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Agency Report The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde’s call on the United Nations and other international human rights and accountability bodies to examine the circumstances surrounding the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area has sparked fears in some quarters. Makinde made the call on Monday in a statewide broadcast hours after the Nigerian military formally handed over the rescued pupils and teachers to the state government following their release after spending 56 days in captivity. Rattled by Governor’s call, the Presidency described it as unnecessary and politically motivated while and the Senate voted against the call. Mr Makinde…

Our Reporter The wife of the late Nigeria’s ex-President, Hajia Aisha Buhari, at an event put together to mark the one-year remembrance of the late President, snubbed the former Senate President and Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, Ahmad Lawan in Abuja on Monday.  The memorial event held at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (International Conference Centre) in Asokoro, Abuja featured special Islamic and Christian prayers, including a public presentation of a commemorative book entitled: Tributes and Condolences in Honour of Muhammadu Buhari. Senator Lawan, who was said to have arrived at the venue on time to attend the event, went…

Akakan Umoh Every ward and every community in Ukanafun and Oruk Anam Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State is assured of stable electricity supply. So far, Ukanafun has 11 electoral wards and 87 gazetted villages while Oruk Anam has 13 electoral wards and 169 gazetted villages. The two-term member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dr. Unyime Idem, announced this Sunday, during a joint meeting with members of the Implementation and Security Committees of the electrification project. Rep Idem made the pledge following the commencement of the second Phase of Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Electrification Rehabilitation and…

Aniefiok Christopher  Two prominent political figures – American Senator Lindsey Graham and British Ann Widdecombe – died over the weekend. Graham, elected as a Republican for South Carolina to the Senate in 2002, died Saturday night, his office confirmed early Sunday. Widdecombe, a former British lawmaker and former Tory Minister, was found dead with serious injuries at her home Thursday. Aged 71, Graham, a close political ally of President Donald Trump, died “from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement. Also read World Leaders mourn death of Shinzo Abe, Japanese Longest-serving PM US Democratic Presidential Candidate…

…Oil wealth without industrial growth is a promise unfulfilled Prince Ukpong Idiong Jr. Akwa Ibom has every reason to be an economic powerhouse. It is one of Nigeria’s highest crude oil-producing states, blessed with abundant natural resources, a strategic coastal location, a peaceful business environment, and one of the most educated populations in the country. Despite these undeniable advantages, one uncomfortable truth remains: the state is not attracting enough large-scale industries, multinational companies, or manufacturing investments to match its economic potential. This is no longer a political argument. It is an economic emergency. A simple comparison with Rivers and Delta…

Akakan Umoh A 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, who was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 5.75 kilograms of heroin into Nigeria while travelling with her three-year-old son, has proved her Minister wrong. This came at the wake of some South Africans accusing some Nigerians in the country of peddling illicit drugs and deploying xenophobic attacks for them to leave South Africa. Before then, South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, had linked Nigerians to alleged drug dens, challenging Nigeria to disclose the locations…

Agency Report The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission to court  over its alleged failure to investigate claims that All Progressives Congress governors diverted N800 billion from Federation Account Allocation Committee allocations for political and campaign purposes. SERAP, in a statement released on Sunday by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, said the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1426/2026, was filed last week at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The organization citing media reports said, “APC governors are allegedly making monthly contributions from their Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations to a dedicated campaign fund to support…

Edi Umoh Argentina booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 3-1 extra-time victory over 10-man Switzerland, setting up a last-four showdown with England. Julián Álvarez produced the decisive moment in extra time, curling a stunning 25-yard strike beyond Gregor Kobel, after Switzerland had battled bravely despite being reduced to 10 men. Lautaro Martínez sealed the victory late on, finishing a swift counterattack as the reigning champions kept alive their bid to retain the World Cup. Also read Bellingham’s Brace Edges past Norway to Launch England to World Cup semi-finals Spain through to World…

Edi Umoh England booked their place in the semi-finals with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham’s brace proving decisive. The Three Lions came from behind to overcome a resilient Norwegian side led by Erling Haaland, progressing after an intense extra-time battle in Miami. They will take on the winner of the Argentina-Switzerland match. England fought back from 1-0 down in Miami on Saturday to defeat Norway 2-1 after extra time, securing their passage to the World Cup semi-finals. Also read: Spain through to World Cup semi-finals After beating Belgium  Having been given a scare by the Democratic Republic of…

Edi Umoh Linda Noskova has won her first Wimbledon title in astonishing style as the tearful Czech recovered from wasting five match points to beat Karolina Muchova in one of the most dramatic finals in All England Club history. Noskova, seeded ninth, appeared to be on the brink of a devastating loss when she broke down in tears after squandering those match points in the second set of a Centre Court classic. But the 21-year-old somehow regained her composure in a final on Saturday with more twists than a Hollywood blockbuster. Summoning incredible resilience, Noskova clinched her maiden Grand Slam…