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The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Akwa Ibom State Wing has given reasons it cannot call off its suspended industrial action soon. The union had suspended its four-day-old strike after the leadership led by its Chairman, Edet Emenyi and Secretary, Victor Amirize on Sunday, March 20 reached a truce with the state government. From Monday, March 21, teachers in primary and secondary schools in the state had flung their doors open for pupils and students for academic activities as directed by the union. In an interview with Straightnews publisher on Wednesday, March 30, Comrade Emenyi said the union could not…

Football enthusiasts in Akwa Ibom State have expressed sadness over Nigeria’s loss to Ghana during 2022 World Cup play-off match on Tuesday. During the explosive match played at M.K.O Abiola Stadium, Abuja that witnessed a high level of hooliganism, Super Eagles lost to Black Stars of Ghana in a 1-1 encounter. Radio callers from some private radio stations in Akwa Ibom expressed anger over the loss and blamed it on what they called ‘failed leadership’ in the country. Callers on Passion FM, Uyo were sad that Nigeria had lost the match a day after terrorists attacked and killed passengers of…

Twelve days after his inauguration as Anambra Governor, Charles Soludo could not submit a list of Commissioner-nominees as he pledged to do so in one week to the state Assembly for confirmation. However, Soludo sent the list of 20 commissioner-nominees accompanied by a letter dated March 28 to the Speaker of the House. Soludo who was inaugurated on March 17 had vowed to send a list of Commissioner-nominees to the state House of Assembly within one week. Read also: Anambra: Ex-Gov Obiano’s wife, Bianca Ojukwu’s Fight mars Soludo’s inauguration Although he dated the list March 23 to show that it…

A Nigerian female doctor and more than six persons have reportedly been killed in the terror attack on Abuja-Kaduna train. The suspected bandits attacked a passenger train that headed to the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna from the capital Abuja on Monday night, a passenger and a security source said. An eye witness narrated that suspected bandits blew rail tracks and exchanged fire with security officials aboard the train, the second such incident since October that highlights growing insecurity in Africa’s most populous country. Read also: Adeboye predicts end to Banditry, Terrorism in Nigeria Terrorism: ISWAP Ramps Up Attacks On…

Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde on Monday, March 28, celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary.  The couple had celebrated their anniversary on March 23, which coincided with Captain Mathew’s birthday and their daughter’s graduation from a Dubai university. Sharing loved up photos with her pilot husband, Omotola noted how it has been 26 years of friendship, partnership and of being each other’s number one fan. Read also: Nollywood Actress, Omotola Ekeinde, Children Free From COVID-19 Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Others Win At AMVCA 2018 Stay Away From Violent, Abusive People- Advises Omotala Ekeinde The celebrity couple were seen…

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says he will withdraw from the presidential race if the People Democratic Party zones the presidential ticket to the North. The PDP recently inaugurated a 37-member committee to come up with a zoning arrangement for the party. Speaking on a Channels TV on Monday Governor Wike said he will “abide” by whatever position the party takes on the zoning arrangement. He, however, said he detest the suggestions that zoning should be jettisoned by the PDP. Read also: Wike, Umahi exchange verbal attacks over Court sack claim Wike gives reason his predecessor abandoned Legacy jet in…

Nigeria has more than 90 million unemployed youths, some of whom are graduates, Executive secretary of National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Professor Idris Muhammad Bugaje said. He also said there are 10 million out-of-school children, the majority of whom are Almajirai in the country. According to him, high rate of unemployment is largely responsible for the security challenges bedeviling Northern Nigeria and the entire country. Read also: Unemployed Nigerian Graduates Top 2 Million-Minister Obasanjo Links Violent Groups, Kidnap Gangs upsurge to Unemployment South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Rises To 30.8% Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Science and…

Will Smith emerged the best actor while others won in different categories at the 94th Oscar Awards 2022 also called the Academy Awards. The Academy officially adopted the name “Oscar” for the trophies in 1939. However, the origin of the nickname is disputed. One biography of Bette Davis, who was a president of the Academy in 1941, claims she named the award after her first husband, band leader Harmon Oscar Nelson. Read also: Oscars 2021: Nomadland Wins Best Picture At 93rd Academy Awards MGM art director Cedric Gibbons designed a statuette of a knight standing on a reel of film gripping a crusader’s…

Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, is said to be “fine” after suffering symptoms of suspected “chemical weapon.”  The 55-year-old is, however, continuing peace talks over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. According to the investigative website, Bellingcat, Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators suffered symptoms including “piercing pain in the eyes.” However, the dosage and type of toxin was likely insufficient to cause life-threatening damage and “most likely was intended to scare.” Read also: Russia Sanctions: UK Blocks Chelsea FC Sale by owner Abramovich Bellingcat tweeted: “Bellingcat can confirm that three members of the delegation attending the peace talks between Ukraine and Russia on…

A former Senator, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th Assembly, Shehu Sani, has alleged that Nigeria’s fight against terrorism created billionaire generals and policemen. Nigeria is currently confronted with multiple security challenges that manifest in different forms across the regions. The Boko Haram terrorism which started over 10 years ago has continued to be the biggest security threat with the group mutating into various splinter groups and expanding their frontiers beyond their base in the North East to the North West region of the country. Read Also:  Senator Shehu Sani Exits APC Sani Grieves Over killing of…