Iniobong Ekponta

Nigeria

Correspondent at Leadership Newspaper

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Articles

EFCC Nabs 19 Suspected Cyber Criminals In Akwa Ibom, Cross River

1 week ago | nationaleconomy.com | Ngozi Ibe |Iniobong Ekponta

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have busted a cybercrime syndicate specialising in duping unsuspecting Nigerians and overseas’ residents of cash and other personal belongings through internet scam.
Gov't Dissolves Boards Of Akwa United, Dakkada FC, 2 Other Clubs For Poor Performance

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

The Akwa Ibom State government has expressed its disappointment with the dismal performances of four football clubs in the state, prominently including Akwa United Football Club (Akwa Utd FC), which was relegated from the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) at the end of the season.
Midterm Scorecard: I've Attracted N1.7bn Constituency Projects – Akwa Ibom Rep

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

The member representing Itu/Ibiono Ibom federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Ime Okon, has reeled out his scorecard and given himself a pass mark with constituency projects in roads, education, water, solar energy and human capital development worth over N1.7 billion spent so far. The Akwa Ibom federal lawmaker stated this while presenting his mid-term achievements during a session with journalists in his constituency office in Itu LGA.
Akwa Ibom Monarch Remanded Over Rape Of 8-year-old

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

A septuagenarian village head of Atiamkpat Ubium in Nsit Ubium local government area, Akwa Ibom State, will spend 21 days in prison pending the court’s decision on his fate following his prosecution on charges of having illicit carnal knowledge of a small girl, young enough to be his great-grandchild. The Akwa Ibom Magistrate Court sitting in Uyo, the state capital, ordered that Chief Samuel James Ekpek, be remanded at the Uyo Medium Custodial Centre pending the court’s ruling on July 10, 2025.
Court Remands Village Head Over Alleged Defilement Of 8-yr-old In Akwa Ibom

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

An Akwa Ibom Magistrate Court sitting in Uyo, the state capital, has ordered the village head of Atiamkpat Ubium, in Nsit Ubium local government area, Chief Samuel James Ekpek, to be remanded at the Uyo Medium Custodial Centre pending the ruling of the Court scheduled for July 10, 2025. Magistrate Ukoima of the court gave the order following application brought by the prosecution team, led by Barr Aniekanabasi Johnson.
Gov Eno, Others' Defection To APC Temporary Setback – PDP

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State has described the defection of Governor Umo Eno to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a temporary setback, vowing to rebuild immediately ahead of the 2027 general elections. LEADERSHIP learnt that as members have been leaving in droves across the 31 local government areas, it’s not clear yet who holds the party machinery, especially the leadership of the State Working Committee (SWC).
3 Die As Bus Rams Into Motorcyclist In Akwa Ibom

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

Three persons have been killed in a ghastly accident involving a passenger bus and a motorcycle around the Mbierebe area of Nsit Ibom local government area of Akwa Ibom. An eyewitness, who identified himself as Okon, told our correspondent that the accident occurred at the Mbierebe Market intersection when the motorcyclist carrying two passengers failed to apply caution while navigating his way from the adjoining street into the major road.
CSO Demands Scorecards From Akwa Ibom Lawmakers In NASS

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

After two years of representing their constituents across the three senatorial districts and 10 federal constituencies of Akwa Ibom State, the Centre for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN) has demanded the lawmakers’ scorecards.
Ex-Minister Denies Defection To APC With Gov Eno

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

Former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien has denied joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) with Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State. Essien stated this in clearing the air over his presence at the Government House, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State venue of Governor Eno’s defection to the ruling APC.
Insecurity: COAS Boosts Morale Of Frontline Troops, Harps On Professionalism

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Iniobong Ekponta

Towards effective tackling of the security challenges confronting the nation, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has exhibited a remarkable show of solidarity and support for the frontline troops in Akwa Ibom State.