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By: Israel Umoh The invitation went out on time. Members of the club and guests were certain that the event was a window to satisfy their desire in understanding the works. The guest speaker’s adeptness to whet thirst of literature students and literary buffs using an almighty formula heightened people’s expectations. To the attendees, it was a golden opportunity to listen to  the great academic demystifying the ‘stubborn’ works of the Nobel Laureate. The organizers of Uyo Book Club envisaging that the celebration of Wole Soyinka at 87 chronicling his life, times and works would attract many from both academic and…

Rihanna has been officially declared a billionaire, and the wealthiest female musician in the world, Forbes affirmed. Rihanna, according to Forbes, is now worth $1.7 billion (£1.2 billion), thanks to the value of her industry-shaking cosmetics brand Fenty Beauty, which is estimated to be worth $1.4 billion. She earned the rest of her fortune from her lingerie company, Savage x Fenty, which is reportedly valued at $270 million (£193 million), and from her earnings as a musician and actor. Fenty Beauty was reportedly racking in $550 million during its first calendar year in 2018, beating out other celebrity lines like…

The former US First Lady has taken to Instagram to extol the worthy virtues of her husband, Barack Obama, as he turns 60. Michelle Obama described Barack as a “present, loving father” to their girls and that tops all his achievements. She then thanked him for “never letting the weight of the world get in the way of being a wonderful husband and father.” Obama was born on August 4, 1961, at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is the only president born outside the contiguous 48 states. Barack Hussein Obama II is an American…

The remains of the five prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who lost their lives in auto crash on Abaji-Kwali Expressway in Abuja on July 28 have been flown to Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capital for burial. The bodies of the deceased were ferried to Uyo through an Airforce Plane. The date for their burials is yet to be disclosed. The victims, who were graduates of both Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic and the University of Uyo, include Upere Innocent Peter and Akpan Victor Joseph, graduates of Mass Communication from Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic. Others were Asuquo Miracle Effiong,…

The Nigerian Government has raised cash rewards for medalists at the Tokyo Olympics to encourage the lack-lustre team to perform better. The cash rewards range from 15,000 dollars, 10,000 dollars, to 7,500 dollars for gold, silver and bronze medalists respectively. Simon Ebohdjaiye, Director, Federation and Elite Athletes Department (FEAD), Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development made the announcement on Tuesday in Tokyo. He said the reward was an upward review from the initial amount announced due to the dedication of the athletes. “Gold medalist will now be rewarded with 15,000 dollars, while silver and bronze medal winners will each…

US President Joe Biden has lent voice for the resignation of New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo over steamy allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him. “I think he should resign,” Biden told reporters Tuesday. Already, an investigation found that Cuomo sexually harassed nearly a dozen women in and out of state government and worked to retaliate against one of his accusers, New York’s attorney general announced Tuesday, hastening calls for the Democrat’s resignation or impeachment. The governor remained defiant, saying in a taped response to the findings that “the facts are much different than what has been portrayed” and that…

Opposition Peoples Democratic Party in Nigeria is in quandary over the resignation of seven deputy national officers of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) in protest against what they referred to as “poor leadership.” The officials resigned on Monday in separate letters to the National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus and noted they will not be able to work with the current NWC. Those who resigned include the deputy national financial secretary, the deputy legal adviser, the deputy national auditor, the deputy national publicity secretary, the deputy women leader and the deputy organising secretary. ARISE News is yet to…

The rising number of mentally challenged persons in the major roads and streets in Akwa Ibom is not only degrading but also worrisome to the people in a state once prided as the cleanest in Nigeria. Of deep concern are the havocs perpetrated by them and the nuisance value posed to the residents and visitors alike in Uyo, the state capital and other communities. The persons hang around public places, soil public infrastructure, beg passersby, steal and become a nightmare to many coming or passing through their ‘area of influence.’ From Uyo Plaza, Ikot Ekpene Plaza, Abak Roundabout to Eket,…

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is tasked to throw its weight behind the industrialization policy of Akwa Ibom State government. MAN is also tasked to support government’s effort aimed at beefing up manufacturing and automation in the industrial sector to create jobs for the unemployed. Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel gave the tasks last Thursday, during the 14th Annual General Meeting/Public Lecture by MAN, Cross River/Akwa Ibom branches, held at Watbridge Hotels and Suites, IBB Way, Uyo. Emmanuel who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, said Akwa Ibom after Lagos State was fast becoming…

Further crisis is rocking All Progressives Congress, Akwa Ibom Chapter as some members of the State Executive Committee, Tuesday, passed vote of no confidence on the National Secretary of the party, Senator James John AkpanUdoedehe. The SEC members have also suspended Dr Ita Udosen led State Caretaker Committee of the party for their role on last Saturday’s crisis-ridden ward congress. Led by Board of Trustee of the party, Group Capt. Sam Ewang (rtd), the members also declared null and void the purported suspension of 17 caretaker committee chairmen of the party by Dr. Udosen. The State Caretaker Committee Chairman of…