The remains of Abigail Frederick, a make-up artist, who died in a boat accident, which also claimed the life of the Nollywood star, Junior Pope, were on Monday laid to rest in Akwa Ibom State. Ms Frederick, a 24-year-old Theatre Arts graduate, was one of the crew members of a movie production set, who drowned … Read more
The price of garri, a popular Nigerian staple, has witnessed a leap for the third time since the beginning of the year in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, despite the state government’s intervention. A PREMIUM TIMES survey of markets and retail shops in Uyo, in the last week of March, on Easter Sunday, showed that the … Read more
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has launched a free food programme for the vulnerable people of the state. The new programme, meant to cushion the biting effects of the economic hardship across Nigeria, replaces the yet-to-take-off policy of subsidising food items earlier announced by his administration. Addressing the people during the programme launch … Read more
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has apologised to state governors over his claim that N30 billion was paid to each of them from the federation account to ameliorate inflation and high cost of living. During plenary last Tuesday, Mr Akpabio said, an “unverified report” indicated that state governors received N30 billion each from the federal … Read more
Two out of three persons abducted by gunmen at a relaxation centre in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, are still in captivity, 14 days later. The three victims were abducted on 27 January at ME Lounge, a bar at Osongama Housing Estate in Uyo. The police spokesperson in the state, Odiko Macdon, told PREMIUM TIMES, Wednesday, … Read more
The Akwa Ibom State Government is expected to receive in 2024 fiscal year the sum of N51 billion from the federation account as arrears of 13 per cent oil derivation fund. The figure, which is contained in the state’s 2024 budget, is one of the projected revenue sources for the funding of the budget. Other … Read more
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has said that his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, has not “brought any pressure” on him since he took over from him about seven months ago, on 29 May. “I will say here standing on this altar that you have never brought any pressure on me since I took over … Read more
