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By Press Release Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has charged the Church to sustain the fight of faith by praying relentlessly for Nigeria.   Eno made the call, Tuesday in Ikot Ekpene when he declared open the 49th/14th Biennial Conference of the Methodist Church Nigeria, held at the Groves Memorial Methodist Cathedral, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Senator (Dr.) Akon Eyakenyi, the Governor said regular intercessory prayers by the Church would help to douse tension and take the nation to her desired destination. “We owe our nation the responsibility of interceding for…

Compensation payment on gas leak from a pipeline operated by Accugas Ltd, a subsidiary of Savannah Energy Plc, almost caused a showdown between a company and Ikot Ukpong and Ikot Inyang Abia communities, Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Straightnews has gathered. The gas emission, which started on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at about 5 a.m, engulfed the two communities and adjoining ones, sending dangerous health signals to the inhabitants. Recall that Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energy company focusing on delivery of projects, signed off the company’s 80 per cent to its subsidiary, Accugas Limited. Accugas…

The Nigerian Government has frozen more than $37 million worth of cryptocurrency held in wallets allegedly owned by some organisers of the August protests. The freezing followed an order by the Federal High Court, Abuja. The judge, Emeka Nwite, gave the order in a ruling delivered August, a copy of the decision seen by PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday shows. Mr Nwite issued the order based on an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In the ex-parte application filed on 8 August and heard by the court on the following day, the EFCC described the assets as proceeds…

The Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum (NDENYLF) has condemned what it sees as  organised efforts to undermine the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and political leaders from the southern parts of Nigeria. A press statement by the body signed by the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) President, Jonathan Lokpobiri, particularly condemned “targeted personal attacks” on Senator Akpabio. The forum recalled a pattern of unjustified criticism and plots against such prominent Southern figures as former Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan; ex-Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice, Walter Onneghen, and former acting Director General of the Department of State Security Service, Dr. Matthew…

Akwa Ibom Government is yet to constitute a committee to implement payment of new Minimum wage to workers in its employ, the state Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, said. Elder Essien who conveyed the message to Straightnews newspaper via telephone on Monday, August 12 responded thus ‘‘Not Yet.’’ Recall that the state Head of Civil Service, Essien, had assured of the state government’s readiness to pay the agreed new minimum wage between the Federal Government and Nigeria Labour Congress. He stated this on Wednesday, June 24, 2024 while fielding questions from newsmen during a press briefing to mark…

The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, is peeved over the poor outing by Nigerian sporting officials at the just-concluded Paris Olympics for returning to the country without a medal. The Olympic flame was officially extinguished during an elaborate closing ceremony Sunday, officially ending the 2024 Paris Games as Los Angeles takes over for 2028. Obi while reacting to the poor outing of Nigerian team in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 complained against the attitude of Nigerian sporting authorities, noting that their gross misconducts should be checked. The businessman cum politician has called on the federal government…

By Agency Report Former US President, Donald Trump is on hot seat for the way he allegedly referred to his opponent in private. A New York Times report claims that at least two sources have confirmed instances of Donald calling VP Kamala Harris a “bitch.” Ultimately, the outlet says it spoke to “more than a dozen people close to Mr. Trump,” saying nearly everyone opted to speak anonymously. NYT dug into Trump’s alleged private demeanor in the three weeks since President Biden dropped out of the presidential race on July 21. Two people reportedly told NYT that Donald had used the word “b***h” to refer to Harris…

The reigning Heads of House (HoH) in the BBNaija reality TV show Season 9, Chinne and Nne – the Ndi Nne Pair – have been evicted from the ongoing ‘No Loose Your Guard’ edition on Sunday. Disbelief pervaded Biggie’s House when the show anchor, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, announced the Ndinne duo as the housemates to leave the House on the second live eviction night show. Ironically, the duo, which comprised of an Aunt and a Niece, had no immunity as the reigning Heads of House. Recall that they were the first Custodian Challenge winners of the reality TV show two weeks…

A Nigerian, who won CNN Multi-choice African Journalist of the Year Award, Ibanga Isine, has admonished journalists to prioritise uncovering the truth over sensationalism or personal gain in their reportage. Isine, who stated this at the orientation ceremony for new entrants into Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Thursday in Uyo, said seeking truth is one of the best practices of Journalism. He also advised them to verify information by cross checking facts from multiple sources before publishing. The publisher of GUARDPOST Newspaper further enjoined them to maintain confidentiality by protecting the identity of sources, especially whistleblowers. Under Ethical Decision-Making, he urged journalists…

Substitute Sergio Camello struck twice in extra time to settle a remarkable Olympic men’s football final on Friday as Spain beat France 5-3 to take gold after Thierry Henry’s hosts had earlier staged a dramatic comeback. It had looked as though Spain were going to run away with victory at the Parc des Princes in Paris when they recovered from conceding an early goal to lead 3-1 by half-time. Enzo Millot put France in front, but a Fermin Lopez brace and an Alex Baena free-kick turned the final completely on its head. However, France staged a memorable comeback with Maghnes…