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The Abia State command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 11 persons suspected to have engaged in illegal oil bunkering. The state Commandant, Mr. Nnamdi Nwannukwu, Wednesday disclosed this in Umuahia while briefing newsmen on the activities of the command. Nwannukwu said that the suspects were arrested at different times and locations in the state, while transporting illegally refined diesel. He said that two of the suspects, Johnson Idika and Odechi Mbamara, were arrested in an ash-colour Honda Odessey, loaded with 120 liters of diesel concealed in cellophane bags. The command also arrested one David…

Controversial OAP, Daddy Freeze says that 99% of what Pastors and church owners teach their congregation is false. The self-acclaimed online pastor who took to his social media page to share his thought on the controversial issue, argued that the name ‘Jesus’ which he believes was invented by ‘manipulators,’ has no meaning. Read his post below; “99% of what your Pastors and GOs taught you is false! “How can his name be ‘Jesus’ when the letter ‘j’ was not part of the English language until 1634? Here is a copy of the original translation of the King James Bible completed…

When you start thinking of the hairstyles that would look stunning on African ladies, the big braids is the first thing that will come to your mind, and this is not surprising. Big and rich braided hairstyles are what symbolizes the spirit and uniqueness of black women. Here, we will give you some interesting ideas for big braids hairstyles, which you can always use in everyday life. Hop on the braids train and grab some inspiration from your favorite celebrities. (ALllure Vanguard)

Attempt by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, INEC, Thursday to persuade the Federal High Court to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of Dr. Haliru Bello, former National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, failed. EFCC alleged that Bello, who is facing money laundering charges alongside his son, Abba, has jumped bail. The court had in May, granted an application the erstwhile PDP chairman filed to be allowed to travel abroad for medical treatment. However, according to the court’s directive, the Defendant was to return to the country, 30 days from the date he was granted leave to…

Another video showing Abdullahi Ganduje, Kano State governor, allegedly collecting money from a contractor, dress in black Kaftan, surfaced again Thursday. However, Jaafar Jaafar, the Editor-In-Chief of Daily Nigerian, whose company released similar videos last month, has denied authorising the release of the latest video. Findings by PRNigeria indicated that the journalist, who recently honoured the invitation of Kano State House of Assembly investigating the bribery scandal, revealed that Jaafar tendered several videos to the lawmakers. “I swore an oath with the Holy Quran before tendering the several videos at the Kano State Assembly and I could not have been…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has faulted plans by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to sell off some national assets to fund the 2019 budget, describing the move as fiscally irresponsible. President Buhari had on Monday, accused past PDP leaders of failing to build public infrastructure, while delivering the 75th Anniversary Business lecture of the Island Club, Lagos. In a response by the Atiku Presidential Campaign Organization, APCO, the former Vice President said it was an irony that some of the assets listed for sale in the policy document of the Buhari administration were assets built or established under the PDP…

As the November 18 official date to commence campaigns for the 2019 general election draws nearer, President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, pleaded with political actors to exhibit decorum in their conduct and utterances in order not to fan the embers of disunity. Buhari, who made the appeal while launching the 2019 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund with a donation of N10 million to support Nigerian veterans and fallen heroes at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting, said in every contest, there must be a winner. He said:…

The relative peace expected in some troubled communities in Etim Ekpo local government area of Akwa Ibom State may be in jeopardy as hundreds of repentant aggrieved youths, Wednesday, laid siege at Utu Etim Ekpo, headquarters of the local government secretariat and sacked Mr. Udeme Eduo, the council’s Chairman and workers over allegation of botched rehabilitation deal. The youths, who came from the bush in September this year, surrendered their arms and other dangerous weapons to security agents in exchange for rehabilitation deal brokered by governor Udom Emmanuel, today sent fear running down the spines of the council’s workers and…

Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival is back sends welcome signals to viewers, admirers and listeners alike that the event will hold. The 2018 edition of the decade-old global event sponsored by Akwa Ibom government is ready to brighten the Christmas landscape of the state. The largest assembly of carol singers in the world that draws international, national and local artistes will hold. The Guinness Records breaking carol holder showcases both local and international talents in musical artistry. Uyo Township Stadium, the traditional host, is the venue. The event whose creative planning and efficient execution would have reached a dead end…

Five months after signing a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Akwa Ibom State Government for the management of Ibom Specialist Hospital, Uyo, the Canada-based Clinotech Group is yet to commence operations due to dearth of electric power supply in the hospital, Straightnews has gathered. The group and the state government signed the MoU on May 1, 2018 based on the group’s “technical capacity, hospital management experience and competencies as well as financial implications” to run the multi-billion naira hospital after the departure of the private managers – Cardiocare Medical Services Ltd- owing to unresolved issues bordering on funding by the…