Iniobong Ekponta

Nigeria

Correspondent at Leadership Newspaper

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Articles

Court Jails 9 For Internet Fraud In Cross River

2 days ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

Justices Ijeoma Ojukwu and Rosemary Oghoghorie Dugbo of the Federal High Court in Calabar have convicted and sentenced nine fraudsters to jail. The convicts are: Nsofor Charles Ochiabutor, Aneikan Monday Akpan, Igwe Greg, Ubong Emmanuel and Columba Chukwubuikem David. Others were: Edet Christopher Asuquo, Justice Chinonso, David Sunday Aniete and Fidelis Andrew Effiom.
Prove Akpabio Harvested Late Umoren's Kidney, Family, Prosecutor, Defence Lawyer Challenge Natasha

3 days ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

Angry reactions from the family of late Iniubong Umoren, a graduate of University of Uyo (UNIUYO), who was lured, raped and killed through a social media bait for non-existing job in Nnung Ikono Obio village in Uruan local government area of Akwa Ibom State in 2022, have reacted to the recent allegation that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, masterminded the gruesome murder of the deceased.
Grant States N5bn Tourism Investment Funds, Akwa Ibom Tells Federal Gov't

3 days ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

For the ongoing economic reforms by the federal government to yield fruits, Akwa Ibom State has made a case for a monthly disbursement of N5 billion to the sub-nationals by the federal government for the promotion of tourism sector. The investment cash would help shore up the tourism sites for more attractions by fun seekers, investors, visitors and tourists, thereby creating huge alternative income generation avenues for states for more development and job creation.
Akpabio, Natasha Feud National Distraction - Lawyers

4 days ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

A coalition of senior lawyers under the aegis of Concerned Human Rights Protection Advocates (CHRPA) has condemned the sexual allegation levelled against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the entire scene as a national embarrassment and distraction capable of slowing down the focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
UNIUYO Professor Narrates Ordeal With Kidnappers

5 days ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

Barely 48-hours after being freed by gunmen in Owerri, Imo State, a lecturer at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, Prof Herbert Batta, has expressed deep thanks to God for intervening in his case. LEADERSHIP Weekend gathered that the lecturer in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, UNIUYO, is a social critic known for his frank condemnation of authorities over the prevailing socio-economic challenges in the country.
Kidnapped UNIUYO Don Attributes Release From Captivity To Prayers

6 days ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

Barely 48 hours after he was freed by armed gunmen in Owerri, Imo State, Professor Herbert Batta, a lecturer in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) in Akwa Ibom State has expressed deep appreciation to God for intervening in his case. LEADERSHIP gathered the lecturer was kidnapped on Tuesday afternoon while returning from a trip outside of his base in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
Funding, Infrastructure Challenges Fuelling Out-of-school Children - UBEC

6 days ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has expressed concern over the proliferation of out-of-school children in Nigeria’s basic schools, pointing out that the problem was compounded by states‘ inability to access funds from the national education purse for teaching and education infrastructural development.
Rainstorm Destroys Unity College Hostels In Akwa Ibom

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

A week after resumption for the third term, rainstorm at the weekend destroyed the hostels of the Federal Government College (FGC) in Ikot Ekpene local government area of Akwa Ibom State. It also affected other critical structures in the school. Although no life was lost, LEADERSHIP Sunday gathered that the heavy downpour on Friday evening, accompanied by a strong windstorm, affected several buildings in the expansive school.
Gov Eno To Launch Empowerment Schemes

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

Ahead of the second anniversary of his administration, Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Eno, has disclosed plans to flag off key life-transforming projects in health, tourism and business. He listed the projects to include a 200-bed Ibom International Hospital, a 5000-seat Ibom International Convention Centre, and a 200-bed Ibom Hotel. The governor disclosed this at the May edition of Government House Monthly Covenant Service held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo.
Police Smash Kidnap Gang, Arrest Notorious Cult Leader With Arms, Others

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have busted a cult gang specialising in armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent crimes in parts of the state. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to journalists in Uyo, the state capital, explained that the arrest of the cult kingpin identified as one Gospel Bassey, followed credible intelligence from concerned members of the civil society.