…show that Anambra’s domestic debt continued to move downward in the first quarter. Akwa Ibom also recorded a reduction. Its domestic debt stock fell from N84.85bn to N83.63bn, a decline of N1.22bn or 1.44 per cent. The development followed the state government’s debt-reduction drive. In March, the Umo Eno administratio…

…to ensure its completion. He explained that section 5, which is about 180 kilometres in Akwa Ibom, is likely the longest section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and work is ongoing there.“We have another 100-kilometre section beginning at the end of the Ondo section, which is currently at the design stage. What wi…

…per litre after a N35 cut, while Abuja's pump price falls by N15 to N1,335Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom have the cheapest NNPC petrol price at N1,235 per litre, while Bauchi records the highest at N1,385PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalis…

…documents and business cards of married women. The former Special Assistant to ex-Akwa Ibom State Governor, stated this in a Facebook post on Saturday, August 1, 2026. According to the 2024 U.S. Department of State IVLP Global Impact Award Winner, it seemed women came together to make the decision to remove the title f…

…costs during the first quarter. Adamawa posted the largest decline at 26.7%, followed by Akwa Ibom at 21.6%, Ondo at 13%, Edo at 12.7%, Borno at 8.3%, the Federal Capital Territory at 6.3%, Rivers at 3.5% and Bayelsa at 0.3%.Southern states remain most expensiveThe report highlighted a persistent regional divide in foo…

…of farmers and artisans, enhance security and promote socio-economic development in Akwa Ibom State and neighbouring areas. He commended host communities for protecting project materials despite the prolonged suspension of work. “We were told that the materials needed to complete the project are already on ground, and…

The Nigeria Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has decried the shortage of medical personnel in the state. The NMA urged the state government to deliberately establish at least seven medical training institutions to address the growing workforce gap. The association’s chairman, Prof. Aniekan Peter, raised th…

…Belt Forum, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and PANDEF. Among those in attendance were former Akwa Ibom State Governor Obong Victor Attah, former Enugu State Governor Okwesilieze Nwodo, Ambassador Godknows Igali, Dr. Bitrus Pogu and former Lagos State Deputy Governor Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele. Reading the communiqué, the Ch…

…statesmen held at PANDEF’s liaison office in Abuja. The meeting was attended by former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Obong Victor Attah; former Enugu State Governor, Okwesilieze Nwodo; National Chairman of PANDEF, Dr Godknows Igali; President of the Middle Belt Forum, Dr Bitrus Pogu, and other leaders from the Southern and…

…at the end of their service year. ‘Why I redeployed’ An NYSC member currently serving in Akwa Ibom State, Israel Emmanuel (not his real name), said he got redeployed to a state he considered safer and closer to home. The Abia State indigene explained that what he knew about the security challenges in some northern stat…

…her. Her condition is improving. When the incident occurred, my sister, who lives in Akwa Ibom State, came and took the survivor there for treatment and medical care. When I spoke with her, I was told she was responding to treatment. I know God will not fail me a second time. He will surely preserve her life for me as…

…the livelihoods of residents. The team, led by the Acting Head of Operations of NEMA’s Akwa Ibom and Cross River Operations Office, Awoji Austin, and the Director-General of CR-SEMA, Efa Nyong, travelled by boat to the affected communities, which are accessible only by water. Speaking during the exercise, Austin said t…

…of the Tourism Sector Skills Council of Nigeria (TSSCN) and Special Adviser to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Tourism, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, has called on tour operators in Nigeria to imbibe the culture of responsible tourism while building Nigeria as a tourist destination. Onung gave this advice while speaking at the…

…State with +1.15 and Jigawa State with +0.77. Abia ranked ahead of Osun, Kano, Gombe, Akwa Ibom, Ogun, Lagos, Imo, Anambra and several other states assessed in the review period covering 33 states. The Momentum Index measures how far each state has advanced relative to the national average. Positive scores indicate fas…

…(Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi States)5. 6 Division Headquarters - Port Harcourt (Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States)6. 7 Division Headquarters - Maiduguri (Borno and Yobe States)7. 8 Division Headquarters - Sokoto (Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States)8. 9 Division Headquarters - Ilorin (Kwara and Niger States)9. 10 Divi…

…II in Ogun State has reached 60% completion. Sections IIIA and IIIB, running through Akwa Ibom and Cross River states, are at 20% completion. Sections IVA and IVB remain in early stages at 5%, and Section V has been awarded and is currently under construction.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Inst…

…morning, July 21, after a fire gutted a residential building along Ikpa Road in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. According to accounts shared online by a social media user, Frank Tochukwu Fidelis, the victim had accompanied a male companion to the residence after the duo met at a local nightclub earlier in the night.…

…State Ministerial Complex, the National Assembly Complex, sports development projects in Akwa Ibom State, hospitals, electrification projects in more than 60 locations, irrigation systems, dam projects and other infrastructure. According to the Ambassador, Serbia is prepared to facilitate the return of its companies to…

Officers of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have exhumed the body of a 26-year-old man, Nsikak Joshua and arrested four suspects over alleged murder in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Tuesday. According to John,…

…(33.68 per cent), Gombe (33.51 per cent), Oyo (32.81 per cent), Lagos (32.28 per cent), Akwa Ibom (31.85 per cent), Adamawa (31.82 per cent), Ekiti (31.00 per cent), Taraba (30.54 per cent), and Abia (30.28 per cent). The remaining 17 states recorded annual inflation below 30 per cent. Among them, Imo posted the lowest…

…traditional practice involving a long pipeLord_dress stated that the pipe was common in Akwa Ibom homes and was used for stomach discomfort rather than for treating infectionsThe explanation came after Tunmise accused Ivana of infecting him and claimed she tried to heal him with the same pipe methodFind it fast with ou…

This woman has used submission and silence to change me - Akwa Ibom Revenue Board director says as he praises his wife Executive Director of the Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS) Leo Umana, has praised his wife, saying she used submission and silence to change him. "This woman has used submission and sil…

…for a 12.5kg cylinderOndo: among the lowest-priced states due to proximity to depotsAkwa Ibom: competitive rates driven by easier product accessMid-range statesIn cities such as Abuja, Ibadan and Abeokuta, consumers are paying between ₦15,600 and ₦18,100 for a 12.5kg refill.Most expensive statesThe highest prices a…

…police exhume body of 21-year-old man lynched over alleged theft of chickens and eggs in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the brutal mob k!lling of a 21-year-old man, Emmanuel Effiong. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this in a st…

…in Section Two.” He also said work had progressed significantly on the Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Ogun, and Ondo sections of the project. According to him, Section Three, covering 75 kilometres from Calabar, is about 30 per cent complete, while Section Four, spanning 82 kilometres through Ogun and Ondo states, has achieve…