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As Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria’s 21st state, grows in leaps, many have mounted the saddle to articulate and implement their programmes, which must be anomalous to the vision of its founding fathers. In this down-to-earth interview, Straightnews editorial team pins down Idorenyin Umanah, a public affairs commentator and political analyst, who chronicles and goggles at the various administrations, the various pilots, their achievements and their performances and expectations of future drivers for the state to attain greater and more prosperous heights. Excerpts: On the recent celebration Akwa Ibom 35th creation anniversary It was worth celebrating. If you visit other states…

Donald Trump’s White House race is shaky as the former president is pummeled with gnawing legal woes. This is as New York judge on Friday fined Donald Trump’s family business the maximum penalty possible of $1.6 million for committing tax fraud. The sum, paltry to the billionaire real estate developer’s amassed fortune, is nevertheless symbolically significant as the ex-president eyes the White House again amid a host of legal woes. Also read: Donald Trump’s company convicted for Tax fraud The Trump Corporation and Trump Payroll Corp., entities of the Trump Organization, were found guilty last month of running a years-long…

Argentina’s joy for winning 2022 FIFA World Cup may be short lived as the global soccer body opened disciplinary proceedings against the country. This is as FIFA on Friday announced it had opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina for “offensive behaviour” during their World Cup final triumph over France last month. The South Americans defeated holders France on penalties in Qatar after a dramatic 3-3 draw. Also read: World Cup Final: Argentina, France get $72m prize money Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a lewd gesture with his goalkeeper of the tournament trophy after the match, before being filmed in the dressing room…

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has ordered the immediate release of a 30-year-old Nigerian pharmacist, Solomon Akuma, who is standing trial on a trumped-up charge bordering on terrorism. Akuma was arrested on April 2, 2020, in Abia State, for tweeting that he would “pay a Russian sniper to eliminate (President Muhammadu) Buhari and (Abba) Kyari (Buhari’s former Chief of Staff)” in response to a Twitter post asking “If $1m hits your account, your next move?” The three-man panel in its ruling on Thursday ordered the Nigerian Correctional Services to release the man from custody after spending almost two years in…

After 15 years of legal tussle over the revered Efik stool, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has sent Obong of Calabar, Édidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V packing. The judgement written by Justice Amina Augie and read by Justice Akomoye Agim upheld the judgment of the Appeal Court, Calabar and ordered for a fresh election which the “sacked” Obong is still qualified to contest and this will the fourth time the Obong would step down for another selection exercise. Etubom Anthony Ani, M.O.N and others in Suit No. HC/102/2008, filed by his lead counsel, Mr. Joe Agi, SAN, sued Etubom Ekpo Okon…

Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has terminated the criminal suit filed against Pastor Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate. At the court session on Friday, chief magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna, said following an affidavit of urgency filed by the defendant (Eno) on Monday, and which was granted on Tuesday, “the matter is hereby terminated.” Straightnews had reported that Chief Magistrate Iyanna issued an arrest warrant on the governorship candidate on charges bordering on “cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property” on December 23. also Read: Court frees Akwa Ibom PDP Gov Candidate The complainant in the suit…

Nominees for the Best FIFA Football awards 2022 in both men and women’s categories have emerged. After his World Cup heroics, Lionel Messi has become a favourite to pick the men’s award. He’s joined on the list by international teammate Julián Álvarez. Current Ballon d’Or holder Karim Benzema is one of three Real Madrid players nominated after their Champions League victory. Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, who has won the last two men’s awards, joined the list too. The Best FIFA Men’s Player Julián Álvarez (Argentina / River Plate / Manchester City FC) Jude Bellingham (England / BV Borussia 09 Dortmund)…

*The Plant will employ between 200-500 people * Firm to produce one million filters daily *AKSG takes delivery of seven container-loads oil filter equipment  MIMSHAC Automobile Plant in Akwa Ibom State at the commencement of production will employ about 500 people, its Managing Director, Valentino Okorie said. Promoted by Mimshac/Merkavim Technologies, an Israeli automobile firm, the automobile plant is located at Ikot Ukap Itam in Itu Local Government Area, few kilometres to Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capital. When fully operational, the plant being constructed by MIMSHAC Digital Limited is expected create employment and business opportunities for Akwa Ibom people to…

Mrs. Ngozi Uzodike, the unpaid lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, has given birth to septuplets (seven children). It was learned that the newly made mother bore two boys and five girls. However, one of the girls did not survive. The lady who teaches in the Department of Business Administration in the institution was delivered of the seven infants on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Obijackson Women and Children Hospital, Okija. Read also: Health-Care Delivery Service In A’Ibom Is Not Free- Says Nursing Mother It was gathered that the family was charged 19 million naira as the hospital…

Naomi Osaka, a four-time major champion and former world number one, announced her pregnancy and will share the baby with her boyfriend, rapper Cordae, ET confirms. She would withdraw from the upcoming Australian Open, a competition she has twice won. Osaka has only competed in 11 tournaments in 2022 and hasn’t played a full match since losing in the first round of the US Open. Also read: Australian Open: Naomi Osaka Denies Serena Williams 24th Title After losing the third round of the 2021 US Open, she also told reporters that she was no longer enjoying the sport. Osaka tweeted on Wednesday…