Two Akwa Ibom kidnap victims yet to be freed 14 days after

Two Akwa Ibom kidnap victims yet to be freed 14 days after

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

Akwa Ibom Govt to receive N51 billion as arrears of oil derivation fund

Akwa Ibom Govt to receive N51 billion as arrears of oil derivation fund

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

My predecessor doesn’t put me under any pressure – Akwa Ibom Governor

My predecessor doesn’t put me under any pressure – Akwa Ibom Governor

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