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The N1 million grant for 1,000 people in each local government area of Akwa Ibom State yearly pledged by Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, if elected as a governor, has received some knocks. Akpanudoedehe, who is the immediate past National Secretary of the defunct Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress, announced this when he declared for Akwa Ibom governorship slot under APC on Saturday at Ibom Hall Grounds in Uyo, the state capital. At a well-attended grand reception in honour of Akpanudoedehe after his exit from the party’s National Working Committee, the APC Chief pledged to dole out…

The President of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association Incorporated, Rev. Uma Ukpai, has advised Nigerian electorate to reject heartless and rude politicians with their votes in the 2023 general elections. Ukpai, who stated this in an interview with journalists at the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly in the Guzape District of Abuja, said what Nigeria needed at this time were leaders with sincerity, compassion and love for the masses. He maintained that no politician had a right to rule over the country if he was not in love with the people. Ukpai said, “No man has a right to rule over us if…

Russian Air Defence units say they have shot down a Ukrainian military plane carrying a shipment of weapons sent by Western countries. The attack took place outside the city of Odessa in south-west Ukraine, Russian State news agency, TASS reported, quoting Defence Ministry spokesman, Maj Gen Igor Konashenkov as saying on Saturday. “Near Odessa Russian anti-aircraft defense forces have shot down a Ukrainian military transport plane, which was delivering a large shipment of arms supplied to Ukraine by Western counties,” Konashenkov said. Konashenkov also claimed that in the last 24 hours, Russian air units had hit dozens of locations with…

A Nigerian athlete, Favour Ofili, has broken Blessing Okagbare’s 200 metres National Record at the Tom Jones Memorial Classic 2022. Okagbare previously held the National Record since 2018 with a time of 22.04 seconds. Ofili ran a blistering 21.96 secs to also become the first collegian athlete to ever go sub 22 secs. With the time, she also emerged as the first Nigerian female to break 22secs in the women’s 200m. The 19-year-old has set a new National Record, NCAA Record. Her time is also the fastest in the world this year, the fastest ever in the NCAA and a…

Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, the former national secretary of All Progressives Congress Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, has thrown his hat into Akwa Ibom governorship ring in the 2023 general elections. Addressing the gathering of the party chiefs at Ibom Hall grounds in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital on Saturday, Akpanudoedehe said, if given the APC ticket and ultimately earn the mandate of the people of the South-South state, his priority would be poverty alleviation and urban renewal. Though the former Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) is the first APC chieftain to signify interest in the governorship ticket of the…

After months of rumours, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, would contest Nigeria’s Presidency in the 2023 general elections, Jackson Udom, his Chief Press Secretary confirmed. Speaking with Straightnews publisher on Friday, April 15, Jackson said ”Oga is ready to run o,’’ meaning that my boss is prepared to run for the Office of Nigeria’s presidency. Akpabio is a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the country. Though APC zoned Presidency to the Southern part of Nigeria, Senator Ahmed Tinubu, National Leader of APC, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation,…

The U.S. government has approved the sale of attack aircraft and other military equipment worth $997 million to Nigeria for use in fighting terrorists in the country. The approval comes months after US initially reported to have denied Nigeria’s request over human rights concerns. The acquisition of the military equipment comes less than a year after the U.S. government supplied the country with 12 units of super Tucano aircraft. A statement by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on April 14, 2022, listed the equipment to include 12 AH-1Z Attack Helicopters; twenty-eight (28) T-700 GE 401C engines (24 installed, 4 spares); and two thousand (2,000) Advanced…

Today is Good Friday commemorating The Passion– the biblical story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary– before His resurrection. Christians all over the world observe the day by fasting and attending church services or re-enactments of Jesus Christ’s last hours. In Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, Christians organise special Church services climaxed with fasting and fasting. Although the precise date of Christ’s death is a source of much debate, Biblical scholars agree that it came on a Friday on or near Passover, from 30-33AD. According to the Bible, Jesus shared the Last Supper with His disciples on what…

Easter reminds the living of selflessness, sacrifice, and love. What a period that the only Begotten abandoned His supersonic throne to the dark valley to lay down His life for mere mortals! In a period like this, we appreciate your love, friendship in reading and sacrifice in doing business with us. No love is greater than this and no encouragement could be compared to this bond. May the joy, peace, love and blessings of Easter period abound with you and your household during and beyond this season. Read also: Straightnews Greets Her Numerous Readers At Easter Happy 2022 Easter celebrations…

The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka, Mbo Local Government Area in Akwa  Ibom impounded 230 bags of smuggled rice concealed in market women boat. The Commanding Officer, FOB, Navy Capt. Muhammed Kabiru, told newsmen in Ibaka on Wednesday while handing over the bags of smuggled rice to the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS). Kabiru, who was represented by the Base Operations Officer, Lt. Cdr. Samuel Olowookere, said the 230 bags of rice were seized from smugglers on Sunday, April 10, during routine patrol. He explained that the smugglers were arrested along Effiat waterways in Mbo LGA of the state…