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Agency Report American humanitarian and missionary, Alex Barbir has left Nigeria, days after a former presidential aide publicly claimed authorities had ordered his departure over alleged incitement of religious tensions. Barbir, founder of the nonprofit Building Zion, rose to prominence in Nigerian public discourse through his on-the-ground humanitarian work in the Middle Belt, particularly Benue and Plateau states. He has helped rebuild dozens of homes destroyed in attacks on predominantly Christian farming communities, including efforts in Yelewata, Benue State, following massacres attributed to Fulani herdsmen. In recent weeks, he drew widespread attention for documenting and speaking out against violence in…

Edi Umoh Popular Nigerian comedian, Mathias Odey has recounted the painful experiences one year after his release from kidnappers’ den. The comedian popularly known as General Odey took to social media on April 3, 2026, in a message entitled A Day I Will Never Forget, describing how his life changed suddenly. “What started like a normal mid-morning became a moment that tested everything – my strength, my faith, and my will to survive,” he wrote. General Odey said he was taken from comfort and control into a difficult situation where every moment felt uncertain. Despite the fear, he said, his…

Aniefiok Christopher After years of living in darkness, some communities in Ukanafun and Oruk Anam communities in Akwa Ibom State are witnessing return to electricity following test run of transformers donated to them. The House of Representatives member for the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Dr Unyime Idem, who had vowed to restore light to the people, donated 25 units of 500 KVA transformers to 25 wards in Ukanafun and in Oruk Anam. For Ukanafun, residents of the area stayed 15 years without electricity supply and the residents wallowed in blackout. Already, the first phase of the project is completed and…

Aniefiok Christopher In a show of solidarity with families of its departed colleagues, Akwa Ibom Police Command has disbursed over ₦53.7 million to families of 34 fallen officers. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, as as part of the ongoing Police Week Celebration, doled out Fifty-Three Million, Seven Hundred and Fifty-Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Forty-Four Naira, Ninety-Four Kobo (₦53,755,844.94) to 34 families of police personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty. Presenting the package for the Inspector-General of Police, CP Azare described the occasion as a solemn yet significant moment that…

Press Release The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nsik Oil and Gas Company Limited, Mr. Nsikan Johnny, has urged applicants to approach the process with adequate preparation and professionalism. Addressing applicants at the commencement of the company’s recruitment interview sessions at Rosmohr Gold Hotels, Uyo on Wednesday, Mr. Johnny further encouraged them to remain confident and optimistic. The interview forms part of its strategic drive to strengthen its workforce and support its expanding operations within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Mr. Johnny clarified that the ongoing recruitment is not limited to staffing the company’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mother Station project.…

Aniefiok Christopher Work on a section of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project is suffering following the disruption by angry youths of Okobo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State over non-payment of compensation to them. Specifically, the youths of Nsie community are demanding adequate compensation for houses, farmlands, shrines, tombs and aquatic ecosystems destroyed by construction firms handling the project. Straightnews gathered that the first phase is nearing completion ahead of May 2026 deadline. However, the aggrieved beneficiaries expressed anger that out of the reported N18 billion compensation earmarked for the project by the federal government, none had been paid them…

Edi Umoh The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off on Thursday, June 11, with host nation Mexico taking on South Africa in Mexico City. This is as expanded 48-team tournament begins its group stage across venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The competition, which for the first time features 12 groups of four teams each, will run through the end of June before the knockout rounds begin. Also read: 2026 World Cup winners will get $50m in prize money The 12 groups for the tournament confirmed after the conclusion of both the European and inter-continental play-offs, are…

Akakan Umoh American Christian Missionary, Alex Barbir is still in deep shock why some Nigerians have turned their anger on him instead of condemning the mindless killings of Nigerians by terrorists in some Northern parts of the country. Over the week, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic cleric, scholar and former Nigerian military officer and Bashir Ahmad, former presidential media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari have been on the neck of Barbir, for ‘‘exacerbating divisions between Muslims and Christians in Plateau State.’’ More than 27 people were killed in an attack on the Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North…

Aniefiok Christopher The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a landlord over an alleged violent assault on a female tenant, leaving her hospitalised with serious injuries. The incident, which occurred along Hospital Road in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom reportedly involved a dispute between the victim, Rachael, 31, and her landlord, identified as Hope Henry, which escalated into violence. The lady, Rachael Ndop from Ukanafun Local Government Area was assaulted by the man identified as Hope Ekong, from Abak Local Government Area because she rejected his advances Spokesperson for the command, DSP Timfon John confirmed that the…

Edi Umoh The Nigerian Government has declared Friday, 3rd, and Monday, 6th April 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance, and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Also read: Easter: Pope condemns Anti-semitism, As Governors…