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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…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will begin the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms on Monday, October 11. This is coming ahead of its National Elective Convention scheduled for October 30-31. The party stated this in its revised, ‘Timetable and Schedule of Activities for Year 2021 National Convention,’ signed by its National Organising Secretary, Col. Austin Akobundu (Rtd.), on Sunday in Abuja. Akobundu said that the timetable was approved by the National Working Committee in line with the resolution of the 94th National Executive Committee of the party that adopted the zoning formula. According to the…

The Super Eagles beat the Central African Republic on Sunday to revenge their shocking loss to the country during the 2022 World Cup qualifier. Leon Balogun and Victor Osimhen scored a goal each to garner three vital points to Nigeria. The Rangers defender scored in the 32nd minute of the encounter to break the deadlock in the clash in Douala, Cameroon. He latched on to a cross to beat the CAR goalkeeper at his near post before Osimhen got the second goal just before the half-time break. Nigeria had lost the first leg of the encounter 1-0 in front of…

The war of words in the social media between Akwa Ibom governor’s aide and a senior journalist in the state over the controversy generated during the inauguration of Uyo-Ikot Ekpene Federal Highway has gone awry, Straightnews has gathered After the inauguration of the highway by Nigerian Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Mr. Udo Silas who was a Senior Special Assistant to ex-governor Godswill Akpabio called out governor Udom Emmanuel for what he called ”blatant and malicious lie that he met the Uyo-Ikot Ekpene Road at 20 percent completion.’’ Emmanuel was the Secretary to Akwa Ibom State Government during that administration. But,…

Deontay Wilder has been taken to hospital following his brutal knockout defeat to Tyson Fury in Las Vegas, United States of America. The American was knocked down on three occasions in a fight of the year contender. The bout was waved off immediately by referee Russell Mora after Wilder was heavily floored for a third and final time in the 11th round. Wilder suffered his second straight defeat to the Brit, who retained his WBC strap with the victory, and the American will now undergo precautionary tests in hospital. This was as WBC and Lineal Heavyweight champion, Fury beat Wilder for…

Israel Umoh After expiration of a 40-year-old tenancy on the soil of Akwa Ibom State, Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) now called ExxonMobil is battling multiple court cases to avoid being ejected from its operational headquarters at Qua Iboe Terminal, Ibeno in the state, Straightnews can authoritatively reveal. Information gathered by Straightnews shows that in 1969 MPN arrived at the shores of the then South Eastern State in which Akwa Ibom State was part, the conglomerate entered into a lease agreement with the government and the host community on July 11, 1970 for 40 years’ interval. Col. Esuene signed the lease agreement The anonymous…

After release by Nigerian Army, Nollywood veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu, has been arrested by Department of State Services,  the Actors Guild of Nigeria confirmed. AGN President, Emeka Rollas, stated this in a telephone chat with Punch on Friday night. According to him, the actor was arrested by the secret police shortly after he was released by the Nigerian Army on Friday afternoon, October 8. Rollas said, “The AGN is aware that the DSS has picked up Chiwetalu Agu after the Nigerian Army arrested him. We are currently working on securing his release.” The veteran actor was first arrested at Upper…