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By: Israel Umoh Crisis is brewing in Eastern Obolo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom over the ceding of no fewer than 17 oil-bearing communities to three other local government areas in the state. The three prospective beneficiaries are Onna, Ikot Abasi and Mkpat Enin. This has forced the Obolos, the Andoni-speaking area of the state to raise the alarm, protesting what they described as “Emmanuel’s deliberate plan to drive us into the Atlantic Ocean.” The affected communities with several oil wells include Atabrikang, Iko, Edonwik, Okorombokho, Elekpong, Elile, Amadaka, Ikonta and Obianga. Others are Amauka, Okorobilom, Uzubor, Isiotoyo, Amanglass,…

The former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, inaugurated the 117-year-old General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene in Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday as part of the activities marking the ‘Physicians Week 2021’ in the state. Ikot Ekepene General Hospital built by the colonial masters in 1904 was refurbished by Governor Udom Emmanuel. Jonathan, who underscored the importance of health to any nation, called on the various tiers of government to build an enduring health facility that will meet the health needs of the citizenry. ”We have to commend Governor Udom Emmanuel because health is key and whenever you talk about national security,…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu has been freed by the Department of State Services, Actors Guild of Nigeria announced securing his release Tuesday. AGN made this known via a statement on their official Instagram page titled, ‘Chiwetalu Agu released to Actors Guild Of Nigeria.’ The statement signed by the AGN Communication Director, Monalisa Chinda, read, “The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ejezie Emeka Rollas, has yet again secured the release of Actor Chiwetalu Agu from the custody of the DSS. “On behalf of the Guild, I was at the DSS office with my colleague, the Senior Special Assistant on…

Queen Elizabeth II used a walking stick for support Tuesday, during a thanksgiving service to mark the centenary of the Royal British Legion at Westminster Abbey. The 95-year-old monarch was accompanied by her daughter, Princess Anne as she stepped out of a car in London this morning. Despite her age, British Monarch is rarely seen with a walking stick, the last time she used the walking aid was in 2003 after she had knee surgery. Beaming broadly on arrival, the monarch, dressed in a striking blue coat with Queen Mary’s Russian brooch pinned near her shoulder and a matching hat,…

Nigerian Senate has bowed to public pressure by  adopting the electronic transfer of election results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Senate on Tuesday, October 12, made the U-turn on the recently passed Electoral Amendment Bill, wherein it had earlier rejected plans by the INEC to transmit results of elections electronically. The decision of the Senate followed the re-committal of some clauses of the Electoral Act 2010 to the Committee of the Whole. The Senate, at the Committee of the Whole chaired by Dr Ahmad Lawan, amended Clause 52(2) of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill to read: “Subject…

MTN customers in Nigeria are groaning as service outage persists and they are unable to connect with loved ones and business associates in the country. Straightnews reports that the customers were unable to use the mobile network operator’s call, data and SMS services. “Emergency calls only” showed on the screen of MTN users our correspondent spoke with as of the time of filing this report at 04:30pm on Saturday. The users told our correspondent that they started experiencing the outage around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Some of the users, who also subscribed to other telecom service providers, have since switched…

The Ebonyi State Police Command, acting on the orders of Governor David Umahi, have arrested a journalist, Godfrey Chikwere over his Facebook post. It was gathered that Chikwere, a presenter/anchor at Broadcaster, Salf FM, was arrested by the police during the weekend following a petition by the government accusing him of fake news, hate speech, incisive publication and cyberbullying.” The petition dated October 8 and signed by Ebonyi State Commissioner for Information, Orji Uchenna Orji to the State Police commissioner, says that Chikwere made a “dangerous and disturbing publication intended to cause fear and breach of peace in the state” “I write to…

Two persons from Ikot Ibekwe village in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom have been sent to their untimely graves. The two- Chief Ephraim Jacob Obonukut and his son, Prophet Kufre E. Obonukut – were matcheted to death by people suspected to be cultists in their compound. An eye witness told Straightnews that the cultists came to kill Prophet Kufre but when he raised an alarm, his father showed up to save him unknown to him that that would cost his life too. ”As soon as they saw the father, come matcheted the son while others matcheted the father until they…

By Rotimi Onadipe In today’s digital age, technology is an essential tool in our daily lives. When used excessively, it negatively impacts on the spiritual, emotional and physical wellness of the users. It may also change the way the human brain processes information. These dangerous signs are now manifesting among toddlers. Most children from one to three are no longer interested in playing with other toys except such screen devices as laptop, iPad, iPhone, and tablet, among others. They like to sit down in front of screen or click on any App that is available on the home screen of electronic…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has banned the rearing and consumption of ‘Fulani’ cows in the Nigeria’s South-East States. Mazi Chika Edoziem, Head of IPOB’s Directorate of State in a statement issued in Awka, Anambra State, on Saturday stated that the “ban takes complete effect six months from 08/10/2021.” Edoziem said from April 8, 2022, only the local breed would “be consumed and used for all ceremonies in Biafraland.” The statement read “8th April 2022 is the date. From that date, no more Fulani Cow shall be allowed into Biafraland for any reason, not for burials, title taking, weddings etc. “Only Efi…