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By Press Release Immediate past Akwa Ibom Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, Wednesday, declared that some people behave like political ‘jackals’ lurking for spoils.  Emmanuel who worshipped at United Evangelical Church (founded as Qua Iboe Church), Awa Iman in Onna Local Government Area of the state during a Christmas Service said “Some people behave like political jackals. Jackals wait until when the Leopard or other predators hunt a prey, they will then launch and chase away the Leopard to take the spoils. He made referenced the ‘political jackals’ to Genesis 15:11, which states “when the vultures came to eat the carcass…

From Agency Report Pope Francis, Wednesday, called for talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the war that has claimed tens of thousands. Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago and the war has unsettled both countries infrastructurally and financially and otherwise. On 24 February, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War, which started in 2014. In his Christmas Day “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and world) address, Francis mentioned the Ukraine conflict directly and called for “the boldness needed to open the door to negotiation.’ Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica…

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, wants the federal government to develop a comprehensive work plan with clear deadlines to secure the country. In his 2024 Christmas message on Wednesday, Bishop Kukah said while some progress has been made in addressing the security challenges facing the country, more needs to be done to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens. “A comprehensive work plan to secure our nation, with clear deadlines, must be put in place. Insecurity is the first child of corruption. We cannot win the war against insecurity without addressing the issues of unemployment and violent…

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in Akwa Ibom has called on the government to establish a 30-50 Year Long-Term Development Master Plan for the state. Citizen Matthew Koffi Okono, the Founder of Open Forum, said as inputs for the state 2026 Budget, ‘‘We want to, once again, re-emphasise our advocacy for the establishment for a 30-50 Year Long-Term Development Master Plan for the state.’’ ‘‘Advanced countries were not built on annual budgets and low-level inputs by ordinary citizens, but long term plans put together by teams of experts, coordinated centrally by a high-powered committee. The type of development Akwa Ibom State…

More than 200 staffers illegally disengaged from service companies under ExxonMobil Nigeria Unlimited, Ibeno are said to have died without collecting their due retirement benefits.  Relations of the deceased in a petition to Open Forum to intervene for them have filed more than 80 death certificates with the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) from different hospitals while others are unable to obtain such due to financial challenge. Already, SEPLAT has fully acquired ExxonMobil assets worth $800 million berth off-shore. Related post:  Seplat Energy, ExxonMobil Conclude $800m Asset Acquisition  Testifying this at the 2024 end-of-the-year press briefing organised by at Open Forum on…

By Akakan Umoh The Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN) has called on Akwa Ibom Government to fully implement the Anti-Open Grazing Act to regulate grazing of cattle on farmlands across the state.  Making the call during the thank-you media parley organised by CHRAN in Uyo on Monday, the Director of the centre, Otuekong Franklyn Isong, said this would stem clashes between farmers and herders in the state. Isong, however, lauded the enactment of the Akwa Ibom State Anti-Open Grazing Law by Mr. Udom Emmanuel administration, detesting the partial enforcement of the law in some parts of the…

President Bola Tinubu and Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio have felicitated Nigerians on the the 2024 Christmas celebrations, urging them to embrace peace, love and unity for the development and growth of the country. In his message to Nigerians on 2024 Christmas he personally signed, Tinubu said ‘‘On this joyous Christmas Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to Christians across Nigeria and worldwide as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, as narrated in the Holy Scriptures.’’ According to him, ‘‘Christmas embodies the fulfilment of divine prophecy and symbolises the triumph of love, peace, and unity. Related posts 2024 Christmas…

After amendment of 21 items under Capital and Recurrent Expenditure for implementation by the State Government, the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has enacted the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N955 billion into law. The passage of the 2025 budget followed the submission of the report by the member for Uruan State Constituency Dr. Itorobong Etim for consideration during Tuesday’s Plenary. Dr. Etim said the committee while legislating on the budget, successfully amended 17 items on recurrent and four items on capital expenditure, bringing to 21 the number of items amended on Capital and Recurrent Expenditure respectively. Related post: Akwa…

By Akakan Umoh Straightnews online has minted 70 messages and wishes for use in saluting your friends, relations and partners at 2024 Christmas celebrations.  Explore them to your advantage.  May your Christmas sparkle with joy and your heart overflow with love that lasts all year long. Wishing you a Christmas full of laughter, love, and blessings that fill your heart and soul to the brim. This Christmas, may your heart be light, your spirit be merry, and your joy endless like the holiday season itself. May your days be filled with peace, your nights with warmth, and your heart with…

Dear esteemed readers and partners, we appreciate your trust in us to inform, educate and entertain you all year round. We are truly grateful for your partnership. Every year is better because you are there. We run because your constant support strengthens us and we fly because you give us wings. From all of us at StraightNews, here is wishing you a season full of exceeding joy and prosperity. And may your lives be as beautiful as the memories we have created throughout the year even as we look forward to greater things in the coming year. Merry Christmas 2024! Signed…