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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday, expelled former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike and 10 others from the party over alleged anti-party activities. The party also expelled the factional secretary of the party, Samuel Anyanwu; former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose; the party’s National Legal Adviser, Adeyemi Ajibade (SAN), Umar Bature, AbdulRahman Mohammed, Mao Chuambuwa, George Turner, Austin Nwachukwu, Abraham Ammah and Dan Orbih. The motion for their expulsion moved by one of the founding fathers of the party, Chief Bode George  was unanimously supported by the members of the…

Israel Umoh A new book chronicling the roles and contributions of the former Governor of Akwa Ibom, Obong Victor Attah to Nigeria’s evolving democracy is set for unveiling. The biography entitled: Attah, Architect of a New Democratic Dawn detailing his premier contributions to Nigeria’s democracy will be presented to mark his 87th birth anniversary. Attah from Okop Ndua Erong in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom was the second democratically elected Governor of the state from 1999 to 2007 and had already launched a book entitled It is well with my soul, as part of events that marked…

Pastor Abel Damina The genocide in Nigeria is endemic spanning decades-old attacks by religious fanatics and fundamentalists have, over the slightest provocation, been visiting their angst on Christians. In fact, the fanatics armed with dangerous weapons have been burning churches and engaging in massacre of innocent persons whose religious faith differs from theirs. In the light of this, US President Donald Trump’s declaration that there is genocide of Christians in the country, and vowing to rid the country of terrorists, many Nigerian Pastors have voiced out their experiences and opposition against the attackers. Straightnews, therefore, stumbles in a viral video…

Nigeria reignited their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes with a dominant 4-1 victory over Gabon in the playoff, thrilling fans and boosting morale nationwide. The Super Eagles, who had been under pressure after a slow start to the qualifiers apart from beating the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4-0 goals,  returned again to winning ways with the best goals from Victor Osimhen. Galatasaray striker Osimhen scored twice as the Super Eagles sealed an emphatic 4-1 victory over the Panthers of Gabon in extra time to advance to the next playoff stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday at Stade…

Two awaiting-trial inmates reportedly died in custody at the Uyo Custodial Centre in Akwa Ibom following an electrical surge from a faulty transformer that affected the facility. The incident occurred two weeks ago when a nearby transformer exploded, causing a high-voltage wire to snap and fall within the custodial premises, plunging the area into darkness. Speaking with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Akwa Ibom State Council, the Nigeria Correctional Service, NCoS, Akwa Ibom State Command, Frank Okonkwo, confirmed the tragic death of the awaiting-trial inmates. Related news: How I fed over 2,500 inmates…

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has refuted reports of an alleged plan that some lawmakers  are plotting to impeach Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Bamidele described the allegation as baseless and and misleading, designed to create unnecessary tension within the National Assembly. Speaking during plenary on Wednesday, Bamidele clarified that no discussions or plans have taken place among senators regarding Akpabio’s removal. He emphasized that the Senate remains united and focused on pressing national matters rather than being distracted by false claims. Related News: Nigerian Senate, House of Representatives endorse Rivers’ Emergency Rule  Nigerian Senate consigns Water Resources Bill to…

Press Release  Akwa Ibom State Police Command has concluded plans to arraign robbery suspects in court after investigation. Authorities say investigation is ongoing and the suspects would be charged to court upon completion. This was as the command successfully dismantled a three-man armed robbery syndicate and recovered arms and ammunition in its relentless effort to rid the state of criminally minded elements. A press release signed by DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State Command said ‘‘On Friday, November 7, 2025, at approximately 20:00 hours, police operatives acting on credible intelligence apprehended two suspects at a native doctor’s…

Press Release The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Tuesday announced plans to  commence the 2025 licensing round from December 1, 2025 to attract additional investment in the oil and gas sector. The Commission Chief Executive (CCE) of the NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe, announced this at the NUPRC’s ‘Project 1MMBOPD’ Additional Production Investment Forum in London, UK, a statement by the Head, Media and Strategic Communication of the commission, Eniola Akinkuotu, stated. Apart from signalling new investment into the upstream sector, the new bid round is meant to improve government revenue, significantly shift the structure of players in the sector (as…

By: Apostle Michael Olowo In a trending video in the social media, Apostle Michael Olowo dropped bombshell by reeling out deadly attacks and atrocities on Christians by terrorists in the Northern Nigeria for more than three decades. Olowo who affirmed that he was a witness to all the atrocities against Christians faith in which no government ever set a panel of enquiry to try the suspects nor compensated the victims for the colossal losses inflicted on them, queried how can the people win the war when they are governed by terrorists sponsors. Straightnews transcribed the speech and headlined the pathetic…

Akakan Umoh Bandit leaders in Katsina State have implicated Nigerian Government for sponsoring terrorism and for pushing them into violent crimes. The bandits made the allegation during a peace meeting between community leaders, security officials, and representatives of the bandits from Charanchi and Batagarawa Local Government Areas held in Wurma town of Kurfi Local Government Area in Katsina State on Saturday. The meeting was attended by the Chairman of Batagarawa Local Government, Hon. Yahaya Lawal Kawo, representatives from Charanci Local Government, traditional rulers, and delegates of the forest-based Fulani community. Also read: How NYSC ‘Donated’ eight Prospective Corps  members to…