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Two newly promoted Assistant Inspectors General of Police of Cross River State extraction were among the 12 decorated by the acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun on Thursday. They are Mr. Emmanuel Ekot Effiom, a former Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Police Command, hails from Nko Yakurr LGA of Cross River and Mr. Patrick Ogon Edung, a former Commissioner of Police, Courses Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, hails from Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River. Mr. Emmanuel Ekot Effiom- New AIG Other decorated AIGs  are Ogundele Joshua Ayodeji, former CP Niger State; former CP Badru Banji Lawal, Deputy Commandant, Police Academy…

A three-year-old child from Akwa Ibom State met his untimely death in Aba, the commercial centre of Abia State. The Abia State Police Command had confirmed the death of David Jacob Etim, after his fall from his school’s building in Aba. The police described the incident as “sudden and unnatural death.” Related news How container smashed businessman in his car to death   Clergyman at Abia police net over suspected death of evangelist  Parents, school differ over death of SS3 student in Akwa Ibom  The late Etim, according to a police statement, was a pupil of Emerald International School, located…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria maintained the 40th position in the latest FIFA World ranking released on Thursday morning. Jose Peseiro’s side also remains in sixth position in Africa. Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt are the top five teams on the continent. Related news Super Eagles Drop in FIFA Coca-Cola world ranking  FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles Drop Super Eagles Move To 32 In FIFA Ranking The three-time African champions recorded a win and a draw from their last two outings. The Super Eagles were forced to a 2-2 draw by Saudi Arabia, while they defeated Mozambique 3-2. The West…

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is excited by the Supreme Court verdict upholding his electoral victory at the February 25 presidential election. In a judgement delivered Thursday, October 26, the apex court dismissed the appeals filed by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar and his Labour Party (LP) counterpart Peter Obi, challenging President Tinubu’s victory. Reacting to the judgment, President Tinubu in a statement released said the nation’s judiciary has never been shaken. Also read: Nigerian Apex Court affirms Tinubu’s Victory, Dismisses Atku and Obi’s appeals  The President said the judgment has laid to rest the…

Terna Tarka, the ex-husband of actress and BB reality TV star, Venita Akpofure, said it never crossed his mind to give her to visitors as ‘entertainment.’ In a viral video, Tarka disclaimed Venita’s controversial statement impugning adultery about his kinsmen during her stay in the BBNaija ‘All Stars’ house. The mother of two claimed that Tiv men give their wives to visitors for ‘entertainment purposes,’ implying that they allow their wives to sleep with their guests for entertainment. Related posts Alleged defamation: Venita, BBNaija All Stars’ organisers Face suit  Venita, Soma, Angel evicted from BBNaija All Stars BBNaija 2019: Venita…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) Thursday deplored the Supreme Court’s verdict affirming President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February 2023 poll. A seven-judge panel led by Justice John Inyang Okoro ruled the opposition appeals over claims of fraud, electoral law violations, and Tinubu’s ineligibility to run for president lack merit. The apex court affirmed the September 6, 2023 ruling by the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal that upheld the victory of APC’s Tinubu. Related news Nigerian Apex Court affirms Tinubu’s Victory, Dismisses Atku and Obi’s appeals No casualty in Supreme Court complex’s fire- Court Supreme Court rules…

The Rivers State police Thursday detained and drilled the alleged murderer of a 300-level Biochemistry student of the University of Port Harcourt, one Justina Otuene. The suspect, Demain Okoligwe, a 400-level student of the same institution said to be Otuene’s boyfriend was apprehended while he wanted to dispose her remains after allegedly killing and harvesting her eyes and breasts. Otuene who had only celebrated her birthday on October 14 was declared missing after she remained incommunicado. Related posts Suspected assailants murder businesswoman in Akwa Ibom  Two Vandals to Die For Murder Of Seven DSS Officials- Court rules Court sends Pastor to…

The Akwa Ibom Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS) has shut three banks in the state over failure to remit outstanding tax liabilities of N228,684 million to the State Government. The Enforcement and Recovery Department, AKIRS, which embarked on the enforcement drive in the early hours of Thursday, sealed off two Keystone Bank branches at Abak Road and Ikot Ekpene Road in Uyo, as well as Heritage Bank located at Aka Road, Uyo. The action followed an order of Notice of Distrain from the Akwa Ibom State High Court, Eket Judicial Division. The Warrant of Distrain earlier received from the High Court of…

Mr. Etekamba  Udo Umoren, an Akwa Ibom prominent son, has been appointed the new State Resident Electoral Commissioner. A one-time Secretary to the Akwa State Government, Umoren will take over from Cyril Omoregbe who was redeployed from Cross River State to replace Mike Igini, then retired Akwa Ibom State Resident Commissioner. Umoren, who is also a retired Permanent Secretary in Akwa Ibom Government, is a graduate of the University of Benin and a Knight of the Methodist Church Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu Wednesday approved the appointment of the 10 new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for…

The Nigerian Supreme Court Thursday upheld the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 25 presidential election. Justice Inyang Okoro led the panel of seven justices to determine Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar’s appeal against Bola Tinubu’s victory. The apex court in its ruling dismissed the appeals by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar and his Labour Party (LP) counterpart Peter Obi. Related posts Tinubu victory: Supreme Court Fixes date for Hearing in Atiku/Obi’s appeal Supreme Court throws out PDP’s suit against Tinubu/Shettima ticket  PEPT Verdict: Disappointed Atiku, Obi Head to Supreme Court  A…