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Troops of 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Calabar, deployed for Operation Akpakwu, have rescued the  Commissioner for Women Affairs in Cross River, Professor Gertrude Njar, after 35 days in captivity. The Army Public Relations Officer, 13 Brigade, Calabar, Capt. Dorcas Aluko, told newsmen on Wednesday, March 8. The Commissioner was kidnapped on February 1, 2023 on Atamuno Street off  Mayne Avenue, Calabar South. Also read:  Family afraid over Commissioner’s safety in kidnappers’ den Following her abduction, the assailants reached out to her family and demanded a ransom of N150 million. This was as the Commissioner’s family had on March 8 sent…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the governorship and state houses of assembly elections by one week. The elections earlier scheduled for Saturday March 11 will now hold on Saturday March 18, the commission said in a statement by its spokesperson and INEC Commissioner for Voter Education, Festus Okoye, on Wednesday night. The first round of the elections – the presidential and national assembly elections – held as scheduled on 25th February. Also read:  INEC Fixes dates for Presidential, Gov, National Assembly Candidates’ final list The statement said the postponement was to make for adequate timing to reconfigure…

The family of Professor Gertrude Nnanjar Njar of Cross River State Commissioner for Women Affairs kidnapped more than one month ago is jittery over her safety. Prof Gertrude was kidnapped by armed men dressed in military fatigue in the early hours of February 1, 2023, on Atamunu Street in Calabar while on her way to the office in her official Renault car. The beleaguered family has appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to help rescue her. In a petition signed by one Prince Odey Oyama, dated March 2, 2023, the family said that the kidnappers drove a white Hilux…

Isha Sesay, former CNN journalist, is joyous after fulfilling her dream of becoming a mother. The British-trained journalist gave birth to her daughter on February 17, 2023, saying that she is ready for the bumpy adventurous road of motherhood. Sharing her story on her Instagram, the 47-year-old of Sierra Leonean descent narrated that her daughter’s arrival was preceded by the sudden onset of preeclampsia (High blood pressure during pregnancy). According to her, Sesay was doubtful but remained steadfast during what she considered dark hours for her and her little tot, saying ‘‘The two are safely at home and resting.’’ The…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed the names two newly elected members of House of Representatives from the list of the election winners of February 25. The victims are the embattled leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa of Doguwa/Tudunwada constituency and Gboyega Adefarati, son of the late Adebayo Adefarati, former Ondo governor, was elected to represent Akoko south-east and south-west federal constituency. Both were declared by the electoral body as the election winners to represent their constituents in the 10th National Assembly under the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the returning officer, Professor Ibrahim…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has outlawed certificates returned by 35 born-again Christians after confessing that they cheated during the examinations years ago. Among them- the former students of different schools who returned their certificates were two private candidates for the November/December private examination. The Education Report gathered that the Nigeria Examinations Committee (NEC) of the council, which is the highest decision-making organ of WAEC on exams, approved the restitution cases at its 73rd and 74th meetings held in Lagos. At the meetings, NEC considered the various special cases, appeals for clemency, impounded, and restitution cases for school and…

A 37-year-old Akwa Ibom woman,  was on Tuesday docked in the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court for allegedly defaming Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel. Ms Blessing Ossom Edet, an indigene of Nsit Atai Local Government Area was reportedly arraigned before Justice Ahmed Mohammed by the Nigerian Police on a six-count charge, however, pleaded not guilty. While the Inspector-General of Police is the complainant in charge number: FHC/ABJ/CR/181/2021, Ms Edet is the sole defendant. Count one of the charges read that “you Blessing Ossom Edet ‘F’ 37 years of No. 18 Buchanan Crescent Wuse II, Abuja, on or before…

The Labour Party in Akwa Ibom State, on Monday, described as mere propaganda information that the party has entered into a pact with the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the state with a view to surrendering its structure ahead of the March 11 elections. The Akwa Ibom Director-General of the Obi/Datti Presidential Campaigns Council, Capt. Augustine Okon, while briefing newsmen in Uyo, the state capital said the misinformation is being orchestrated by “disgruntled elements” who do not wish the party well. The retired ADC Airline Chairman denounced the unholy alliance, pointing out that their crave for LP was borne out…

The Supreme Court on Tuesday confirmed Mr. Akan Udofia as the duly elected All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State. The governorship election holds on Saturday, March 11 nationwide. A former senator, Ita Enang, had sought to nullify Mr Udofia’s nomination as the governorship candidate of the party in the state. Also read: Court defers judgement on Akwa Ibom APC Governorship crisis Mr Enang had prayed the court to declare him as the authentic governorship flagbearer of the party on the ground that Mr Udofia was not an APC member as of May 27, 2022 when the…

Gambia pipped the Flying Eagles of Nigeria 1-0 to qualify for a first-ever U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. An early goal by Adama Bojang saw the Gambians edged seven-time champions Nigeria in Monday’s semi-final at this year’s U-20 AFCON in Egypt. The Flying Eagles had a chance to get back into the game after they were awarded a penalty but substitute Ahmed Abdullahi missed. Gambia, who are yet to concede a goal at the on-going tournament, will now face Senegal in the final. The Flying Eagles will face Tunisia in the third-placed match. The Flying Eagles had the first chance…