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By Straightnews The Nigerian National Petroleum Commission Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery are playing game of thrones on the actual cost of Premium Motor Spirit per litre to confuse more Nigerians to believing their intrigues, Straightnews can confirm. Both NNPCL and Dangote Refinery are engaged in a dangerous game each vying for the soul of Premium Motor Spirit in the country to make humongous profit to oiling their buffer interests. Already, the NNPC Ltd has released estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as Petrol (obtained from the Dangote Refinery) in its retail stations across the country. A…

By Israel Umoh  Already, he is a brand in the country just like Julius Caesar and other great leaders in the world. It was not difficult to extract these marbled words from Ubong about Don Etiebet, a consummate politician, outstanding Applied Geophysicist and a computer trailblazer in Nigeria. Ubong Etiebet, a one-time of member of House of Representatives who spoke passionately with Straightnews newspaper during the 77th birthday of Don, his uncle declared that “Don Etiebet” is a household name, resonating in different political circles in the 774 local government areas in Nigeria and some countries in the world. Without…

Nigerians are facing economic gridlock following Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) firm grip to buy fuel from Dangote Refinery at N898 per litre and sell to marketers. Though some filling stations sell fuel N1350 per litre, others dispense at N1400  while black marketers sell between N1500 and N1600 per litre to customers, economists and analysts predict that by December this year, a litre will go as high as N2,000. This, according to them, is caused by undue interference and politics of NNPCL in the pricing of the fuel by not allowing Dangote Refinery to sell directly to marketers. Before…

Journalists in Akwa Ibom State are set to hold the first-ever Media Stakeholders Summit in the state. The one-day Summit, with the theme – The State of the Media in Akwa Ibom State: The Way Forward, will be held by 10 a.m. on Friday, 20 September 2024, at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Uyo, according to a press statement issued on Sunday by the Secretary of the Summit, Mr Kufre Etuk, Editor, The Crest newspaper. Mr Etuk said the Summit, which will bring some reporters, editors, and publishers in Akwa Ibom State together for a “much-needed stocktaking,”…

By Press Release The Anambra State Government has outlawed the activities of popularly known “iron condemned” mongers. The scavengers who usually shout ” iron kwandem” to announce their presence in any area have been accused and allegedly found neck deep in some criminal activities including kidnap, robberies and spying for hoodlums/criminals. They have also been accused of abducting citizens, especially minors, outright stealing of properties. The State Government’s action to ban their operations within the 21 local government councils in the state reportedly followed the increasing notoriety of their activities. Related news Anambra State Commissioner, wife abducted in Edo Five…

By Akakan Umoh The remains of Akwa Ibom-born son, Captain Tony Afangideh from Obong Ntak in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of the state were rested on Friday, 13 September, 2024 at the Guards Brigade Cemetery, Abuja.   Afangideh was killed on Friday, August 30, 2024 by bandits on his way to official duty in one of the Nigeria’s North-East states. He graduated from Nigerian Defence Academy 67RC (NDA). The 41-year-old captain left behind his aged parents, wife, two little children and siblings. A relation of the deceased who did not want his name in print narrated ‘‘Do you know…

By Akakan Umoh A 39-member State Executive Committee has been reconstituted for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akwa Ibom State chapter.  At the election that drew delegates from the 31 local government areas in the state, Elder Aniekan Simon Αkpan was elected as Chairman. Akpan, a one-time member of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and the state Commissioner for Education, was sworn in July 2021 to complete the tenure of the late Obong Udo Ekpenyong. Ekpenyong from Ikot Okusung in Ukanafun Local Government Area of the state died in active service and was replaced by Aniekan Akpan, his kinsman. Related…

Police Service Commission has named a new substantive Commissioner of Police for the Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Miller Gajere Dantawaye. This followed the death of Waheed Ayilara,  reportedly died on Thursday,  August 29 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja after he had undergone prostate cancer surgery on Wednesday. A press release by Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations of the Commission indicates that three other police commissioners have been appointed. Related news Akwa Ibom Commissioner, Ayilara buried in Lagos  They are Isah Danladi Nda for Abia State Command; Olarewaju Ishola Olawale is the new CP…

The Nigerian Government has declared Monday, September 16, 2024, a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Mawlid, state. The celebration marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement released by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the ministry. Related news Eid-ul-Adha: FG declares Monday, Tuesday as Public Holiday Nigerian Government declares June 12 Public Holiday  Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares July 11, 12 as Public Holidays  Minister Tunji-Ojo congratulated the Muslim Ummah, both within Nigeria and in the Diaspora,…

Cristiano Ronaldo has made history by becoming the first person notching 1 billion followers across different social media platforms. Ronaldo widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, and winning five Ballon d’Or awards impressive following includes over 639 million on Instagram, 170 million on Facebook, 113 million on X (formerly Twitter), and 60.5 million subscribers on YouTube. His achievement comes after the recent launch of his YouTube channel, which quickly got over a million subscribers in less than 90 minutes, further solidifying his appeal across different platforms. Related posts Ronaldo plans to leave Saudi soccer giants-…