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Edi Umoh Ted Turner, the pioneering media executive who transformed global broadcasting by launching 24-hour television news and building a vast cable empire, died at the age of 87. A family spokesman confirmed that Turner died on Wednesday at his home near Tallahassee. A statement by CNN CEO and Chairman, Mark Thompson, described Turner as a committed leader. “Ted was an intensely involved and committed leader, intrepid, fearless and always willing to back a hunch and trust his own judgement. Also read Influential US Secretary of State Dies  Queen Elizabeth Fazed By Death Of Singer, We’ll Meet Again  Larry King,…

Edi Umoh FIFA has selected “Dai Dai” by global icon Shakira with Nigerian superstar Burna Boy as the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Shakira unveiled a 67-second teaser for the track on Thursday, filmed at the historic Maracanã Stadium. In the high-energy clip, the Colombian singer, dressed in a yellow outfit with a blue skirt and sneakers, dances across the pitch alongside a group of dancers surrounded by footballs. Also read: 2025 Grammys: Tems, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido make list Tyla beats Burna boy, Davido and…

Aniefiok Christopher  Uncertainty is gripping over 22 Dentistry and Surgery students of the University of Uyo (UniUyo) following the continued non-accreditation of the programme by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). Founded in 1991 by the Federal Government after the extinction of former University of Cross River State, the University of Uyo began admitting students into its Dentistry and Surgery programme under the College of Health Sciences years ago despite the course allegedly lacking full accreditation from the regulatory body. Investigations by Straightnews revealed that the programme has consistently appeared on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)…

Press Release The Nigerian Senate has described as untrue and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public the media report purporting that the recent adjustments in the Senate Rules as passed on Tuesday have been upturned on the order of the Presidency.  In an exclusive interview after plenary with the Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human rights and Legal Matters, Adeniyi Adegbomire, SAN, said, “One of the Orders that was considered was about whether you should take your oath of alliance and membership before elections. The proposal that was passed among others on Tuesday was that you be sworn in…

Akakan Umoh After mounting pressure, the Senate has dumped its earlier decision on amendments made to its Standing Orders over constitutional breaches relating to the inauguration of Senators-elect and the election of presiding officers of the chamber. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele moved the motion for the rescission and recommittal of the affected provisions during plenary on Wednesday. Bamidele said, “The Senate accordingly resolves to rescind its earlier decisions relating to the amendments made to Order 2(2) and Order 3(1) of the Senate Standing Orders, 2026.” Also read: Senate bows to pressure, adopts e-transmission of election results Nigerian Senate Proposes Death…

Aniefiok Christopher Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has been replaced by Senator Ita Enang as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany.A few weeks ago, Peoples Gazette alleged in a report that Femi, popularly known as FFK, was rejected by the German government as an Ambassador.Enang, who was earlier appointed as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Africa, will now assume official duties at the Nigerian Embassy in Berlin as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany in the coming weeks. But, FFK announced that Federal Government had approved the redeployment of ambassador-designates, swapping his and Enang’s earlier diplomatic postings between Germany and South Africa. Fani-Kayode confirmed…

Edi Umoh Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich secured a 6-5 aggregate victory on Wednesday. PSG exploded on the counter less than three minutes in and Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele put Luis Enrique’s visitors ahead on the night and two goals up in the tie. PSG largely succeeded in subduing Bayern’s attacking threat, despite Harry Kane’s stoppage-time goal. On their return to Munich’s Allianz Arena, the scene of their greatest triumph against Inter Milan in last year’s final, PSG once again emphasised their excellence in a…

Edi Umoh Arsenal have reached their first Champions League final in 20 years after defeating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate. Bukayo Saka fired Arsenal to their first Champions League final with his goal late in the first half enough to beat Atlético Madrid 1-0 in north London on Tuesday and progress 2-1 on aggregate. Saka was on hand to tap in a rebound in the 45th minute after Leandro Trossard’s shot was saved by Jan Oblak. Arsenal will meet either defending champions Paris Saint-Germain or German title winners Bayern Munich in the final in Budapest on May 30 as they look to win Europe’s top competition…

Akakan Umoh Former Cross River State governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, protested over President Bola Tinubu’s directive to him to step down during the forthcoming 2027 Senate race in his home State, a request he has accepted despite deep personal anguish. Ayade, a two-term Governor of Cross Rivers State from 2015 to 2023, began his political journey in 2011 when he was elected as the Senator for Cross River North under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Monday, Ayade said he was invited to Abuja for a high-level consultation with the Presidency,…

Aniefiok Christopher The Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has called for the revocation of operating licences of South African companies in Nigeria, including MTN and DStv, following renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. The call came as the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, condemned the latest wave of attacks and urged the Federal Government to take immediate diplomatic and protective measures. In 2019, Oshiomhole, then APC chairman, called for the nationalization of South Africa-owned companies operating in Nigeria. Among the South African companies Oshiomhole wanted the federal government to immediately nationalise are MTN, a multinational…