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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed Ministry of Works and Fire Service to construct Ikot Obiokpoho Road in Ukanafun linking Etim Ekpo Local Government Area. Governor Eno announced the road construction during a funeral service for Bishop Moswill Umoh, the founder of Rapture Trust Gospel Ministries held at Government Primary School, Ikot Obio Okpoho in Ukanafun Local Government Area on Saturday. The Governor said the construction will connect Ikot Obio Okpoho in Ukanafun to Etim Ekpo LGA, directing the Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Professor Eno Ibanga, to commence works on the road project. Also read:…

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023. 1.It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian. 2. On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers. Without them, there would be no modern Nigeria. From the fading embers of colonialism, their activism, dedication and leadership gave life to the…

Ollie Watkins’ hat-trick inspired Aston Villa to a 10th consecutive home win in the Premier League with a stunning 6-1 victory over Brighton. Unai Emery’s side scored three goals in 12 first-half minutes to stun high-flying Brighton. Watkins, who has now scored in four consecutive games against the Seagulls, netted a quick-fire double (14, 21) before Pervis Estupinan’s own goal (26) rounded off a perfect half for the hosts. Brighton, who have now conceded in 11 straight Premier League games, threatened a comeback as Ansu Fati grabbed his first goal for the club (50) early in the second half after…

Super Eagles forward and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, came off the bench and scored the second goal in the Serie A encounter against Lecce on Saturday. Osimhen was not named in the starting XI put forward by coach Rudi Garcia, but the Nigerian forward scored for the second game running after the incident where the official Napoli TikTok page mocked him for his penalty miss against Bologna. The 24-year-old scored minutes after coming on in the second half to replace Giovanni Simeone. Osimhen headed the ball home from a perfectly floated cross from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at the back post. Also…

Delta State has won the 2023 National Youth Games (NYG) tagged “Asaba 2023” with a total of 116 medals to underline its dominance of the games. Team Delta bagged 51 gold; 34 silver and 31 bronze medals to emerge 7th consecutive winners, Lagos State came second with a total of 61 medals comprising 21 gold; 19 silver and 21 bronze while Edo State came third with 21 gold; 15 silver; 17 bronze medals. Delta’s win at home soil makes it seven wins in the seven National Youth Games since 2013 when Abuja hosted the first and Ilorin the last five…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), distributed N1.1 trillion to the Federal Government, states and Local Government Councils (LGCs) for August 2023. A communiqué issued by the FAAC at its September meeting said the N1.1 trillion total distributable revenue comprised statutory revenue of N357.398 billion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N 321.941 billion and Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N14.102 billion. It also comprised Exchange Difference revenue of N229.568 billion and Augmentation of N177.092 billion. Also read FAAC: FG, States, LGs Get N954.085b for July Allocation FG, States and Local Govts share N907.054b in June, says FAAC FG,…

The Organised Labour has finalised massive mobilisation of their members and affiliates for a nationwide indefinite strike commencing Tuesday, October 3, 2023. The development was sequel to the boycott of a meeting by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) scheduled by the federal government on Friday as the last move to avert the impending strike. Already, the labour unions have maintained their stand that there was no going back on the planned strike action. Related news Nationwide Strike Looming As FG, Organised Labour Meeting Deadlocked FG, Organised Labour Vacillate On New Minimum Wage Negotiations  Why Organised…

After months of negotiations, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will enter the ring for the first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion. The undefeated Heavyweight champion, Fury and the Ukrainian champion will meet in Saudi Arabia at the end of the year in an undisputed clash, according to the WBC champion’s UK promoters. The news comes after months of negotiations between Fury and Usyk  were expected to settle the undisputed status, but talks broke up earlier in the year. Related news Fury eyes Usyk World Title Unification Fight After stopping Chisora  How Anthony Joshua Lost N1.4b After Oleksandr Usyk’s Defeat  Again, Anthony…

Pope Francis on Saturday elevated 21 clergymen from distant corners of the world to the rank of cardinal, saying diversity was indispensable to the future of the Catholic Church. Under sunny skies and with a crowd that filled half of Vatican City’s grandiose, colonnaded St Peter’s Square, the 86-year-old pope welcomed the new, so-called “Princes of the Church” — one of whom could one day become the successor to the current pontiff. “The College of Cardinals is called to resemble a symphony orchestra, representing the harmony and synodality of the Church,” said Francis, seated under a canopy before the gathered…

By: Adeosun Abigail Marriage is a mystery. God is the maker but man is the beneficiary. Man cannot unbundle it, but God ties the mystery cord. Two persons – man and woman- from different academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds coming to live together is mystifying. And what is seen as divine is a puzzle to many experts. However, marriage like any other institution run and managed by human beings has success tips. These secrets keep the God-ordained domicile relevant and oily in the midst of bumps and grassland. The undying institution thrives and is sustained by love and trust and…