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Ahead of mega reception for Governor Umo Eno, Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has called on stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom to collaborate with members of the Peoples Democratic Party willing to join the party. Addressing APC stakeholders from the 31 local government areas in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital on Wednesday, Akpabio assured that the proposed political alignment would attract significant federal interventions to Akwa Ibom, aimed at improving the welfare of the people and accelerating development of the state. A statement by his Special Assistant on Media to the Senate President,…

The ex-Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili’s call on President Bola Tinubu’s Government to stop what she described as “atrocious injustice” of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has elicited blistering remarks and attacks from some persons and groups. In a statement shared on her verified X handle on Tuesday, Mrs Ezekwesili stated ‘‘The incredulous arraignment of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan before the FCT High Court by the Federal Government for ‘criminal defamation’ of those she accused of sexual harassment and threat to her life has made the society a laughing stock in other countries.’’ Reacting to the message, Dr. Sandra C. Duru, a renowned…

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed that the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, voluntarily turned himself in for questioning following the circulation of a viral video showing him displaying a gun-like object. “No one is above the law. Pastor Paul Adefarasin has turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, and is currently being interrogated by detectives who have commenced investigation on the case,” the police said in a post on X. They added, “The outcome of the investigation will be made public.” Also read: ‘Political Office In Nigeria…

After 24 years of marriage, a Nigerian Pastor could not hide her joy as she hauled adorations and praises to God Almighty for the gift of a set of twins. During the June 2025 Power Must Change Hands programme at Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, International Headquarters, Lagos, Pastor Funmilola Abraham held the congregation spellbound with the earth-shaking testimony that rattled many naysayers. “I got married on March 31, 2001. It has been 24 years since then, and I was 57 years old when I gave birth to my children. I am 58 years old,” Mrs Abraham who was…

President Bola Tinubu will travel to Benue State on Wednesday as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state. This was stated in a statement on Monday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. The President’s visit aims to assess first-hand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction. Recall that The attack occurred in Yelwata, a border town between Benue and Nasarawa states, where suspected herdsmen reportedly stormed the community and massacred about 200 persons late Friday night. Read more Middle-Belt: The ‘Failed State’, Cash Cattle Prisons In…

The Federal Government has ordered a thorough investigation into Wednesday’s altercation between Air Peace and Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, at the Lagos Airport. In a statement issued on Friday through his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said he has been in direct contact with both parties since the incident and appealed to them to halt their public accusations and counter-accusations. He directed the relevant aviation agencies to gather all available evidence and submit a report to his office to help guide future conduct in similar cases. Also read Edo Governorship: Ize-Iyamu Extols…

In a fresh escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, Iran and Israel traded missiles and airstrikes on Saturday, the day after Israel launched a sweeping air offensive against its old enemy. The Israel’s strikes killed Iranian commanders and scientists and bombed its nuclear sites in a stated bid to stop it building an atomic weapon. Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, the chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, was the most senior leader among the dead, and Gen. Hossein Salami, the commander of the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, was killed in an Israeli strike within Tehran, the Revolutionary Guards…

Black box recorder from the crash site of a London-bound passenger jet that ploughed into a residential area of India’s Ahmedabad city, killing at least 265 people on board and on the ground found. The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner issued a mayday call shortly before it crashed around lunchtime on Thursday after lifting barely 100 metres (330 feet) from the ground. Air India said there were 169 Indian passengers, 53 British, seven Portuguese, and a Canadian on board the flight bound for London’s Gatwick airport, as well as 12 crew members. Also read: Trump faults diversity hiring after 67 died in…

To mark his two years’ anniversary, the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the 10th National Assembly, Rep. Unyime Idem has shattered glass ceiling of representation in Akwa Ibom State and beyond. In an impactful scorecard published Friday, Idem who is also the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement, has reeled out a bagful of achievements in legislative and oversight functions. These are: Also read: How Gov Eno, others Adored Unyime Idem on his birthday – Facilitation of employment of 1,000 Akwa Ibomites, which is ongoing,  into strategic Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), military, paramilitary, and…

The Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio sees President Bola Tinubu as one of the architects of Nigeria’s democracy taking courageous decision as a leader. Speaking at the joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives in Abuja on Thursday, Akpabio noted “The National Assembly is proud to host you, our President, our compatriot, and one of our own, as you fulfil the solemn constitutional duty of addressing the nation. At the session addressed by President Tinubu as part of the activities that marked the 2025 Democracy Day celebration, the Senate President observed that “This chamber honours you not merely…