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In more engaging manner using his novels, the Nigerian writer and former priest tells the stories of those living on the margins of their communities. There’s a curious coda at the tail end of writer Uwem Akpan’s curriculum vitae. After learning about Akpan’s work experience, accomplishments, and awards, the reader comes across the following: “I used to play the banjo. I watch lots of soccer. I love long road trips. In my writing, I hope to capture the hopes and anxieties of folks on the margins of society.” Read also: Minority states creation, lands and coastlines led to Biafran war-…

The immediate-past Permanent Secretary in the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Aniekpeno Mkpanang has been listed as one of the distinguished nominees for the 2023 Pan African American Leadership Award (PAALA). The Annual Awards Ceremony which is sponsored by the Africa Women in Leadership Organisation (AWLO) is held to celebrate the phenomenal but unsung individuals whose unwavering dedication, passion and leadership have not only touched lives but have also illuminated the path toward a brighter and more equal world. A press release by the 2023 Host and President USA Chapter of AWLO, Rasheedah  Omolade-Sule, said the …

Seven graduates from Akwa Ibom State, abducted in Zamfara State on their way to the Sokoto State NYSC orientation camp, are still languishing day 52 on Sunday in the dungeon of their abductors. Though eight graduates alongside the AKTC bus driver were kidnapped on Thursday, August 17, 2023 along Zamfara Highway, one graduate had been released. The traumatised parents of the NYSC members have so far paid N13 million to the terrorists, yet, they have refused to release them. Related news How NYSC ‘Donated’ eight Prospective Corps  members to bandits in Zamfara- Journalist  After 28 days, Akwa Ibom Prospective NYSC…

The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years on Saturday, leading to deaths of many and injury to others. The massive attacks have drawn the ire and condemnations of different world leaders. United States “There is never any justification for terrorism. We stand in solidarity with the government and people of Israel, and extend our condolences for the Israeli lives lost in these attacks,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement released by the State Department. Related news Hamas’ Attack: Israel retaliation lands  200 Palestinians in graves Israel, Hamas Agree To Ceasefire Hostilities Flare…

At least, 198 people have been killed and 1,610 wounded in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza during Israel’s retaliation after a deadly multi-pronged attack by Hamas forces into Israel, the health ministry says. The growing casualty toll on Saturday came after the Palestinian group running the Gaza Strip launched the largest attack on Israel in years, infiltrating areas in the south of the country following a barrage of thousands of rockets fired from the besieged territory. Israel’s national rescue service, Magen David Adom, said at least 40 people have been killed as hospitals in Israel are treating hundreds of wounded people, including…

The Lagos State Police have named prime killer suspects of the fast-rising singer, Mohbad in a controversial manner. The Commissioner of Police in Lagos state, Idowu Owohunwa, has said that the injection administered on Mohbad by an auxiliary nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, who treated him on Tuesday, September 12, led to his death. Owohunwa who stated this during a press conference at the state Headquarters Friday, October 6 said five suspects have so far been arrested, detained and interrogated in the sequence of events that led to the death of the singer. ‘‘The auxiliary nurse was contacted by Ayobami Sadiq aka…

A 17-year-old marriage between a former banker and his wife has been dissolved by Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo. The court presided over by Justice Ntong Ntong dissolved the marriage Friday and awarded primary custody of the two female children of the union to their mother. A 48-year-old banker who is the estranged husband had petitioned the court praying it to dissolve the union on grounds that there was no more love and that the marriage had broken down irretrievably. The presiding judge, in his judgment described it as unfortunate that “the parties have forgotten their first love…

The Nigerian Government  has warned contractors against the use of laterite as a base for road construction across the country.  Instead, the government wants contractors to use lumps, sharp sand, and stone for base before they lay concrete or asphalt pavement on Federal roads. The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi gave the order at the inauguration of the committee for the supervision of the reconstruction of Benin-Warri dual carriageway and the dualisation of East–West Road, Port Harcourt – Onne Port junction Road in Rivers State. Umahi also warned that contract variation would no longer be taken with levity at…

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded Iranian human rights activist, Narges Mohammadi, the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023. In a press release shared by the Committee on Friday, Mohammadi was credited for her fight against the oppressive policies of the Iranian government against women in the country. “The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 to Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all. Her brave struggle has come with tremendous personal costs. Related news 2 Journalists win Nobel Peace Prize…

Contrary to reports in some social media that embattled Professor Cyril Ndifon, the former dean of the University of Calabar’s Faculty of Law was kidnapped, the Department of State Services has cleared the air that the don was in their custody. Ndifon was rumoured to have been abducted by armed individuals at his residence in the Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. The Professor, who was suspended by UNICAL management over misconduct in a sexual relationship, was the subject of a request for assistance from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. Related posts Law Professor’s…