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Barely one week Musa Kimo, the 25th Commissioner of Police was posted to the state, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, has passed a resolution calling for the redeployment of the new police boss. Kimo took over from John Abang, the state outgone police boss, who was barely one month old in the state. The call may not be unconnected with the lingering crisis in the state assembly in which it was alleged that the five sacked lawmakers were escorted by some armed policemen and some people suspected to be thugs to the hallowed chamber of the house. This is…

The Super Falcons of Nigeria reached final after beating the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 4-2 on penalties in the semifinal of the ongoing 2018 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AWCON) on Tuesday, November 27. Nigeria vs Cameroon Nigeria finished second in group B after two wins a loss, while Cameroon were top of group A with two wins and a draw. Super Falcons head coach Thomas Dennerby made no changes to the starting line up for their previous two games that ended on victory. The Super Falcons were, however, bullied to creating very few chances in the first half as…

Akwa Ibom state governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has vowed to strike back if the five sacked members of the state house of assembly do not renege on what he described as inciting war in the state. “I charge you to remain peaceful in all of this, but if they want war, we will give them war,” the governor said while addressing supporters shortly after a closed door meeting with Onofiok Luke, the speaker of the assembly and 20 other lawmakers at the state house of assembly Tuesday. The meeting was to resolve the unfolding drama at the legislature. In attendance…

The Acting Director-General, National Pension Commission (PENCOM), Mrs Aisha Dahir-Umar, said that the commission has released framework and guidelines for Micro Pension Scheme to take off first quarter of next year in the country. Dahir-Umar, who was represented by Mr. Datti Yola, Head Surveillance Department, PENCOM, said this at the Compliance Officers forum held in Uyo on Monday. She said that the micro pension scheme aimed at capturing the informal sector such as artisans, tailors and other self employed to plan and save for their retirement. “It is also important to mention that the Commission recently released the framework and…

The five members of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly whose seats were declared vacant on Monday, November 19 by Onofiok Luke for defecting from Peoples Democratic Party to All Progressives Congress, APC have gained entry into the house for business session. The five members are Nse Ntuen, Essien Udim; Idongesit Ituen, Itu; Otobong Ndem, Mkpat Enin; Victor Udofia, Ikono and Gabriel Toby, Etim Ekpo/Ika. Led by Mr. Nse Ntuen, the members are currently holding proceedings on the floor of the Assembly after they had gained access to the complex. Report culled from Radar said the five members have reportedly…

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) may shut 50 illegal petrol filling stations in Akwa Ibom State. Mr. Tamunoiminabo Kingsley-Sundaye, the Operations Controller of DPR in Akwa Ibom told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Eket Monday. He explained that the illegal stations refused to obtain Federal Government licences nor follow due process in their construction. The Operation Controller added that the stations were built without appropriate approval by the department in the state. “There are 50 illegal petrol filling stations in the state. We have come to a point in this country where people have decided to do…

President Muhammadu Buhari and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the former vice President of Nigeria, are grieved over the painful demise of Ikeogu Oke, Nigeria’s renowned poet and winner of the 2017 NLNG-sponsored Nigerian Prize for Literature. Mr. Oke died at the National Hospital Abuja on Saturday, November 24. “On behalf of the Federal Government, President Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to Oke’s family, the literary and creative community on the painful demise of the award-winning poet,” his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, said in a statement on Monday. “The President affirms that as an author, journalist and poet, Oke exuded vibrancy, intelligence and innovation…

The sustenance of dollar supply to over 4,000 BDC operators across the country through the International Money Transfer Operations foreign exchange window initiated by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is said to boost the status of the naira. Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, the President of Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria, in a statement, further identified the ongoing strategic partnership between CBN and the association as another factor helping to keep the naira stable both at the official and parallel markets. Gwadabe said: “The naira remains stable despite political parties campaign spendings across the nation. The strategic partnership, actions and…

The first black woman president has emerged to run the Harvard University’s Crimson newspaper from January 2019 in its 145-year history. The 20-year-old is the third black president and first black woman to helm the organization since it was founded in 1873. The Crimson has traditionally been a fast-track to illustrious careers. Past writers and editors at the daily include John F. Kennedy and Franklin D. Roosevelt, two of America’s most celebrated presidents. Kristine Guillaume, who is studying Literature, History and African-American Studies, was elected this month to steer the traditional bastion of the establishment towards a more diverse, digital-first…

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking exploits with his goal in Juventus’ 2-0 victory against Spal – his 10th of the 2018/19 season. The goal has made Ronaldo the fastest in Juventus’ history to the 10-goal landmark, taking just 16 games in all competitions to achieve the feat. Ronaldo also completed another milestone, becoming the first Juventus player in 50 years to score 9 Serie A goals in his first 13 appearances. The Portuguese has taken to the Serie A like a fish to water, and has found his goal-scoring form after a sedate start to the season. Ronaldo has led…