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Aniefiok Christopher No hearing date has been fixed for the suit by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project against Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its failure to account for alleged ₦126.46 billion missing electoral funds. SERAP is asking INEC to account for ₦126.46 billion appropriated for electoral operations, including the procurement of election materials, equipment and vehicles. The oirganisation is also asking the court to compel INEC to disclose comprehensive details of the expenditure, utilisation and disbursement of the funds, which the organisation says were allegedly diverted, lost, mismanaged or otherwise unaccounted for. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2507/2026, was filed last…

Press Release As condolence messages pour in for the family of the deceased National Youth Service Corps member, Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has told the bereaved  parents that only God can console them over the painful loss.  Comrade Etimbuk Daniel, a former Students Union Government President of the Akwa Ibom State University, died in NYSC Camp, Enugu. Governor Eno, visited the family at Ikot Etim in Ukanafun Local Government Area, commiserated with the  parents on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Governor, who had earlier on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 sent a delegation to commiserate with the family, said found…

Edi Umoh President Gianni Infantino has apologised to the FIFA Council for his World Cup sell-off plan – but has been told he is not fit to lead unless he releases all the documents and answers key questions, according to BBC Sports. The FIFA Council met in Zurich on Thursday for the first time since Infantino’s secret FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal emerged. Under FFE, which Infantino scrapped within days, a portion of the commercial rights of football’s world governing body would have been given to a private investment firm. Also read: FIFA President Infantino Rejects Calls to Resign In…

Aniefiok Christopher Suspected Indian hemp dealer and cable wire thief are in the custody of Akwa Ibom Police Command in Uyo Local Government Area of the state. Announcing this in a press release on Friday, DSP Timfon John, the state Police Public Relations Officer said the command has recovered the illicit drugs and cable wires from the suspects. ‘‘On 14 October 2026, at about 9:30 p.m., operatives of the Command, acting on credible intelligence regarding the alleged sale of illicit drugs along Aka Itiam Street, Uyo Local Government Area, swiftly mobilised to the location. The operation led to the arrest…

Our Political Reporter Vice President Kashim Shettima has mocked Atiku Abubakar after contesting Nigeria’s Presidency for 8th time, noting ‘‘he’s is more like Odinga Odinga than Abraham Lincoln.’’ Straightnews gathered that Lincoln lost elections five times in United States of America, while Raila Odinga lost Kenyan presidential elections five times to his opponents. Shettima, who indirectly referred to Atiku to Odinga as losing mates in the presidential race, noted ‘‘I will still respect him and call him a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. I will not follow suit with Babachir Lawal and call him Kachalla. No!,” Shettima said. Also read:…

Akakan Umoh As part strengthening follow up and mentorship programme, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, met with beneficiaries of his scholarship initiative currently pursuing Master’s and Phd programme in London, United Kingdom universities. The engagement, held at Hilton London Metropole Hotel, provided an opportunity to assess their progress, hear their experiences and achievements, understand their challenges, and explore ways to support them better. Although some beneficiaries could not attend due to the short notice, the interaction, held at University of Portsmouth, was worthwhile. Also read: Rep Idem Inaugurates Six-Classroom Storey Building in Alma Mater, Boosts Education Infrastructure   MP Idem Sends…

Aniefiok Christopher The Nigerian Senate has ordered an investigation into the death of a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Etimbuk Daniel, at the NYSC camp in Enugu State. Daniel reportedly died at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Enugu State. This was Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has mourned the tragic death of the former Students’ Union Government (SUG) President of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Comrade Etimbuk Daniel. Anietie Ekong, a media aide to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the Senate’s decision to investigate the NYSC member’s death in a statement…

Akakan Umoh The Nigerian Christian Secondary School Old Students‘ Association (NCSSOSA), Ukpom in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has rolled out new measures to move the association forward. The measures are robust welfare programmes to encourage alumni, prizes to students who excel in academic performance, physical meetings of EXCO and general meetings and formation of sub-meetings to involve all members. Speaking after inauguration of the new EXCO, the third International President of NCSSOSA, Obong (Dr.) Iboro Elijah Udoh, said the future of NCSSOSA depends on them. Dr. Udoh of the 82 set appealed to old students to…

Capital Portfolio & Investment Systems (CAPIS) Limited has introduced the CAPIS Commonwealth Card (3C), a platform access service designed to connect eligible individuals with commercial project opportunities and structured financing pathways across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. Operating under the tagline, “Your Passcard to Economic Participation,” the initiative aims to provide a structured route for individuals seeking to participate in qualifying ventures across agriculture, renewable energy, transportation, technology, commercial infrastructure and other productive sectors. According to the company, the Individual Plan is available to eligible clients for a one-time fee of ₦35,000 and provides platform access alongside a financing…

Catherine Akpan  Female farmers in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area have received a major boost following the commencement of the second planting season under the Transforming Lives Through Nutrition project implemented by Helen Keller International. The intervention saw the distribution of high-yielding varieties of okra, vitamin A-fortified maize, and groundnut seeds to project beneficiaries across the area. The seed distribution exercise forms part of a broader effort to improve household nutrition, enhance food security and strengthen livelihoods among vulnerable families. The initiative funded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is implemented in partnership with Helen Keller International,…