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Against its abundant natural resources like coal, tin, and iron ore, Nigeria is one of the wealthiest countries in Africa, according to GDP. Akwa Ibom which joined the league of 10 richest states in the country occupies the third position. The richest states in Nigeria are the main drivers of this wealth, significantly contributing to sectors such as tourism, cultural heritage, education, and intellectualism. These states, with their robust economies and developed infrastructure, play a crucial role in the nation’s economic prowess. Their rankings are determined by major industries, contributions to the national GDP, and the abundance of natural resources.…

Manchester United pulled off an almighty upset on Saturday when they defeated a clearly exhausted Manchester City side 2-1 to win their 13th FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. The first goal was scored in the 30th minute by Alejandro Garnacho who capitalised on a mistake by Josko Gvardiol and goalkeeper Stefan Ortega and the second one was by rising star Kobbie Mainoo in the 39th minute. City, who last week for the Premier League title for the 4th year running, looked to be out of sorts in the match with chances they would normally put away getting wasted. Erling Haaland…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate commencement for the construction of sections three and four of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Dave Umahi announced.  This directive will see construction begin from Cross River and Akwa Ibom states, as the federal government moves forward with the project’s procurement process. Umahi said, “Let me announce that Mr. President has directed that section 3 that is starting from Calabar and section 4 starting from Akwa Ibom, should commence immediately and we’re in the process of concluding the procurement. “For those who have been saying why not start…

Aniefiok Christopher Henceforth, any market union in Akwa Ibom that intimidates, harasses or hinders commodity sellers from selling their goods at various market formations in the state will face severe sanctions. Giving the warning at the popular Etaha Itam Market in Itu and Afaha Market in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Areas of the state during an enlightenment tour on Thursday, Akwa Ibom Traders Cooperative Association vowed to impose severe sanctions on recalcitrant traders. The group led by Pastor Moses Sambo, the BOT Chairman, Etaha Itam Traders Development Association, Elder Godwin Ebong and other market leaders were received amidst jubilation from…

Two men convicted by An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division are to die by hanging for robbing two persons of cash and valuable items. The convicts – Benjamin Joseph, 32, and Stephen Orban, 25 – were arraigned on December 30, 2022, on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy and robbery. The charge read, “On 16th August 2022 along Iluomoba Road, Aisegba Ekiti did conspire to commit a felony, to wit; armed robbery. Also read Court Orders Release Of Deposed Emir Sanusi From Detention  Collapsing Oil Prices: Peterside Faults CBN’s Policies, Shuns Apex Bank’s Forum Over Sanusi  Bayero Replaces…

Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 14th Emir of Kano, who was dethroned in 2020 after falling out with ex-Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, may soon reclaim his position following recent legislative changes. The Kano State Emirs (Appointment and Deposition) Law, enacted in 2019 by the Ganduje administration to create four additional emirates—Rano, Karaye, Gaya, and Bichi—was repealed by the Kano House of Assembly on Thursday. The repeal abolished these emirates and the changes introduced under Ganduje’s administration. A copy of the repealed bill, obtained by reporters, states: “All offices created in the newly created five Emirates under the repealed principal law, dated…

Amazon founder, billionaire Jeff Bezos has reclaimed world’s richest person from Tesla head Elon Musk on Wednesday—though the rivals still trail LVMH magnate Bernard Arnault, the world’s richest person. This was one day after Musk toppled Bezos as the world’s second-richest person. Bezos’ net worth stands at $201.5 billion, the result of a $511 million daily jolt driven in part by a narrow climb in Amazon shares, which crawled up over 0.5% as of noon on Wednesday (Amazon is also in reported negotiations for a multi-billion-dollar NBA TV deal). You may also read Jeff Bezos gives $100m to Obama Foundation…

Eagle-eyed security personnel, Wednesday,  barricaded every access to the Cross River State Assembly Complex after the impeachment of the 10th Speaker of the Assembly, Elvert Ayambem to forestall a breakdown of law and order. The security agents were a combined team of men of the Nigeria Police Force and operatives of the Department of State Services. Ayambem was impeached over alleged gross misconduct and administrative high handedness. Also read Police barricade Cross River State House of Assembly Former Akwa Ibom Assemblyman bids the living farewell Calabar Carnival: Cross River gives N100m grant to 10 hoteliers Findings revealed that the plot…

Ademola Lookman scored three stunning goals to help Atalanta defeat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the 2023/24 Europa League final.  Lookman single-handedly ended Atalanta’s 61-year wait for silverware and Bayer Leverkusen’s historic 51-match unbeaten run in one fell swoop, scoring a hat-trick Wednesday in Dublin to win the Italian side the Europa League. Leverkusen have made a habit of erasing multi-goal deficits this season, and found themselves in a familiar hole after conceding twice to Lookman in first half. But the Nigerian’s third in the 75th minute – a left-footed rocket into the far corner – made sure there was no…

The unexplainable deaths of Benue women in Abuja portray a case of two persons dying in two mysterious circumstances, Straightnews has gathered.   Benue woman, identified as Margret Oyibo Atayi, who was declared missing since Friday, 17th May, 2024 at 3 a.m., was found dead in the late hours of Monday. Margaret, an Idoma girl from Ugbokolo, Okpokwu LGA of Benue State, was last seen around City College of Education, Abacha Road, Mararaba, near Abuja at about 3 pm on Friday, 17th May, 2024. The father and a sibling of the Benue girl, Margaret Oyibo Atayi, who was found dead…