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The Peoples Democratic Party, Akwa Ibom State Chapter has described as fake, news circulating in the social media that Governor Umo Eno celebrated Alhaji Abubakar Atiku’s efforts in exposing President Bola Tinubu’s alleged fake certificate. This was contained in a press release signed by Borono Bassey, the State Publicity Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party, Akwa Ibom State on Tuesday. ‘‘The attention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Akwa Ibom State was drawn earlier today, to an obviously fake news item being circulated on social media alleging that our Party and His Excellency, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State and Leader…

Nigerian Senate has barred newly elected or first-time Senators from contesting for the office of the Senate President of the Senate and that of the Deputy President. This follows amendment to its standing rules carried out at the Senate plenary on Tuesday. The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, had moved a motion for the amendment of Senate Standing Rules to accommodate new standing committees for the Red Chamber. Also read:  Senate Approves Appointment Of Service Chiefs The motion, which was seconded by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Simon Mwadkwon, overwhelmingly received support of all the Senators across all political affiliations…

Music star, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, has been taken into custody for interrogation and other investigation activities over the death of his former signee, Mohabd. This was confirmed by Lagos State Police Command PRO, SP Benjamin Hundeyin via his X handle. He wrote, “Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has been taken into custody for interrogation and other investigation activities…#justice4Mohbad #justiceforMohbad.” Earlier, the Marlian Music boss, had announced via his verified X handle on Tuesday night that he had returned to Nigeria. Related news Mohbad’s death: Naira Marley’s associate, Sam Larry, in police custody- Hundeyin  As youths protest, Obi, Sanwo-Olu…

Big Brother Naija All-Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya has collected her star prize N120 million cheque, an SUV from Innoson and other prizes at a ceremony on Tuesday at the BBNaija House ilupeju, Lagos. Ilebaye, aka Baye, a 22-year-old Kogi-born model, beat five other finalists to win the grand prize of the reality show on Sunday. She is the second person from Northern Nigeria to win the reality show after Kaduna-born Katung Aduwak who won the first season in 2006. Also read: Ilebaye Wins ₦120m grand prize after emerging BBNaija All Stars Winner After 70 days in Biggie’s house, the 22-year-old…

A United States Senator in North Dakota, Doug Larsen, his wife and two children reportedly died in a plane crash Sunday night, October 1, 2023. The Guardian reports that Larsen’s death was confirmed on Monday, October 2, in an email that the Republican Senate Majority Leader, David Hogue, sent to his fellow senators. The mail read: “Senator Doug Larsen, his wife, Amy, and their two young children died in a plane crash last evening in Utah.” A brief statement released by the Sheriff’s office also read, “Rescue efforts were completed. Four occupants unfortunately did not survive the crash. Further information will…

A pregnant and 17 persons lost their lives following an explosion in an illegal oil refining site in the Ibas community in Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State. Twenty-five others at the scene were injured when the inferno broke out Sunday night, October 1. The incident occurred when some people in the community were scooping petroleum products. A video from the scene of the fire showed remains of children, men and women littering the scene. The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Basil Igwebueze, and Emuoha Local Government Area Chairman, Chidi Lloyd, confirmed the incident. Igwebueze gave the…

Aniefiok Christopher  Future Diplomats Corporation has showered love on the motherless, and used the forum to call on the Federal Government to expedite action on ending the worsening security situation in the country. The State Coordinator of organisation, Ambassador Daniel Udom Job, who made the call on Monday during a visit to Mother Charles Walker Children Home, Anua, Nwaniba Road in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State urged the government to ensure the safety of its citizens. Job explained that their visit to the home during the commemoration of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary was to dole out items…

In a dramatic twist, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their planned indefinite nationwide strike, scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, for a period of 30 days. This decision followed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reached between the Organised Labour and the Federal Government of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday night. Recall that a strike notice had been issued by the NLC and TUC in response to the withdrawal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol by the Federal Government, leading to an increase in fuel…

As Nigeria clocked 63 on Sunday, some people have reacted to the call by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, urging Nigerians to pray for the country. Following the clergyman’s call, Professor Patrick Lumumba’s speech contradicted that prayer and fasting will not launch Africa to the path of greatness has resurfaced. The Kenyan pan-Africanist and human rights activist noted that the liberation of Africa will not come by its religious exercises. Lumumba, who is a Founding Trustee of the African Institute for Leaders and Leadership, stated this in an address he delivered at…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved the appointment of four political Advisers to join his administration. The Secretary to State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah announced this in a statement made available to newsmen yesterday in Uyo and dated 2nd October, 2023. According to the statement, Prince Godwin Ntukude was appointed as Political Adviser to the governor while three others namely Rt. Hon Udo Kieran Akpan, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Henry Archibong and Arch Bishop Samuel  Akpan are appointed as Honourary Special Advisers to the Governor on Political Matters. It also revealed that two of the appointees are from…