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The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Nigeria’s Abia State for the 2023 general election, Prof Uche Ikonne, is dead. This was announced in a statement by his son, Dr Chikezie Uche-Ikonne, on Wednesday. The statement read, “I regret to announce the death of my dear father, Prof Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne, who died at the National Hospital Abuja today January 2023 25, by 4 am after a brief illness. Also read Women no longer second-class citizens in Abia- says Ikpeazu Abia govt sad after Family of 7 die after eating ‘suya’ meat Whereabouts of 2 Varsity Lecturers in Abia Unknown-…

The Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District PDP candidate, Mr. Emmanuel Enoidem has urged Essien Udim people to continue to keep faith with the party, noting that since 1999, PDP has brought all good things to the area. Enoidem, a legal practitioner while addressing campaign of PDP Ward tour at Ikpe Civic Centre, noted that the PDP has been magnanimous to Essien Udim, hence it is only natural for the people to reciprocate the gesture by voting for the umbrella. “Remain in PDP. Stand with PDP. Everything good in Essien Udim is courtesy of the PDP. There is nothing Ukana…

The lingering political wrangling in Akwa Ibom State All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a new twist with the expulsion of Ita Enang, the immediate past Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs. This came six days after the Court of Appeal in Abuja ruled that Akanimo Udofia was the APC governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State for the 2023 election. Udofia had challenged APC and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the Appeal Court, Abuja but joined Enang for inclusion of his name among governorship candidates. Also read Appeal Court confirms Akwa Ibom APC Gov Candidate…

Condemnations continued to trail the gruesome murder of the Sole Administrator of Ideato North local government area, Chris Ahizu by unknown gunmen. Both Imo state government and Igbo National Council (INC) are saddened by the cruel murder of the local government boss. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon Declan Mbadiwe Emelumba, Tuesday, the state government said, “the chilling assassination of Mr. Ahizu in cold blood is as benumbing as it is callous. Also read: Ikonso’s Killing Ruffles Security Situation In South East “This killing falls in line with the targeting of members of the ruling APC,…

First-term Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu hit the ground running by executing a trillion Naira signature projects inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari during his two-day visit to the state. Lekki Seaport and the first phase of Lagos Mass Transit Blue Line Rail Project were among major projects inaugurated on Monday and Tuesday. The Blue Line is one of the six metro lines identified in the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) master plan. Also read: Buhari Okays N21.8trn 2023 Appropriation Act The first phase is a 13-kilometre stretch from Marina to Mile 2 and has five stations — the Marina Iconic station;…

An unmarried lady who escaped lynching has been arrested for allegedly killing her baby after giving him tramadol to enable him to sleep deeply so she could go for clubbing with friends. The incident reportedly happened last night in Likomba, Tiko, South-West region of Cameroon. According to local sources, the mother wanted to go clubbing so she allegedly gave the baby drugs said to be Tramadol to make him sleep for hours and then locked him up in the room. Also read: Death of popular Lagos car dealer’s wife Bimbo sparks controversy The mother of the young woman said this wasn’t…

Contrary to the resolution of the Senate, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) insists that its January 31, 2023 deadline for the validity of the old N200, N500 and N1,000 notes stands.  The Senate, Wednesday, December 29, directed the CBN to extend the deadline for the withdrawal of old naira notes from circulation from January 31, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The appeal was sequel to the adoption of a motion raised by Ali Ndume, Senator representing Borno-South, during a plenary session. Read also CBN, Finance Ministry at cross roads over currencies’ redesign Cash Withdrawals Limit: Reps halt policy, summon…

Big Brother Titans housemates have nominated each other for possible eviction on Sunday. Recall that Biggie had paired the housemates with the opposite gender and nationality on Sunday. He said each pair will play the game with their partners and anyone who gets a strike would be evicted or get disqualified, affecting the partner. Also read: Four new housemates join BB Titans During the nomination process, Biggie asked each pair to nominate to other pairs for eviction. Here is how they nominated: Thabang and Nana nominate Theo/Yvonne and Justin/Yvonne Nelisa and Yemi nominate Sandra/Theo and Justin/Yvonne Juicy Jay/Olivia nominate Thabang/Nana…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has apprehended 303 suspected irregular migrants with Permanent Voters Cards in the Uyo metropolis following their mop-up exercise in Akwa Ibom State. The Comptroller of Immigration Service in Akwa Ibom Command, Mrs. Francisca Dakat, made the disclosure while briefing journalists after the mop-up exercise, Saturday, in Uyo. Dakat who said out of the 303 apprehended, 285 were adults while 18 were minors warned not to vote during the forthcoming elections. Read also: ECOWAS To Establish Migration Academy In Nigeria She said the mop-up exercise was in line with the service directives that non-Nigerian should not…

Four new South African and Nigerian housemates of the ongoing Big Brother Titans reality television show, walked into the house during the season’s first pool party for fun. Although surprised, the older housemates introduced to viewers on Sunday accepted their new counterparts with open hands. Miracle OP is a 24-year-old originally from Anambra State. He describes himself as witty, talkative, and a risk-taker. He works at his family’s pharmaceutical company and considers himself a tough guy with a soft core, especially towards those who matter to him. Sandra is a 27-year-old Nigerian lady from Akwa Ibom State. According to her,…