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The Federal Government had earlier declared a two-day holiday for the festivities  – Tuesday and Wednesday – but the crescent moon was not sighted yesterday. The Federal Government has extended the public holiday for the Eid-El-Fitr celebration to Thursday.  On Sunday, it declared a two-day holiday – Tuesday and Wednesday – for the festivities. However, the crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, meaning the Eid celebration will take place on Wednesday. This prompted the Federal Government to add an extra day to the already-declared public holiday. “The Federal Government has approved Thursday 11th April 2024 as an additional…

The Super Falcons qualified for the Olympics for the first time since 2008, after beating South Africa’s Banyana Banyana 1-0 on aggregate Tuesday. The Falcons secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw in Pretoria, to land the qualification ticket, going through with a 1-0 aggregate score. This is the first time in 16 years that Nigeria will be qualifying for the Olympics in women’s Football. The Falcons will join Spain, Japan and Brazil at Paris 2024. Also read Super Falcons move up eight places in latest FIFA ranking  Each Super Falcons’ player to earn $60,000 for reaching second round  FIFA Felicitates Super…

Three teenagers are facing the death penalty in China for beating their 13-year-old classmate to death last month. The three suspects, aged under 14 at the time of the murder, are accused of bullying their classmate, named only as Wang, over a long period before killing him in northern China’s Hebei province. ‘‘He was beaten alive and his body was disfigured beyond recognition,’’ Wang’s father wrote on Douyin, a Chinese social media platform. ‘‘I hope the government will be fair, open and just, punish them severely, and that the killers will pay with their lives.’’ Also read Brunei Backtracks On…

Solar eclipse raced across parts of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, as the moon swept in front of the sun, blotting out daylight. Almost everyone in North America was guaranteed at least a partial eclipse, weather permitting. It was the continent’s biggest eclipse audience ever, with a couple hundred million people living in or near the shadow’s path, plus scores of out-of-towners flocking in. Clouds blanketed most of Texas as total solar eclipse began its diagonal dash across land, starting along Mexico’s mostly clear Pacific coast and aiming for Texas and 14 other U.S. States, before exiting into the North…

A 38-year-old Omobayo Godwin was, Monday, sworn in as the new Edo State Deputy Governor, hours after Philip Shaibu was impeached. Omobayo who holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical electronics, and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Benin (UNIBEN) was sworn in at the Edo Government House in Benin City, the state capital. Shaibu impeached The Edo State House of Assembly impeached Philip Shaibu as deputy governor of the state on Monday. The impeachment followed the adoption of the report of a seven-member investigative panel. The panel was set up by Daniel Okungbowa, chief judge of…

Akwa Ibom Police Command has expressed order to go after the killers of a popular businessman, Pastor Sylvanus Ukpong, and abductors of his farm manager. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara, who gave the order, mandated tactical operatives of the Command to immediately fish out hoodlums responsible for the murder. Straightnews gathered that a business woman from Rivers State called and negotiated to buy layers from the deceased poultry farm along Airport Road in Ifa group of villages, Uyo Local Government Area on Saturday evening. A member of the deceased family told the online newspapers that ‘‘He picked…

The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has warned those mocking him that his God is a consuming fire. Recall that Adeboye had been drawing criticisms from several celebrities and on-air personalities over some of his declarations and comments on political developments and economic issues. Speaking during a sermon and anointing service at the latest monthly Holy Ghost Service held at The Redemption City of God, the pastor warned those who criticise and mock him to thread with caution, saying those who do such things end badly.. He reminded his critics that the word…

…The minister wished all Muslim Ummah a happy Eid-el-Fitr celebration and prayed that the peace, blessings and favour of Allah be with everyone and the country. The Federal Government has declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this in a statement on Sunday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Aishetu Ndayako. The minister congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Tunji-Ojo called on them to imbibe and practise the virtues that entail kindness, love, tolerance,…

The International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Akwa Ibom, Uyo Branch is worried on the number of inmates are accommodated in the overstretched facilities at Medium Custodial Centre, Uyo. According to FIDA, the centre houses 1715 inmates against a 613-capacity. The FIDA Chairperson, Uyo branch, Mrs. Iquo Abia, who stated this during a visit to female inmates at the centre on Thursday, April 4, 2024, pledged to set up intervention measures to look into the problem. Such measures, she explained, include provision of legal representations, recommendations to relevant government agencies for parole, especially for expectant mothers and infant bearing mothers…

Moses Bliss Experience in Akwa Ibom has come and gone, but the memories linger. Moses Uyoh Enang, popularly known as Moses Bliss and the rising gospel singer, song writer and fashion designer was the organizer of the event held on Easter Monday, April 1, 2024. The recent edition of the Bliss Experience, dubbed “The Homecoming,” was monumental success, attracting more than 30,000 attendees. On a yearly basis, he organizes the gospel music fiesta to showcase his musical ingenuity. Held at Unity Park, Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo, the event was graced by Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, and deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi…