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Edi Umoh Big Brother Naija Season 11 officially premiered on Sunday, with organisers unveiling the first set of housemates who will compete for the record-breaking ₦160 million grand prize. The live launch show, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, saw each contestant introduced to viewers before taking part in a brief interview and making their way into Biggie’s house. 1. Tram The 24-year-old streamer from Lagos described himself as tenacious and determined to focus on the competition. He said he has no interest in romance or distractions and is entering the house solely to win. 2. Martin Martins, 30, is a visual…

𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐤𝐩𝐚𝐧 The spirit of Ubuntu was reaffirmed during the July 2026 Uyo Book Club reading with the book reviewer expressing the belief that inability to prioritise its principles in Nigeria’s democratic system has contributed to the poor development and socio-economic growth of the society. Ubuntu, meaning the connection each individual has with the community, would be globally celebrated on July 30 as the International Day of Friendship, celebrating peaceful co-existence and comradeship. Mr. Clifford Thomas, a human rights activist spoke this Saturday at the Club book reading when he reviewed a book: 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐔𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐮: 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐭𝐡𝐞…

Akakan Umoh A total of 100 constituents from Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in Akwa Ibom State are undergoing an intensive training on Solar Power System Installation and Maintenance under the Mega Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Initiative. Sponsored by the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dr. Unyime Idem, the training will last for one month. Recall that the Legislator had sent more than 100 young people to China, Rwanda and other countries to acquire world-class technical and vocational skills to be able to compete favourably with others globally. Also read Idem advocates education that prioritises…

Aniefiok Christopher  The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued the Nigerian National Petroleum Company over “failure to explain and account for ₦211 trillion in oil money recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements as ‘Sundry Receivables’ and ‘Accrued Expenses.’” A statement by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, said NNPCL reportedly recorded over ₦211 trillion (₦211,015,245,000,000) in its 2023 audited financial statements as ‘Sundry Receivables’ and ‘Accrued Expenses’ without adequately explaining the transactions or providing sufficient information to enable public scrutiny of the funds. In the suit No. FHC/ABJIC/1427/2026 filed last week at the Federal High Court in Abuja, SERAP is…

Israel Umoh  Life is a test. Life is a trust. Life is temporary – Anonymous It was a Black day. And grieving, indeed. A day torrent of tears welled in the eyes of most attendees. It was one funeral service the family of the late Chief Etokabasi Udom from Ikot Etim in Ukanafun Local Government Area could not cry enough for their dead son. And Àkwa Ibom State Police Command felt more the loss of a resilient but gallant officer. The day of grief fell on July 24, 2026. It was the funeral service in honour of Ubong Udom, Superintendent…

Catherine Akpan Lawmakers have expressed concern about the huge economic and human cost to cases of malnutrition in the country, resolving to give the necessary legislative backing towards the elimination of malnutrition in Nigeria. The position was made at the 2026 strategic policy dialogue on Advancing Key Nutrition Priorities for six focal states, held in Uyo last week on Strengthening Legislative Action for Improved Nutrition Outcomes in Nigeria, organised by the Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN). The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Dr. Chike John Okafor, in his keynote address, had stated that…

Akakan Umoh The 12th International President of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, Akparawa (Elder) Iniabasi Ekanem, has pledged to defend the dignity, values and legitimate interests of the Ibibio people against any form of denigration.  Ekanem made the declaration on Friday, July 24 during his inaugural address after he was sworn in alongside members of the 12th International Executive Council, succeeding Akparawa James Edet, who completed a four-year tenure. He said the new leadership would not tolerate deliberate attempts to insult, disparage, humiliate or undermine the Ibibio ethnic nationality. “We shall, henceforth, not compromise, condone or tolerate any deliberate attempt to insult, disparage,…

Nigeria is among 60 trading partners affected by a fresh wave of tariffs announced by United States President Donald Trump as his administration intensifies efforts to reshape America’s trade policy. The new tariffs range from 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent and will apply to goods from countries that collectively account for 99.4 per cent of US imports. According to the Trump administration, the affected countries failed to adequately address the importation of goods produced with forced labour. Also read Trump Ignores Supreme Court, Pushes US Global Tariffs To 15% As FG Plans To Break Monopoly, NBC Orders DSTV…

Akakan Umoh Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, Sen. Ita Solomon Enang, has faulted the country’s tertiary education system for producing graduates who lack practical and job-ready abilities, urging the government to prioritise skill acquisition over paper qualifications. Enang called for a fundamental shift in the country’s education and employment strategy, if the nation is to bridge the development gap with advanced economies. Making the call in a statement on Wednesday, he said the global economy now rewards competence over credentials. According to him, his diplomatic experience in Germany has reinforced his conviction that practical skills, not degrees, are driving prosperity in…

Akakan Umoh Oil prices surge to $100 a barrel for the first time since May as the escalating conflict in the Middle East reignited fears over global energy supplies. Brent crude – the global benchmark for oil prices – rose more than 6% on Thursday following several days of increases as the US stepped up military strikes against Iran. Prices spiked after Houthi militia in Yemen attacked oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening a key export route that Saudi Arabia has used to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Also read Oil Prices Dip Despite US-Iran Altercation US-Iran Hostilities: $80m Bounty…