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The conduct of the 2025 Anambra governorship election in Nigeria was reportedly marred by alleged vote buying by different political parties, raising concerns about the election’s integrity. Straightnews gathered that allegations of massive vote buying trailed Saturday’s conduct of the governorship election in the state, where 15 political parties slugged it out with the incumbent governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, who contested for and won re-election under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Though agents of political parties were said to be discreet about the payment for votes cast for their parties, they armed with POS machines were seen transferring cash…

By Aniefiok Christopher   The Federal Government is owing Ibom Power Company in Akwa Ibom State over N28 billion as at July 2025, thus crippling its operations. Speaking during an exclusive chat with journalists in Uyo at the weekend, the Acting Managing Director of, Engr Camillus Umoh said this was part of about N6 trillion owed power generation companies (GENCOS) by the Nigerian government. Umoh admitted that the liquidity crisis in the nation’s power sector has taken a tow on the company, refuting claims of a drop in the company’s generating capacity. “Presently, because of the unfortunate liquidity issue in the…

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State, praising his leadership style. Soludo was returned for a second term in office after recording a landslide victory, winning all 21 local government areas in the election, according to results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday. The massive victory makes the professor the third governor in Anambra’s political history to win a second term.  In a statement personally signed by him, President Tinubu described Soludo’s re-election as a testament to his visionary leadership and the significant progress recorded under his…

Akakan Umoh Christianity in Nigeria is growing in population and buildings with churches springing up and waxing stronger at every nook and cranny while others remain at diminutive stage. Recent estimates by the Pew Research Center show that about 107 million Christians in the country or 46.4% of Nigeria’s population identify as Christians. A source from the Open Doors “World Watch List 2022” country dossier on Nigeria shows that Christians make up “98,006,000 or 46.4%” of Nigerians. In its 2015-based estimate, the Christian proportion was about 48.1% of the population. Of Churches in Nigeria, “There are 37,543 Churches in Nigeria…

Israel Umoh Parenting in 2025 is more complex and more exciting than ever as a result of this digital age. From AI-driven education, mental health awareness, and digital transformation, modern parents face new challenges. As parents, you cannot control the world, but you can prepare your child to thrive in it. Explore the 20 best parenting tips for 2025 — practical, realistic, and rooted in modern psychology. 1. Embrace Digital Parenting—Don’t Fear It Instead of banning screens completely, sit with your children while they use them. For example, if your eight-year-old loves YouTube, explore educational channels together like “Cosmic Kids Yoga” or…

The Federal Polytechnic, Ukana in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom has pledged to support civic education programmes in the state. The Rector of the institution, Mrs. Eduma Enobong Essien, made the pledge on Friday when she received members of E’ekpede Initiative in her office, praising the group for sensitizing Nigerians on the importance of participating in the ongoing voters’ registration exercise. In a press release signed by Manasseh Umoette,  acting Director of Communication and Other Related Matters, Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, said she described civic awareness as a vital pillar for sustaining democracy, noting that such efforts were…

Nigeria has submitted the region’s first Third National Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), positioning itself as West Africa’s climate action leader. That was as Vice President Kashim Shettima prepared to unveil Nigeria’s green transition roadmap to world leaders, in an effort to turn its climate commitments into concrete investment opportunities and projects. Director General of Nigeria’s National Council on Climate Change, Tenioye Majekodunmi, stated the measures to newsmen at the ongoing 30th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil, ahead of the summit’s opening ceremony. Related…

Bitcoin has surged past $125,000 mark for the first time, renewing investors’ appetite and enhancing cryptocurrency adoption. The world’s most reputable digital asset climbed more than eight per cent in 24 hours above $125,600, beating the previous record of $124,500. The surge in the price of Bitcoin and across other cryptocurrencies is due to President Donald Trump embracing the digital currency, and investors across the world. Related news Bitcoin Surges past $124K mark for first time  Bitcoin soars to history-breaking record of $106,000  Bitcoin Soars above $80,000 wager for first time  Trump’s recent embrace of digital assets marks a reversal…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday rallied international allies to combat terrorism in the country, amid mounting domestic and global pressure. Tinubu, who made the appeal via his verified X handle, @official ABAT, reaffirmed Nigeria as a reliable partner, and welcomed international support to strengthen security and economic growth. This was as Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, said President Bola Tinubu has ordered the military to ensure the security of every part of the country while making huge investments to modernise defence and intelligence capabilities. Related news: Adeboye predicts end to Banditry, Terrorism in Nigeria Terrorism:…

Israel Umoh The heart‑wrenching scenes are becoming all too familiar: Gabriel Oche from Ugba, an agrarian community in Guma Local Government of Benue State huddles over the smouldering remains of his home, his children weeping at the loss of everything they had. Across Nigeria, insecurity has carved a pathway of fear through villages, towns and religious communities alike. For over a decade, the toll on Christian communities has been stark. According to the rights‑group International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), more than 19,100 churches have been razed or forcibly abandoned between 2009 and 2025 — an average of…