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Aniefiok Christopher  Activities marking the 2024 International Day of the African Child ended in Akwa Ibom State, Uyo capital on Friday with a call on parents to inculcate in their wards African values. The Director of Schools, King’s Kids Christian International High School, Uyo, Prof Etim Isaac Udoessien handed down the charge during the celebration of the day set aside by the African Union to deepen education standards among African children. Speaking on the theme: Education for All, Now is the Time, Prof Udoessien, who is also the Chairman of Child and Youth Foundation, a Non-governmental and Non- denominational faith-based…

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State said that the twin vehicles of democracy and free market economy are threatened by a challenging economy in Nigeria. Soludo spoke at the special edition of The Platform to mark the 2024 Democracy Day in Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos and the theme of the event was “Towards Sustainable Democracy and Free Market Economy in Nigeria and was convened by Pastor Poju Oyemade of The Covenant Nation. According to him, a majority of Nigerians have not fared economically well after 25 years of democracy and many of them are living in multi-dimensional poverty. He…

Udeme Nana In the world of football, the jury is out and the robust debate centres around Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi about who is the Greatest football player of all time – GOAT. The matter has split supporters of the two football stars into very active halves in the world for or against. Some love the silky skillset of the diminutive midfielder, his balance on the ground while in motion, his speed and the sublime accuracy of his left foot. His mesmerizing moves more often leave many of his markers for dead and goalkeepers rooted to the spot. Messi,…

The Federal Government has declared Monday 17th, and Tuesday 18th June, 2024 as public holidays for this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement released by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, on Friday, June 14. Tunji-Ojo who congratulated the Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion asked them to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray…

A total of 31 states and 148 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria are prone to flooding during this year’s rainy season, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has alerted. Consequently, NEMA has called on state governments in flood-prone areas to support its initiative of providing early flood warnings and implementing strategies to minimize risks and protect lives and livelihoods. NEMA stated that disseminating the 2024 early warning strategies and scaling them down will enhance preparedness, measures, and actions to mitigate the impact of floods. Read these too 325 Houses For Flood Victims In Katsina- Says NEMA 68 Die In Floods,…

Uduak Nanga, an Akwa Ibom State son, broke the Guinness World Record in teaching longest Mathematics lessons held from April 20- 26, 2024. After rounding off a 150-hour attempt to break the record, he told Straightnews in an interview why he decided to break the record and emphasised the need for people to encourage the teaching of Mathematics in the country.   Read more… His reactions after breaking GWR in Mathematics  This is a dream come true because I followed my vision and I know where there is a will, there is a way. I was looking for a platform to…

So far, seven Akwa Ibom sons and daughters who were kidnapped on their way to Sokoto for National Youth Service Corps have breathed air of freedom. Of the eight who boarded AKTC bus and were kidnapped in Zamfara State in August 2023, one person is still languishing in kidnappers’ captivity. The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, announced the rescue of another corps member on Wednesday. You may also read Kidnapping: Two female prospective NYSC members released How NYSC ‘Donated’ eight Prospective Corps  members to bandits in Zamfara- Journalist After 28 days, Akwa Ibom…

For assaulting traders, six masqueraders arrested and detained by Ngwo community at Okwor Ngbo market in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State are to appear in court. Ngbo community nabbed the masqueraders for allegedly beating people and going against the ban on masquerades on market days. It was gathered that leaders of the Ngbo community had earlier warned the youths to stop using masquerades to harass and disturb market women and collect money from them. Meanwhile, the Deputy Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Hon. Onah Chinedu Ogba, who spearheaded the ban, has said that he is…

Gunmen have abducted a retired secondary school Principal-General, Akparawa Ezekiel Paul in Ikot Abasi Akpan, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, demanding N20 million ransom. Paul was seized from his compound near the Community Civic Center on Sunday by 7 a.m, while preparing he was to go for Mass at St. Pius X Parish. Source who spoke under anonymity said the hoodlums after laying ambush in the compound for their prey, waylaid their victim on the day of the incident. According to the source, “Akparawa Ezekiel Paul was kidnapped on Sunday around 7 a.m, when he came…

The Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno said he is committed to implementing recommendations of Akwa Ibom Traditional Rulers’ Law 2023 to enhance good governance and harmony among the people. Eno reacted after he received report from the committee set up to address the issues arising from the amended Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers’ Law 2023. The Governor stated on his verified Facebook page; “I received the report from the committee set up to address the issues arising from the amended Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers’ Law 2023.” “I extend my heartfelt thanks to the committee members for their dedication…