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As kidnappers continue their despicable activities in Cross River State, families of victims are facing financial hardship due to payment of varying ransoms to them. The latest is the family of Iniodu George Ukpong, a professor of Environmental Parasitology in the Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Cross River (UNICROSS), Calabar. Ukpong who hails from Ikot Inyang Udo in Ward 2, Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State was kidnapped by unknown men in Calabar last Thursday night. Also read; Court Sentences Man To Life For Kidnapping He is the author of Endangered Species: Story of the Niger Delta.…

Enyimba Football Club have won the 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, extending their record as the most successful club in the Nigerian league. The team, tutored by Nigerian ex-International Finidi George, won their ninth league title after securing 1-1 draw against Rivers United in the final match day of the Super 6 Championship Playoffs. Thanks to a superior goal difference, the Peoples’ Elephant who were on the same points (8) with Rivers United prior to Sunday’s fixture, only needed a draw to lift the league title of the abridged NPFL season since they last won the title incidentally…

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic created history on Sunday when he captured a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title with a third French Open triumph. Djokovic brushed off an early wobble to defeat Casper Ruud of Norway 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, 7-5 and snap the tie of 22 Slams he shared with career-long rival Rafael Nadal. Victory for the third time in Paris, after 2016 and 2021, adds to his 10 Australian Open titles, seven at Wimbledon and three at the US Open. Also read; Swiatek wins third French Open, fourth Grand Slam title The 36-year-old Serb is the first man to win all…

Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has stated reason he did not want Manchester City to win the UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan. Straightnews online reported that City pipped Inter 1-0 to clinch their first-ever Champions League trophy in Istanbul, Turkey, on Saturday night. Burna Boy who made history as the first African artiste to perform at the Champions League final, spoke with Paramount+ shortly after the game. Also read: Manchester City lift Champions League trophy after beating Inter Milan Burna Boy performed alongside Brazilian singer, Anitta. He said he did not want…

The Convener of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has called on Senators-elect to work towards the unity of Nigeria by electing Senator Godswill Akpabio as the next Senate President.  The Elder statesman made the call when Senators-elect and members of the Stability Group paid him a birthday visit in his Abuja home and also seek his blessings as one of the critical stakeholders for the aspiration of Senator Akpabio as the President of the 10th Senate. The Ijaw leader said “The North cannot do it alone. And we the South cannot do it alone. We should be equal partners. If…

By: Akakan Umoh It is easier to gain weight than to lose it. There are different Nigerian foods that can make you gain the weight you so desire. Yoghurt: Yoghurt either sweetened or unsweetened is good for weight gain. Yoghurt is made of milk, fats, sugar, flavours and they contain a high degree of protein, carbohydrates, fats and minerals. Taking at least 500ml of yoghurt daily can make you gain weight. Whole Grain: Grains such as millet, soybean, guinea corn, maize are other sources for weight gain. Most Nigerians mix all the grains and process for consumption. Grains are naturally…

Two countries – Uruguay and Italy- will go for FIFA U20 World Cup crown as they lock horns in the final match at Tolosa, La Plata, Argentina on Sunday at  9 p.m. Uruguay heads into this match with the best defensive record finishing second in their group after losing their match against England. The South American team conceded three goals in that match. They have not conceded a goal in the other five matches. Uruguay has won five matches and scored 11 goals in total. Italy lost their match to Nigeria in the group stage. They have won every other match…

World number one Iga Swiatek won her women’s third French Open and fourth Grand Slam title on Saturday with an epic three-set victory over gallant Karolina Muchova in the final at Roland Garros. The 22-year-old Pole came through 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 to become the first woman since Justine Henin in 2007 to win back-to-back French Opens. Swiatek also won in Paris in 2020 and 2022 and added the US Open also last year. However, she achieved victory the hard way, giving up a set and 3-0 lead before twice recovering from breaks down in the decider. Ruud sets final against…

Despite the initial denial, the Directorate State Services (DSS) has confirmed that the suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele is in its custody. DSS had earlier denied that the suspended Emefiele was arrested and kept in its custody following  apprehension of the public. A viral video shows when DSS operatives picked him at airport while allegedly attempting to flee the country. Also read: DSS Arrests former CBN Governor Emefiele Emefiele was forced out of the Hilux vehicle he was in and taken away by the DSS operatives for grilling. DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya has confirmed that the…

Manchester City won the first-ever Champions League trophy  after beating Inter Milan 1-0 at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday. Manchester City have equaled the legendary treble won by Manchester United in 1999 by winning this season: English Premiership, FA Final and Champions League cup. Spanish midfielder Rodri’s 68th-minute goal settled a cagey contest that a far-from-fluent City dominated but they never looked comfortable against the three-time winners. City’s winner came when Rodri collected Bernardo Silva’s cutback and fired through a crowded penalty box. The relief was unmistakable as he raced towards City’s fans and slid on his…