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President Bola Tinubu and Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio have felicitated Nigerians on the the 2024 Christmas celebrations, urging them to embrace peace, love and unity for the development and growth of the country. In his message to Nigerians on 2024 Christmas he personally signed, Tinubu said ‘‘On this joyous Christmas Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to Christians across Nigeria and worldwide as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, as narrated in the Holy Scriptures.’’ According to him, ‘‘Christmas embodies the fulfilment of divine prophecy and symbolises the triumph of love, peace, and unity. Related posts 2024 Christmas…

After amendment of 21 items under Capital and Recurrent Expenditure for implementation by the State Government, the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has enacted the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N955 billion into law. The passage of the 2025 budget followed the submission of the report by the member for Uruan State Constituency Dr. Itorobong Etim for consideration during Tuesday’s Plenary. Dr. Etim said the committee while legislating on the budget, successfully amended 17 items on recurrent and four items on capital expenditure, bringing to 21 the number of items amended on Capital and Recurrent Expenditure respectively. Related post: Akwa…

By Akakan Umoh Straightnews online has minted 70 messages and wishes for use in saluting your friends, relations and partners at 2024 Christmas celebrations.  Explore them to your advantage.  May your Christmas sparkle with joy and your heart overflow with love that lasts all year long. Wishing you a Christmas full of laughter, love, and blessings that fill your heart and soul to the brim. This Christmas, may your heart be light, your spirit be merry, and your joy endless like the holiday season itself. May your days be filled with peace, your nights with warmth, and your heart with…

Dear esteemed readers and partners, we appreciate your trust in us to inform, educate and entertain you all year round. We are truly grateful for your partnership. Every year is better because you are there. We run because your constant support strengthens us and we fly because you give us wings. From all of us at StraightNews, here is wishing you a season full of exceeding joy and prosperity. And may your lives be as beautiful as the memories we have created throughout the year even as we look forward to greater things in the coming year. Merry Christmas 2024! Signed…

By Agency Report Syrian Christians are scared of Christmas celebrations this year, despite assurances from the Islamists who have just taken power that they are free to practise their religion. The self-imposed constraints highlight one of the main challenges for Syria’s new Islamist rulers: establishing mutual trust among a myriad of minorities, all scarred by decades of brutal dictatorship and 13 years of pitiless civil war. De facto ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa has told Christians and other groups that they will be safe in a Syria run by his Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a former al Qaeda affiliate. Related post: Assad…

The Nigerian Government has declared Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th December 2024, and Wednesday 1st January, 2025 as Public Holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year respectively. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, extending warm greetings to Nigerians. Dr. Tunji-Ojo called on Nigerians to use the festive period to reflect on the values of love, peace, and unity that the season signifies. Related post: Nigerian Govt Declares Public Holidays For Christmas, New Year Festivities  He emphasised…

By Agency Report As Israel’s interceptors failed to knock down a ballistic missile launched by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen impacted a playground in south Tel Aviv early Saturday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate the attacks. “The incident is still being thoroughly investigated,” the Israel Defense Forces said, adding that following initial investigations by the Israeli Air Force and Home Front Command, “some of the conclusions have already been implemented, both regarding interception and early warning.” “No further details regarding aerial defense activities and the alert system can be given due to operational security considerations,” the IDF…

By Straightnews Some prominent Nigerians have condoled with the family over the death of former Minister of Defence, and also of Internal Affairs, Major-General Godwin Osagie Abbe (retired). Abbe who also served as Military Administrator of Akwa Ibom and Rivers States during his military career died on Saturday night in Abuja after a protracted illness. Among the sympathisers are President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Related post: Akwa Ibom: NGF Mourns, PDP Suspends LG Campaign over Gov wife’s death  Senator…

By Akakan Umoh Six zonal cleanest state champions in Nigeria that emerged  were conferred with  the prestigious STONE Green Crystal Award in 2024, Clean-Up Nigeria (CUN) announced. The National Coordinator of CUN and Secretary of the National Technical Study Group (NTSG), Prince Ene Baba Owoh, Jr. announced the champions during the seventh edition of the public presentation of the State of the Nigerian Environment (STONE) held in Abuja. ‘‘Akwa Ibom State is the cleanest state in the South-South, Enugu State in the South-East, Lagos State in the South-West, Plateau State in the North-Central, Bauchi State in the North-East, and Kaduna…

Gabriel Jesus scored a brace as Arsenal whacked Crystal Palace 5-1 at Selhurst Park moving within three points of Premier League leaders Liverpool. The Brazilian striker netted twice in the first 14 minutes, continuing his stunning form following a midweek Carabao Cup hat-trick against the same opposition. His five-goal haul in four days propelled Arsenal to a convincing win in the London derby, though the Gunners suffered a setback with Bukayo Saka limping off injured in the first half. Related news: Arsenal humble Monaco, Juventus subdue Man City  Arsenal struck early, with Saka’s deflected cross finding Jesus, who rifled a…