Ibadan, Eket banks shut over robbery, kidnap scare Dec 4, 2008
Though no official report has been given on any casualties, top police sources in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital in a telephone interview disclosed that "some lives may have been lost but we are still expecting detail reports on the incident from the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Eket.". The police sources further disclosed that "the kidnap failed due to a superior fire power of the police backed by some soldiers in the operation Aduma team, a special anti-robbery and militant squad in... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
'Child-witches' of Nigeria seek refuge... Nov 9, 2008
At the end of the film, Mr Foxcroft and all the "child-witches" stage a demonstration at the Governor's residence in the state capital, Uyo, and urge him to adopt the Child Rights Act. " After four hours the Governor comes out and says the Act will be adopted. It has since been adopted, but so far not a single pastor has been convicted of any offence. And the rescue centre still takes in up to 10 children a week. Mr Foxcroft took Mary back to her village where he was told that her father left a... (The Drudge Report)
Soyinka pours libation, says 'I drink for Obama' Nov 7, 2008
He gave this advice in Uyo following the declaration of Obama as President-elect of the United States of America. The National Secretariat of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) has said Obama's victory was a landmark for the entire black race. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Opposition kicks as PDP vows to rule for 60 years Oct 27, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008. Monday, October 27, 2008. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Newman Center to host presentation on Nigeria Sep 20, 2008
The purpose of the trip was to bridge the gap between cultures and to explore ways to help lift villagers in the Uyo Catholic Diocese in southeastern Nigeria out of poverty. The DeKalb representatives were guests of the Justic, Development & Peace Commission and Bishop Joseph Ekuwem of the Uyo Diocese. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Bakassi Residents Need Passports To Enter Nigeria Aug 31, 2008
Sunday, August 31, 2008. Sunday, August 31, 2008. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
D-Day: Bakassi goes to Cameroun! Aug 14, 2008
" Mr. Emmanuel Enoidem, the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Renewal, told The Guardian in Uyo that Yar'Adua meant good for the nation and will not give the country's land to another ICJ but for the judgments. Tools ? 2003 - 2007 @ Guardian Newspapers Limited (All Rights Reserved). Powered by dnet. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: No Stopping Us on Bakassi Handover, Says Govt Aug 13, 2008
"And speaking in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Deputy Governor, Engr. Patrick Ekpotu, said the state government had the burden of resettling more than 37,000 displaced Nigerians who have arrived the shores of Ibaka from the Bakassi Peninsula.The deputy governor, who confirmed reactions in the state against the final handing over, regretted the killing of some Nigerians by the Camerounian gendarmes.Ekpotu, who doubles as Chairman of the State Emergency Relief Committee, told Vanguard that he had... (allAfrica.com)
Oil shut-in rises as militants attack two facilities Jul 29, 2008
" Meanwhile, an activist, Chief John I.B. Ogolo, who claims to be representing the ordinary people of the oil-rich region, has called for the scrapping of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and its replacement with an agency in each of the states in the area. At a press conference in Abuja, Ogolo said that the present members of the board and management of the NDDC were not the true representatives of the people. Another kidnap attempt was foiled in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital on... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Teachers' strike cripples schools Jul 1, 2008
" Aderemi, who described the strike as one too many, pleaded with the government to accede to the teachers' request. At Isolo Grammar School, Okota in Oshodi/Isolo Local Council, Lagos, the pupils were seen playing football as early as 9.30am after their teachers told them to go home. The situation was not different at Estate Primary School near the SOS Children Village, Isolo. The strike was observed by teachers in Osun State as public primary and secondary schools were shut. In some of the... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Akpabio Warns Council Bosses About Graft Jun 29, 2008
Speaking while swearing in newly elected 31 local government chairmen in Uyo, he also urged the officers to leave their various local government better than they met them as well as use 90% of the resources to solve the problems in the local government. "Today, we are singing and rejoicing with you; but if found corrupt we will like manner crucify you," he said. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: 30 Injured As Police And Villagers Clash Over Samuel Peter's Money Jun 19, 2008
About thirteen motorcyclists, seven elderly women and ten youths are among those lying critically wounded at the St. Luke Hospital Anua, Uyo as the serenity of a usual Sunday morning and the accompanying solemnity was on Sunday 15th June, 2008 disrupted by the clash between the members of the Nigeria Police force and Villagers of Ibiaka in Nsukara Offot following the one hundred thousand naira largesse given by the Nigeria Nightmare, Samuel Peter to one Basumoh filling station to dispense Petrol... (allAfrica.com)
Activist Urges Nigerians To Hold Leaders Accountable Jun 15, 2008
Speaking in Uyo with The Guardian, Udoh also appealed to Nigerians to hold leaders in the country accountable whether they are elected or selected. She said Nigerians should be happy because the fight which followed June 12,1993, has sent the military permanently back to the barracks. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Leaders Mourn Wahab Folawiyo Jun 8, 2008
He holds an honorary doctorate degree in Law from the University of Uyo (1991), D.Letters ABU (1992), and Doctor of Science, LASU (1998). He was honoured by his nation with the OFR in 1982, and the CON in 2000. (allAfrica.com)
Yar'Adua lists new rules, no politics in projects location Feb 11, 2008
From Madu Onuorah, Mohammed Abubakar (Abuja) and Inem Akpan Nsoh (Uyo) ... The pledge was made by Ajuonuma in Ibom Hall, Uyo, in the Akwa Ibom State capital. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria honours fallen heroes Jan 16, 2008
Enugu State Governor Chime slumps From Madu Onuorah (Abuja), Lawrence Njoku (Enugu), Abiodun Fanoro (Lagos), Ayoyinka Olagoke (Uyo) and Uzoma Nzeagwu (Awka). TIME momentarily stood still yesterday as Nigerians led by President Musa Yar'Adua in Abuja and in the 36 state capitals at various squares and cenotaphs observed a minute silence in respect of their heroes past. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Police send Ribadu on course, seat at EFCC unclear Dec 28, 2007
" What he however did not say was what would happen to the more than three years left on Nuhu Ribadu's tenure as EFCC chairman. In April 2007, outgoing President Olusegun Obasanjo had re-appointed Ribadu to a fresh four-year tenure. And the EFCC Act says only the President can remove him. The IG also paraded two in-laws of the World Heavyweight boxing champion, Peters, alleged to have attempted killing him in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, over a family dispute. According to Okiro, in the course of the... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Teed Up: Golf, K Street and Nigeria Apr 29, 2007
The streets of Uyo are lined with low-slung shacks roofed with rusted sheet metal, and the city;s jumbled marketplace smells of food and sewage ... And elsewhere in Uyo, an industrial park that Mr. Attah hoped would lure high-tech companies was rising ... DISTANCE may be the reason that Mr. Attah did not scrutinize the backgrounds of Mr. Hines and his team; some 5,500 miles separate Uyo and Washington, and Internet access barely exists here. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Nigeria: Four Delta Militants Arrested Jan 16, 2007
Four members of a notorious militant gang in the Niger Delta, alleged to have been responsible for last year's attack on Mobil Producing Nigeria, a subsidiary of Exxon - Mobil at Qua Iboe Terminal (QIT) in Akwa Ibom State have been arrested by men of the State Security Service (SSS) in Uyo. One of the suspects and arrowhead, whose name was given as Mr. Emmanuel Akpe by a source in the agency, was arrested last week at Eket by men of the service in an investigation. (allAfrica.com)
