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Aniefiok Christopher The relationship between the University of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State and its host community may worsen again following the demolition of properties in the disputed portion of the university’s land. The Chairman, University of Uyo Host Community Relations Committee, Engr. Augustine Udoh in an interview with our correspondent in Uyo was reacting to the recent demolition of people’s property on the disputed portion of land by the University of Uyo. The affected host communities include Ikot Oku Idio, Ekpri Nsukara, Use Offot, Eman Ikot Ebo, Ofot Usung Ifiayong, and Akamba Nsukara, among others. Also read: UNIUYO Reopens…

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abak-Five Political bloc in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District have risen in support of the presidential aspiration of Ahmed Bola Tinubu and the senatorial bid of the erstwhile Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio.  The stakeholders called on the people of the Senatorial District to disregard the statement by some political opponents of Senator Akpabio led by the former Petroleum Minister, Atuekong Don Etiebet that the political bloc would not support Senator Akpabio, describing such stance as self serving and dead on arrival. Convener of the Forum and a former…

Another air of uneasiness surrounds the former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode as he faces Department of State Services for grilling on Wednesday, February 15 over his coup allegation . Fani-Kayode, who is the Director of Special Projects and New Media of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, was reportedly grilled for five hours Monday, February 13, after he claimed that some army generals are conniving with some presidential candidates to scuttle the 2023 general elections. DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, confirmed that Fani-Kayode was quizzed, but he did not give further details. Also read:  FFK in EFCC’s tenterhooks over alleged medical…

An Uyo Magistrate Court in Akwa Ibom State has rejected the admission status page of the University of Uyo sought by the Police as an exhibit in the trial of a man for allegedly forging JAMB admission letter to study Law in the university. This came after the 32-year-old Wisdom Sunday Peter was arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on forgery of JAMB admission letter, University of Uyo Notification of Admission Status into First Degree Programme, University of Uyo E-payment Receipt, as well as University of Uyo List of Admitted Candidates and their respective access codes for 2020/2021 year. The…

Akwa Ibom State has joined the world to celebrate 2023 Valentine’s Day on February 14. Apart from people marking birthdays, hospitality industry is abuzz with activities by lovers. Akwa Ibom Council of Arts and Culture, Le Meridien Icon Hotels and Golf Resort, Uyo, event centres and pubs are mounting different activities for loved ones and their friends. Also read:  Valentine Day: Kanye West woos ex-wife Kim Kardashian with flowers In addition to sending love messages to their loved ones and friends, most people are seen in red attires and caps. Christian filmmaker, Mike Bamiloye, decried the “lustful funs” that are…

After incurring the wrath of the Nigeria Police authority, Pastor Uche Aigbe of House on the Rock, Abuja has apologised for bearing AK -47 rifle as illustration in the church on Sunday. The apology letter was uploaded on all the verified social media platforms of the church on Monday evening. Pastor Uche had on Sunday, February 12, brought an AK-47 said to have been collected from Inspector Musa Audu to the church to make an illustration in his sermon. Related news Police detain Pastor for brandishing Gun in church Buhari Lied to Trump About AK-47 Wielding Herdsmen – Gov Ishaku…

The Intelligence Response Team, Force Intelligence Bureau, Garki, Abuja has detained the presiding pastor of House on the Rock in Abuja, Pastor Uche Aigbe, for carrying an AK-47 while preaching in the church on Sunday, February 12. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command identified and also detained the officer who handed over his AK-47 rifle to Pastor Uche Aigbe. Aigbe, the presiding pastor of House on the Rock church, Abuja pastor was earlier reported to have been  by the invited for interrogation for wielding a weapon while preaching on the pulpit on Sunday. Also read: Buhari Lied to Trump…

In less than one year, the Lagos State government has ordered the temporary closure of Chrisland School in Opebi-Ikeja.  This follows the controversial death of one of its students, a 12-year-old Whytney Adeniran, during their inter-house sports day last Thursday, February 9. A statement by the state government this evening says the school is closed pending the outcome of an investigation into the unfortunate incident. Also read: Child rape: Lagos Closes Christland Schools as Police investigate alleged scandal  On April 18, 2022, Lagos State government directed that all Chrisland Schools within the state be closed, pending further investigations in an…

Big Brother Titans’ housemates  Jenni and Mmeli were shown the way out of the Ziyakhala Wahala edition of the show on Sunday night.  This is as the housemates on the Big Brother Titans show had spent 28 days, and Biggie is gradually cutting down to his winner. The Big Brother Titans show is getting tighter by the day, and the race for the N45 million grand prize is starting to look tough. Also read:  BBTitans evicts Jaypee, Lukay Following Jaypee and Lukay’s exit on February 5, Jenni O and Mmeli are the third pair of housemates to be evicted from the…

Real Madrid won the FIFA Club World Cup for a record-enhancing fifth time by beating Al-Hilal in Saturday’s final in Morocco. The European champions, who had thrashed Egypt’s Al Ahly 4-1 in the semi-finals won 5-3 against last season’s Saudi Pro League winners. Two goals each from Vinicius Jnr and Fede Valverde and one more strike from Karim Benzema ensured Real Madrid had the last laugh against the hard-fighting Saudi team. The same way Los Blancos are the most successful team in the Champions League, they are also head and shoulders above others in this tournament meant for all the continental champions.…