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Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has relieved two aides of their duties with immediate effect, the state government announced on Monday. The affected officials are Joseph Jacob Ikpak, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Support Services; Felix Ekuri, Special Assistant to the Governor on Neighbourhood Watch Their disengagement was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Enobong Uwah, who described the action as part of the governor’s ongoing efforts to realign the machinery of government with the Renewed Hope and ARISE Agenda. The statement did not provide further details on the…

Veteran Nigerian most accomplished journalist, editor-in-chief, wordsmith and author, Dan Agbese,  has died. This was confirmed Monday in a statement by the Agbese family of the Ikpilogwu clan of Agila district, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, noting he passed away at the age of 81. The family said burial arrangements would be announced in due course. “We hereby announce the passing away of our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and mentor, Chief Dan Agbese, the Awan’Otun of Agila. “Chief Agbese transited to eternal glory this morning, Monday, November 17, 2025. He was aged 81.” Related news: Tinubu, Obi…

Israel Umoh In Nigeria’s endless theatre of conflict, few things travel faster than a dangerous idea. And “Youssouf” — a symbolic figure for the chorus of commentators, propagandists, and pseudo-analysts who peddle half-truths about a so-called Christian genocide in northern Nigeria — has become one of the loudest voices in this chaos. The African Union Commission chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf’s narrative is simple, sensational, and deeply flawed: that northern Nigeria is witnessing a singular, coordinated effort to exterminate Christians. This storyline feeds on raw emotion, historical grievances, and the nation’s long-standing fractures. Yet it is misconceived, reductionist, and utterly blind to the…

A Nigerian journalist has exposed worsening injustices and deprivations perpetrated against Christians in Northern Nigeria.  In a viral video in the social media seen by Straightnews, the former Managing Editor/Editor-in-Chief of The Nigerian Guardian newspapers, Martin Oloja revealed the injustices against Christians in a no-holds-barred interview. Also read: Nigeria’s Terrorism fight created Billionaire Generals and Policemen-Sani    FG Hails Global Endorsement of Nigeria’s Fight Against Terrorism ”How We Escaped Genocide in Northern Nigeria”- Damina Speaks Excerpts:  ‘‘Our leaders who are making noise in Abuja do not know a lot of things that are not reported in the media about the…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday, expelled former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike and 10 others from the party over alleged anti-party activities. The party also expelled the factional secretary of the party, Samuel Anyanwu; former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose; the party’s National Legal Adviser, Adeyemi Ajibade (SAN), Umar Bature, AbdulRahman Mohammed, Mao Chuambuwa, George Turner, Austin Nwachukwu, Abraham Ammah and Dan Orbih. The motion for their expulsion moved by one of the founding fathers of the party, Chief Bode George  was unanimously supported by the members of the…

Israel Umoh A new book chronicling the roles and contributions of the former Governor of Akwa Ibom, Obong Victor Attah to Nigeria’s evolving democracy is set for unveiling. The biography entitled: Attah, Architect of a New Democratic Dawn detailing his premier contributions to Nigeria’s democracy will be presented to mark his 87th birth anniversary. Attah from Okop Ndua Erong in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom was the second democratically elected Governor of the state from 1999 to 2007 and had already launched a book entitled It is well with my soul, as part of events that marked…

Pastor Abel Damina The genocide in Nigeria is endemic spanning decades-old attacks by religious fanatics and fundamentalists have, over the slightest provocation, been visiting their angst on Christians. In fact, the fanatics armed with dangerous weapons have been burning churches and engaging in massacre of innocent persons whose religious faith differs from theirs. In the light of this, US President Donald Trump’s declaration that there is genocide of Christians in the country, and vowing to rid the country of terrorists, many Nigerian Pastors have voiced out their experiences and opposition against the attackers. Straightnews, therefore, stumbles in a viral video…

Nigeria reignited their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes with a dominant 4-1 victory over Gabon in the playoff, thrilling fans and boosting morale nationwide. The Super Eagles, who had been under pressure after a slow start to the qualifiers apart from beating the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4-0 goals,  returned again to winning ways with the best goals from Victor Osimhen. Galatasaray striker Osimhen scored twice as the Super Eagles sealed an emphatic 4-1 victory over the Panthers of Gabon in extra time to advance to the next playoff stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday at Stade…

Two awaiting-trial inmates reportedly died in custody at the Uyo Custodial Centre in Akwa Ibom following an electrical surge from a faulty transformer that affected the facility. The incident occurred two weeks ago when a nearby transformer exploded, causing a high-voltage wire to snap and fall within the custodial premises, plunging the area into darkness. Speaking with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Akwa Ibom State Council, the Nigeria Correctional Service, NCoS, Akwa Ibom State Command, Frank Okonkwo, confirmed the tragic death of the awaiting-trial inmates. Related news: How I fed over 2,500 inmates…

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has refuted reports of an alleged plan that some lawmakers  are plotting to impeach Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Bamidele described the allegation as baseless and and misleading, designed to create unnecessary tension within the National Assembly. Speaking during plenary on Wednesday, Bamidele clarified that no discussions or plans have taken place among senators regarding Akpabio’s removal. He emphasized that the Senate remains united and focused on pressing national matters rather than being distracted by false claims. Related News: Nigerian Senate, House of Representatives endorse Rivers’ Emergency Rule  Nigerian Senate consigns Water Resources Bill to…