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Iniobong Sunday Fear of reprisal has enveloped Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital following the alleged murder Sunday evening of a tricycle operator by a Hausa truck driver at the popular Itam International market in the state. Eyewitness said the truck driver and Keke operator were said to have engaged in a heated argument over an obstruction of the major access – Uyo-Itam Road – into the market. Trouble started when the driver trying to negotiate the space to park for easy off-loading of the rice meant for the Yuletide season, was obstructed by a tricycle operator and tables used…

Twelve persons lost their lives in an auto crash along Agaie-Lapai Road in Niger State on Saturday, December 17. The accident occurred when a truck lost control and rammed into some tanker drivers waiting by the roadside due to the dilapidated state of the Agaie-Lapai Road. The Chairman of Agaie Local Government Area, Ibrahim Sayuti, who confirmed the development on Sunday, blamed the accident on the dilapidated state of the Agaie-Lapai Road. Also read: Auto crash claims 11 in Akwa Ibom and Yobe According to the council boss, accidents had become a regular occurrence on that road. “This is not the…

Argentina forward, Lionel Messi was named the best player and France forward, Kylian Mbappe, won the Golden Boot during the 2022 World Cup at Qatar. Mbappe finished top scorer at the tournament in Qatar with eight goals. The Paris Saint-Germain superstar netted a hat-trick against Argentina as it ended 3-3 after 120 minutes. Also read: Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup on penalties He finished ahead of Lionel Messi, who also scored twice in the final, but finished with seven goals. Mbappe opened his account in a 4-1 win over Australia before netting a match-winning brace against Denmark. The…

Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup after winning on penalties following a 3-3 draw against France in the final  at Lusail Stadium, Qatar on Sunday. Lionel Messi scored twice to help his nation be crowned world champions. With this resounding victory, Argentina have won World Cup for three times, having won in 1978, 2006 and 2022. Also read: 2022 FIFA World Cup: Argentina reach final after beating Croatia Angel Di Maria won a penalty after Ousmane Dembele fouled the winger in the penalty box, which Messi comfortably converted past Hugo Lloris. Di Maria then added a second after slotting…

London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Nigerian singer Asake have mourned the demise of Rebecca Ikumelo badly hurt when ticketless fans tried to get into a show at the south London venue on Thursday. Asake,  whose real name is Ahmed Ololade, recently nominated for BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2023 award – for artists breaking through in the UK organized . The Met Police confirmed that Ms Ikumelo, from Newham, died in hospital on Saturday, while two other women, 21 and 23, remain in a critical condition. Also read: Murdered Widow’s blood cries for Justice in foreign land Mayor Sadiq Khan…

A Nigerian University Professor is said to have been mysteriously married and wedded to the corpse of his late mistress, Dr Daniel Olukoya, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, narrated. Preaching on the topic: The Ministry of Jinxes during special Manna Water programme in Lagos on Wednesday, December 7, Olukoya said in 1995, a professor came to him for counselling on marriage. Sharing the message on the mystery and effects of jinxes in the life of people in a telecast monitored in Uyo, the clergyman said the professor confided in him that he would love to…

Croatia edged Morocco, the only surviving African country, to pick bronze medal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Qatar. The 2018 runners-up after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Morocco for the Bronze chase eliminated the Walid Regragui’s boys in the third place match. Croatia’s World Cup came to an end with another medal for Luka Modrić as the European side won a bronze medal for their participation in Qatar, four years after Modrić’s side settled for silver after final defeat to France in Russia. Also read: France end Morocco’s dream to reach World Cup final The 37-year-old midfielder captained…

No fewer than 430 youths have been trained in different skills to be self-reliant by the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs.  The beneficiaries from the nine states of Niger Delta Region were trained on such skills as sewing, fish farming, poultry farming and other agricultural means in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. Speaking at the closing ceremony at the 1000-capacity Theatre Hall of the University of Uyo on Saturday, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Obong Umana Okon Umana, said the training is one of the many considerations by the Federal Government aimed at diversifying the economy, reorienting values…

The Nigerian Army Council has approved the promotion of 52 Brigadier Generals to Major Generals and 70 Colonels to Brigadier Generals. A statement issued Friday by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the promotions were based on merit. “In recognition of their meritorious service to the nation, the Army Council has on Thursday 15 December 2022, approved the promotion of senior officers to the ranks of Major General and Brigadier General. Also read: Nigerian Army Releases Postings, Appoints New Commanders “In the promotion signed and released by the Military Secretary (Army), a total of 122…

Nigerian Government has declared December 26 and 27 as well as January 2, 2023 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations. A statement by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Belgore Shuaib for Interior Affairs Minister, Rauf Aregbesola announced the holidays on Friday. Aregbesola urged Christians to emulate Jesus and reflect on his teachings as they celebrate. Also read: FG Declares Public Holidays For Christmas, New Year “We must imbibe the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings on humility, service, compassion, patience, peace, and righteousness, that His birth signifies,” he said.”This will be the…