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By Our reporter Reason has been given why Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno is flying Ibom Air aircraft, instead of the state government-owned aircraft handed over to him by his predecessor, Straightnews online has gathered. The Ibom Air launched on June 7, 2019 currently with seven aircraft in its fleet is used for commercial purposes, though its ownership was controverted by Obong Akan Udofia, the Akwa Ibom APC Governorship candidate during the last election. Before now, rumour mill was rife that the state government-owned Bombardier Global 5000 with registration number N224BH might have been ‘‘commandeered’’ by ex-governor Udom Emmanuel…

Eight members of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) were abducted by gunmen along a highway in Zamfara State, Nigeria’s North-west region. Straightnews learnt that the corps members were travelling in AKTC bus from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to Sokoto State, to participate in the mandatory national service when their vehicle was intercepted along a highway in Zamfara. A source in the transport company confirmed the incident to Premium Times reporter, Monday morning. The source, who did not want his name mentioned in the report because he was not authorised to speak on the incident, said the corps members were 11 in…

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in 45 ministers, the largest so far in the country struggling to tackle poverty, insecurity, a weak currency and high inflation in Africa’s largest economy. The ceremony took place nearly three months after Tinubu took office on May 29 after winning a disputed presidential election in February which is being challenged by his main opponents in court. President Tinubu has urged the recently appointed ministers to collaborate with him and each other to fulfill the aspirations of the Nigerian people through their work in government. Also read: Tinubu names Momoh Niger Delta Minister,…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of Engr. Abubakar Momoh from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. This followed the outcry over the omission of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs in the recently published ministries and their respective ministers. The President also made a minor amendment to ministry’s nomenclature from Niger Delta Affairs to Niger Delta Development. Also read: Niger Delta Affairs: PANDEF Unhappy over non-appointment of Minister This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The…

More than 100 terrorists have reportedly died in a deadly clash between Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) in the Lake Chad of Marte in Borno State. It was gathered that the battle which began at about 12 p.m. on Saturday was led among the two groups in a deadly gun-battle.  Zagazola Makama reports that the ISWAP faction were retaliating the abduction of 60 of its fighters and three Commanders by the Boko Haram rival group. The latest encounter, according to sources, was led by one Abou Idris, a former Chief of Operation of the Boko…

Kiddwaya, son of a Nigerian billionaire, has been evicted from the BBNaija All Stars reality show Season 8. He was sent packing out of Biggie’s house at the live eviction show on Sunday, 20 August, 2023. The jury, which was made up of former housemates Saskay, Elozonam and Vee was torn between Kiddwaya and Tolani Baj, who got the least number of votes. But they chose Kiddwaya. This may not be connected with the outburst of his mother, Susan to sue Seyi Awolowo when leaves the house. In a post via Instagram on Sunday, Susan said she is going to…

Spain won the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history with skipper Olga Carmona sweeping in the only goal for a deserved 1-0 victory over England in Sunday’s final.   England as the European Women’s Champions were tipped by soccer bookmakers to lift the prestigious trophy for the first time.   In front of a crowd of nearly 76,000 at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Spain were the more accomplished side and had more chances, including missing a second-half penalty.   Spain’s triumph is vindication for Jorge Vilda and the Spanish football federation, who stuck with the coach even…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, and some ace Nigerian musicians, have condoled with   Ibrahim Balogun, aka Wizkid, over the demise of his mother. The Nigerian musicians are David Adeleke aka Davido and Olamide Adedeji. The death of Wizkid’s mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, was confirmed by Sunday Are, his longtime manager. Are on Friday, August 18, said: “Yes, she died this morning, at about 1.30 am.” Obi, via Twitter on Saturday, August 19, prayed to God to grant Wizkid and his family the fortitude to bear the loss. “On behalf of the OBIdient family, I sincerely commiserate…

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed displeasure over the failure of President Bola Tinubu to name the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs following this week’s assignment of portfolios to Ministers-designate. The communiqué which was signed by its National Leader, Chief Edwin Clark and National Chairman, Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien and released at the end of their meeting in Abuja on Friday, August 18. The group stated that the ministry which was created by late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and sustained by the successive administrations of President Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari must continue to function. Also read: Ministers of…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has vowed to approach a court to seek an order restraining former Nigerian governors particularly those serving as ministers from accessing life pensions.  SERAP stated on Friday via its X (formerly Twitter) verified page that it will be a waste of public funds for the former governors to still be paid life pensions while serving as ministers and being paid by President Bola Tinubu’s government. The statement reads: “We’re suing to block former governors Wike, Umahi, Badaru, Matawalle, Lalong, Oyetola, Bagudu and Gaidam from receiving life pensions, free health care, exotic cars and…