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The Nigerian Army has described as ”act of gross misconduct’’ assault of a corps member by one of its officers who was caught in a now-viral video. The female officer could be seen in the video pouring water on the corps member after mandating her to kneel before her. According to reports, the officer decided to punish the copper for arguing with her. A statement released by the Nigerian Army spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said an investigation has been launched into the incident and that the officer has been identified and sanctioned in the interim and would be made to undergo regimental…

After 15 years, the Senator representing Akwa Ibom North Senatorial district, Senator Chris Ekpenyong, has revealed what led the abandonment of Nto Edino/Ekwereazu Road with twin bridges to link some Obot Akara communities in Akwa Ibom and Abia States. Ekpenyong speaking Wednesday, September 22 during the inauguration of the second phase of the road by Governor Udom Emmanuel attributed the cause to what he bemoaned as insufficient funds. The inauguration, which was part of activities marking the 2021 Akwa Ibom State anniversary, was witnessed by the Wife of the Governor, Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel, Deputy Governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo, Speaker…

Akwa Ibom as a state did not emerge from the blue, but it was evolved through persistent and sustained struggles and selfless sacrifices of great and visionary patriots who were fired by meaningful development based on the essential virtues of equality, equity and fairness for all. The altruistic efforts watered by consistent, focused leadership and undivided communalism anchored on unity sprouted through the lush trees, agrarian communities and ever-flowing Atlantic ocean and rivers in berthing the idea for a separate entity and a glorious state founded on love and  peace. The tripodal arrangement, though shaky at a start, was the salt…

Unknown gunmen have killed two policemen at a checkpoint at Nachi community in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, Wednesday, September 22. The gunmen attacked the officers at about 9 a.m., leaving three other officers with serious injuries. The officers were said to have died on the spot from the bullet wounds sustained during the attack. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command, Daniel Ndukwe, said the Command had launched a full-scale investigation into the incident with a view to tracking down the assailants. “Full-scale investigation that will lead to fishing out of the assailants…

The Northern Elders Forum says North is rich and can survive on its resources without relying on money from Value Added Tax (VAT) in Southern states. NEF Director of Publicity and Advocacy, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, stated this Tuesday, September 21, during an interview on Arise TV’s show. He was reacting to the VAT bill passed by some Southern states – including Lagos and Rivers state – insisting that tax generated in the state be paid to the state and not to the Federal Government. The Court of Appeal in a ruling on September 10 stopped the collection of VAT by Lagos…

The Bayana Bayana of South Africa on Tuesday defeated the Super Falcons of Nigeria to lift the Maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Cup. The final match played at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos saw the visiting South Africans beating the Nigerian side 4-2 to lift the trophy. A calamitous first half saw the Super Falcons down by 3-0 in a disappointing display. The South Africans opened scoring on 6 minutes from an own goal by Alozie Michelle. The Bayana Bayana quickly added a second goal from the penalty spot through Motlhalo Linda. It got worse for the Super Falcons…

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has rubbished the anti-grazing law being passed by some Nigerian Southern states, saying that is not implementable. El-Rufai spoke Tuesday, September 21, after a visit to the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. He condemned the politicisation of the subject, adding that the anti-open grazing law is not the solution to the ongoing farmer/herder clashes. He explained that the solution is ranching, adding that it cannot be done overnight. He said: “Northern States Governors Forum has already taken a position that open grazing is not a sustainable way of livestock production. And we…

The son of Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has tied knot with his girlfriend, Affiya Sadiq Umar on September 11. Abdurrahman and Affiya met on Snapchat and developed love for one another that eventually led to marriage. The official wedding photographer, Atilary, who stated this on Instagram on Tuesday, September 21, said their love story started over the social media after Abdul commented on her photo. “Who says social media relationship is a lie? It all started with Abdul going crazy after seeing her post on snapchat. He replied with “cutie” and that same day he said he…

Senator Shehu Sani says North wants to retain Value Added Tax (VAT) and power, while the South, on the other hand, wants to keep VAT and have power too. The former senator who represented people of Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone, Senator Shehu Sani aired his opinion on the controversies surrounding the payment of VAT. In his verified twitter handle, he made it known that both the North and South want to have everything for themselves.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on track to retain power after winning a third term in Canada’s snap election, though falling short to regain the majority. This has forced him to rely on smaller parties in another fragmented parliament to hold onto power. Trudeau’s Liberal Party was elected or leading in 158 of the 338 seats in the House of Commons, with 99 per cent of the polls reporting. That’s one more seat than he won in the last vote in 2019. The main opposition Conservatives, under Erin O’Toole, won 119 seats, two fewer than last time. For a second…