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In the spirit of Valentine’s Day gift, an Etinan lawmaker, UduakObong Ekpo-Ufot, has forgone his 90 per cent monthly salary worth N12,000,000 to boost 12 new co-operative societies in the area. Ekpo-Ufot, the member representing Etinan State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, announced this on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 as a Valentine’s Day gift to his constituents. In a message tagged 12 MILLION VALENTINE ROSES partly reads, “This 2024 Valentine Day, I am delighted to announce the addition of 12 new Co-Operatives to the over 3 million Co-Operatives around the world. ‘‘As take off funding for…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors and the Federal Government are trading blame over the economic hardships facing Nigerians.             Rising from a meeting under the PDP Governors Forum on Monday in Abuja, the governors expressed fears that Nigeria may be inching towards the way of Venezuela, a reference to the South American country’s endless economic woes. They also voiced concern over the hardship faced by Nigerians as a result of the twin problems of insecurity and economic downturn. The chairman of the forum and governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed stated these on Monday while fielding questions after delivering the…

Ash Wednesday and St. Valentine’s Day – two significant but annual events in human history- crossing the path of each other on Wednesday, February 14, 2024  is coincidental, Straightnews has learnt. At the beginning of the century, the two events coincided in 2018, and will share same date in 2029. During the last century, the two events fell on the same day in 1923, 1934 and 1945. Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday has no fixed date. Its timing is tied to Easter Sunday, and for most Christians, Easter will fall on March 31 this year. Easter also moves annually, swinging between March…

Each member of Super Eagles was, Tuesday, bestowed with Member of the Order of Niger (MON) national honour by the Nigerian Government. The Nigerian team had won silver in the just-concluded African Cup of Nations competition after losing to host Ivory Coast 2-1 at  the 2023 AFCON tournament. The honors bestowed on them also included flats in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and a piece of land. The delegation to the presidency was led by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh including officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. All the team members were adorned with green…

”Kiptum was our future,”  Kenyan President William Ruto mourned the Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, describing him as an extraordinary sportsman who has left an extraordinary mark in the globe. Kiptum, died together with his Rwandese coach Garvis Hakizimana at around 11 pm at the Kaptagat area along Elgeyo Marakwet-Ravine road. President Ruto described him as a star and one of the world’s finest sportsmen who broke barriers to secure a marathon record. “He was only 24 yet, as a hero, triumphed in Valencia, Chicago, London and in other top competitions. His mental strength and discipline were unmatched.,” he…

Netizens took Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila  to tatters in the social media, on Friday for endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s plan to regulate social media amid the country’s economic crisis. They excoriated Mr Gbajabiamila and his principal for not prioritising poverty alleviation, particularly when the cost of living crisis appeared dire. Mr Gbajabiamila, on Thursday, February 8, said social media has become a societal menace and must be regulated. Speaking at a book launch, Gbajabiamila said, “Social media has become a societal menace and must be regulated. As many people do not understand that once the…

The Elephants of Ivory Coast emerged the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations champions after coming from behind to defeat Super Eagles of Nigeria in the final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium. Nigeria looked set to repeat their 1-0 victory over the Ivorians here at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium during the group stage when captain William Troost-Ekong – who had netted a penalty to decide that first meeting – rose to head in the opener late in the first half. However, Franck Kessie equalised just after the hour mark and Sebastien Haller turned in Simon Adingra’s cross in the 81st minute…

President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubaru are in tears over the untimely demise of Herbert Wigwe, the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc. Tinubu described the death of Mr. Wigwe as “an overwhelming tragedy that is shocking beyond comprehension.” This came after the official confirmation of a helicopter crash that killed the top banker, former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc., Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, along with members of the Wigwe family. “Bola Tinubu receives the news with shock and deep distress… and mourns these exceptional Nigerian business leaders,” a…

A former Minister of Lands and Housing, Chief Nduese Essien, has refused to doff hat for military intervention, but opted for ‘Government of National Unity’ to charting a new course for Nigeria. Essien, 80, who branded military rule as the worst form of government for the country, sought the constitution of Government of National Unity to address the maladies bedeviling the country. Earlier, Afenifere, the pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, had called for a Government of National Unity (GNU) ahead of the 2023 general elections, just as a renowned socio-political activist and critic, Chief Adesunbo Onitiri, made a similar advocacy in May…

Amid cancer concern, King Charles has made deft move to reconcile with his estranged son, Prince Harry who is domiciling in California, United State of America. Prince Harry arrived in the U.K. from US last Tuesday after catching a flight from Los Angeles on Monday. He reportedly traveled to Clarence House, King Charles and Queen Camilla’s home base in London, where the father and son were believed to have had a brief private meeting, reportedly reuniting for the first time since the coronation ceremony in May 2023. King Charles took a ‘positive step’ to mend a broken relationship with Prince…