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Unknown gunmen shot dead an All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain in Ikot Udoma village in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, shortly after the Crossover service that ushered the New Year. It was gathered that the assailants trailed and shot Mr Otu Inyang a few minutes into the New Year while on his way home after attending the Crossover service at Qua Iboe Church, Ikot Udoma village, Eket. This was as gunmen suspected to be armed robbers also killed an independent broadcaster with Akwa Ibom State Broadcasting Corporation, (AKBC) Uyo, Mr Augustine Ekanem. It was gathered that Ekanem…

The top 10 richest people in the world added $402 billion to their already enormous fortunes in 2021 and Tesla CEO Elon Musk was the biggest wealth gainer. Elon Musk, who started 2021 with a net worth of $156 billion ended it with around $277 billion.  The Space X founder in December said he’s planning to pay more than $11 billion in taxes, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people and the figures are updated at the close of every trading day in New York. Although Musk gained…

Bishop Emma Gospel Isong, General Overseer of Christian Central Chapel International (CCCI), Calabar, Cross River State has predicted that Daura will be moved to Calabar in 2023. Daura, the hometown of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, is a local government area and  the spiritual home of the Hausa people in Katsina State while Calabar is the capital of Cross River State. Bishop Isong who stated this in Calabar during a Passover service at the CCCI that ushered in the New Year said “Daura will be moved to Calabar. I don’t know the meaning, don’t interpret for me for I don’t know…

Akwa Ibom Governor’s wife, Dr. Martha Udom Emmanuel, paid an early morning visit to a healthcare facility and showered New Year baby with cash and gifts.  The baby boy delivered at 12.01a.m. January 1, 2022 at the General Hospital, Etinan Local Government Area, to the family of Mr. Godwin Evans from Afaha Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, weighed 3.3kg on delivery. Dr. Emmanuel who is also the founder of Family Empowerment and Youth Reorientation Path-Initiative (FEYReP), in her motherly disposition cuddled the New Year baby and offered prayers for God’s protection on him. Related posts: Governor’s Wife Showers…

Talented Nigerian singer David Adeleke popularly known as Davido took to his Instastories to reveal that he made $22.3 million which is about N13 billion in 2021.  David made this known on Friday, December 31, 2021, via a social media post shared on his Instagram Stories. The singer wrote, “Made $22.3 million this year. “Talk to shit.” Davido is one of the highest-earning celebrities in the country. From record sales, streaming and endorsement deals, the music star sure had a great 2021. Related News: Davido adds Lamborghini to his Fleet of Cars Superstar Singer Davido doles out N250m to orphanages in…

President Muhammadu Buhari, in his New Year message, has pledged his administration’s resolute determination to overcome the challenges facing the country. Read the Full text of the speech We remain grateful to the Almighty God for yet another Year attained as a country, united by a common destiny and resolute in our determination to overcome the several challenges along the path to build the great and prosperous nation of our dream. Read also: Full Text: President Buhari’s 2019 Independence Day Speech President Buhari’s Full Address At Launch Of Presidential Campaign Fireworks Begin On Buhari’s 2018 Budget 2. I salute the…

Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Watford’s Emmanuel Dennis, Rangers’ Leon Balogun and Omonia Nicosia’s Shehu Abdullahi have pulled out from their 28-man squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Super Eagles coach, Austin Eguavoen announced the changes on Friday, December 31 with Olympiacos’ Henry Onyekuru, Venezia’s Tyronne Ebuehi, Slavia Prague’s Peter Olayinka and West Bromwich Albion’s Semi Ajayi replacing the players who were withdrawn. Osimhen, who arrived Nigeria this week after recovering from a facial injury, tested positive for coronavirus and is in isolation. Related News: Nigeria: Coach Eguavoen Releases 28-man squad for AFCON 2021 Nigeria To Tackle Pharaohs, Other Teams…

General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye who released prophecies for 2022 predicted there would be two monstrous storms in the world. Speaking at the Crossover Service of the church in Ogun State early Saturday morning, Adeboye said one would come from the Atlantic in the form of hurricane and one from the Pacific Ocean. He warned that unless they are weakened, the results would be terrible. Related News: Adeboye predicts end to Banditry, Terrorism in Nigeria Repent, walk in path of righteousness- Adeboye tells transgenders Pastor Adeboye Hails Release Of 8 Abducted RCGG Members The…

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The New Year day is a time to reconnect with friends and families. To achieve this, Straightnews brings you 55 wishes and messages that you can share with friends and your loved ones in 2022.  May you be enveloped in peace and joy as you journey through 2022. Happy New Year! 2. It is a new beginning and a fresh start. Things will look new and fresh for you this year. Happy New Year! 3. Cheers to a rewarding 2021; hello to a promising 2022! This year will be greater than the past ones for you and your family. Happy…