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An Akwa Ibom man has allegedly killed and burnt his son’s corpse over allegation of harvesting cassava from his farm without permission. Straightnews gathered that Mr Innocent Uko, an indigene of Ebe Ikpe village in Essien Udim Local Government Area of the state angry that his son, Boniface harvested cassava from his farm killed him with a machete. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko MacDon, told our correspondent on Tuesday in Uyo that after killing his son, Innocent burnt the corpse and dumped the carcass in an abandoned pit toilet in his compound to conceal the act. When arrested…

British police said on Tuesday they had charged the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, with bribery offences, saying they suspected she had accepted bribes in return for awarding multi-million-pounds oil and gas contracts, Reuters reported. Alison-Madueke, 63, was a key figure in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, serving as petroleum resources minister from 2010 to 2015. She also served as president of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). “We suspect Diezani Alison-Madueke abused her power in Nigeria and accepted financial rewards for awarding multi-million-pound contracts. “These charges are a milestone in what has been…

Five persons died while trying to mount a billboard in the Obiri-Ikwerre area of Rumuosi in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State on Monday. Also, four others who received life-threatening burns are currently battling for their lives at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital where they were rushed for treatment. It was learnt that as the people wanted to mount the billboard, a major outdoor advertisement with a metal frame, it reportedly touched a high-tension cable, thereby causing a spark. Also read; Clergyman at Abia police net over suspected death of evangelist The nine men were said…

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…