Akwa news

Akwa Ibom State is a state in Nigeria, and here are some recent news updates from the state:

Breaking News

• Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the reopening of the Ibom International Airport, Uyo, after a six-month closure due to COVID-19 pandemic. [Source: Vanguard News]
• The state government has also announced the resumption of worship services in churches and mosques across the state, with strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols. [Source: The Nation]

Politics

• The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State has announced the suspension of its state chairman, Mr. Ini Okopido, over alleged anti-party activities. [Source: Premium Times]
• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state has also announced the suspension of its state chairman, Mr. Udo Ekpenyong, over alleged financial mismanagement. [Source: This Day]

Economy

• The Akwa Ibom State Government has launched a N10 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) loan scheme to support small businesses in the state. [Source: Leadership]
• The state government has also announced plans to establish a N20 billion rice processing plant in the state to boost rice production and create jobs. [Source: The Guardian]

Health

• The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the detection of a new case of Lassa fever in the state, bringing the total number of cases to three. [Source: Punch]
• The state government has also launched a campaign to eradicate malaria in the state, with a target of reducing malaria cases by 50% in the next two years. [Source: Daily Trust]

Sports

• The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to establish a N1 billion sports complex in the state to promote sports development and provide a platform for athletes to train. [Source: The Nation]
• The state government has also announced plans to sponsor the state's athletes to participate in the upcoming National Sports Festival. [Source: Vanguard News]

These are just a few of the recent news updates from Akwa Ibom State. If you're looking for more information, please let me know!