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Israel Umoh There is renewed hope among the residents and indigenes following donation of 25 transformers to 24 electoral wards in the two electricity-starved Ukanafun and Oruk Anam Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State, ending years of prolonged darkness and lack of electricity supply.  The intervention widely held by residents is singlehandedly sponsored by the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, sparking hope of reviving small businesses, improving security, checking rural-urban drift and enhancing quality of life among the affected rural communities. The electrification  project  estimated at more than one N1 billion will…

By Aniefiok Christopher Senate President Godswill Akpabio has hailed Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno for his peaceful and unifying leadership disposition in the state. Addressing a mammoth crowd of party faithful at Utu Etim Ekpo Township Stadium, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area on Friday, January 23, Senator Akpabio, who is a former Governor of the State described Governor Eno as an exceptional bridge builder and unifier. “My Governor, you are indeed a practical man of peace and reconciliation. Your visionary and impactful leadership is truly phenomenal, and I am very proud of you,” he said. He commended Governor Eno…

By Akakan Umoh The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, has floated a roadmap for the implementation of an electronic procurement system in Nigeria to curb fraud, deepen transparency, and strengthen legislative oversight. Idem who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement described digital transformation as a critical catalyst for transparency and accountability in public spending. He made this presentation during a workshop in Abuja, for National Assembly members and committee staff, aimed at strengthening the adoption and oversight of e-procurement tools. The initiative marks a significant shift…

By Akakan Umoh The National Power Grid recorded its first collapse in 2026 on Friday, barely weeks after a similar incident on December 29, 2025, which had caused widespread power outages across the country. Grid collapses have been attributed to a combination of technical faults, inadequate maintenance of transmission lines, and fluctuations in generation capacity. Electricity generation dropped sharply from over 4,500 megawatts to as low as 24 megawatts as of 1:30 pm. Checks showed that all 23 power generation plants connected to the grid reportedly lost output during the incident, resulting in zero power allocation to each of the…

By Aniefiok Christopher The Presidency is backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State in a move aimed at dousing political tension. Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala, who stated this, said this aligns with the position of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the APC, on the leadership hierarchy in Rivers state, emphasising that former governor Nyesom Wike is not part of the ruling party. Bwala spoke on Channels Television’s Hard Copy on Thursday amid a political standoff in the state, which has seen the…

By Anietie Umana One recurring question in family and customary law discourse in Nigeria is whether a lady can claim compensation when a man reneges on a promise to marry her. While popular opinion often assumes that a broken engagement automatically gives rise to damages, Nigerian law takes a far more cautious and structured approach. There is a trending video on social media where a lady called out a certain pastor, claiming compensation that the pastor allegedly promised and failed to marry her. This brief article looks at the law and the issue of promise to marry. Historically, Nigerian courts inherited…

Press Release  The Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN) has described the construction of official residential quarters for the local government Chairmen in Akwa Ibom as a misplaced priority. Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno had, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 flagged off the construction of official residence for Local Government Chairmen across the 31 local government areas of Akwa Ibom State. Information from the Ministry of Information of and the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs says that the features of each of the project include Meeting Hall, Boys Quarters, Security Post, and Generator House. Also…

By Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom Government has told the people of Ikot Udo in Ika Local Government Area of the state and Akrika Obu, Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State to refrain from engaging in senseless feud to encourage both states to develop their areas. The Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor, Senator (Dr.) Akon Eyakenyi, made the plea at a joint peace parley at the instance of the two States in Ikot Udo Ika on Tuesday, January 21. Recall that in March 2025, the fragile relationship between the two neighbours worsened, following the construction of the road by the…

By Edi Umoh Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has broken another Guinness World Records (GWR) title,  four months after she set the record for the “largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice.” In September 2025, Straightnews published that GWR confirmed Baci’s jollof rice record following a nine-hour open-air cooking session at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, where she prepared 200 portions using 20-kg bags of rice. However, on Tuesday, Baci posted on her Instagram page an email from GWR, signed by Andrew Fanning, Head of Client Partnering, Records Creative Team. The email confirmed that she broke another record during the same attempt.…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has listed three Nigerians — Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey and Ademola Lookman — in its Best XI for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).   CAF released the list, dominated by Nigerians, Senegalese and Moroccans on Wednesday morning, about three days after the tournament. Also read: AFCON 2025: Nigeria claim bronze medal After Crushing Egypt on Penalties Osimhen featured in six games for the Super Eagles as the three-time African champions won bronze in Morocco. The Galatasary forward scored four goals in the competition.   His compatriot and Atalanta winger, Lookman, had the…