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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…

Some unknown gunmen, Sunday, abducted the founder of Southern Atlantic Polytechnic, and proprietor of Akpabiosm Centre of Learning, Uyo in Akwa Ibom State. The gunmen reportedly kidnapped Pastor Bassey James from the Polytechnic premises along Victor Attah International Airport Road, Uyo at about 9 p.m. A source close to school said the gunmen came in a grey color Lexus jeep and shot severally into the air to scare away people. After the shooting, they dragged the prorprietor into their car and sped off from the premises, the source stated. Confirming the incident, DSP Odiko McDon, the state Police Public Relations…

The 2018 Miss Nigeria beauty pageant was crowned on Sunday. She is Chidinma Aaron who defeated 12 other finalists. Aaron takes over the crown from Mildred Ehiguese who won the 2017 edition. Twelve top finalists filed out for the grand finale which took place on Sunday at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. Eighteen contestants made it to the grand finale before the selection of the final 12 of Ntan Nton, Egede Lagele, Thomas Mseve, Ameh Munirah, Otunba Ifunaya and Shitta Remilekun. Others were Tizhe Usa Miriam, Okudili Odinaka Doris, Agida Stephanie, Ugwu Ijeoma, Aaron Chidinma Leilani, and Dunu Chisom…

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, Wednesday, bewailed the death of many soldiers and some civilians, reportedly killed by Boko Haram terrorist group in the North East region of Borno State. Atiku, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a condolence message sent to the Nigerian Army, said he was devastated by the news, saying he had decided to cancel activities concerning his birthday this year. The letter reads: “My condolences to the Nigerian Army over the recent attack that led to loss of lives of officers and men of 157 Task Force Battalion in Metele, Borno State. “These…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has honoured three girls National Distinction/Merit Award 2017 in the country for their outstanding academic performance in the examination. The girls are Miss Isabelle Gelegu, an 18-year-old girl from Esan North local government area of Delta State of Oritamefa Baptist Model School Ibadan; Miss Favour Ngozi Etuonuma of Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Model College Ilorin, Kwara State and Miss Adenike Temitope Adedara of Louisville Girls High School IjebunItele Ogun State, awarded the first, second and third prizes respectively.T The award ceremony was one of the highlights of the WAEC 56th Annual General Meeting of…