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The Chancellor of Ibom Patriots, Obong Bassey Inuaeyen, has bidden relations, associates and friends eternal goodbye as he bowed to death.   Until his demise, Obong Inuaeyen was the Political Leader of Ini Local Government Area, a one-time Peoples Democratic Party governorship aspirant, Chancellor of Ibom Patriots, Chairman, Basestar Engineering, alumnus of University of Lagos, a community leader of repute, and a unifier. Confirming the news in a telephone with Straightnews chief on Monday, July 10, Peter Inuaeyen, who is his brother said he died on Friday, June 30 in the United States of America. Also read; Know Famous Akwa…

In an apparent revenge mission, Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) have avenged Boko Haram terrorists in the Sambisa forest in Borno State recently, leaving many dead. In December 2022, Boko Haram adherents reportedly killed 33 wives of Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) fighters in Sambisa forest. Popular counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama, confirmed this on his page on last Thursday, noting that the two terrorist groups clashed against each other on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He said fighters, including their women and children, were killed in the clash. Also read: Boko Haram…

… New Cardinals will be installed on September 30  South African and South Sudanese are among the 21 new Cardinals appointed by Pope Francis. The pope unveiled the cardinals during his customary weekly appearance at St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City, on Sunday. He said the installation ceremony of the cardinals will be held on September 30, 2023. Among the new cardinals is 59-year-old Victor Manuel Fernández, archbishop from La Plata, Argentina, whom the pope recently appointed to lead the enforcement of doctrinal orthodoxy and oversee the processing of allegations of sexual abuse against clergy worldwide. Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla…

In a landmark judgment, the Federal High Court in Abuja, ordered the disclosure of the spending details of about $5 billion Abacha loot by the governments of former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari. The court ordered the government of President Bola Tinubu to “disclose the exact amount of money stolen by General Sani Abacha from Nigeria, and the total amount of Abacha loot recovered and all agreements signed on same by the governments of former presidents Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan and Buhari.” The judgment was delivered last week by Justice James Kolawole Omotosho following a…

No fewer than 24 people have been killed by suspected gunmen in Zaki Akpuuna 1 community of Mbaterem district in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. A local from the area told newsmen that the attackers invaded two communities at about 8am and started shooting sporadically, killing people, mostly young men and causing fears among the people who ran for their dear lives. Houses were set ablaze while food produce were also destroyed by the irate gunmen. “No one can give the reason behind this morning attack but the information we heard was that some gunmen numbering about 20…

The high performance rate of students of Deeper Life High School in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) has been credited to the leadership legacy of the school. This was as the management of Deeper Life High School recently celebrated their 130 students for scoring more than 300 in the concluded 2023 UTME. Sam Amadi attributed the academic feat to the leadership legacy of the founder of Deeper Life Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, and the Deeper Life family. Conversely, Shehu Sani, former senator representing Kaduna State, expressed his disappointment with Abuja schools for charging parents millions of naira in fees,…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and some Nigerians have reacted to Mmesoma Ejikeme’s claim admitting to have forged her 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) result. JAMB that was at the centre of criticisms said the report of the Commission of Inquiry set up by the Anambra State Government, to look into Miss Ejikeme saga, has vindicated the board. This is stated in a statement made available to journalists by the board’s acting Director, Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin in Abuja on Saturday. Also read: I faked my 2023 UTME’s Result- Mmesoma admits The back and…

England won the European Under-21 Championship for the first time in 39 years when James Trafford saved a stoppage-time penalty to preserve a 1-0 win over Spain in the final on Saturday. Trafford, who is set to join Burnley from Manchester City in a deal that could be worth £19 million, repelled Abel Ruiz’s spot kick, awarded after a VAR review in the sixth minute of added time. The 20-year-old kept out substitute Aimar Oroz’s follow-up at the end of a pulsating contest at Batumi Arena. In the process, the goalkeeper became the first man to keep six clean sheets at…

The police on Friday busted a gang of gunmen wanting to enforce an illegal sit-at-home order in Enugu early in the day. The order was given by Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) for residents of the South-East region to stay at home for one week. The Enugu Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, stated this in a statement issued in Enugu Friday evening. Also read:  Sit-at-home order: Police neutralise IPOB machinery in South-East #DSP Ndukwe stated that a further manhunt by a combined team of tactical police operatives of the Command after an early morning…

… As Ezekwesili backs JAMB’s sanctions against Mmesoma  In dispelling the controversy surrounding her result, Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma has finally admitted to faking her 2023 University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result. Mmesoma, a student of Anglican Girls Secondary School in Nnewi, Anambra state, gained popularity after Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) disowned her result for manipulating the 2023 UTME result. Straightnews gathered that she applied for Pharmacy in the University of Lagos and her fear was that the correct score would not have fetched her admission in the institution. Also read: UTME Fraud: JAMB Bars Anambra student for three years…