Author: straightnewsng.com

Four staffers of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Thursday, testified against Professor Ignatius Uduk of the University of Uyo, over alleged electoral fraud. This was as INEC closed its case at the trial of Professor Uduk, who was the Returning Officer, during the conduct of the 2019 governorship and House of Assembly elections in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. In Akwa Ibom High Court, Uyo, Miss Okpash Geraldine, the Supervising Presiding Officer in Odoro Ikot Two, Ward Seven was the first person to mount the witness box for her testimony. This was followed by Mr. Ndueso…

President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that he is overwhelmed by the security situation in the North-West region of the country.  Buhari said this at the palace of Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar on Thursday, January 27.  Buhari who noted that the security situation in the north-east and south-south has improved compared to when he assumed office, maintained that his administration has been doing its best. He also said the military and law enforcement agencies have been given a clear order that they shouldn’t spare any bandit or terrorist. Read also: Buhari Approves Release Of $1b For Procurement Of Security Equipment Governor…

Nigerian gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, has gone solo after confessing to have cheated on his wife as a popular church has removed his name from the list of gospel musicians. Ultimately, he has been forced to delete his Twitter and Instagram accounts to save his image from uncomplimentary remarks and acerbic comments by fans and other people over his alleged infidelity. Quick checks on Twitter and Instagram confirmed that his accounts are no longer accessible. His Instagram account read “Sorry this page isn’t available, the link you followed may be broken or the page may have been removed. Go back to Instagram.”…

Udeme Nana Celestine Udofia is a vulcanizer who plies his trade opposite a popular hotel in Uyo. The other day, one was curious to find out why he sets up about 6 in the morning and works till 8 in the evening. I wondered how much money he makes daily and was shocked to be told that he rakes in at least N50k daily. ”I have been on this for more than 20 years and have built a house for myself and all my children are graduates” he confessed proudly. This shows that even as the economy is struggling, Nigerians…

Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, has applauded the Federal High Court in Abuja for its judgment on Wednesday barring the Federal Government from deducting funds from the federation account to fund the Nigerian Police Force and other agencies not listed in the Constitution. Wike who spoke to journalists shortly after returning from Germany where he undertook a tour of the Rivers State government’s Legacy 600 plane that has been parked in the European country for 10 years, described the judgment by Justice Ahmed Mohammed as a victory for democracy. The Rivers State Government had challenged the constitutionality and validity of section…

Mohammed Salah scored the winning penalty as Egypt beat Ivory Coast 5-4 in the shootout to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals in Cameroon. A match with plenty of intensity and half-chances failed to produce a goal in 120 minutes, leaving it to be settled from the penalty spot. The Pharaohs sealed a place in the last eight of the continental tournament after they stunned Ivory Coast 5-4 in post-match penalties during an epic round of 16 clash played on Wednesday, January 26. Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah was Egypt’s match hero as he netted the decisive spot-kick that sent…

Mr. Imo Udo, served as member of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly in 1992. He was appointed Special Adviser twice by former Governor Victor Attah and was a leading contender for the PDP governorship ticket against Senator Godswill Akpabio in 2011. In this interview with our correspondent in Uyo, he speaks on what he expects from the next administration in Akwa Ibom. Excerpts Can we meet you, Sir? My name is Imo Udo, a former member of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly in 1992, during the NRC/SDP regime. I am from Mbiokporo 1 in Nsit Ibom…

The new Mali military government has officially cut diplomatic ties with France, abandoned French as its official language and ordered French troops to leave its territory within 72 hours. The decision of the military regime was contained in a communique sent out by the spokesperson of the transitional government led by Colonel Assimi Goita Malick. “The government of Mali officially announces an end to diplomatic, military and economic ties with France according to the demands of the Malien people. Read also: Mali’s Coup Leaders Jittery Over ECOWAS Onslaught, Rush For Soft Landing “The government of Mali announces its decision to severe…

The National Assembly has passed a harmonized version of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill that includes the direct, indirect and consensus primary modes of nominating candidates by political parties for elections. The harmonized version, passed by the lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary, is the final agreed version between the Senate and House of Representatives, on the amendment to Clause 84 of the bill, Channels TV reports. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, who presided over the plenary, stated that both chambers have agreed to give a clear and sufficient definition for each mode of primaries, and how they would be conducted. He…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest over petrol subsidy removal scheduled for January 27 and February 2, 2022. Addressing journalists in Abuja Tuesday, January 25, Ayuba Wabba, NLC President said the union decided at its national executive council meeting to suspend the strike based on the federal government’s decision to halt subsidy removal on petroleum. The Federal government had on Tuesday proposed an 18-month extension for the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). This means that the government will continue to cater for petrol subsidy payments. Read also: NLC Opposes bill seeking to ban strike in health…