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Iniobong Sunday  Angry youths of Akon Itam community in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Monday, protested over the involuntary manslaughter of a couple along Calabar-Itu Highway by Senator Akon Eyakenyi’s convoy. Eyakenyi representing Eket Senatorial District (Akwa Ibom South), in the National Assembly was returning to Uyo, the state capital from her campaign tour when the convoy’s cars hit the motorcycle conveying the couple. The Senator is also the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy Governorship candidate and running mate to Pastor Umo Eno, the party’s flag-bearer in the upcoming polls in 2023. Also read: Governor Emmanuel, Senator…

The physically challenged persons, last Friday, December 23, moved everyone into tears as they stormed Ibiaku Issiet in Uruan Local Government Area to pay last respect to their benefactor, Senior Apostle Tom Etim. Belonging to Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities, the members swarmed St. Peter’s Primary School, Ibiaku Issiet, venue of the funeral service of the former Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Oron chapter, which had in attendance the political class, business moguls, clergymen as well as scholars. Armed with walking sticks and wheel chairs, the members invaded the venue to pay condolence to the man…

Fear gripped Ikot Offiong Ambai indigenes in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State on Christmas day following the discovery of the body of one Miss Harmony Edemanwan who was allegedly kidnapped, killed and dumped inside a septic tank. The Anti-Cultism and Kidnapping Squad, ACKS, a tactical Unit of the Cross River state Police Command while investigating a reported case of kidnapping arrested a 49-year-old man, Eyo Etim Bassey who turned out to be the suspect for allegedly masterminding the killing of Miss HarmoMurder: Akwa Ibom man to die by lethal injectionny Edemanwan over a debt owed her by…

Trafficker one Madam Success who lured four teenage girls from Akwa Ibom State into prostitution has been remanded. The girls (names withheld) said to be looking for fees to return to school were lured by her from Akwa Ibom to Agbor in Delta State. Madam Success was said to have told them that she had a job in a beer parlour for them, but on reaching there allegedly forced them into a brothel and made to sleep with at least five men a day. Also read: Child Trafficking: Court Jails Retired Matron 10 Years The girls between 13 and 15…

Senator Godswill Akpabio, former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, wants Christians to see the birth of Jesus Christ, as a time to demonstrate love, peace and unity among Nigerians, irrespective of religious, political and regional convictions for national greatness. The National Vice Chairman of the APC Presidential Campaign Council who made the call in his 2022 Christmas message  also called on Nigerians to continue to pray for their leaders at all levels of governance for them to succeed in office. “Let me congratulate the Christian faithful all over the world, particularly Nigerians on this year’s celebration of the birth of…

Udeme Nana It used to be fun trekking with friends along the streets –  Mayne Avenue, Atu, Goldie, Orok Orok, Target, White House , Chamley , Bedwell, Hewett, Garden Streets ‘sporting’ red , gold, white or green new Christmas clothes with ‘goggles’ in the eyes. Some would trek from Atamunu, Yellow Duke, Afokang while others would troop from Mbukpa,  Ekpo Abasi, Marian, Akim, Etta Agbor or Big Qua. All traffic, vehicular or by foot led towards Calabar Road, the city centre where all Masquerades would converge in a festival of Masquerades. Also read: Calabar Carnival: Ayade gives Two separate reasons…

Former US president, Barack Obama has added three songs from Nigerian artistes – Burna Boy, Rema and Ayra Starr to his favourite music of 2022. Obama listed 25 of his favourite songs for the year and Burna Boy’s Last Last, Ayra’s Rush and Rema’s Calm Down made the list from Nigeria. The ex-US president stated this on his Twitter page on Saturday December 24, saying he enjoyed sharing the list. “I always enjoy sharing my end of year music playlist with all of you — and this year we heard a lot of great songs. Here are some of my favorites,” Obama wrote.…

Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo has challenged women in the state to take the bull by the horn and join forces with the Jewels in contributing their quota to the making of a great state. Ekpo spoke recently during the launching of the third and Special Edition of IBOM JEWELS’ Compendium, the foremost publication of women of Impact, women inspirers, women Leaders and women Influencers of Akwa Ibom stock the world over, at Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo. Jewels enlisted in the Compendium were officially inaugurated with Ibom Jewels’ emblem into the great family of Ibom…

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), the Nigerian subsidiary of global oil giant, Shell Plc, has agreed to pay $16 million (£13 million) to four Nigerian farmers and their communities to compensate for damage allegedly caused by pollution coming from leaks in its oil pipelines. Four Ogoni farmers and fishermen sued Shell in the Netherlands in 2008 to pay for cleaning up spills in their villages: Goi, Oruma and Ikot Ada Udo. The communities were impacted by four oil spills that occurred between 2004 and 2007. Read also: Shell Ready To Pay N45.9b Fine To Ogoni People In 21 Days The plaintiffs were aided…

Andre Onana has announced his retirement from international football after being removed from Cameroon’s World Cup squad last month. The Inter Milan star, 26, was sent home from the tournament in Qatar following a blazing row with manager Rigobert Song, who reportedly took issue with his goalkeeping style. Song clashed with Inter Milan shot-stopper during training for taking too many risks with his feet, sparking a shouting match between the pair. Read also: World Cup 2022: Cameroon bow out after beating Brazil as Ghana head home too Leaked footage later showed the head coach explaining what was said during the dispute. He claimed his goalkeeper…