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Nigerians in Cameroon have risen in support of the recent zoning of the Senate President to the South South geopolitical zone particularly Senator Godswill Akpabio. Under the aegis of Coalition of Nigerians in Cameroon, the people said Akpabio has the requisite credentials and experience to lead the 10th Senate and help the Asiwaju Bola Tinubu administration to turn the fortunes of the country around. “We have observed with very keen interest the intrigues, aspirations, aspersions, campaigns of calumny, struggle for power and offices, backstabbing to outsmart others, even by those who never believed in the ruling party and or the candidature…

The Bank Verification Number (BVN) issued in Nigeria remains for life and has no expiry date, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has maintained. CBN acting-Director, Corporate Communications, Alhaji Isa Abdulmumin, said this in a statement on Wednesday. Abdulmumin said that the claim was completely false and therefore advised bank customers to be guided, accordingly. “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been drawn to reports suggesting that the Bank Verification Number issued by the Bank in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) expires after a ten-year period. “Contrary to these claims, we wish to clarify that the BVN…

Fresh plot by Senate President Ahmad Lawan to rope in Senator Godswill Akpabio in the alleged ‘missing’ N1.4 trillion to stall him from becoming the Senate President in the 10th National Assembly has been diffused by NDDC, Straightnews online has learnt. This was as Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) issued a statement to derobe Akpabio of the ‘missing’ NDDC’s N1.4 trillion misappropriation tag the Upper House wanted to hang on him as Niger Delta Affairs Minister. Akpabio, the Senator-elect representing Akwa Ibom North West, served as the Minister from August 21, 2019 to May 2022. Akpabio and Lawan collected forms…

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have been eliminated after losing to Burkina Faso 2-1  in the quarterfinals of the 2023 U17 Africa Cup of Nations clash. The Eaglets would not play in the 2023 U17 FIFA World Cup slot. Nigeria trailed 2-0 in the first half, pulling one back in the second half of the explosive encounter, but they were unable to find the back of the net to level the tie at the Nelson Mandela Stadium on Thursday. Aboubacar Camara was the hero for the Baby Stallions after he scored in either half while Abubakar Abdullahi scored a late consolation for…

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has approved 75 Host Community Development Trusts. Of the number, 41 have been fully incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Speaking at the Host Community sensitization workshop for implementation of the HCDT on Wednesday in Abuja, the Commission’s Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, said 19 Fund Managers hand have been pre-qualified to commence the process of establishing a baseline of ongoing community development projects, in preparation for their migration to the HCDTs. Also read:  Buhari directs government establishments to recognise NUPRC in crude oil export Engr. Komolafe, however, stated that the commission…

The Chairman of Transcorp, Tony Elumelu, Tuesday, knocked the billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola over sale of his shares in the Nigerian conglomerate, Transnational Corporation Plc. Though Elumelu and Otedola have been entangled in what can be easily described as a cold war, Elumelu has not responded 24 hours after the bombshell. Otedola hit at the Chairman of Heirs Holdings and founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation, for allegedly betraying him on different occasions. He also revealed his offer to buy the conglomerate for N250 billion was rejected. Last month, Otedola disposed of the 6% shares he owned in Transcorp to Heirs…

The deplorable International Stadium Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital spanning four communities has forced many residents to flee the area and has grounded their businesses, Straightnews online has gathered. Contract for the construction of the 2.9 km road was awarded by Governor Udom Emmanuel administration in 2019 to Janagan Nigeria Enterprises to be supervised by the state Ministry of Special Duties. The road which serves as an alternative route to Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo spans Obio Etoi, Obio Offot, Use Ikot Ebio communities in Uyo and Ikot Ntuen Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area. Straightnews newspaper understands…

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the appeal by Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the election of Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Osun State Governor. The apex court, in its judgment read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, also upheld the Appeal Court’s judgment which upheld the election of Adeleke as the state governor. The apex court held that the appellant failed to adduce enough evidence to prove his allegation of over voting in the July 16, 2022 governorship poll. The judgment was affirmed and adopted by the entire five members of the…

Iniobong Sunday   No fewer than 16 persons have been reportedly killed following a three-day bloody clashes by rival cults over control of mini bus parks in Akwa Ibom State, investigations by our correspondent have shown on Tuesday. The Klaans and the Black Axe confraternities are said to have engaged each other in bloody clashes over the control of toll collections in mini bus parks in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. Most of the affected areas including the adjoining areas of Idu, in Uruan Local Government Area, where the crises started before spreading to Use Offot, Ekpri Nsukara, and Eniong…

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed government establishments to comply with the Senate resolution passed in November 2022, recognising Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) as the sole entity to regulate and monitor the activities of all existing crude oil export terminals in Nigeria. The resolution was taken in line with Section 7ee of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. Among the affected bodies are NUPRC, Nigerian Midstream/Downstream Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), industry players and relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are affected. A memorandum dated May…