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A motorcyclist was killed by a fallen tree on Uyo’s Abak Road, raising concerns about the management of ageing roadside trees and questioning the Akwa Ibom government's failure to allocate funds for their inspection, pruning, and removal. The incident has highlighted infrastructure safety issues.
A disagreement over security protocols at the Akwa Ibom Government House gate in Nigeria led to a security standoff, disrupting legislative proceedings and forcing lawmakers to abandon a planned plenary session.
The Akwa Ibom government spent over N201 billion out of N397.51 billion in the first quarter of 2026, but continues to withhold detailed revenue and expenditure data, raising concerns about fiscal transparency.
The Akwa Ibom state government in Nigeria has stopped publishing detailed capital expenditure records, making it impossible to independently track project spending. This comes despite the administration receiving at least ₦2.934 trillion over 38 months.
The Akwa Ibom State government in Nigeria plans to train 31,000 youths annually through new skill acquisition centers, as announced by Governor Eno during the commissioning of the Arise Youth Skill Centre. This initiative aims to decentralize youth empowerment and bring skill programs closer to the populace.
The Akwa Ibom government has denied reports of a plan to sell its state-owned power plant, stating it is instead repaying a $9 million loan and implementing reforms to revive the electricity company.
Despite budgeting ₦42 billion for the project, the Akwa Ibom government has not disclosed the contract sum, procurement records, or bidding process for its new CNG buses, raising transparency concerns.
A long-standing gully erosion problem in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, has worsened, consuming farmlands, private properties, and government buildings, and now threatens a road near the Government House.
The Akwa Ibom State Government has refuted reports claiming it plans to sell the Ibom Power Company, labeling the allegations as false and outlining future reform and loan repayment strategies.