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Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has ordered his fighters to end their march on Moscow and return to their bases in southern Russia to averting direct clashes with the army and a potential outbreak of civil war. The notorious warlord said that he wanted to avoid shedding Russian blood and would order his troops back to their bases instead. “Now the moment has come when blood can be shed,” he said. “Therefore, realising all the responsibility for the fact that Russian blood will be shed from one side, we will turn our convoys around and go in the opposite direction to…

The Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Mr. Udeme Otong, Friday, inaugurated 26 Standing Committees with Chairmen and members for the successful running of the 8th Assembly. Below are the 26 Committees inaugurated and their Chairmen as follows: *Advisory Committee on Parliamentary Matters /Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong- (Abak/Speaker). Also read:  Udom wins as Akwa Ibom House of Assembly names key officers *Committee on Public Accounts – Hon. Eric Akpan (Nsit Ibom). *Committee on Inter-governmental, Political & Special Matters/ Hon. Emem Udom, (Ukanafun). *Committee on Petroleum – Hon. Udobia Friday (Esit Eket/Ibeno). * Committee on Rural Development & Public…

A septuagenarian has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing a school proprietor at the Kajola area of Odigbo Local Council Area of Ondo State on August 7, 2021. The 78-year-old community leader, Ojo Komolafe found guilty by Ondo State High Court of killing a School Proprietor, Taofik Babalola, was also sentenced to seven years on a second count. During the trial, police prosecutor, H.M. Falowo, called four witnesses, which included the deceased’s wife; a neighbor, a police officer and a pathologist. Also read:  Court sends Pastor to gallows over multiple murders While giving evidence, the deceased wife, Mrs…

The Appeal Court, Calabar Division, Friday, upheld the conviction of Senator Bassey Albert Akpan  popularly known as as OBA on money laundering charges by a Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and ordered his arrest. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made this known on Friday in a statement by its Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren. EFCC noted that Justice Agatha Okeke, on December 1, 2022, found Akpan guilty of seven counts of money laundering preferred against him by the EFCC and sentenced him to 42 years imprisonment, without an option of fine. Also read:  Sen OBA…

British billionaire-explorer, Hamish Harding, and two Pakistani businessmen are among five people of a missing submersible that disappeared en route to the wreckage of the sunken SS Titanic are believed to be dead, the expedition company said Thursday. Harding, the chairman of aircraft firm Action Aviation and a renowned adventurer, had flown to space and is a recorder holder of three ‘Guinness World Records.’ In September last year, the 58-year-old who flew on one of his aircraft from Namibia on a mission to relocate eight wild cheetahs to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh had collaborated with the Indian government…

President Bola Tinubu has not approved any increase of salary for political office holders and judicial officers, the Presidency has reacted.  The media have been agog with reports that the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) is proposing a 114% review of salaries for political holders. According to the commission, 2008 was the last time it reviewed salaries of public office holders. Also read:  Tinubu Rejigs security architecture, Names new service chiefs A statement by Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy said the President has not granted such an approval and…

Two clergymen of Pentecostal churches in Akwa Ibom are engaged in war of words against popular television evangelist, Dr Abel Damina over alleged spread of heresies in the state. Apostle Nyeneime Andy, the General Overseer of the Holy Ghost Ambassadors Ministry, Uyo has vowed to evict Pastor Damina who is the General Overseer of the Power City International Church, Uyo from the state. On his part, Apostle Samuel Joshua, the Managing Director of Golden Thymes on his Facebook page on the title: Who will save Mr Abel Damina from blasphemy, wrote, ‘‘It is my position that:  If any human doctrine…

Bayelsa Queens FC lifted the 2023 NFF-TINGO Federation Cup after beating Rivers Angels FC on 4-2 penalties in the thrilling women’s final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria on Wednesday.   After a goalless draw in the first half, Flourish Sabastine forced Rivers Angels’ goalkeeper into a brilliant save in the second half. On the other side, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu also had a clear chance for a possible winner for Edwin Okon’s side, but sent her effort wide. With both sides not separated after 90 minutes, the game went straight to penalties. Also read:  Bendel Insurance lift…

After an apparent hostage drama, Senator Bassey Albert popularly known as OBA has petitioned the President, Court of Appeal over his safety and that of his witnesses at the state election petition tribunal, demanding an immediate relocation of the tribunal to Abuja. The 2023 Young Progressives Party (YPP) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Senator Albert, said to have been embarrassed by security operatives at High Court premises, venue of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, off Wellington Bassey Way , Uyo on Tuesday, June 20, claimed that the tribunal venue was no longer safe for him and some witnesses following…

Bendel Insurance defeated 10-man Rangers 1-0 to win the 2023 Federation Cup trophy at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Wednesday night. Imade Osehenkhoe scored the winning goal from the spot late in the first half. It was the Benin Arsenal’s fourth Federation Cup title and their first in 43 years. Also read: Federation Cup Final: Rangers, Insurance square up in Asaba Insurance carved out the first real opportunity of the game in the 16th minute, but Deputy Echeta’s deflected shot went off target. Eight minutes later, Rangers replied with a chance of their own, but Amas Obasogie did well…