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Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at age 91, Russian state media reported and his personal press secretary Vladimir Polyakov confirmed to CBS News. His cause of death was not immediately released, but Gorbachev’s office had said earlier that he was undergoing treatment at the Central Clinical Hospital in Moscow, according to The Associated Press. Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday that he died in Moscow at the age of 91 years. Read also Europe at risk as Russian forces capture Ukraine largest Nuclear Plant 20% of Ukraine under Russian Control- says Zelensky Macron, Zelenksyy…

Gautam Adani is the world’s third richest person, overtaking LVMH (LVMHF) chairman Bernard Arnaut and becoming the first Asian person to take that spot, Bloomberg and its Billionaires Index declared. Adani, who runs one of India’s top conglomerates, is the richest man in India and the Asian continent worth approximately $137 billion, the Bloomberg tracker report shows. The ranking comes after a surge in his wealth this week that placed him just behind Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and Amazon (AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos, whose own fortunes are estimated at $251 billion and $153 billion, respectively. Read also Helicopter Crash:…

As part of constituency projects, Hon. Unyime Idem, the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has splashed multi-million Naira projects in the Akwa Ibom State University and some public schools in the area.  The first-term legislator who initiated and completed the projects announced this Monday during the inauguration of well-furnished 300-seater capacity six-classroom block lecture hall with VIP toilet, 50-seater capacity E Learning centre with full complement of VSAT internet facility, computer tables and swing chairs at Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus in Oruk Anam. Idem further announced completion and inauguration of seven six-classroom…

Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital has adjourned the ongoing alleged certificate forgery case against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Pastor Umo Eno, to August 31, 2022 for hearing. The adjournment followed a motion on notice  for amendment of claims filed by the Plaintiff, Mr Akan Okon, dated August 29, 2022 and also served the Respondents same Monday during court proceedings. The court presided over by Justice Agatha Okeke had adjourned the case with suit number FHC/UY/CS/110/2022  till yesterday August 29, 2022 for the commencement of hearing. Read also Alleged forgery case: Umo Eno Replaces…

Big Brother Naija season 7 housemate, Amaka, has been evicted from the reality show after a nomination twist on Monday evening, August 29.  After the head of house games, Big brother shocked all the housemates by asking them to nominate two fellow housemates for immediate eviction. Sadly, Amaka got the highest nominations and was evicted. After her eviction, Big brother announced to all housemates that they are up for possible eviction except Dotun who emerged as the head of the house, automatically earning himself immunity for the week. So far, seven housemates have been evicted remaining 13 in the house.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has directed Nigeria’s Police Commands and Formations to prosecute individuals who are in the habit of assaulting police officers. This is as IGP Baba condemned the recent trend of assault on Police Officers and men in uniform, carrying out official and lawful duties in various locations across the nation. A statement released by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, says the IGP emphasized that attacks on Police Officers, who are uniformed agents of the state, are both illegal and an affront on the rule of law. Read also Nigerian Police…

Following public outcry, Mrs Amarachi Okechi, wife of Nigeria’s Abia State Governor, has rescued and taken an assaulted widow to hospital for treatment. In a video shared online, Mrs Amarachi Okechi from Umueghu Amaegbuato community in Nkpa, Bende Local Government Area of the State was seen publicly tied and flogged by angry youths, over allegations of witchcraft. The video generated public condemnations and got the attention of the First Lady of Abia State, Mrs Ikpeazu who has rescued her from the irate mob. Read also Police corporal in custody for alleged raping of Abia Poly student Whereabouts of 2 Varsity…

After a series of meetings that ended in deadlock, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has decided to extend its ongoing strike indefinitely. The decision was taken after the National Executive Council meeting at the union’s headquarters at the University of Abuja on Monday morning. ASUU had declared the commencement of a strike on Monday, February 14, 2022, in a NEC Meeting held at the University of Lagos. Read also ASUU Rejects salary package as FG upholds no-work, no-pay policy Nigerian Public universities shut academic activities for another12 weeks – ASUU FG to appease ASUU members with N22.72b to…

Just days before the 25th anniversary of her death, Princess Diana’s Ford Escort was auctioned for 650,000 pounds (about $764,000) Saturday in England. Diana drove the car from 1985 to 1988. Last week, Silverstone Auctions announced that the historic black Ford Escort RS Turbo, described as being in “superb concours standard condition,” would be auctioned off. Read also Harry, Meghan In Glove Against Racism I Contemplated Suicide While In Royal Family- Meghan Claims I Contemplated Suicide While In Royal Family- Meghan Claims “We have sold a number of motorcars that have had a Royal pedigree, but this car ticks every box…

Nigeria and Cameroon have agreed to return to the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) for clarification of some grey areas in its judgment on the dispute between both countries over the ownership of the Bakassi Peninsula. The ICJ, in a judgment on October 10, 2002 upheld Cameroon’s claim to the area. At the 24th session of the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC) held between 25th and 26th August, 2022 in Abuja, it was observed that both countries do not have equal understanding of the ICJ judgement on the course of the boundary on localities of Rhoumski, Pillar 8 and Koja. Parties…