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Trouble is brewing in the marriage between Senator Ned Nwoko and wife, Rita Daniels. Nollywood actress Daniels had complained of unfair treatment meted to by her husband, but Nwoko doused the storm by releasing his side of the story. Under the topic: REGINA’S UNPROVOKED CARNAGE AND RAMPAGE IN MY HOUSE AND IN MY ABSENCE, Nwoko wrote on his Facebook page ‘‘Regina was not always like this. Her current battle with drugs and alcohol abuse is the root of our problem. You may also read: ‘If you marry 7th wife, you’ll regret it’- Daniels warns Sen Nwoko  ‘‘She must continue her…

Morocco capped off a historic run in Chile on Sunday night, after beating Argentina 2-0 to take home the first-ever trophy at the Under-20 World Cup. The result marked a first World Cup win for Morocco at any age-group level in the country’s history. Yassir Zabiri, who plays for FC Famalicao in the Portuguese top flight, scored a pair of first-half goals for Morocco to stake his team to a 2-0 lead at the break. Morocco reached the final by beating South Korea, the United States and France in the knockout rounds before downing Argentina to cap an impressive run. Recall…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given a seven-day ultimatum to the leadership of National Assembly to account for ₦18.6 billion allegedly missing from funds allocated for the construction of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) Office Complex. Then, Ahmad Lawan (APC, Yobe North) and Femi Gbajabiamila (APC, Surulere ) served as the Senate President and Speaker, House of Representatives respectively, though government is a continuum. SERAP issued the ultimatum in a letter to the two presiding officers of the National Assembly by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, on Sunday, and it was addressed to Senate President Godswill…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have jumped four places to 41st in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, bouncing to Africa’s top five. Released on Friday, the new FIFA rankings mark a major improvement for Nigeria, which climbed from 45th to 41st. The three-time African champions also moved ahead of Ivory Coast, now ranked 42nd in the world. Also read: Tinubu, Atiku and Obi mourn former Super Eagles Captain and coach NFF Appoints New Super Eagles Head Coach Nigeria’s Super Eagles Fly In Latest FIFA Rankings Nigeria’s rise in the rankings follows a strong run in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying…

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested suspected tricycle robbery criminals and recovered 72 telephones stolen from unsuspecting members of the public. The State Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, stated this during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters, Ikot Akpanabia in Uyo Local Government Area of the state on Friday. The breakthrough, according to him, followed a petition from one Mr. Aniekan Dan, who reported that he and his wife were robbed on July 3, 2025, by three men posing as passengers and a tricycle rider along the University of Uyo Permanent Site Roundabout. You may also read:…

By Aniefiok Christopher The Federal College of Education, Ididep in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has matriculated 583 students into various academic programmes for the 2025/2025 academic session, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s growth and commitment to teachers’ education. The colourful ceremony held at the campus attracted the crème la creme of the society including the political class, education stakeholders and community members on Wednesday, witnessing the maiden matriculation ceremony of the school. The Provost of the College, Dr Edem Ntuk at the event witnessed by the State Commissioner for Education, Prof Ubong Umoh,…

Two leaders of National Assembly have expressed their sympathies following the death of an International Gospel General and Evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen poured their sympathies over Uma Ukpai who passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80 years. Akpabio said ‘‘I Mourn The Passing of Evangelist Uma Ukpai.’’ Also read: President Tinubu Mourns Global Evangelist, Uma Ukpai International Gospel General Ascends to Celestial Abode Reject heartless politicians in 2023 general elections- Uma Ukpai advises  According to him, ‘‘Today we mourn the…

Kenyan President William Ruto announced a seven-day national mourning and a state funeral for opposition leader, Raila Odinga, who died on Wednesday. Kenyan opposition leader, Raila Odinga died in India, Indian police said Wednesday Ruto described him as “Kenya’s foremost statesman and one of Africa’s greatest sons… a giant of democracy, a fearless freedom fighter and a tireless warrior of good governance.” Also read: Plans for Odinga’s Counter Swearing-in Complete Raila Odinga Takes Oath of Office, Musyoka Absent  William Ruto beats Raila Odinga to become Kenya’s President Ruto said he would postpone all his public engagements in the coming days “as a mark of…

Nigerian Senators were silent in supporting the motion of Senator Natasha Uduaghan-Akpoti during the plenary on Tuesday, October 14. After Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central Senatorial District proposed an amendment to a motion addressing the violation of Nigerian immigrants’ rights in Libya, the Senator did not support the motion. This might not have been unconnected with misunderstandings Natasha had in leveling sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio coupled with the ruling of Federal High Court, Abuja to tender unreserved apology to Senate, which she refused. You may also read: Sen Natasha uncertain On planned resumption…

Opinion By Israel Umoh  In the sun-beaten later erosion-menaced streets of Uyo, where yellow tricycles hum past faded billboards lean like tired witnesses, the question hangs heavier than the humidity: What happened to the Nigeria we were promised and hoped for? What happened to Nigeria of the 50s and early 60s Nigeria that there was a bit normalcy? Far from the bustling capitals and media glare, the capital of Akwa Ibom State is a microcosm of both the country’s quiet frustrations and its loud potential. Here, graduates sell airtime in roadside kiosks and pilot Kekes. Power supply flickers like a…