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The President of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Uma Ukpai has given reason he rejected N13 billion gift from a man. The association has its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital. Dr. Ukpai in a video on YouTube narrated the drama that played out between him and his wife when he rejected the huge amount from a man he encountered some years back. ”The key point to note from this story is that God has many ways to solve one problem, and we shouldn’t just accept offers because of our need. We should wait and follow God’s instruction. We…

Nine passengers of an intra-city commercial bus Tuesday morning were sent to their early grave by a heavy-duty truck in Benin, the Edo State capital. The terrifying incident took place along the ever-busy Sapele Road by Ogbelaka Junction around 7.30 a.m. when most residents were rushing to work, offices and their business places. The sand-conveying truck, which had brake failure, suddenly rammed into the moving commercial bus, fondly called Tuke-Tuke, killing the nine passengers on the spot before hitting another truck towards the Government Reservation Area (GRA). Bodies of the victims were deposited in a morgue while the injured passengers…

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed sadness over the incessant borrowing by the Nigerian government. Recall that last week, President Muhammadu Buhari wrote to the National Assembly, requesting for approval to borrow $4,054,476,863 and €710 million. Obasanjo, while speaking to Channels Television in South Africa, described it is criminal to accumulate debt for the next generation to pay. He said that if the existing debt remains unserviced or unpaid by the current administration, it might become a huge problem for successive governments. Obasanjo added that borrowing is not a problem, however, he said it would be better if the borrowed…

Nollywood actor, Ime Bishop Umoh also known as Okon Lagos has lashed out at online fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo boys and corrupt politicians over their activities. In his Instagram page, Okon Lagos asked yahoo boys on his list to unfollow him again as they are no Robinhoods, because the super rich people are beyond their reach. He stated that these online fraudsters steal from the poor, lower and upper middle class, and drive them into suicide or contemplation of it. ”Also addressing corrupt politicians, the actor accused them of stealing the collective commonwealth of the poor people they were elected…

Akwa United of Uyo have been eliminated from the 2020/2021 CAF Champions League. Nigeria’s representatives, Akwa United as the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions were eliminated by Algeria’s Ligue 1 champions CR Belouizdad. They failed to build on their preliminary round first-leg advantage as they conceded two late goals in Algeria late on Sunday. At the Omar Hamadi Stadium, hosts CR Belouizdad showed resilience to overturn the one-goal deficit they suffered in Nigeria in the first leg. Akwa United tried to resist the threats of their hosts as both teams settled for a goalless first 45 minutes. But, Hicham Khalfallah’s…

The former Vice-Chairman of ExxonMobil, Mr. Udom Inoyo has pledged N100 million for the sponsorship training of Akwa Ibom innovators. Inoyo, who is also the Advisor of Inoyo Toro Foundation, also pledged to assist them in growing their businesses. Speaking at the grand-finale of Akwa Ibom Technology Week 2021, held in Uyo, as a keynote speaker, he noted that the participants hold the key to unlocking the economy of Akwa Ibom State and the nation. According to him, some of the problems confronting the country can be solved through the force of market-creating innovations. He hoped that Akwa Ibom youths…

Two housemates of Big Brother Naija season 6 ‘Shine ya eye,’ Yusuf Garba and Saskay, have been evicted from the reality television show. Yousef was the first housemate to leave Biggie’s House tonight. Yusuf Garba who prefers to be called Yousef is a high school teacher, model and trainer. Yousef had earlier stated that he was on the show to make friends and also meet the love of his life. He said in a conversation that he was in an open relationship and was open to options. He spoke about his relationship with angel “ There’s this vibe between me…

Goals from Thiago Silva, N’Golo Kante, and Antonio Rudiger earned Chelsea a 3-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur to move to top of the Premier League on Sunday. The first goal of the game came in the 49th minute as Silva scored from Alonso’s corner. Kante doubled Chelsea’s lead by a shot from long range that took a massive deflection from Eric Dier and found the bottom corner in the 57th minute. The third and final goal was scored by Rudiger who shot the ball the first time from a cross by Timo Werner. The emphatic scoreline did not look likely…

A former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has described the demise of Obadiah Mailafia, ex-Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, as ‘fishy.’ Omokri, the Nigerian socio-political activist, has urged relevant authorities to independently investigate Mailafia’s death. “Mailafia’s passing is fishy and should be independently investigated,” he tweeted. The former presidential candidate died at the National Hospital in Abuja. Mailafia, who is an indigene of Southern Kaduna, recently accused some government officials of being responsible for terrorism in Nigeria particularly sponsorship of Boko Haram insurgency.

The Senate President Dr. Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila are under pressure to reject the fresh request by President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow $4 billion and €710 million until the publication of details of spending of all loans obtained since May 29, 2015 by the government. President Buhari recently sought the approval of the National Assembly to borrow $4,054,476,863 billion and €710 million, on the grounds of “emerging needs” as contained in a letter dated 24 August, 2021. In an open letter dated 18 September 2021, by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) expressed…