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Senator Godswill Akpabio has criticised some leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State for working secretly against the  success of the party. Akpabio, who is the National Vice Chairman of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, said those leaders whom he described as “Abuja politicians” shout Tinubu in the day and Atiku in the night. He noted that he was particularly aware of one of them who had publicly endorsed the PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and a PDP Senatorial candidate but would rush to Uyo to claim chairman of the party. Read also: 2023 Presidency: Akpabio Drums…

The Nigerian Army (NA) has announced a major shake up of senior officers for administrative and operational efficiency. Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, issued a statement on Saturday. Nwachukwu said the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya approved the redeployment of Major Generals and Brigadier Generals. Also read: Nigerian Army elevates 52 to Brig Generals, 70 Colonels It affects Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, Corps Commanders, Commandants of NA Training Institutions, Brigade Commanders and Commanding Officers. The new General Officers’ Commanding (GOC) are Major General IS Ali from Headquarters 3 Division to…

Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives early on Saturday, after making extensive concessions to a group of right-wing hardliners that raised questions about the pary’s ability to govern. The 57-year-old Californian suffered one final humiliation when Representative Matt Gaetz withheld his vote on the 14th ballot as midnight approached, prompting a scuffle in which fellow Republican Mike Rogers had to be physically pulled away. McCarthy’s victory in the 15th ballot brought an end to the deepest congressional dysfunction in over 160 years. But it sharply illustrated the difficulties that he will face in leading…

Two more protesters in Iran were hung Saturday after allegedly killing a paramilitary during nationwide protests triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini in September. The victims were Mohammad Mehdi Karami, 22, and Mohammad Hosseini, 39. Critics have questioned the validity of the charges against the men, while pointing out that they were denied proper legal support in rushed, closed trials. Read also: Hanifa’s death: School proprietor to die by hanging- Court rules Iran has so far executed four people since demonstrations began in mid-September, though the NGO Iran Human Rights has warned some 100 protestors, including teenage boys and…

After declaring publicly to spend the rest of his life with her, Nigerian superstar singer, David Adeleke aka Davido has concluded traditional marriage rites with his fiancée, Chioma Avril Rowland aka Chef Chi in Imo State. This was as Davido paid Chioma’s bride and performed traditional marriage rites in line with cherished Igbo culture on Thursday. The engagement rites took place at Chioma’s family home in Ezeala Odu, Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria’s South-East region. Related news Chioma Accepts Davido’s Marriage Proposal Davido, Chioma groove together after rumoured split Birthday: Davido Celebrates Chioma, His Estranged Friend According…

Israel Umoh The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Ezekiel Nyaetok, says he is neither a secret cultist nor an occultist, urging the electorate to vote for him during the 2023 polls. Nyaetok stated this Wednesday interactive session organised by Akwa Ibom State Council of Elders for governorship candidates in the state to unveil their manifestoes to woo the electorates and signing of Peace Accord by them to ensure credible devoid of violence in the state. The architect who facilitated Shelter Afrique during Victor Attah administration hails from Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. Also read 2023: PDP, YPP, APC absent…

Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has sealed 13 fuel stations for over-pricing in Akwa Ibom State. Mr Joy Koro, the Team Leader, Distribution Systems Storage and Retailing Infrastructure of NMDPRA, who said this during a monitoring and surveillance exercise in Uyo on Friday, noted that the authority also sanctioned three others for violating government seal order. He said that the stations were sealed for selling far above the government approved pump price to members of the public. Also read: DPR May Shut 50 Illegal Petrol Stations In A’Ibom “We shut down 13 fuel stations that were selling…

Ukraine’s military says it killed an estimated 800 Russian soldiers on Wednesday alone, during fighting in the eastern Donetsk region, even as Western allies pledged supplies of armoured battle vehicles. This is as Russian president, Vladimir Putin is said to be open for peace talks with Ukraine to end the war, provided ‘new territorial realities’ are accepted. Giving its regular morning roundup of the fighting, Ukraine’s military said on Thursday, January 5, that Russian forces were focused on an offensive in the Bakhmut area and its attacks in the Avdiivka and Kupiansk sectors were unsuccessful. The Ukranian military said more than 800…

Thousands of mourners gathered in St Peter’s Square on Thursday to pay their final respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as he was laid to rest. Pope Francis said a Papal Mass for his predecessor, who made history by becoming the first pontiff in 600 years to retire. The event was live-streamed for millions around the world. The Vatican said about 50,000 people attended the mass, after about 200,000 paid their respects during the three days Benedict was lying in state. Related news Tributes pour in as former Pope Benedict Dies at 95 Christmas: Pope Benedict, Buhari, Udom Preach Love Among Christians Pope…

After eight-month suspension, the Spiritual Director, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, returned to Anambra State to to cheery worshippers and admirers. Following his suspension by the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, Mbaka had proceeded to the monastery. The diocese also shut down the Adoration Ministry over eight months ago and on June 3, 2022, Bishop Onaga banned Mbaka from commenting on political issues. Related news Adoration Ministry Enugu on fire over replacement of Fr. Mbaka More troubles for Fr. Mbaka as Catholic Bans faithful from Adoration Ministry Fr. Mbaka Begs Peter Obi for forgiveness Shortly after the…