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The Nigerian Senate has directed the Federal Ministry of Works to release funds for the completion of the long-overdue reconstruction of the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road. The Senators stressed that the current dry season provides an ideal window for expedited work on the road, which has been in a state of disrepair for over three decades. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Akobundu Austin (APC-Abia) during Wednesday’s plenary session. The motion, entitled “Need for Special Intervention by the Senate to Urge the Federal Ministry of Works to Expedite Action on the Completion of the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene…

The member representing Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency, Hon. (Dr.) Patrick Umoh, has been appointed as a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with effect from September 24, 2024. This notable nomination was made by the leadership of the APC Caucus in the House of Representatives, ably led by the Hon. Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abass. Related news: 10th National Assembly: Akwa Ibom lawmaker Tops in sponsoring Bills in one year  The NEC, as the highest decision-making body of the APC, plays a pivotal role in shaping the party’s policies and direction.…

Three suspects of disbanded Ibom Youth Council, IYC, caught at the council’s headquarters at Ikot Isighe, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom are cooling their feet at the state Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia in Uyo. Apart, operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have brought down the building that served as the operational headquarters of IYC. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, who stated this in a statement on Thursday said the demolition followed the proscription of the group by the governor, Umo Eno. Related news:  Three kidnappers die as police rescue lawyer and…

Arsenal triumphed over Monaco as Manchester City languished at Juventus’ den during the ongoing UEFA Champions League Wednesday night. Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has hailed Hale End Academy, Myles Lewis-Skelly following his side’s UEFA Champions League 3-0 win over Monaco on Wednesday. Arteta handed Lewis-Skelly a rare start against Monaco due to injuries in Arsenal’s back. Related news: UCL: Gyokeres hattrick helps Sporting sink Man City Two brace from Bukayo Saka and a goal from Kai Havertz gave Arsenal the win over the French Ligue 1 side at Emirates Stadium. Speaking after the game, Arteta said at his pre-match press…

By Straightnews The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed the health authorities to activate heightened alert systems in monitoring and consequently reporting any suspected cases, as well as commence immediate public sensitization on the XEC variant. The House further directed Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and other relevant agencies to intensify surveillance at all international borders and ports of entry by providing thermal machines, infrared thermometers for temperature screening, and then deploy personnel to conduct the screening and quarantine services on all inbound passengers into the country. These resolutions followed a…

After the death of her husband 24 years ago, the wife of the erstwhile Cross River State Governor, Chief (Dr.) Clement Nyong Isong, has joined the departed at the celestial home. Dr. Isong from Ikot Osong in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State dd on May 29, 2000, though the date Nne died is not mentioned yet. Her death came weeks after the burial of Pastor Patience, wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno. In her message in Radar WhatsApp on December 11, Regina Williams, popular Nigeria’s Nollywood actress wrote ‘‘Please join our family in prayer as…

By Akpandem James Between the end of the first and the opening weeks of the second quarters of every year, a diverse group of energy professionals from around the world converge at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, to network, share knowledge, showcase innovations and generally advance the global energy sector from their respective and collaborative perspectives. Nigeria, a major petroleum-producing and exporting country, usually parades a sizeable delegation from government and industry establishments at the annual global energy summit. Other African oil and gas-producing countries are also usually adequately represented. During the 2024 outing, an idea that…

The assets Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) between Seplat Energy Plc and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) is set to close officially on Thursday, a document has shown. In the official prospectus of Seplat Energy Plc on Monday, the Nigerian indigenous oil and gas company stated that whereas the deal was previously for an initial  $1.28 billion, the final consideration has now been put at $800 million. Ideally, a listed company publishes its prospectus, a legal document that contains details about its business, finances, and shareholding structure, to provide investors with information about a security or investment offering. In October,…

Popular Nigerian public affairs analyst, Dr. Wisdom Enang says Nigerian Tax Reform Bills pose grave threat to the principles of true federalism in the country.  Enang said though the Federal Government will promote economic growth, the bills would undermine the fiscal autonomy of the Nigerian states. Since the advent of the 1999 democratic governance in the country, successive administrations including President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressive Congress (APC) have been promising to practise true federalism. Also read: Senate suspends debate on Tinubu’s tax reform bills  Though the bills continue to generate controversy and have undergone second reading in the Senate, deliberations…

By Straightnews The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Abbas Tajudeen and Deputy President of the Senate, Barau I. Jibrin, have congratulated the Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on his 62nd birthday. This is as Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, equally felicitated Senator Akpabio, on his 62nd birthday marked Monday December 9. Speaker Abbas described Senator Akpabio as a successful politician and an experienced lawmaker, saying the President of the Senate remains one of the few Nigerians to have reached the peak of both executive and legislative arms of the government at the state and federal levels. Abbas noted…