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“Uyo is one of the 10 fastest growing states in the country,” according to Peter Obi, the Vice Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Though Uyo, the state capital is hard to come by in the internet as one of the 10 fastest Nigerian growing states in 2018, Akwa Ibom State is easily found according to Nigeria Infopedia not Economist Obi made reference to. Obi, a one-time Anambra State Governor for eight years, spoke at the 2018 Akwa Ibom State Christmas Carols Festival held at Uyo Sports Stadium on Friday night. Obi who was one of the guests also…

FIFA has published that 3.75 billion people in the world watched the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, which was broadcast live from June 14 to July 15, this year. A combined 3.572 billion viewers – more than half of the global population aged four and over – tuned in to world football’s ultimate competition, according to audience data for official broadcast coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The global in-home TV audience watching at least one minute of coverage totalled 3.262 billion, while a further estimated 309.7 million people watched no coverage in home but caught the action on…

The inability of many political office holders in the country to render selfless services and use public funds to address a myriad of problems confronting the populace is a source of worry to many a people. One of the persons is Paul Adefarasin, Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, Lagos. Adefarasin who preached at 2018 Akwa Ibom State Christmas Carols Festival decalred “Political office in Nigeria is for personal gain. A public office holder must be a servant not otherwise. “God will speak to the conscience of our leaders to address our problems.” Preaching on the theme “Let the…

The United States and the United Kingdom announced an indictment Thursday against state-linked Chinese hackers, in a fresh bid to build an international front against Chinese spying. The announcement includes U.S. criminal charges against Chinese government hackers accused of stealing American businesses’ intellectual property worth hundreds of billions of dollars. The U.S. also said it holds China’s government accountable for sponsoring economic cyberattacks, including in Europe and Asia. The activities “go against the commitments made to the U.K. in 2015, and, as part of the G20, not to conduct or support cyber-enabled theft of intellectual property or trade secrets,” U.K.…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has sanctioned 50 Computer-based Test (CBT) centres in the country for examination malpractice. Consequently, JAMB has delisted the cybercafes from downloading WAEC, NECO results and would not allow them to register candidates beginning from the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, said this on Thursday on the sideline of a meeting with proprietors of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres at the University of Lagos. “We are no longer going to allow the cybercafes to do the registration exercise for prospective candidates because they are extorting candidates and overcharging them.…

Zinedine Zidane is said to be ‘contemplating an offer’ to take the vacant Manchester United job in the summer. The Frenchman has been out of work since he left Real Madrid after winning a third Champions League title in a row at the Bernabeu. Zidane has been constantly linked with the Old Trafford job and is now one of the favourites to succeed Jose Mourinho, who was sacked earlier this week.

A total of N812.76 billion revenue was shared by the Federal Government, states and local government councils in the country for November. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mr. Mahmoud Isa-Dutse told newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja the outcome of the  Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting. Giving a breakdown of the revenue accrued in November, Isa-Dutse said that the Mineral revenue reduced by N100.8 billion, from N522.6 billion recorded in October to N421.8 billion in November. Isa-Dutse further announced that 2.246 billion dollars was withdrawn and shared to states as part of the Paris Club refund. Also, the Non-Mineral…

Super Eagles of Nigeria maintain their 44th position till the end of 2018, Completesportsnigeria.com. The three-time African champions also retained their fourth position in Africa in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday. Gernot Rohr’s men also did not add to their 1,427 points amassed last month due to their inactivity, hoping to improve on their position when the next FIFA World Ranking is released in February. Senegal also retained top spot in Africa with Tunisia, Morocco, Nigeria and DR Congo completing the top five teams in the continent. Belgium remain on top in the latest FIFA World Ranking with…

The Federal Government has declared three days as Public Holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Celebrations respectively. The days are Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th December, 2018 and Tuesday 1st January, 2019. The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, made the declaration for the Federal Government in a statement signed by the ministry’s Director of Press, Mohammed Manga on Wednesday evening. Dambazau enjoined all Christian faithful and Nigerians to use the period in praying earnestly for the betterment and development of Nigeria. He also called on Nigerians to strengthen their resolve to maintain peace and unity in…

The Real Madrid President, Florentino Perez is reportedly rumoured with plan to bring sacked Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho to Bernabeu. Portuguese Mourinho who served two years six months at Old Trafford was fired on Tuesday morning, after overseeing United’s worst start to a Premier League season in 28 years. However, his stock remains high in Europe and according to Spanish newspaper, El Pais, he is already being lined up to lead a rebuild of Real Madrid. It is claimed that he was infact offered a return this season twice. Madrid have endured a difficult campaign themselves, with Julen Lopetegui…