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By Aniefiok Christopher As protests continue to rock Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Company Limited in Awa Iman, Onna Local Government Area, its Managing Director, Mr. Akin Oyediran has threatened to shut operations of the company. The company is one of the 20 industries established by the Governor Udom Emmanuel administration but allegedly touted to be owned by the state government. Angered by the avalanche of protests rocking the company in recent times, Oyediran declared to shut the company ”if the repeated cases of protests against the company by the host community are not curtailed.’’ Youths from the host community comprising Awa…

President Muhammadu Buhari has been sued “over his failure to probe allegations that over ₦880 billion of public funds are missing from 367 ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs).” In a statement by Kolawole Oluwadare, its Deputy Director, on Sunday, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) wants Buhari to ensure the prosecution of those suspected to be responsible and to order the recovery of diverted public or any missing funds. The suit followed the stern allegations contained in part 2 of the 2018 annual audited report by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation that ₦880,894,733,084.811 was spent by…

As Chelsea, Manchester United and Crystal Palace triumphed, Manchester City, Tottenham and Newcastle went down in the explosive English Premiership League. Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the English Premier League to three points as Reece James scored twice in a 3-0 win at Newcastle on Saturday, October 30 while Liverpool and Manchester City stumbled at home. Chelsea were without the injured Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner and Mason Mount, but the European champions were just too much for Newcastle. Liverpool blew at 2-0 lead at Anfield as Brighton battled back to earn a deserved 2-2 draw while Pep…

Former Nigerian Senate President, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has emerged as the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ayu, a consensus candidate for the position, took over the leadership of the main opposition party alongside 20 others elected into various positions within the PDP National Working Committee. The new leaders were elected at the party’s national convention which began on Saturday and lasted till the early morning of Sunday. Hundreds of party delegates participated in the election of the new national officers at the Eagle Square in Abuja. “Very significantly is for me to have the privilege as…

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has become fidgeted over claims of ordering raid at the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili-Supreme Court Judge. The residence of Mary, the wife of former Rivers State governor, Peter Odili, was raided by security agents on Friday night, October 29. Though Malami has denied the claim, some Nigerians had accused the AGF of masterminding the raid of the Odili’s. This is as Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna of Wuse Zone 6 magisterial division in Abuja admitted that Malami lied to him into signing a search warrant for the residence…

The Commissioner for Lands in Enugu State, Victor Chukwuemeka Nnam, has resigned his position over undue interference with his official conduct. In a statement on his social media page, Nnam said he resigned after his subordinates were removed from office for ”simply doing their jobs diligently.” His statement reads ”May I use this medium to inform my family, friends, associates, well wishers and the the General Public, that I have resigned my appointment as the Commissioner for Lands Enugu State. ”The reason for my resignation is as a result of the removal of the PROFESSIONAL HODs UNDER ME ON PUNITIVE…

For umpteenth time, Nigerian journalists have been challenged to rise and change the narratives of the society to sustain a lasting development. Moffat Ekoriko, the Chief Executive Officer of Clear Point Communication Limited, threw the challenge when the 2021 Akwa Ibom NUJ Press Week Committee led by the State Chairman, Comrade Amos Etuk visited him in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. The press week billed to hold from December 5 to 10, 2021 in Uyo intends to incorporate “NIGHT WITH THE LEGEND” as part of activities of the week-long celebration. Ekoriko miffed by poor vision about Akwa Ibom development by…

Security operatives on Friday night, October 29, conducted a search on the home of Mary Odili, a Supreme Court Justice, in Abuja. The supreme court justice is the wife of Peter Odili, a former governor of Rivers State, who is currently on the watchlist of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The security operatives who were made up of soldiers and officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), identified themselves as members of a joint task force. They went there with a search warrant saying they received information on “illegal activities” going on in the house. The security operatives were, however, said…

By Emma Uffot The Nigeria Customs Service has begun the auction of 28 exotic brands of vehicles seized by its men over the months. A summary shows that 16 Toyota, two Peugeot, five Honda and four Nissan are available for auction. The Nigeria Customs Public Relations Officer, DC Joseph Attah announced the commencement of the auction which is a yearly occurrence. The auction approved by the Federal Government, according to him, is for vehicles impounded by the Service due to smuggling and improper importation process which the stipulated penalty for the illegal act is outright forfeiture. The impounded vehicles, he…

A former Senator who represented Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Nelson Effiong, has been released after spending 46 days in captivity. Effiong was said to have been abducted by unknown gunmen at a bar in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital on September 5 and driven out in a Toyota Camry car. Antai Effiong, a lawyer and younger brother to the former senator, confirmed to Straightnews, Friday, October 29 that he had been set free by his abductors. “The former senator has been released,” he said on telephone. Two days ago, Antai had told Premium Times that…