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By Straightnews As Nigerians marked Armed Forces Remembrance Day on January 15, this year commemorating the supreme sacrifice by soldiers in fighting to restore peace and unity in the country, some widows of the fallen soldiers used the day to relive their harrowing experiences in the face of adversity. In a telephone interview with Straightnews on January 15, 2018, Mrs. Monica John, a widow, was unhappy with the poor treatment meted to her after the death of husband. “My husband’s name was Corporal Stephen John from Gombe state. His intake number was 93 NA/35/2674. He went for a course but…

The remains of Salome Adaidu, the young lady allegedly m#rdered by gospel singer, Timileyin Ajayi, in Nasarawa State over the weekend, have been laid to rest.  Ajayi Timileyin, a content creator was apprehended in Nasarawa State after allegedly being caught with the severed head of Adaidu, concealed in a polythene bag. Adaidu who graduated from the Department of Library and Information Sciences in Kogi State University, Anyigba in 2023 was from Ogodu, Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State while Ajayi hails from Kabba, Kogi State. Also read: Death of five disheartens Gov Otti, Catholic Church in Abia  The gruesome…

Akwa Ibom Police Command has arrested vandals of transformer in Sure Foundation Polytechnic, Ikot Akai in Ukanafun Local Government Area of the state. Briefing the press at the command’s headquarters in Ikot Akpan-Abia, Uyo on Monday, January 13, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, said ‘‘we have arrested one Prosper Brownson Jim ‘m’ and one Uduak Sunday Benson ‘m’  for vandalization of a transformer belonging to Sure Foundation Polytechnic situated at Ikot Akai, Ukanafun Local Government. He explained that the transformer oil was valued at about N800, 000.00 (eight hundred thousand naira) was drained, and armored cables valued…

Six men arrested in connection with the alleged gang-r3pe of a 13-year-old boy would soon appear in court, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command said. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, disclosed this during his maiden briefing held at the command’s headquarters in Ikot Akpan-Abia, Uyo on Monday, January 13, 2025. According to the CP, the victim, who has been rescued, was repeatedly s0domised for three years by the suspects. Azare added that the victim was rescued following the arrest of the suspects. “On 8th January 2025, based on information received from concerned journalists, a 13-year-old child reported…

Famed Nigerian gospel artiste and minister, Sinach, will perform at the upcoming World Leaders Peace and Harmony Inaugural Ball celebrating the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump. Organised by the African and Caribbean International Leadership Conference, the group dedicated to fostering international relationships and leadership. The occasion is aimed at fostering unity and harmony among nations and is scheduled to take place at the prestigious Capital Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C. on January 20 and 21, 2025. Also read Sinach Wins 3 Dove Awards Nominations  Gospel Minister Sinach, known for her inspirational music and global influence,…

By Agency Report United States President-elect Donald Trump recently lured Canada with no tariffs to join the United States of America. This came following the resignation of Justin Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister. The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, last Monday, announced his resignation after nearly nine years in office, citing internal party pressures and his declining popularity as factors in his decision. Trudeau, in a press conference, stated that he would remain in office until the Liberal Party selects a new leader. Also read Donald Trump in a comeback Emerges as 47th US President He also announced that parliament would…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa over gross misconduct and abuse of office. Mr Obasa has represented Agege Constituency 1 in the Assembly since 2007 and has been the speaker since 2015. Obasa’s removal as the speaker is believed to have the backing of the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who has been having a running battle with him. Also read Lagos State to probe packaging petrol as souvenir for guests at party  Lagos State set to collect VAT, ban Open grazing Money Laundering: Lagos Tops, Rivers State Follows The lawmakers later appointed the Deputy Speaker, Mojisola…

No fewer than 300,000 tourists attended the recently concluded 32-day Calabar Carnival held in Calabar, Cross River State capital, the Cross River Tourism Bureau announced on Saturday. The bureau’s Managing Director, Ekpenyong Ojoi, who stated this in a statement in Lagos said that there was a 42 per cent growth in tourist attendance for the carnival in comparison with 2023 statistics. “Calabar recorded over 300,000 tourists from November 1 to December 31, 2024, who came in for the Calabar Carnival to see the OMR, Marina Resort and the Kwa Falls. “Most of the tourists were from Abuja, Lagos, and neighbouring…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ward 11 in UrueOffong/Oruko, was agog on Saturday as Chief Edet Isong and Prince Emmanuel Isong returned and declared for the party.  Chief Edet Isong, a former transition chairman of Urue-Offong/Oruko, and Prince Emmanuel Isong, a retired Director of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, took bold steps by returning and declaring for the PDP. Chief Isong, in his speech to mark his return to the party, expressed his enthusiasm for rejoining the PDP, stating that he is “back home to contribute, support, and work for my family, the PDP.” He praised the leadership style of Akwa…

An Ibom Air passenger from Uyo to Abuja is to face prosecution for holding an Uyo-Abuja flight hostage until the flight was cancelled, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumers’ Protection of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, said. It was gathered that the female passenger would have been lynched if not for the intervention of the Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel and those of Ibom Air. The incident happened on an Ibom Air flight scheduled to depart Uyo for Abuja at 1730hrs on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Related posts Ibom Air apologises to customers over unruly passenger Ibom…