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Akwa Ibom State’s Internally Generated Revenue rose from N34.75 billion in 2022 to N43.18 billion in 2023, showing a significant increase of 80.5 percent IGR in one year. Addressing a press briefing in Uyo on Sunday, Sir Okon Okon, the Executive Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS), said the amount was generated “during Governor Umo Eno administration, as shown in the figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and Joint Tax Board (JTB), the apex body for tax authorities and final authority for reporting tax revenues in Nigeria.” Mr. Okon, spoke at the end of…

Chidimma Adetshina, a 22-year-old beauty queen who represented Nigeria at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, has expressed excitement after finishing as the first runner-up at the competition’s grand finale. The grand finale of the pageantry took place earlier Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. This year marked the 73rd edition of the Miss Universe competition, showcasing fierce rivalry among 126 contestants representing countries worldwide, including 18 participants from African nations such as Nigeria, Angola, and Egypt. Miss Denmark, Victoria Theilvig, edged out 124 contestants from around the globe to win the crown. Related news:…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, winner of the Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State. The Returning Officer, Prof Olayemi Akinwunmi, declared Aiyedatiwa winner at state collation centre, INEC Ondo headquarters, Alagbaka, Akure. Akinwunmi, who’s the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Lokoja, Kogi State, declared and returned the APC candidate elected at exactly 2:29 p.m. Related post: Ondo Gov Poll: INEC Uploads 95.32% Of Results On IReV  According to him, Aiyedatiwa polled 366,781 votes to defeat his major rival and candidate of the People’s Democratic…

By Agency Report Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear research facility in Parchin destroyed critical equipment, thus slowing Tehran’s nuclear weapons development, Times of Israel reported. The operation, first disclosed by Axios, targeted advanced technology essential for Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Two senior Israeli officials confirmed that the destroyed equipment was a crucial element in Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon. According to one official, the damage is a major impediment to Iran’s progress. Related news: As Payback, Israel Hits Iran’s military infrastructure, Killing two “This equipment is a bottleneck. Without it, the Iranians are stuck,” the official stated. “It’s not trivial.…

By Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom State will begin the 32-day Yuletide celebrations tagged: Christmas Unplugged 2.0 from December 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025 at Christmas Park located within the Unity Park, Uyo. A press release issued by Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sir Charles Udoh on November 15, 2024 says ‘‘It will feature an exposition of the rich cultural heritage and culinary skills of Akwa Ibom State spiced with a daily dose of back-to-back musical events, drama, comedy, games, talent shows, outdoor catering and lounging.” Recall that in 2019, Christmas Unplugged, a month-long event marking Yuletide celebrations…

By Straightnews The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded 95.32% of the results from the Ondo State governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal. Results from 3,749 polling unit out of 3,933 where the election took place have been made available online as of 8:34 pm on Saturday. Though 18 political parties participated in the election, incumbent governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and former deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi are seen as the main contenders. While Aiyedatiwa ran on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajayi ran on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Related news: 105 Medical…

The Supreme Court, Friday, dismissed a suit filed by 19 states challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit. The 19 states were Kogi, Kebbi, Katsina, Sokoto, Jigawa, Enugu, Oyo, Benue, Anambra, Plateau, Cross River, Ondo, Niger, Edo, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Ebonyi, and Imo. Although Ogun and Nasarawa states were listed as parties, their cases, which separately contested the NFIU guidelines and advisory, were assigned distinct suit numbers and similarly dismissed. Six of the 19 states—Anambra, Adamawa, Ebonyi, Benue, Jigawa,…

By Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom Government and Nigeria Labour Congress, Akwa Ibom Council may clash on delay in the implementation of nationwide Minimum Wage for workers in the state. Though the state government wants to commence payment of the new Minimum Wage after the biometric verification of workers in its employ, Nigeria Labour Congress in the state holds a hard stance against delay in the implementation of the minimum wage, an action that may result in strike. A new Minimum Wage Bill was signed into law on July 18 by President Bola Tinubu after months of failed negotiations with the Organised…

The Nigerian Police Force is set to probe an incident in which a Chinese man allegedly tore Naira notes in front of government officials in Lagos State.  The action reportedly took place after officials sealed his business premises, a Chinese company opposite Eko Kate along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos, an X user Aina Dipo (@dipoaina1) tweeted. The video making the rounds on social media shows the moment the Chinese man brought out the naira notes and tore it right in the presence of the officials.  ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer at the Force Headquarters in Abuja,…

A court in Uganda has convicted a 21-year-old TikToker for seeking public flogging of President Yoweri Museveni on TikTok.  Emmanuel Nabugodi, who created a video depicting a mock Museveni trial, faces up to seven years in prison for “spreading hate speech” against the head of state. He pleaded guilty on Wednesday, November 13, and was remanded in custody at the notorious Kigo maximum security prison near Kampala until November 18, when he will be sentenced. The State Attorney-General, Paul Aheebwa Byamukama said prosecutors have asked the Entebbe Court to impose a seven-year sentence. Related news Uganda: Refugee Settlements, Host Communities…