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By Obong Akpaekong  Christian faithful and Nigerians have been enjoined to move away from  stagnation, sorrowing, traumatic cashless policy, spiritual deadness, among others that enslave the nation to having a close walk with God. Pastor Umoh Ekwo, the general overseer of Bible Standard Church, preaching on a sermon entitled: Moving forward spiritually told the convention participants to move away from a life of sin to that of holiness. Preaching during the 2023 Annual Convention at the church’s Miracle Campground, Ndon Uruan, in Uruan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Ekwo said “You can move away from the level of…

To eliminate gas flaring in the country, Nigeria’s bid process for 49 flare sites with about 300 million standard cubic feet of gas a day will end in April 2023. Handled by Nigeria Gas Flare Commercialization Programme (NGFCP) 2022, the flare commercialization initiative is aimed at driving Nigeria’s target to end routine gas flaring this decade, supporting the Nigeria Energy Transition Plan (ETP) and creating value from its gas resources. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)’s Chief Executive, Mr Gbenga Komolafe said this at the sixth edition of the Nigeria International Energy Forum (NIEF 2023) with the theme, Global…

Nigeria’s oil and condensate reserves as at January 1, 2023 stand at 36.966 billion barrels, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says. This represents 31.060 billion barrels for oil and 5.906 billion barrels for condensate. The Commission’s Chief Executive, Engr Gbenga Komolafe said this at the sixth edition of the Nigeria International Energy Forum (NIEF 2023) with the theme, Global Perspective for a Sustainable Energy Future. Also read:  NUPRC deploys initiatives to help marginal field awardees progress in field development Komolafe spoke on Thursday at the Upstream Forum tagged “Pivoting Upstream Petroleum Regulations and Investments,” which dwelt on strategies…

Israel Umoh After intensive electioneering campaigns and subsequent elections, the incoming administration in Akwa Ibom State is intensifying effort to roar into life from May 29, Straightnews online  can authoritatively reveal. As is common with a new government, political gladiators and stakeholders in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are positioning themselves and lobbying the power-that-be for political appointments and those of their cronies into various offices. Despite any seeming pact the outgoing governor Udom Emmanuel and other stakeholders may have reached with the Governor-elect, Pastor Umo Eno, the incoming Governor holds the handle in the appointment of persons into…

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has directed some security chiefs in the country to investigate the role of their officers in aiding and abetting the conduct/actions of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari. The chiefs are Inspector-General of Police, Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). Ari, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Adamawa State, was suspended by Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) for declaring Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed also known as Aishatu Binani as the elected Adamawa State governor. Buhari on Thursday approved his immediate suspension pending the completion of investigation by…

Israel Umoh The humiliation of Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of Labour Party, by immigration officials at Heathrow Airport, London has been blamed on lack of protocol, investigation by Straightnews has shown. Obi who was third on February 25, 2023 Presidential election in Nigeria was apprehended and detained for hours at the Heathrow airport,  by immigration officials for alleged impersonation. A reliable source close to aviation in Nigeria told Straightnews that Obi’s superlative performance in the concluded election stunned political bookmakers and analysts, throwing him up as a notable political figure and person of interest even in the international community. ‘‘As…

The Senator-elect for Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has charged Muslim faithful in Nigeria and in the Diaspora to practise lessons learnt during the Ramadan fast. The lessons, according to him, are forgiveness, giving to the poor and the needy and peaceful coexistence with one another. Akpabio’s Ramadan message was contained in a press release by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Jackson Udom and made available to journalists. According to the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, “Let me use this opportunity to congratulate all the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan. I…

Blessing Okoro popularly known as Blessing CEO, who is a self-styled relationship coach and social media influencer, has breathed fresh air of freedom after her detention over alleged libel and defamation. Okoro was remanded in prison on April 1, 2023, over alleged cyber-bullying of Folashade Samuels, the sister of late Bimbo Ogbonna, wife of auto dealer, IVD. A Federal High Court, Lagos recently granted her bail after three weeks in detention pending hearing of her case on May 29. She was arraigned on a six-count charge of alleged libel, cyber-bullying and for exhibiting uncensored movies and was granted N10 million bail.…

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 21 and Monday, April 24, 2023, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, obtained on Wednesday congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. Ogbeni Aregbesola called on all Muslims to imbibe and practise the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him). “The self-restraint, self-denial,…

The continuous incarceration of self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Okoro aka Blessing CEO, in a correctional centre has sparked social media reactions as many netizens mock her over inability to meet bail conditions. The Federal High Court, Lagos has granted social media influencer, Blessing Okoro, better known as Blessing CEO, N10 million bail for alleged cyber-bullying. Recall that Blessing CEO was arraigned by the Lagos State Police Command before Justice Yelim Bogoro on six count charges bordering on alleged cyber-bullying, libel, and exhibiting uncensored movies. She was remanded in prison on the 1st of April over alleged cyber-bullying of Folashade Samuels,…