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Akakan Umoh Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent investigation into the death of Mary Habila from Kaduna State. Habila, 26, reportedly died on June 27, 2026, at the private residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu, Ebonyi State. In a post on his X handle on Thursday, Atiku, the presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), said he followed the development “with deep sorrow and mounting concern” and extended condolences to the Habila family. “No family should have to mourn a daughter taken in the prime of her life while also fighting…

Andy Burnham vowed Friday to restore “hope” to the British people as he officially became the ruling Labour Party’s new leader and the incoming UK prime minister. Nicknamed the “King of the North” for a nine-year spell as Manchester mayor, Burnham pledged to work to improve living standards in every region of the United Kingdom. “People and places … have been waiting too long for politics to let them hope again … We’re going to give them hope back,” he promised at a special party conference. “I am for us, for all of us,” Burnham told cheering delegates. Also read:…

Edi Umoh Dr. (Mrs.) Shade stunned congregation with a testimony of how she and her husband, Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), waited patiently for 14 years before their son was born. Speaking during Wednesday Manna Water programme at International Headquarters, Lagos, Mrs. Olukoya recalled that like every newly married couple, they expected to welcome their first child within the usual period after marriage. However, their expectation turned into a prolonged season of waiting. Mrs Olukoya likened their experience to that of the biblical Abraham and Sarah, saying God repeatedly…

The Chairman, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Rt. Hon. Mfon Idung has given the Chairman of Abak Local Government Area thumbs up for effective service delivery. Rt. Hon. Idung made the remark when he led members of the committee on an oversight visit to the council’s Chairman, Hon. (Mrs.) Ime Effiong Charles at her office on Wednesday. Idung praised the Council Chairman for her achievements, particularly the completion of the Legislative Chambers, and other people-oriented projects, urging her to embark on more projects. He noted that the council, being situated at the…

 … Governor unveils Clean Akwa Ibom Brigade ”’ as he warns against building on Drainage Channels Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced new measures aimed at tackling flooding and improving environmental sanitation in the state. The measures are the development of a new state flood and drainage master plan, the establishment of the Clean Akwa Ibom Brigade, the creation of a sanitation court, and stricter enforcement of environmental regulations. Governor Eno made the announcements on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, after an unscheduled inspection of the Judiciary Quarters project in Uyo. Also read Akwa Ibom Govt Approves…

Edi Umoh Argentina fightback sank England as they booked 2026 World Cup final spot as MetLife Stadium, New Jersey is set to witness the end of the first 48-team tournament on Sunday. Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd-minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with European champions Spain. England had been on course to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon fired them into the lead 10 minutes after half-time in the semi-final in front of 68,239 fans in…

Edi Umoh Relentless Spain side overran toothless but tournament favourites France by 2-0 win to reach World Cup final in Dallas Tuesday evening. Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro added another goal that prevented Les Bleus from reaching a third consecutive World Cup final, while Spain return to the showpiece for the first time since 2010. Both nations took their time to get to grips with eachother in the initial exchanges. When playing without the ball, Spain often deployed themselves in a 4-4-2 setup with ex-Leipzig star Dani Olmo shifting up. The latter would…

– Gov Eno raises bursary from N20,000 to N50,000 per beneficiary in tertiary institutions  Aniefiok Christopher Akwa Ibom Government has approved N3.2 billion for payment of bursary to students in tertiary institutions and payment of examination fees for students in the basic and secondary schools across the state. A breakdown shows that ₦1.3 billion is for payment of bursary to eligible students of the state origin for the 2025/2026 academic session. Another ₦1.968 billion is for examination fees for students at the basic and secondary education levels, showing Governor Umo Eno administration’s sustained commitment to expanding access to quality education…

Agency Report The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde’s call on the United Nations and other international human rights and accountability bodies to examine the circumstances surrounding the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area has sparked fears in some quarters. Makinde made the call on Monday in a statewide broadcast hours after the Nigerian military formally handed over the rescued pupils and teachers to the state government following their release after spending 56 days in captivity. Rattled by Governor’s call, the Presidency described it as unnecessary and politically motivated while and the Senate voted against the call. Mr Makinde…

Our Reporter The wife of the late Nigeria’s ex-President, Hajia Aisha Buhari, at an event put together to mark the one-year remembrance of the late President, snubbed the former Senate President and Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, Ahmad Lawan in Abuja on Monday.  The memorial event held at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (International Conference Centre) in Asokoro, Abuja featured special Islamic and Christian prayers, including a public presentation of a commemorative book entitled: Tributes and Condolences in Honour of Muhammadu Buhari. Senator Lawan, who was said to have arrived at the venue on time to attend the event, went…