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Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has stroked at actor/politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, who described him as a ‘’political transgender,’ one who behaves like a man but has the genitals of a woman. Okonkwo, who in a recent interview with Arise TV, stated this, expressing his disappointment at the governor over his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the reason he gave for the defection. Okonkwo said ‘’Let me tell you something about this defection, The worst from the opposition is moving into the ruling party. The best from the ruling party is…

Three persons were killed in a ghastly accident involving passengers’ bus and a motorcycle in Mbierebe Obio, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. An eyewitness, who identified himself as Okon, told Leadership newspaper correspondent that the accident occurred at the Mbierebe Market intersection when the motorcyclist carrying two passengers failed to apply caution while navigating his way from the adjoining street into the major road. “The two passengers died on the spot but the motorcyclist died in the hospital where he was taken to for emergency,” Okon said. The bus, according to him, was carrying supporters of the…

Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has mentioned strategic action plans expected of sub-nationals to checkmate the effects of ocean rise on some coastal States as one of the gains from his recent participation at the United Nations Organization’s Conference. Governor Eno stated this Tuesday when he addressed a crowd of supporters at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo upon his return from the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC); 2025 Special Event on Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience held in Nice, France. The Governor noted that the conference became necessary and significant considering the prevailing effects of Ocean rise on…

Frederick Forsyth, the British author of The Devil’s Alternative and other bestselling thrillers, died at the age of 86 after a brief illness, his literary agent said on Monday. Jonathan Lloyd, his agent, said Forsyth died at home early Monday surrounded by his family. Born in Kent in 1938, Forsyth served as a Royal Air Force pilot before becoming a foreign correspondent. Also read: Tinubu, Obi Grieve over death of Afenifere’s Leader Adebanjo He covered the attempted assassination of French President Charles de Gaulle in 1962, which provided inspiration for The Day of the Jackal, his bestselling political thriller about…

Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into the brutal killing of Godwin Akpakpan, a 300-level Computer Science student of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT).‎‎ Mr. Akpakpan killed on 16 April when the deceased was returning from his brother’s lounge hailed from Akwa Ibom State. An eyewitness familiar with the incident told NAN that while the officers were conducting a search on Akpakpan, an altercation ensued between the security personnel and a group of individuals dressed in military uniform. Also read: Groom, 11 others remanded for killing female police officer The confrontation escalated into an exchange of gunfire,…

The two-term former member of Eket Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Nduese Essien has cleared the air, ‘‘Let me state without ambiguity: I have not defected from any party to another.’’  Chief Nduese who is a staunch member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Political Leader of Eket Senatorial District reacted to his presence at the Government Banquet Hall, Uyo last Friday during the defection of Governor Umo Eno from PDP to All Progressives Congress (APC). In a press release in Eket on Monday, June 9 sent to Straightnews, the former Minister of Lands, Housing and…

Following Governor Umo Eno’s defection  to All Progressives Congress (APC), former Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum, Atuekong Don Etiebet, has called on politicians in Akwa Ibom ‘‘Let us build bridges, not walls, and focus on delivering the dividends of democracy to our people.” Etiebet who stated this in a press statement in Uyo described the decision of Governor Eno who defected from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the APC  as key to the development of Akwa Ibom.. According to the Minister, ‘‘the defections at this time in our nation’s political history as a courageous and strategic step with links to…

Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio described his wife, Unoma, as a role model and someone whose life has had a positive impact on the family and the society. This was as Akpabio who joined family, friends and associates in celebrating his wife, Ekaette Unoma who marked 54th birthday at a ceremony in her country home in Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom on June 9. The 62-year-old noted “be assured of my love forever. My dear wife, words cannot describe my joy as you add another year to your age today.” Also read: 2025 May Day: Akpabio…

Agency Report Nigerian International striker, Victor Osimhen is reportedly delaying  a move to  Al Hilal after rejecting  an improved €30 thirty million euros (about N53 million) per annum  salary from the Saudi Pro League side.  While  Football Italia claimed  Osimhen  had  turned down  the Saudi’s ‘opening proposal’ of €26m (about N46 billion) per annum salary for a three-year deal, other outlets including Sky Sports  asserted over the weekend  that  both  Napoli and  the  Nigerian ace had agreed  to a formal deal. Incidentally,  Napoli  which  turned down  Al-Hilal’s offer of €70m presumably  agreed  to a deal  for the 26-year-old striker after the Saudi side  agreed to pay the full €75m release clause valid for teams outside of Serie A. Related posts Galatasaray set to…

Agency Report After drawing 2-2 in normal time, the Seleccao clinched the trophy for a second time after beating La Roja 5-3 on penalties. Portugal beat Spain on penalties to lift the Nations League title on Sunday, with the game having finished 2-2 after extra time. The reigning European champions started the game well as they pulled Portugal apart through a dazzling display of intricate passing. The domination eventually resulted in a goal after 21 minutes. The Portuguese defence failed to clear a floated cross, and Joao Neves, playing out of position at right-back, could only poke a clearance straight…