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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it is in manhunt of the killers of two brothers in Nnung Iyoho, in Afaha Offiong, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of the state. The State Police/Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, who revealed this on Tuesday when Daily Post correspondent called for an update of the incident said although no arrest had been made, the police will not relent until the perpetrators are brought to book. “No arrest has so far been made but as the Commissioner of Police (CP), Waheed Ayilara, has ordered discreet investigation, we are closing ranks and will soon…

Akwa United FC returned to winning ways after piping Enyimba FC a 3-1 victory in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match day 23 fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The game, played on Monday, March 4, 2024, saw both teams aiming for maximum points in a fixture with a rich history. Akwa United began the game well, with left-back David Phillip tapping home a cross from inside the opposition area to put the hosts ahead within six minutes of play, setting them up for a triumphant return to Uyo. That goal laid the foundation for further Akwa…

President Bola Tinubu is dragged to court over “the failure to probe the grim allegations that $3.4 billion loan obtained by Nigeria from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to finance the budget and respond to COVID-19 is missing, diverted or unaccounted for.” A statement signed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, on Sunday, said the allegations are contained in the recently published 2020 Nigeria’s annual audited report by the Auditor-General of the Federation. In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/269/2024 filed last Friday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, SERAP is asking the court “to direct…

After a prolonged battle with blood clotting on his leg, veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu has joined the celestial hosts. The actor passed away in a hospital in Lagos state on Saturday, March 2. According to family sources, the actor has been on life support after he underwent a second surgery for his ailment recently. The family source said that his blood pressure has been over 200 after he had the surgery and that efforts were being made to stabilize it before he sadly passed away this evening. Also read I just got poisoned again- Nollywood actor…

Augustine Eguavoen, the Nigerian Football Federation Technical director, has reportedly taken over as the Super Eagles interim coach following the exit of Portuguese tactician, Jose Peseiro. Peseiro who resigned from his role as the head coach of the Super Eagles after guiding the three-time African champions to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) assumed office in May 2022 . The 63-year-old’s contract with the Nigeria Football Federation ended on Thursday, February 28, 2024, and there have been reports that NFF was negotiating a new contract with the former Venezuela manager, but he opted to quit. Straightnews…

Participants at the Men’s Round Table Discussion convened by International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Uyo branch have proffered remedies to curb the rising cases of gender-based violence in the society. In a communiqué issued at the end of the discussion held at Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) secretariat, Uyo branch on the theme: ‘Engaging Men as Allies,’ the 25 participants drawn from different walks of life acknowledged their role as essential allies in the fight against violence. The men unanimously agreed that all forms of violence are unacceptable, intolerable, harmful and unlawful. To address the scourge of violence, the participants…

Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has urged Governor Umo Eno to issue an Executive Order to addressing security breaches in the state. This followed the recent gruesome murder of a 70-year-old Elder Enefiok Etuk and his younger sibling, Ebongeti Etuk in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of the state. The killings of the two brothers in circumstances yet to be unravelled by the police who claimed to have launched a manhunt for the assailants. It is gathered that the House has impressed it on Governor Umo to come up with the Executive Order in a bid to stem the…

Binance Nigeria is in dire straits as the Federal Government slammed a $10 billion fine on the crypto currency trading platform. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, confirmed this to the BBC Friday morning. Binance is an online exchange where users can trade cryptocurrencies. Nigeria is one of the largest peer-to-peer crypto markets in the world. Between July 2022 and June 2023, crypto transactions in the country reached $56.7 billion, according to Chainalysis. However, an insider in Binance confirmed to Peoples Gazette that the company has no intention to pay the fine. Also…

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has reinstated Prof. Itam Hogan Itam, as the Village Head of Obufa Obio Ukem, Clan Head of Efut Ukem, Muri Munene, and Paramount Ruler of the Efuts. The restoration was contained in a press release by Governor Otu’s Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche. Prof. Itam was dethroned by former Governor Ben Ayade in May 2022, for allegedly participating in political activity, during a build-up to the 2023 general election. However, the Governor said his restoration is based on the ruling of the High Court of Cross River State in Suit No. HC/MSC/154/2022 between…

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced the successful reimbursement of depositors affected by the closure of 179 microfinance banks and four mortgage banks nationwide. Dr. Bello Hassan, the Managing Director of the NDIC, stated this during the NDIC Special Day at the 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair on Thursday. Represented by Hauwa Gambo, the Deputy Director of Communication at NDIC, Hassan reaffirmed the corporation’s commitment to protecting the funds of depositors in distressed licensed banks. Hassan highlighted the implementation of the Single Customer View framework, aimed at expediting payments to depositors of liquidated banks. Related posts CBN Shuts…