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A popular medical doctor who shares health advice on Twitter, Chinonso Egemba aka Aproko doctor, said he went blind in one eye and was diagnosed with a brain tumor in December 2022. In a video shared on social media this morning, popular Twitter user Chinonso said sometime in December he noticed he could not see with his left eye. He said he went to the hospital and after a proper examination, it was discovered that he had a tumor right on his pituitary gland in his eyes which was quite delicate. The graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka said he…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling political party, has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), a 72-hour ultimatum to arrest Atiku Abubakar. The campaign also asked the EFCC to arrest and prosecute the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abubakar, over corruption allegations. The spokesperson of the APC presidential campaign council, Festus Keyamo, in a petition dated 16 January, asked the anti-graft agencies to arrest the former vice president on offences of money laundering, breach of the Code…
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has handed over 460 houses to the state chapter of the Nigeria Labor Congress NLC for delivery to junior civil servants in the state. The beneficiaries are expected to pay in 10 years with 40 percent discount from the government. Another 1,000 housing units According to authorities will be constructed for senior civil servants The governor is also expected to perform the foundation laying ceremony for the construction of the one thousand houses in Gusau, with the sole aim of addressing accommodation challenges of all categories of workers. Speaking at a brief ceremony along Gidan…
American reality TV star, Kim Kardashian reportedly ‘hates’ Bianca Censori who is secretly married to her ex-husband and father of her children, Kanye West, Daily Mail claims. An insider said Bianca has been on Kim’s radar for some time after news of the rapper’s secret ‘wedding’ broke out last week. ‘‘Kim hates her. She’s pretty. And Kim hates pretty girls,’’ a source close to the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, 42, told Page Six on Sunday. Related news Court declares Kim Kardashian legally single as Kanye West mocks Pete Kim Kardashian still clinging to Kanye West, report claims Kanye West, Kim Kardashian Bicker over…
*Government is using poverty to suppress the people *Govt is doing well in aviation sector *Incoming administration should be transparent, accountable As Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria’s 21st state, grows in leaps, many have mounted the saddle to articulate and implement their programmes. In this down-to-earth interview, Straightnews newspaper team pins down Idorenyin Umanah, a public affairs commentator, who x-rays the Udom Emmanuel administration: achievements and failures and expectations of the incoming governor, and key issues that need more attention for the state to attain greatness and prosperity. Excerpts: On call to donate 100 hectares for agricultural purposes That is it,…
R’Bonney Gabriel, the first Filipino American to win Miss USA, emerged the winner of the 71st Miss Universe Beauty Pageant on Saturday night. She is a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas. Gabriel closed her eyes and clasped hands with runner-up Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel, at the moment of the dramatic reveal of the winner, then beamed after her name was announced. Also read Miss India beats 79 Contestants to Become Miss Universe 2021 First Black Woman Crowned Miss Universe In Great Britain Miss South Africa crowned Miss Universe 2017 As thumping music rang out, she was handed…
Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup for the first time since the competition was revamped and moved to Saudi Arabia with a 3-1 victory over Real Madrid on Sunday. Robert Lewandowski, Gavi and Pedri scored a goal each at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh to give Barcelona its first Super Cup trophy since 2018 — and its 14th overall — and the first since the tournament began being played in a Final Four format in 2020 in a lucrative deal for the Spanish soccer federation. It was also Barcelona’s first title since former player Xavi took over as the team’s…
*Idem decries deplorable Federal roads * Wants FG to increase 2024 budget estimates *Hands over a road project to Ukanafun LGA The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep Unyime Idem, has decried the deplorable state of Federal roads across Nigeria, calling for increase in 2024 budgetary allocation for roads. According to him, “The bad state of our roads has brought untold hardship, loss of lives and properties to our people.” Idem made the call Saturday, January 14, 2023, during the inauguration of a 1.2km Amiamia Owo-Akpan Assiek Market Road with street lightings and drainage…
As Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria’s 21st state, grows in leaps, many have mounted the saddle to articulate and implement their programmes, which must be anomalous to the vision of its founding fathers. In this down-to-earth interview, Straightnews editorial team pins down Idorenyin Umanah, a public affairs commentator and political analyst, who chronicles and goggles at the various administrations, the various pilots, their achievements and their performances and expectations of future drivers for the state to attain greater and more prosperous heights. Excerpts: On the recent celebration Akwa Ibom 35th creation anniversary It was worth celebrating. If you visit other states…
Donald Trump’s White House race is shaky as the former president is pummeled with gnawing legal woes. This is as New York judge on Friday fined Donald Trump’s family business the maximum penalty possible of $1.6 million for committing tax fraud. The sum, paltry to the billionaire real estate developer’s amassed fortune, is nevertheless symbolically significant as the ex-president eyes the White House again amid a host of legal woes. Also read: Donald Trump’s company convicted for Tax fraud The Trump Corporation and Trump Payroll Corp., entities of the Trump Organization, were found guilty last month of running a years-long…