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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila on Thursday faulted the decision of the Federal Government to disregard the Supreme Court order on the issue of currency swap. Recall that the apex court had last week given an order for the old 1000, 500 and 200 Naira notes to remain legal tender pending the determination of a case brought before it by some state governors. On Wednesday, February 15, the apex court also reiterated its order and adjourned the matter to February 22. Also read:  Insecurity: Gbajabiamila Fires Up Service Chiefs After Reps Call For Their Sack…

The Centre For Human Rights & Accountability Network (CHRAN) has asked the Supreme Court of Nigeria to commit the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele to prison for disobeying its order on the monetary policy. Speaking exclusively on the CBN policy today on Advocate Broadcasting Network (ABN) television show, in Uyo, the State Director of CHRAN, Otuekong Franklyn Isong lamented the negative effect of the policy caused by poor implementation of the policy. The court had directed CBN to maintain the status quo by allowing collection of new and old Naira notes until February 15…

The Peoples Democratic Party, Akwa Ibom South Senatorial candidate, Ekong Sampson, has pledged to be a bridge builder in networking development projects to the state, if elected on February 25. Sampson who spoke during his unveiling by Mkpat Enin Unity Network at Eket said as a bridge builder, he would maximise the abundant potentials in the state,. The Doctorate degree holder in Law from the prestigious University of Calabar said his Senate experience would be boosted by working as Senior Legislative Assistant to Senator Udoma Udo Udoma coupled with his positions as Mkpat Enin Local Government Chairman, Special Adviser on…

The old N200 notes will coexist with the new N200 notes for the next 60 days, Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari announced this Thursday morning in his nationwide broadcast. However, he did not allow the continued use of the old N500 and N1,000 notes, saying the CBN would continue to accept them. Buhari’s statement is at variance with the Supreme Court ruling of February 7 exparte motion against the Federal Government with intent to consider the substantive suit on February 22. Also read January 31 Deadline For Old Naira Notes Remains, CBN Insists Supreme Court Temporarily Suspends Banning of Old Naira…

Aniefiok Christopher The relationship between the University of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State and its host community may worsen again following the demolition of properties in the disputed portion of the university’s land. The Chairman, University of Uyo Host Community Relations Committee, Engr. Augustine Udoh in an interview with our correspondent in Uyo was reacting to the recent demolition of people’s property on the disputed portion of land by the University of Uyo. The affected host communities include Ikot Oku Idio, Ekpri Nsukara, Use Offot, Eman Ikot Ebo, Ofot Usung Ifiayong, and Akamba Nsukara, among others. Also read: UNIUYO Reopens…

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abak-Five Political bloc in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District have risen in support of the presidential aspiration of Ahmed Bola Tinubu and the senatorial bid of the erstwhile Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio.  The stakeholders called on the people of the Senatorial District to disregard the statement by some political opponents of Senator Akpabio led by the former Petroleum Minister, Atuekong Don Etiebet that the political bloc would not support Senator Akpabio, describing such stance as self serving and dead on arrival. Convener of the Forum and a former…

Another air of uneasiness surrounds the former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode as he faces Department of State Services for grilling on Wednesday, February 15 over his coup allegation . Fani-Kayode, who is the Director of Special Projects and New Media of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, was reportedly grilled for five hours Monday, February 13, after he claimed that some army generals are conniving with some presidential candidates to scuttle the 2023 general elections. DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, confirmed that Fani-Kayode was quizzed, but he did not give further details. Also read:  FFK in EFCC’s tenterhooks over alleged medical…

An Uyo Magistrate Court in Akwa Ibom State has rejected the admission status page of the University of Uyo sought by the Police as an exhibit in the trial of a man for allegedly forging JAMB admission letter to study Law in the university. This came after the 32-year-old Wisdom Sunday Peter was arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on forgery of JAMB admission letter, University of Uyo Notification of Admission Status into First Degree Programme, University of Uyo E-payment Receipt, as well as University of Uyo List of Admitted Candidates and their respective access codes for 2020/2021 year. The…

Akwa Ibom State has joined the world to celebrate 2023 Valentine’s Day on February 14. Apart from people marking birthdays, hospitality industry is abuzz with activities by lovers. Akwa Ibom Council of Arts and Culture, Le Meridien Icon Hotels and Golf Resort, Uyo, event centres and pubs are mounting different activities for loved ones and their friends. Also read:  Valentine Day: Kanye West woos ex-wife Kim Kardashian with flowers In addition to sending love messages to their loved ones and friends, most people are seen in red attires and caps. Christian filmmaker, Mike Bamiloye, decried the “lustful funs” that are…

After incurring the wrath of the Nigeria Police authority, Pastor Uche Aigbe of House on the Rock, Abuja has apologised for bearing AK -47 rifle as illustration in the church on Sunday. The apology letter was uploaded on all the verified social media platforms of the church on Monday evening. Pastor Uche had on Sunday, February 12, brought an AK-47 said to have been collected from Inspector Musa Audu to the church to make an illustration in his sermon. Related news Police detain Pastor for brandishing Gun in church Buhari Lied to Trump About AK-47 Wielding Herdsmen – Gov Ishaku…