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The retired school principal kidnapped in his home in Ikot Abasi Akpan, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Akparawa Ezekiel Paul, has been released after a week in captivity. Paul was seized from his compound near the Community Civic Centre on Sunday by 7 a.m, while he was preparing to go for Mass at St. Pius X Parish. The state police spokesman, ASP Timfon John, who confirmed the development said the man regained freedom unhurt and has been reunited with his family. Elder brother to the victim and Arch-Bishop of the African Church Nigeria, Augustine Paul Akpan…

Veteran broadcaster and former spokesman of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Tony Ede met the grim reaper recently. It is learnt that the astute journalist died a few days ago of an undisclosed illness He was a staff of NTA for several years where he headed the business desk before his appointment as Head Corporate Affairs of Central Bank of Nigeria Mr Tony Ede’s burial rites have been scheduled for Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd August in his hometown Koko, Delta State. The night of tributes is scheduled for: Thursday 25th July at Nigerian Television Authority Television House, Ahmadu Bello Way Victoria…

Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George, has resigned after two poor outings in two two games in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Straightnews learnt that Finidi took the decision on Saturday, days after the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, announced moves to bring in a foreign technical adviser. His exit was confirmed by former Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye, on his X account. Ibitoye wrote: “News just in: Finidi George @FinidiGeorge_FG has resigned from his @NGSuperEagles manager position.” Finidi was only appointed on April 29, 2024, to replace Jose Peseiro, whose contract expired in February. However, the Nigeria Football Federation…

In a bid to contribute positively to the country’s manpower development, Sure Foundation Polytechnic has assured to address some technological deficiencies facing the country. The institution, modeled after Devry Institute of Technology, Calgary, Canada, is located at Ikot Akai, Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Speaking at the 8th Matriculation on Friday at the Polytechnic Assembly hall, Elder (Dr) Idongesit Udom, the Chairman, Board of Trustees, said that the institution is committed to its vision as an outstanding tertiary institution in engineering, sciences, management and technology with the flexibility to grow and adapt offspring to emerging workforce and societal needs.…

Aniefiok Christopher  Activities marking the 2024 International Day of the African Child ended in Akwa Ibom State, Uyo capital on Friday with a call on parents to inculcate in their wards African values. The Director of Schools, King’s Kids Christian International High School, Uyo, Prof Etim Isaac Udoessien handed down the charge during the celebration of the day set aside by the African Union to deepen education standards among African children. Speaking on the theme: Education for All, Now is the Time, Prof Udoessien, who is also the Chairman of Child and Youth Foundation, a Non-governmental and Non- denominational faith-based…

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State said that the twin vehicles of democracy and free market economy are threatened by a challenging economy in Nigeria. Soludo spoke at the special edition of The Platform to mark the 2024 Democracy Day in Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos and the theme of the event was “Towards Sustainable Democracy and Free Market Economy in Nigeria and was convened by Pastor Poju Oyemade of The Covenant Nation. According to him, a majority of Nigerians have not fared economically well after 25 years of democracy and many of them are living in multi-dimensional poverty. He…

Udeme Nana In the world of football, the jury is out and the robust debate centres around Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi about who is the Greatest football player of all time – GOAT. The matter has split supporters of the two football stars into very active halves in the world for or against. Some love the silky skillset of the diminutive midfielder, his balance on the ground while in motion, his speed and the sublime accuracy of his left foot. His mesmerizing moves more often leave many of his markers for dead and goalkeepers rooted to the spot. Messi,…

The Federal Government has declared Monday 17th, and Tuesday 18th June, 2024 as public holidays for this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement released by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, on Friday, June 14. Tunji-Ojo who congratulated the Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion asked them to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray…

A total of 31 states and 148 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria are prone to flooding during this year’s rainy season, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has alerted. Consequently, NEMA has called on state governments in flood-prone areas to support its initiative of providing early flood warnings and implementing strategies to minimize risks and protect lives and livelihoods. NEMA stated that disseminating the 2024 early warning strategies and scaling them down will enhance preparedness, measures, and actions to mitigate the impact of floods. Read these too 325 Houses For Flood Victims In Katsina- Says NEMA 68 Die In Floods,…

Uduak Nanga, an Akwa Ibom State son, broke the Guinness World Record in teaching longest Mathematics lessons held from April 20- 26, 2024. After rounding off a 150-hour attempt to break the record, he told Straightnews in an interview why he decided to break the record and emphasised the need for people to encourage the teaching of Mathematics in the country.   Read more… His reactions after breaking GWR in Mathematics  This is a dream come true because I followed my vision and I know where there is a will, there is a way. I was looking for a platform to…