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Against the sustained upswing in the prices of gas, Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has blamed vessel scarcity, foreign exchange and oil prices for the rising cost of LPG, otherwise known as cooking gas, nationwide. Straightnews gathered that in Uyo the price for 12.5kg of LPG has risen to N12,375 against N10,625 sold in October. Reacting to the development in a statement on Wednesday, NLNG said the domestic market and external forces are impeding the price of LPG in Nigeria. Read also Four suspects of illegal Automotive Gas Oil in NSCDC’S Custody NUPRC launches digital platform for Nigeria’s oil…

Some analysts have wielded their swords against the amended Akwa Ibom Traditional Rulers Law, 2022, declaring in unison that ‘‘the state government was not sincere in amicable resolution of the matter.’’ Despite oppositions by most attendees during the public hearing of the amended Law and amidst subsisting Court order, the 26-member House of Assembly benched the report of its House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and hurriedly passed the bill into law on September 22. Imbued by the passage of the bill, the state Governor wasted no time in turning the bill into an Act same day and…

In what looks like leaving the main drum to beat its sides, Akwa Ibom State government has misfired on the accusations of Policy Alert. Alert, a Civil Society Organisation that promotes fiscal and ecological justice in the Niger Delta, had raised some controversial appropriations made in the Akwa Ibom State 2023 Supplementary Budget. The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly had, in September, passed a Supplementary Budget of N150 billion in addition to N700 billion earlier approved, bringing the total revised budget to N850 billion for 2023 fiscal year. Read also Gov Eno administration obtains N1.2b ‘illegal’ loans – alleges…

A mother-of-three, whose son in viral ”Mummy Calm down” video, has reportedly committed suicide.  Toluige Olokoobi Babalola reportedly took her life in Benin City, Edo state, leaving behind her husband and three children. Toluige and her young son went viral in 2020 when she shared a video of him begging her to “calm down” when she wanted to discipline him. The video resonated with numerous people, including Lagos governor, BabaJide Sanwoolu. An X (formerly Twitter) user, one Samuel shared the sad news and revealed that he was at the scene on Monday afternoon, November 6.

Hilda Baci has felicitated an Irish Chef, new Guinness World Record title in longest marathon cooking claimed to have been won by an individual. Earlier Tuesday, November 7, the Guinness World Record announced that Alan Fisher, from Ireland, is now the record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. Though Fisher clocked in a time of 119 hours 57 minutes, more than 24 hours longer than previous record holder Hilda Baci, the Irish chef’s effort in grabbing the title did not receive elaborate publicity. Related posts Hilda Baci sets new Guinness World Record in longest cooking marathon Tinubu,…

At last, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared nationwide strike from Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The leadership of the two unions reached the resolution after an extraordinary National Executive Council meeting on Tuesday in Abuja. Earlier, the organised labour had fixed November 8, 2023 for the strike, though today’s changed the permutation. Related posts Nationwide strike looms over brutal on NLC President  NLC, TUC Suspend Planned Strike Action For 30 Days Breaking: NLC, TUC Declare nationwide strike  The two major labour unions said nationwide mobilisation of members and allies have begun immediately. The…

Barely five months after, Hilda Baci, the Nigerian Jollof Queen, who recently broke a Guinness World Records (GWR) for the longest cook-a-thon, has been officially dethroned. The GWR had in June 2023 announced that Hilda is the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual), after reviewing all footage of the exercise. Although Hilda from Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria attempted to set a record of 100 hours, the GWR officials said a slight mistake on her part affected her set time goal. Related posts Hilda Baci Gets Guinness World Records Confirmation Plaque Marathon cooking: Guinness World Records confirms…

The Appeal Court has stopped two Nigerian ex-Governors from entry into Senate for failing to win the February 25 National Assembly elections. The appellate court in Lagos dismissed the petition by former governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, of the All Progressives Congress on the election on Saturday. Also, the Court, Abuja, Wednesday, nullified the election of former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, as senator representing North East Senatorial District of the state. Read also: Appeal Court Voids popular APC Senator’ election  The court also awarded N500,000 against Ayade in favour of the incumbent senator. The former governor…

Akwa Ibom State Government is ready to reintroduce bursary scheme to its indigenes in the tertiary institutions using digital process to pay same into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno made this known while addressing the management team of the University of Uyo, who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Uyo. The state government paid bursary to its students from 1999 to 2015, but the government stopped payment of the money to its indigenes in tertiary institutions from 2015 to 2023. Related posts NANS Gives A’Ibom Govt A 7-Day Ultimatum To Pay Students’ Bursary…

…As Manchester City wallop Bournemouth Newcastle ended Arsenal’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season as VAR controversially allowed Anthony Gordon’s goal to stand in the Magpies’ explosive 1-0 victory on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side were defeated for the first time in 11 league games, with the manner of their loss leaving a bitter taste. Joelinton clearly pushed Arsenal defender Gabriel as the pair challenged for Joe Willock’s cross, with the ball running for Gordon to score from close-range. Related posts Newcastle pile woes for wobbling Chelsea to clinch third spot Arsenal win 2023 Community Shield after defeating Man City …