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Edi Umoh TikTok and Snapchat have reached a settlement to avoid them being involved in a landmark social media addiction trial – a matter of hours before jury selection was due to begin in California. Both social media settled addiction lawsuit just days before the landmark case was due to go to trial in Los Angeles that began on 27 January. The plaintiff, a 20-year-old woman identified by the initials KGM, alleges the design of platforms’ algorithms left her addicted to social media and negatively affected her mental health. “The parties are pleased to have reached an amicable resolution of…

Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested and intends to arraign a 38-year-old man before court for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm, threat to life, and possession of suspected illicit substances. A press release signed by DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer for Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, said the command arrested one Blessing Ime Abel (Male), aged 38 years, of Ikot Akpa Ntuen Village, Ukanafun Local Government Area, for the suspected crimes The release said ‘‘The arrest followed a report by one Emekpo (Male)  who reported a…

Aniefiok Christopher The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), sitting in Abuja, has ordered workers on the payroll of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to immediately suspend their ongoing strike action. The claimants led by FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike had dragged the JUAC Chairman, Rifkatu Iortyer, and the Secretary, Abdullahi Umar Saleh, before the court in suit number NICN/ABJ/17/2026, seeking an interlocutory injunction restraining the defendants and their agents from embarking on any industrial action, picketing or lockout. The ongoing strike, which began last Monday after the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum, has paralysed activities across major FCTA offices…

Aniefiok Christopher The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced plans by a special military court-martial to try 16 officers of the Armed Forces accused of acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations 2following the conclusion of investigations into their conduct. The Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, stated this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. Recall that the DHQ had in October 2025 announced the arrest of the officers. The Armed Forces Act of 2004 spells out death as punishment for a coup d’état—referred to as treason, mutiny, or conspiracy to overthrow the government.  Also read:…

by Akakan Umoh The alleged financial sleaze of the former Director General of Nigeria’s National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mr. Ayodele Oke, has clouded his Ambassadorial appointment, stirring serious concerns in policy and diplomatic circles. A citizen of Oyo State, Oke was appointed by Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan as the NIA Director on 7 November, 2013. In April 2017, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) uncovered $43.4 million USD, £27,800, and 23 million Naira (totaling roughly $43 million+ USD) in a 4-bedroom apartment at 7B Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The massive cash haul was found hidden in wardrobes and cabinets following a tip-off,…

By Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom State Police Command has nabbed three for their alleged involvement in violent and disorderly conduct in masquerade activities in Etinan Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom. A press release signed by DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State Command on Saturday, said ‘‘On Friday, January 23, 2026, at about 1645 hours, the Command received a distress call from an anonymous source reporting a serious breach of public peace and violent activities by masquerades at Mbioto II Village, Etinan LGA. ‘‘Upon receipt of the information, Police operatives were promptly mobilised to the scene and…

Israel Umoh There is renewed hope among the residents and indigenes following donation of 25 transformers to 24 electoral wards in the two electricity-starved Ukanafun and Oruk Anam Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State, ending years of prolonged darkness and lack of electricity supply.  The intervention widely held by residents is singlehandedly sponsored by the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, sparking hope of reviving small businesses, improving security, checking rural-urban drift and enhancing quality of life among the affected rural communities. The electrification  project  estimated at more than one N1 billion will…

By Aniefiok Christopher Senate President Godswill Akpabio has hailed Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno for his peaceful and unifying leadership disposition in the state. Addressing a mammoth crowd of party faithful at Utu Etim Ekpo Township Stadium, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area on Friday, January 23, Senator Akpabio, who is a former Governor of the State described Governor Eno as an exceptional bridge builder and unifier. “My Governor, you are indeed a practical man of peace and reconciliation. Your visionary and impactful leadership is truly phenomenal, and I am very proud of you,” he said. He commended Governor Eno…

By Akakan Umoh The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, has floated a roadmap for the implementation of an electronic procurement system in Nigeria to curb fraud, deepen transparency, and strengthen legislative oversight. Idem who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement described digital transformation as a critical catalyst for transparency and accountability in public spending. He made this presentation during a workshop in Abuja, for National Assembly members and committee staff, aimed at strengthening the adoption and oversight of e-procurement tools. The initiative marks a significant shift…

By Akakan Umoh The National Power Grid recorded its first collapse in 2026 on Friday, barely weeks after a similar incident on December 29, 2025, which had caused widespread power outages across the country. Grid collapses have been attributed to a combination of technical faults, inadequate maintenance of transmission lines, and fluctuations in generation capacity. Electricity generation dropped sharply from over 4,500 megawatts to as low as 24 megawatts as of 1:30 pm. Checks showed that all 23 power generation plants connected to the grid reportedly lost output during the incident, resulting in zero power allocation to each of the…