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A Nigerian, John Obot, is jogging at the brink in his attempt to clinch Guinness World Records of Longest marathon reading aloud diadem. Despite Obot’s early impediment of starting all over again after forfeiting 50 hours to some glitches on Tuesday, September 12, the determined but prospective Guinness World record breaker has notched 100 hours as at 5 p.m. om Saturday, September 16, remaining 45 hours to score the vital goal. Supported by Uyo Book Club, Watbridge Hotels and Suites, Snaeder, National Library of Nigeria, among others, Obot is promoting a reading culture and showcasing Nigerian literature. Also read: Read-a-thon:…

The Nigerian Senate under the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio is said to be stable and harmonious, working towards a greater and better Nigeria. Reacting to syndicated reports in some weekend newspapers about plots to destabilise the Senate and its leadership, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to the President of the Senate said the Red Chamber cannot be distracted by the innuendo of the merchants of political tar brush by what appears to be a syndicated media attack from outside the precincts of the National Assembly. According to him, some media reports against the Senate are complete…

Former Nigerian president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, was seen in a video ordering royal fathers in Oyo State to stand and greet him at a public event.  In a viral video where he spoke in Yoruba language, the ex-president stated that when he was still ruling, he prostrated to greet kings and he expects the same for rulers now that he has retired. He said that anywhere a Governor or President is, Kings are expected to stand up to greet him. “Please you Kings. Thank you for coming but let me say something. Wherever a governor or a President is,…

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Olayemi Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and four Deputy Governors for a period of five years.  A statement from presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. said the Lagos-born Cardoso will replace the acting CBN Governor, Folashodun Shonubi if confirmed by the Senate. “President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate,” the Friday statement added. Also…

The Senate and House of Representatives variously denied the alleged disbursement of N100 million to  each of the lawmakers. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, denied the allegation in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. He described a statement credited to the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), which alleged that the sum was paid to the lawmakers, as strange, ludicrous and unthinkable. ”What do these negative characters want to gain from their lies and falsehood against the National Assembly? This is strange to us, very ludicrous and unthinkable. “There is no N100million for a legislator anywhere, from…

After 28 days, eight Akwa Ibom graduates kidnapped on their way to Sokoto State for the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Orientation Camp are still languishing in their abductors’ den. Though parents and relations of the NYSC prospective members are said to have paid N13 million ransom for the release of the kidnapped in Zamfara State, the bandits  are reported to have demanded an additional N200 million from the victims’ families. Despite the harsh economic condition, Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno was reported to have said that he has liaised with his Zamfara counterpart to ensure the release of the…

Akwa Ibom Governor’s wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, has expressed concern over the increasing rate of the crimes caused by drug abuse in the society. According to her, the victims “resort to desperate measures to obtain drugs or to finance their addiction,” reiterating the commitment of the AKSDCC to regular sensitizations by members. The Governor’s wife stated this Tuesday, during a Town hall meeting to sensitise stakeholders and community leaders of Etinan Federal Constituency on the menace of drug abuse, held at Ikot Edibon, the Council Hall of Nsit Ubium Local Government Area. Decrying the negative effects of addiction to…

The 24 countries to trade tackles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire have sealed qualification for the tournament. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that five-time AFCON champions Cameroon on Tuesday spanked Burundi 3-O to complete the star studded list of qualified teams. A breakdown of the qualified countries shows that 12 former AFCON champions, including three-time champions Nigeria will be on parade come January, 2024. Hosts, Cote d’Ivoire will be leading a strong West African contingent of 11 countries, including holders Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana, Guinea, Burkina Faso among others. Tanzania representing East Africa…

Construction of the dilapidated Ukpom Abak/Ediene Ikot Obio Imo Road cutting across many villages in Uyo and Abak Local Government Areas is underway. The road destroyed by heavy duty trucks that plied the Trunk C road during the construction of Ikot Oku Ikono Flyover has cut off the link with many villages and hospital and secondary school. The Chairman of Uyo Local Government Area, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo stated this during an interaction with Conference of Online Publishers in Akwa Ibom State (COOPA), as part of their annual engagements with relevant stakeholders to discuss matters pertaining to economic development and progression,…

Forty two companies/entities have been issued award letters after successful bidding for 49 Flare Sites during the 2022 Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) Auction process.  The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) that announced the outcome of the bidding exercise said 38 of the companies/entities have been awarded 40 Flare Sites for standalone single flare site development, while four are awarded nine sites to be developed as clusters. A press release issued by NUPRC management on Wednesday says ‘‘Reserve bidders’ status has also been accorded some companies for the corresponding flare sites in case the preferred bidders fail to…