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As the 2019 general elections approach, Akwa Ibom Special Adviser has called on law enforcement agents in the country stay away from corrupt practices capable of denting their image. Pastor Sunny Ibuot, Special Adviser, Bureau of Political/Legislative Affairs and Water Resources in the state made the call during a sensitization programme organised by Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) in conjunction with Youth Alive Foundation, on the theme ‘National Campaign Against Vote Buying and Other Electoral Malpractices,’ on Thursday in Uyo.  The Special Adviser called on the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and other relevant agencies to be in the vanguards…

All Progressives Congress, APC, has talked big that it has welded the different segments of its support base into an impregnable, unstoppable and united battle tank to defeat Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the history of elections in Akwa Ibom state. Though APC is a ruling political party at the national level, it is an opposition in the state as PDP has ruled the state for 19 years and eight months. Eseme Eyiboh, Chairman, Committee on Information and Strategic Communication and Spokesman, Akwa Ibom State APC Campaign Council, Tuesday, rebutted a news story purportedly churned by APC, and vilified PDP…

Former Chief of Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh has been killed by unknown gunmen in Abuja. A report from PM News says that he was going to Abuja this evening when he was attacked and killed by gunmen. Nigerian Airforce spokesman, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola confirmed the death in a tweet this evening. ”It is with a heavy heart that I regretfully announce the unfortunate demise of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, who died today, 18 Dec 18, from gunshot wounds sustained when his vehicle was attacked while returning from his farm along…

The Federal High Court, Lagos, Tuesday, granted Paul Usoro, the President of Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, bail in the sum of N250 million with one surety in like sum. The EFCC preferred a 10-count charge against Mr Usoro. The case which is before Justice Muslim Hassan was first heard on December 10, 2018. Also named in the charge is Mr Udom Emmanuel, the Akwa Ibom governor, who is described in the charge as being “currently constitutionally immune from prosecution”. Others charged are: The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Finance, Nsikan Nkan; Accountant-General of the state, Mfon Udomah; state Attorney-General, Uwemedimo…

Security operatives have blocked the entrance into the National Assembly complex preventing workers from gaining entry. The security agents including the Nigeria Police and Department of State Services (DSS) operatives on Tuesday barricaded the main entrance with patrol vans. The presence of the security operatives has led to restricted access at the three arms zone gate. Operatives are frisking persons including journalists and construction workers before they are allowed entrance. Members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) are not allowed into the complex. The leadership of the National Assembly had earlier directed the police and the  DSS to ensure adequate…

The Federal Government and the nation’s polytechnic lecturers, Monday, stalemated after both parties failed to reach an agreement during a meeting held to find solutions to the demands of the latter. The ASUP lecturers started nationwide strike on Wednesday, December 12 after giving several warnings to the Federal Government. The Academic Staff of Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, and the government refused to shift ground on their positions, leading to the adjournment of the meeting to January, after the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The government’s delegation was led by Mallam Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education, while Usman Dutse, the…

Of the number of Nigerians seeking employment into the Nigeria Police Force as Constables, Niger State is said to be leading the pack with 11,047 applicants. The Police Service Commission, PSC, received 158,773 applications as at 11a.m., Monday, which is day 18 of the six weeks period for online filling and submission of applications. A statement by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Public Relations and Information of the Commission, said, “Bayelsa also remained last with 672 applicants. “Kano State has the second highest applicants with 10,745 applications, Katsina State third with 9,778, Bauchi State fourth with 8,882 and Kaduna fifth with…

Man United have sacked José Mourinho following Sunday’s defeat at Liverpool, ending a tenure that began in May 2016. A poor start to the Premier League season has seen United slip 19 points behind the leaders, Liverpool, and fall off the pace in the hunt for a top-four place. They have won only once in six league matches, drawing during that sequence with struggling Southampton and Crystal Palace. The club issued a statement on Tuesday morning which reads: “Manchester United announces that manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect. “The club would like to thank Jose for…

A suspected hoodlum on Sunday died from gunshot he sustained during a brawl with policemen in Ukana Ikot Ntuen, Essien Udim local government area of Akwa Ibom State. The hoodlum in company of another went to the residence of Emem Akpabio for entertainment after the latter had held Harvest Thanksgiving Service at Methodist Church Nigeria, Ukana Ikot Ntuen in the area. An anonymous source confided in Straightnews that “As security operatives attached to Emem were checking and ushering guests into the compound of Emem, one Monday from Ikpe Annang in Essien Udim bolted from the crowd to urinate in the…

A major row is brewing in Abuja, Nigeria’s nation capital, following the refusal of the Accountant-General of the Federation to comply with President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive to pay $350 million to consultants. The consultants worked for states to reclaim $2,689,279,365 as final payment arising from the refund of Paris Club loans by the Federal Government. The Obasanjo administration unilaterally deducted from them and paid out in order to get debt relief from the powerful European financial group. Apart from the Presidency directive to the Accountant-General of the Federation to cough out the sum to the consultants, the High Court had…