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The search for self-identity anchored on holistic development fired the patriotic zeal of our forebears for the well-deserved self-determination. From the cradle, the road to an independent entity was strewn with thorns and thistles. The spirited efforts watered by persistent but altruistic efforts bore testimony to our statehood. The targeted dream culminated in the birth of a long-yearned state 35 years ago, on September 23, 1987. The celebration that heralded the realization of decades-old dream was palpable. The reality brushed off bottled-up emotions and assuaged the yearnings of resourceful, creative and productive people defined by a common ancestry towards a…

As crisis in Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is festering, former Vice President and the party’s Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has told Wike Group to think and retrace their steps. This is as Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike group pulled out of Atiku Presidential Campaign Council over insistence by Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, National Chairman of the party, to resign to pave way for a Southerner. Wike Group that attended the Port Harcourt meeting were former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed, Bello Adoki; former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke; former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun…

The acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, was screened and confirmed by the Senate as the substantive head of the Judiciary arm of government by the Senate on Wednesday. The screening lasted one hour during when senators across political party lines, asked questions bordering on the plans of Ariwoola to turn the Judiciary arms of government around during his tenure. Satisfied with the performance of the CJN during the questions and answers session, the Senators unanimously approved his appointment after the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, put the approval to voice vote. Read also As Muhammad Retires,…

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr. Salihu Dembos as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced the appointment in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the appointment is for tenure of three years in the first instance. Read also: Murdered 36-year-old NTA Staffer laid to rest Until his appointment, Mr. Dembos was the Executive Director, Marketing, of the NTA. Mr. Dembos’ career as a media professional spans over 20 years. He has served as General Manager of two NTA Stations, in Lokoja and Kano; and…

Two members of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly have lost their seats in the house following their defection from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) to the Young Progressive Party (YPP). The victims are Rt. Hon. Usoro Akpanuso, member representing Esit Eket State Constituency and Hon. Asuquo Nana Udo, member representing Ikono State Constituency. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, who made the announcement during Tuesday’s plenary, cited Section 109 (1) (a-g) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) which guarantees the tenure of House of Assembly Members. According to the Section, “Being…

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday, September 20 published the name of Senator Godswill Akpabio as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District. A press release by Jackson Udom, Chief Press Secretary to Senator Godswill Akpabio confirmed publication of the certificate. Read also: Akpabio wins as Court Orders INEC to publish name as Senatorial Candidate Straightnews had reported that Federal High Court 8 (Vacation Court) in Abuja on Thursday, 15 had declared Akpabio as the authentic candidate and ordered INEC to publish the names and particulars of the immediate past Minister of Niger…

After a 10-day funeral, the Queen Elizabeth’s casket Monday was lowered into the Royal Vault in St George’s Chapel, lying with her beloved husband Prince Philip. Her crown, orb and sceptre were removed from her coffin so she could descend into her grave ‘as a simple Christian soul.’ Her Majesty returned home to Windsor to be reunited for eternity with her husband, father, mother, and sister in the crypt at St George’s Chapel to the lament of a lone piper as her 70-year reign came to an end. Read also World Leaders pay Tributes to departed Queen Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth Britain’s…

A middle-aged woman died in auto crash Sunday evening while she was allegedly chasing her husband on the Murtala Mohammed Highway, Calabar.   The unidentified woman who was rushed to the hospital died minutes later, according to eyewitness.   Eyewitness account said the lady spotted her husband at SPAR Calabar Shopping Mall, Calabar with another woman she suspected was dating her husband and she decided to pursue them  in a car. A few minutes on the highway, she crashed off the road into a ditch in an attempt to double cross the duo.   The eyewitness explained, “The lady saw…

Iniobong Sunday After spending about two weeks in kidnappers’ den, Mr. Monday Ekoriko, the Principal-General of Madonna Community Secondary School (MCSS), Oruk Anam Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom, has regained freedom. Ekoriko, a Church Elder of the United Evangelical Church (UEC), was seized by armed hoodlums, who stormed his Udianga Enem country home in Etim Ekpo LGA, on September 4, and whisked him away. They cargoed him away in his Lexus SUV, which was abandoned at Ekparakwa Village in Oruk Anam Local Government Area, but was later recovered by the police. Read also Gunmen Kidnap Akwa Ibom School Principal,…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has directed setting up a Panel of Inquiry to investigate the building that collapsed in the state. This was as a four-storey along Iman Street off Aka Road in Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital on Saturday collapsed and killed two persons. In a statement on Sunday, Governor Emmanuel expressed his deepest condolences to the families whose relatives were trapped and eventually died in the collapsed building, while wishing the survivors a quick recovery. Read also N1.4b: Appeal Court Strikes Out Udom Emmanuel’s Name From Four Charges N1.4b: Appeal Court Strikes Out Udom Emmanuel’s Name From…