracks road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, have lamented the epileptic power situation in the area while imploring for concerted efforts to restore the glory days of the area, considering it is the governor’s terrain. Speaking with Planet News, respondents said it feels like a...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has appealed to the federal government to assist the state in tackling the myriads of environmental challenges plaguing the area. Governor Emmanuel who stated this when he played host to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, identified some of the environmental hazards to...