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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has signed the Student Loan Bill into law with a promise to boost the educational pursuit of the youths across the country. An aide to the president, Dele Alake stated this to State House correspondents on Monday evening. The bill will enable Nigerian students to access loans at interest-free rates. Also read: Akwa Ibom Government to partner China in Agriculture and Education Mr. Alake, a presidential spokesman, stated this on Monday at the end of the signing at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Alake said to enjoy the facility, students must show evidence of being indigent. He…

A six-member executive committee to man the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN), Southern Zonal District for the 2023/2024 year has been inaugurated.   After the biennial general held at Edinan Hotels & Suites, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Saturday, June 10, the executive members were elected and formally inaugurated. Elder Udo Sam Umoatan, FCA, the current Chairman of Uyo and District Society, is the Zonal Chairman. Mr Solomon Ejikeme, FCA of Abraka & District Society and Mr. Edwin Okoye of Port Harcourt & District Society are the Zonal Vice Chairman and Zonal General Secretary respectively. Others are Elder…

Barring last-minute lobbying and permutations, some major contenders for Senate leadership are collapsing structures and parties in support of the ambition of Godswill Akpabio as the next Senate President. The outgone Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has agreed to work for the emergence of the Senator Godswill Akpabio as Senate President, Senator Hope Uzodimma said. Barely 24 hours before the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Uzodimma broke the news to State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of June 12 Democracy Day…

The billionaire media mogul was admitted to a Milan hospital on Friday for what aides said were pre-planned tests related to leukaemia. Silvio Berlusconi’s admission came just three weeks after he was discharged following a six-week stay at Milan’s San Raffaele hospital, during which time doctors revealed he had a rare type of blood cancer. Aged 86, he died Monday, his spokesman told AFP, as his children rushed to the hospital to say their goodbyes. Also read: Appeal Court Upholds Maryam Sanda’s Death Verdict Berlusconi had suffered ill health for years, from heart surgery in 2016 to a 2020 hospitalisation…

Our correspondent Planet Radio, Uyo in Akwa Ibom State has rolled out drums to celebrate its strides in its 10th year of existence. The Chairman of TAF Media Group, Mr. Tony Afia speaking in Planet Radio and other subsidiaries said the radio station is the first privately owned radio station in Akwacross region. Afia noted ‘‘Today Planet Radio, the first privately owned radio in AkwaCross began 10 years as the commercial broadcasting station. The decision to establish the station was borne out of the desire and need to establish engaging platform in governance for constructive criticisms and in other spheres…

Uruguay beat Italy 1-0 on Sunday to win their first Under-20 World Cup crown at  at Tolosa, La Plata, Argentina on Sunday, ending a streak of four consecutive wins of European teams in the tournament. Luciano Rodríguez scored the winning goal in the 86th minute in a header from close range, giving Uruguay a much deserved victory after an entire match of dominance against Italy. More than 40,000 people, mostly cheering for Uruguay, attended the match at the Diego Maradona Stadium. FIFA President Gianni Infantino was also present. Also read: U20 World Cup Final: Uruguay, Italy Go for crown Uruguay…

As kidnappers continue their despicable activities in Cross River State, families of victims are facing financial hardship due to payment of varying ransoms to them. The latest is the family of Iniodu George Ukpong, a professor of Environmental Parasitology in the Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Cross River (UNICROSS), Calabar. Ukpong who hails from Ikot Inyang Udo in Ward 2, Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State was kidnapped by unknown men in Calabar last Thursday night. Also read; Court Sentences Man To Life For Kidnapping He is the author of Endangered Species: Story of the Niger Delta.…

Enyimba Football Club have won the 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, extending their record as the most successful club in the Nigerian league. The team, tutored by Nigerian ex-International Finidi George, won their ninth league title after securing 1-1 draw against Rivers United in the final match day of the Super 6 Championship Playoffs. Thanks to a superior goal difference, the Peoples’ Elephant who were on the same points (8) with Rivers United prior to Sunday’s fixture, only needed a draw to lift the league title of the abridged NPFL season since they last won the title incidentally…

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic created history on Sunday when he captured a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title with a third French Open triumph. Djokovic brushed off an early wobble to defeat Casper Ruud of Norway 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, 7-5 and snap the tie of 22 Slams he shared with career-long rival Rafael Nadal. Victory for the third time in Paris, after 2016 and 2021, adds to his 10 Australian Open titles, seven at Wimbledon and three at the US Open. Also read; Swiatek wins third French Open, fourth Grand Slam title The 36-year-old Serb is the first man to win all…

Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has stated reason he did not want Manchester City to win the UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan. Straightnews online reported that City pipped Inter 1-0 to clinch their first-ever Champions League trophy in Istanbul, Turkey, on Saturday night. Burna Boy who made history as the first African artiste to perform at the Champions League final, spoke with Paramount+ shortly after the game. Also read: Manchester City lift Champions League trophy after beating Inter Milan Burna Boy performed alongside Brazilian singer, Anitta. He said he did not want…