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By: Our reporters In the aftermath of the 36th state creation anniversary,  the Akwa Ibom traditional institution has witnessed a baptism of tribal fire, protests and rancour in its existence. Straightnews gathered that in the previous years, the state governor, during the state creation anniversary, swore in a Paramount ruler as Chairman of the Traditional Rulers Council from one of the three senatorial districts in the state to occupy the position for one year. However, on the 36th State Creation anniversary, Governor Umo Eno performed the installation of President-General of Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers for a lifetime in place…

By: Our reporters The remains of ex-governor, Udom Emmanuel’s litigant, Leo Ekpenyong and his octogenarian father were lowered into grave in Nung Obok, Mbioto 1 in Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Friday, September 22. Leo Ekpenyong was 50 years while his father, Elijah was 80. The cause of Ekpenyong’s death, a legal practitioner, was not known. Gold-plated coffins of Ekpenyong and his father were placed on the same table in their compounds at funeral service conducted by Immaculate Conception Parish, Edem Ekpat in Etinan Local Government Area. Also read: Chief Judge Sentences Lawyer to Prison- Effiong…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested one Ms. Peace Ekom Robert, who is suspected of engaging in serial fraudulent activities, which have affected numerous individuals. Ms Robert hails from Akwa Ibom State. In a statement on Saturday signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, seeking to provide clarity on the ongoing investigation after she was petitioned, the police added that “despite multiple requests for her cooperation and the presence of substantial evidentiary material, Ms. Robert consistently declined to engage with the Police, and was subsequently declared a person of interest.” Also read: Police…

My Fellow Akwa Ibomites, 1. My wife, Her Excellency, Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno and I send our hearty congratulations to you all on the occasion of the 36th Anniversary of the creation of our dear State, the Land of Promise, Akwa Ibom State. 2. It was exactly 36 years ago, today, that God hearkened to the prayers of our forebears with the creation of this great Land of Promise that was fittingly named after Him. 3. 36 years later, it has been a story of God’s awesome grace, of stupendous lifting up even when there was a casting down.…

A professor of Medical Engineering and Technology, Hippolite Amadi, has emerged winner of the 2023 Nigeria $100,000 Prize for Science. The Advisory Board of the Nigeria Prize for Science led by Professor Barth Nnaji stated this at a press conference organised by the Nigeria LNG Limited, in Lagos on Thursday. Nnaji said the winner, whose novel scientific work on respiratory technologies has helped to keep Nigerian newborn babies alive, was selected from 100 entries. Also read: Winner of $100,000 NLNG Prize For Literature shows off excitement He noted that Amadi was recognised for his innovative work in the field of…

Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped a place in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola world ranking. The Super Eagles who were ranked 39th in the rankings released in June, lost three points and dropped to 40th despite their  6-0 victory against  Sao Tome and Principe in their last game of the AFCON qualifiers. The ranking was published on FIFA’s official website on Thursday, 21 September 2023. Also read: FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles Drop In Africa, the Super Eagles are sixth behind 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finalists Morocco (1st), 2021 AFCON winners Senegal (2nd), Tunisia (3rd), Algeria (4th) and Egypt (5th). World…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the implementation of 35 per cent and 23 per cent of salary increment for staffers of all Federal tertiary institutions. Consequently, the Federal government has directed payment of arrears on salary increment from 1st January 2023. This is contained in a letter from the office of the Auditor General of the Federation with Ref. NO: OAuGF/Sw/C/QP/1395/VOL.1/II. Also read Tinubu names Momoh Niger Delta Minister, reshuffles Ministers-designate Nigeriens throw tantrums on President Bola Tinubu Tinubu Rejigs security architecture, Names new service chiefs The memo dated September 21, 2023, was directed to the Directors of Audit Heads…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the Jabi District plot of land belonging to the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi and other influential personalities in the country. Top names like Liyel Imoke, Musa Aboki Egu, Hassan Hadejia and Ishaya Baba got their land in Maitama District revoked. In other areas, the lands of big names like Uffot Joseph Ekaette, Shittu Mohammed, Udoma Udo Udoma, Kanu Agabi, Niki Niki Tobi, Ishaku Bello, and others got their land revoked. Also read Ekpo, Umahi, Wike among Tinubu’s Ministerial nominees According to the report, at least 167 plots…

The embattled Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has begged his principal, Governor Godwin Obakeki, for forgiveness over their political differences. Shaibu asked for forgiveness while addressing journalists on Thursday in Benin City, the state capital on Thursday, September 21. Speaking with journalists after his investiture by Catholic Men Organisation Nigeria, Edo State, at his GRA residence in Benin City, he asked Governor Obaseki to forgive and forget. Related News aEdo Deputy Gov battles as Governor lays mines for his impeachment Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki Wins A second Term Senator attacks Obaseki over Utterances on Cross River PDP, Wike He…

Venita, BBNaija All Stars housemate, is under fire for asserting in the reality show that “Tiv men give their wives to visitors for entertainment purposes.” A member representing Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency of Benue State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dickson Tarkighir demanded apology from Venita following her statement against the Tiv Nation which was considered defamatory. Venita from Urhobo tribe in Delta State but earlier married to a Benue man  is a mother of two lovely daughters. Also read: BBNaija All Stars: Ilebaye emerges final HoH Her assertion sparked outrage among the Tiv people, with many calling for legal…