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The Secretary of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Akwa Ibom State Council, Comrade Alpha Marshall, has advocated the need for the state government to introduce a more water-tight template for salary payment consultants to guard against ghost workers’ syndrome. This is as he announced the discovery of more than 2,000 ghost workers during physical verification exercise of public servants consisting of civil servants and workers in secondary schools in an interview on XL106.9FM’s Super Breakfast Show, “The Talk” last Tuesday in Uyo. The state government during the era of ex-Governor Udom Emmanuel inherited by Governor Umo Eno appointed consultants to handle…

The four-day Synodical Convention of the Lutheran Church of Nigeria, LCN, which drew members from across the nation for New Year blessings has ended with encouragement to Nigerians to expect a total redemption of the country this year.  The National President and Archbishop of the church, Most Rev. Dr. Christian Ekong gave the encouragement in a message at the event  held at the Church national Headquarters, Obot Idim in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of the state. Dr. Ekong said God was the architect of everything that is happening in the Country and because Nigeria is His beloved nation, the…

A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a warrant of arrest against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of popular gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.  Justice Alexander Owoeye granted the order on Thursday, January 16, after an ex parte motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The amount: $345,000 is equivalent to N538,234,500. Also read: Court summons five for defaming Mercy Chinwo, husband During the hearing, EFCC counsel Mrs Bilikisu Buhari informed the court of an application made under the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015. The motion sought an arrest warrant…

Akakan Umoh The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria, CCSON, has expressed concern on the prolonged oil spill that occurred in Bukuma water ways in Degema local government area of Rivers State, seeking solution to the problem. This coastal oil well and facility, according to the CCSON, are said to be operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The National Coordinator of CCSON, Otuekong Franklyn Isong, while addressing a press conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday, noted ‘‘that this incident has posed a dangerous environmental hazard and threat to the people of Bukuma and violates…

President Bola Tinubu has hailed six accomplished Nigerian scientists and engineers named among the 400 recipients of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in the United States.  The award, established in 1996 by former US President Bill Clinton, is the highest honour granted by the US government to outstanding scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers. This year’s recipients, announced by President Joe Biden on January 14, 2025, were selected from 14 US government agencies for their groundbreaking contributions to science, technology and engineering. The distinguished Nigerian recipients are: Azeez Butali, Gilbert…

By Straightnews A Nigerian music star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has been ranked Africa’s highest-earning artist on Spotify. Data from the music analytics platform Chart Masters shows that Wizkid rakes in $1 million monthly from the streaming service, making him the continent’s top earner. This ranking shows the dominance of Nigerian artists globally, with Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy trailing with $782,148 monthly earning. Tems comes third with $660,210 while South African singer Tyla is the only non-Nigerian on the list, earning $607,804 and is placed on the fourth spot. Also read: Wizkid hits 8 billion streams on Spotify…

Suspected cultists shot dead a Higher National Diploma (HND) Computer Science graduate of the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic (AKWAPOLY) at Ikot Osurua in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered the deceased was awaiting his mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)  when the incident occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday, at about 1 a.m. The victim simply identified as Prince, was shot in front of his girlfriend in his room along Abuja Street within Ikot Osurua community. Also read: Daring Cultists dump corpse at father’s compound in Akwa Ibom  An eyewitness who…

Akakan Umoh The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria, CCSON, has urged President Bola Tinubu administration to effectively implement the Supreme Court’s judgement on the financial autonomy granted local government councils in the interest of grassroots governance and development of the Nigerian State. On July 11, 2024, the apex court gave a landmark judgment on the financial autonomy of Nigeria’s 774 local governments, yet uptil now the Joint State-Local Government account is still applicable in different states in the country. CCSON also urged the Chairmen of the 774 Local Government Councils in the country to use their councils’ funds…

Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Tuesday, denied sending nud3 photographs or soliciting explicit material from the petitioner. Ndifon told Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, that he did not send or request explicit photographs from anyone in the sexual harassment case brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Ndifon, together with his lawyer, Samuel Anyanwu, is standing trial on four counts of alleged sexual harassment, cybercrime, and attempt to pervert the course of justice. Related posts Double jeopardy…

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has reassured the widows of dead soldiers in the state of his readiness to stand by them. Eno announced the donation of N150 million to the widows, and also empowered some of them with necessary knowledge and skills to establish sustainable businesses through the Ibom Leadership and Entrepreneurial Development, IbomLED. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday in Uyo during an event marking the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Related posts Public servants to enjoy New Minimum Wage, Governor Eno assures  Fix deplorable streets in Itam, Citizens Beg Governor Eno Employ skills for more Agricultural…