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Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City 4-3 on penalties to reach the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday after the last-eight tie ended 4-4 on aggregate. Rodrygo’s early goal put the 14-time title-holders in charge at the Etihad Stadium after the first leg had ended 3-3. Kevin De Bruyne had City back level with only 14 minutes of normal time remaining. After extra time failed to break the deadlock Antonio Rudiger scored the decisive spot-kick to send Real into the last four and a clash against Bayern Munich. In doing so the 14-time European champions booked their place in a fourth…

Moses Akpanudo, a professor of Management Studies and founder of Obong University, recently marked the 65th wedding anniversary otherwise known as Blue Sapphire with his heartthrob, Jessie. The nonagenarian shares thoughts on the tips that have sustained their marriage for 65 years with in a one-hour, down-to-earth interview with Straightnews. Read more… How the couple started and remained in marriage for 65 years It was rugged at first, but with time it smoothened out. I had a very difficult beginning in that my father-in-law did not want me to marry his first daughter on the grounds that I was a…

The Federal Government has issued a warning to Nigerians about the impending flooding in 31 states and 148 local government areas in the country. Speaking at the public presentation of the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) in Abuja, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, stressed the importance of readiness, revealing that a staggering 31 states and 148 local government councils are under significant risk. The Annual Flood Outlook serves as a comprehensive roadmap to mitigate the devastating impacts of floods on communities nationwide. Utsev underscored the necessity for collaborative efforts from both governmental and non-governmental…

Borussia Dortmund fought back to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in their quarter-final second leg on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate victory and a first Champions League semi-final since 2013. Trailing 2-1 from the first leg, goals from Julian Brandt and Ian Maatsen had Dortmund 2-0 up at half-time. Visiting coach Diego Simeone made three changes at half-time including bringing on Angel Correa and his energy told immediately, Mats Hummels conceding a poor own goal before the Argentine netted to put Atletico back ahead in the tie. But those goals brought a sluggish Dortmund back to life, with Niclas Fuellkrug and…

Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain battled back to beat 10-man Barcelona 4-1 and book a place in the Champions League semi-finals with a 6-4 aggregate triumph on Tuesday. Raphinha fired Barcelona ahead early on but Ronald Araujo’s 29th-minute red card turned the tide in PSG’s favour, despite the Spanish champions leading by two goals following a 3-2 quarter-final first-leg win. Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha levelled the tie for PSG and the deadly Mbappe hit a brace to put them into the final four for the first time since 2021. The French champions have never won the trophy despite…

After mounting pressures due to the amended Akwa Ibom Traditional Rulers Act, the state Government has waded in and waved Olive branch to the troubled ethnic nationalities in the state. Since September 23, 2023, the traditional rulers’ institution has been in turmoil smacks by suspicion and fear of marginalsiation due to the enactment of the controversial Akwa Ibom Traditional Rulers Act. Straightnews had reported that the 36th State Creation anniversary, Governor Umo Eno installed Etinyin Solomon Etuk as lifetime President-General of Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers Council. Consequently, the Act permanently cedes the position of the President-General of the newly created…

 Ray Ekpu There is a revolution, a silent, noiseless revolution that is going on in Akwa Ibom State now. And because it is not cacophonous or ear-splitting many people within the state may not have noticed its birth or its flowering. And its self-effacedness is amplified by the fact that it is not politics related. Political activities draw large crowds of women and youths who expect that when all is done and dusted there may be some sharing of goodies or what is loosely called dividends of democracy or if you prefer to put it more bluntly stomach infrastructure. That…

Padra Clinic, an international healthcare institution, has made a name in the field of Nanomicro technology for hair transplants, beard transplants, and eyebrow restoration.  Established in the Middle East in 2000 by Heidar Fakhraei, Padra’s journey began with its first clinic in Kuwait, focusing on such hair treatments as transplants, mesotherapy, and PRP therapy. Over the years, Padra experienced significant growth, leading to the establishment of multiple clinics in Kuwait and expanding its reach beyond borders. The clinic’s reputation as a trusted entity attracted clients from various countries, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Oman. In…

The police woman who was accused of lying while giving testimony at the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja, Vera Anyim, on the graduation with B.sc in Law saga said she ‘bears no grudge against the church.’ This followed the backlash that trailed the treatment that was meted out to her by the church’s Senior Pastor, Dr Paul Enenche, on Sunday. In a video that emerged online, Anyim, during her testimony in the church, said she graduated with a “Bsc in Law” from the National Open University of Nigeria. She was, however, interrupted by Enenche who said she was lying. The…

Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo Local Government Area has ordered the arrest of one Mr Itoro Monday Uko of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state for committing contempt of court. Itoro Uko is said to have abandoned his wife and a two-year-old daughter in the village to live with his girlfriend in Ikot Ekpene Town. The presiding judge, Justice Ntong Ntong, gave the order after hearing Counsel to the applicant and mother of the child, Barrister Ekom Friday Inwang, following the absence of the contemnor and his Counsel in the court. Mrs Itoro Uko, a private…