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Ace Nigerian gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, is dead. Aged 51, the singer died on Friday morning, Straightnews gathered. His project manager, Hillary Vincent, confirmed the news to our correspondent via phone call. Responding to inquiries, he said, “Yes it’s true. It happened this morning.” Vincent declined further comments on the singer’s demise as he did not disclose the cause of the death. However, unverified sources on the Internet stated that the singer slumped before he was pronounced dead. Related News Nigerian gospel singer, Sammie Okposo’s wife, appreciates his remorse Infidelity admission: Gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, Goes Solo ‘I am sorry’…

The Appeal Court, Yola Division in Adamawa State, has ordered  the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately publish the name of Senator Aishatu Dahiru Binani as Adamawa All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate. The Court gave the order on Thursday after setting aside the ruling of a Federal High Court, Yola, which earlier had nullified the candidature of Senator Binani as the APC governorship candidate in Adamawa State for the 2023 elections. A three-man Panel of Justices comprising Tani Yusuf Hassan, M.O. Bolaji and James Abodego, delivered the judgement after the lower Court had earlier nullified the governorship primary…

The 13th Biennial Police Games Uyo, 2022, Wednesday, kicked off at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo with more than 6,000 police officers competing for various prizes. The theme of the sporting fiesta is Promoting Sporting Excellence Towards Ensuring Fitness for Operational Exigencies and Combat Readiness. President Muhammadu Buhari, while declaring open the event, described the Nigeria Police Games as most prestigious sporting event which promotes sports talents and builds a bridge of partnership among police officers and the community. Also read: Two female police officers for Uyo Police Games die in auto crash Buhari, who was represented by the Minister…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Akwa Ibom State, Obong Akanimo Udofia, has challenged the state government to address Ibom Air ownership, funding and profitability. This is as he accused the Akwa Ibom State Government of lying about how Ibom Air, a commercial airline owned by the state government, was conceived. An entrepreneur and oil and gas magnate, he was recently sacked by a Federal High Court, Uyo, as the supposed APC governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State. The court also barred him from taking part in a fresh primary. Read also Ibom Air: Akan Udofia, Akwa Ibom Govt in ownership…

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has granted leave to Senator Godswill Akpabio as an interested party to appeal the judgement of the Court in the Supreme Court. The court had ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to delete his name as the duly elected candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District and replace with Udom Ekpoudom, the retired Deputy Inspector General of Police. The judgement is contained in a press release signed by Akpabio Chief Press Secretary, Jackson Udom. Related news Appeal Court Ruling: Akpabio Goes to Supreme Court for redress…

Japan caused a major upset by coming from a goal down to thrash the four-time Champions Germany 2-1 at the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup at Qatar on Wednesday. Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano scored in the 75th minute and the 83rd minute respectively to cancel out Ilkay Gundogan’s penalty in the first half. Underdog Saudi Arabia equally mowed the South American giant by coming from behind to beat Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday. Related news: Saudi Arabia stuns Argentina 2-1 for first major upset of Qatar World Cup Germans were dominant in the game and started the game with real…

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Lauretta Onochie as the substantive Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Board (NDDC). The President also appointed 15 other nominees as members of the board. The appointments were contained in a letter to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, who read it out at the plenary on Wednesday. Read also Buhari removes NDDC sole administrator Exclusive: Why NDDC Interim Sole Administrator  was fired Forensic Auditors Uncover 12,128 NDDC Abandoned Projects – Akpabio The appointments came after Senate had confirmed appointments of but were turned down for the purpose of the commission conducting forensic audit which never…

Akwa Ibom teacher, Theophilla Effiong Hanson, has become an overall winner of the third season of Teachers Naija Reality TV Show worth N10 million, an initiative of Anub Media Limited. The show on the theme ‘The Smart Teacher’ was won by Akwa Ibom teacher who carted home N10 million (N3 million cash with N7 million worth of prizes) in this year’s edition. Hanson, 28, a teacher in His Majesty International Schools, Ibaka in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, was elated after her victory. Also read:  World Teachers’ Day: Nigerian education undergraduates to get N75,000 The first and second…

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has declared Wednesday public holiday in the country after the Saudi team trounced Argentina 2-1 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. According to Arabnews, King Salman approved a suggestion made by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to celebrate the national team’s victory with a holiday. All public and private sector employees and students at all educational stages are given a holiday. Also read: Saudi Arabia stuns Argentina 2-1 for first major upset of Qatar World Cup The Saudis celebrated beating the South Americans in the opening game of Group C as they stopped Lionel Messi…

More troubles await Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo over his comments against the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi. Soludo, in a lengthy article entitled, History beckons and I will not be silent (Part 1) had lashed out at Obi, stating that he knows that he can’t and won’t win the 2023 presidential election, adding that the LP flagbearer is only playing games. Consequently, Igbo youths have asked Soludo to retract his provocative comments or they would dump refuse at Anambra State Government House. Related news Obi’s Attack: Soludo in trouble over invitation To deities Peter Obi knows that he…