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The  Nigerian House of Representatives has pushed federal ministry and its agencies to collaborate with Akwa Ibom State Government for the establishment and realization of Ibom Deep Seaport. These are Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and other relevant agencies. This followed a motion presented Tuesday on the floor of the House by the Member Representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency and Leader, Akwa Ibom House of Representatives Caucus, Unyime Idem, Ph.D, and co-sponsored by nine other members of the Caucus. You may like to read: Akwa Ibom Rep…

Nigeria failed to gain automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite drubbing Benin 4-0 in the final match of Group C at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. The Cheetahs, who prior to the game topped Group C with 17 points could not contain with the pace of the Nigerian attack as they conceded in the first three minutes when Victor Osimhen scored the curtain raiser through an assist by Simon Chukwueze. After the goal, the Beninese tried to come back into the game but the Super Eagles defence was too strong for them to penetrate…

Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of global Evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai at the age 80.  Dr Ukpai was an international evangelist, leader of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, and founder of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). Born in the small town of Asaga in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, Evangelist Ukpai went through his paces, enduring challenges while passing through school. But God had his purpose well defined. He obeyed the divine call and impacted generations with his ministry. Also read: Ibadan funfair tragedy: President Tinubu mourns dead children, orders probe  Tinubu mourns…

Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has recounted a remarkable encounter that transformed the life of a young man he met midair in a commercial flight years ago. Akpabio said since the man has become prosperous, he should equally help other people- a story that has since gone viral and earned him praise from Nigerians online. Speaking at a recent event captured in a video shared by @AsakyGRN on X (formerly Twitter), Akpabio stated that the incident took place during his time as a state governor when he regularly flew on a commercial aircraft. Also read: We will not shrink from…

Nigerian-born author Oyindamola Olugbile, has won the 2025 NLNG-sponsored Nigeria Prize for Literature. Olugbile clinched the coveted prize with her debut novel, Sanya, after beating Obioma’s The Road to the Country and May’s This Motherless Land. The Nigeria Prize for Literature, established in 2004, is one of the country’s most prestigious literary awards. You may also read: NLNG Ltd Gives reason for high cost of gas Medical Engineering Professor wins 2023 NLNG science prize  Winner of $100,000 NLNG Prize For Literature shows off excitement The Advisory Board for the Prize, chaired by Prof. Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, announced Olugbile’s victory at the…

An International Gospel General, Rev. (Dr.) Uma Ukpai ascended to the celestial abode on Monday, 6 October, 2025. One of the leading Nigerian Christian leaders who celebrated his 80th birth anniversary on January 9, 2025 in Uyo, Akwa State capital, passed away in Lagos. Born 1945, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai was a renowned Nigerian evangelist, spiritual father and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association. You may also read: How Uma Ukpai inspired me when I lost my son- Adeboye Reject heartless politicians in 2023 general elections- Uma Ukpai advises Why I rejected N13b gift- Rev Uma Ukpai From Ohafia…

The Nigerian Government granted Presidential pardon to 175 persons for different grave offences. However, pardon for prisoners convicted hard drugs, murder, fraud, misappropriation of funds, sedition, illegal mining and murder has drawn the ire of many. Normally, the Prerogative of Mercy in Nigeria is a constitutional power, not a separate law with an enactment date as provided under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), specifically: Section 175 – for the President (Federal offences) and Section 212 – for State Governors (State offences). Also read: PDP Chieftain Slams Tinubu over Independence Day Parade, March past cancellation Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC)…

An associate professor of Theatre Arts at University of Uyo (UniUyo), Akwa Ibom State, Dr Inih Ebong who died six months ago was buried on Friday without him obtaining justice. A human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, on Friday, hit back the University of Uyo (UniUyo) authorities at the funeral service of Inih Ebong, a lecturer who was victimised for over two decades by UniUyo. Family members and friends, including some academics and old classmates, attended the funeral conducted by the Rosicrucian Order at the Aton Lodge, Uyo. Also read: Nigerian Lecturer withheld salary by University for 24 years dies  Dr. Ebong,…

Nigerians have reacted on X to President Bola Tinubu’s pardon of Maryam Sanda, a lady convicted of k!lling her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, in Abuja in 2017. Straightnews online reported that Sanda st@bbed her husband three times in the back and severally on his private part at their residence in Pension Estate, Pakali Close, Wuse 2, Abuja on November 17, 2017 over allegations of infidelity. The murder trial of Maryam Sanda who stabbed her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, son of ex-PDP chairman, Haliru Bello, to death in November last year, continued on April 19th at the High Court in Jabi with one of the…

The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the National Asssembly, Unyime Idem has donated 100 laptop computers worth millions of Naira to 100 youths of his constituency after a three-day training on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Digital Entrepreneurship. At the ICT training he sponsored, Idem also empowered the trainees with cash grants after the all-expense paid training, which covered hotel accommodation and three-square meals for the entire training period. During presentation of the computers and cash grants to the trainees, Idem who was represented by a former Commissioner for Education in Akwa Ibom state, Dr. Paul Udofia,…