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Ifreke Udoh (not his real name), a 21-year-old man left his father’s house in Osongama Housing Estate, Uyo to pick a form for Higher National Diploma (HND) programme. However, Ifreke who hails from Etinan local government area could not reach the school nor could he return to his parents’ house until the next day. Excerpts On Friday, March 23, 2018, I wanted to go to Heritage Polytechnic, Eket to collect HND form in Accountancy. I trekked few metres and stopped at Obong Sylvanus Okon, Street, Uyo by the popular six lanes. I boarded a tricycle also known as keke. I…

An “infertile” woman who claims she was dumped by her ex when she revealed she couldn’t have children has got pregnant after trying for 10 years. Eleanor Copperthwaite was so surprised by the news she took 20 tests just to make sure. The 31-year-old has irreparable trauma to her organs after appendix surgery as a child and doctors said she’d never have kids of her own. Eleanor said an ex even split up with her when she told him she was infertile and she accepted she’d never have children with now-husband Jason, 43, after two failed IVF attempts. But when…

The couple died the same day, month and year. Their caskets were displayed same day for lying-in-state. One funeral service was conducted for the the husband and wife at the same venue. And their remains were emptied into the same grave and covered with sand.What a bonding in marriage till death! The Biblical allusion of “what God has joined together, let no man put asunder” was fulfilled during the times and burial of Mr. & Mrs. Etuk-udoh Sampson in Atong Adiambuk from Atai Ndon Afaha- Eket in Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom State. Their numerous chidren, grand-children, great…

A 12-year-old pupil of the Indian Language School in Lagos, Rishe Gnanasekaran, on Saturday emerged South West winner of the 15th Annual National Mathematics Competition. The competition was organised by Nigerian Tulip International Colleges in conjunction with National Mathematics Centre, Abuja for primary five and six pupils of schools nationwide. A total of 39,000 pupils across the region participated in the competition, while the best 12 pupils, their teachers and schools won prizes. All the winners would be given scholarships covering tuition and accommodation. The overall winner got a cash prize of N300, 000 while the teacher got N150, 000…

Paul Pogba spoiled Manchester City’s anticipated Premier League title party by scoring twice in two minutes as Manchester United came from 2-0 down to win a thrilling derby 3-2 on Saturday. Chris Smalling completed the comeback that looked so improbable when City were well on course to round off a resounding march towards the title by racing into a 2-0 first-half lead. Goals from Captain Vincent Kompany and Ilkay Gundogan put the hosts in a commanding position, who were left to rue huge missed chances from Raheem Sterling to extend their lead. City manager, Pep Guardiola added more spice to…

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, has warned people who get involved in marriage relationships via the social media without finding out the background of their would-be partners, recalling how in the past parents inquired about spouses before approving marriages for their children. Adeboye in his sermon at the April 2018 Holy Ghost Service and Vigil of the Church at its prayer ground in Mowe, Ogun, on Kilometre 45 of Lagos – Ibadan Expressway, which ended on Saturday, noted that “our elders were uneducated but very rich in knowledge. If you marry…

The Nigerian Army on Saturday said its troops killed five Boko Haram insurgents in a gun battle at Barkin -Dutse Area of Adamawa. Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, the Director, Army Public Relations, said in a statement that troops engaged and killed the insurgents following a distressed call by hunters on Friday. “Troops of operation LAFIYA DOLE on April 6, neutralised suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Barkin Dutse Area of Adamawa State following a distress call from hunters. “The terrorists on sighting the troops opened fire which resulted in exchange of fire. “Five Boko Haram terrorists were neutralised while some of them…

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has dragged Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, to court for alleged defamation of character. The Minister had a fortnight ago, mentioned Secondus on the list of those he claimed, looted the nation’s treasury alleging that he collected N200 million from the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd). However, Secondus denied collecting a dime from the former NSA through his lawyer Emeka Etiaba SAN, and promptly wrote a letter to the Minister seeking the immediate retraction of his name on the list, payment of…

A Staffordshire Terrier mixed-breed dog has been sentenced to death after autopsy results on Friday confirmed it mauled its owners to death in the German city of Hanover. The incident, which shook Germany and prompted a debate about the rules of dog ownership, saw a 52-year-old woman and her 27-year-old son die as the result of the attack in their apartment. Fire rescue workers captured the dog when they broke into the flat after being alerted by the woman’s daughter (name unknown) late Tuesday. The daughter contacted authorities after she couldn’t reach either family member and spotted the lifeless body…

Femi Fani-Kayode has described pastors, under the auspices of Arewa Pastors Non-denominational Initiative for Peace in Nigeria, who paid President Muhammadu Buhari a courtesy visit, as hungry and descendants of Cain. The Arewa pastors Thursday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja and told him that some pastors were using churches to preach violence and hate. Reacting, Fani-Kayode took to his Twitter page and wrote “Some hungry pastors from Arewa Pastors Peace Initiative visited Buhari today to endorse him.” The PDP chieftain observed, “I’m sure none of their daughters are being held by Boko Haram and no…