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More nursing mothers and their partners in Nung Udoe, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have declared support for Family Planning programme, citing satisfaction with its services. Statistics from District Health Information System says from October to December, 2024, 1.043 were acceptors but from January to March 2025, 1,126 were new acceptors, showing an increase of eight per cent. Speaking during the June in-reach session held at the Primary Healthcare Centre, OP Base, on Wednesday, June 18, the Family Planning Supervisor for the area, Mrs. Ime Ekere, reported a steady rise in the uptake of family planning…

A man from Ikot Inyang Village of Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State who hacked his biological mother to death has landed in police cell. One Alexander Ben Peter is alleged to have killed his 71 year-old mother, one Mrs. Atiny Ben Peter with matchet.  Addressing the press at Akwa Ibom Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia in Uyo on Thursday, 19 June, the State Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, stated ‘‘On the 10th of June 2025 at about 0955hrs base on credible information, the operatives of the Command arrested one Alexander Ben Peter (m) of Ikot…

A new Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Akwa Ibom Command, Mr. Francis Ajatta, has resumed official duty in the state. This follows the promotion and subsequent posting of the immediate past Sector Commander, ACM Edward Odiete. Ajatta, the new Corps Commander, is from Lagos State. A graduate of University of Port Harcourt, he holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from University  of Benin (UNIBEN). Ajatta is also a Chartered Member of Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria. A press release issued by Paul O. James, SRC (Public Enlightenment) and sent to Straightnews online in Uyo on June 18…

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has swiftly hauled 54 criminal suspects to its dragnet within 49 days.  A breakdown shows that the command nabbed six robbery, seven kidnapping, one murder, 30 cultism, six transformer vandalism and four burglary and stealing suspects. Moreover, the command recovered two double barrel cut to size locally made gun, one incomplete long gun, three single barrel/cut-to-size guns, 18 locally made pistols, four ammunitions, eight empty cartridges, 14 live cartridges, two vehicles, two long iron pipes, 50 arms/ammunitions while three kidnapped victims were rescued. Also read: Police Rescue seven pregnant women, five infants in Akwa Ibom…

Ahead of mega reception for Governor Umo Eno, Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has called on stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom to collaborate with members of the Peoples Democratic Party willing to join the party. Addressing APC stakeholders from the 31 local government areas in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital on Wednesday, Akpabio assured that the proposed political alignment would attract significant federal interventions to Akwa Ibom, aimed at improving the welfare of the people and accelerating development of the state. A statement by his Special Assistant on Media to the Senate President,…

The ex-Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili’s call on President Bola Tinubu’s Government to stop what she described as “atrocious injustice” of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has elicited blistering remarks and attacks from some persons and groups. In a statement shared on her verified X handle on Tuesday, Mrs Ezekwesili stated ‘‘The incredulous arraignment of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan before the FCT High Court by the Federal Government for ‘criminal defamation’ of those she accused of sexual harassment and threat to her life has made the society a laughing stock in other countries.’’ Reacting to the message, Dr. Sandra C. Duru, a renowned…

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed that the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, voluntarily turned himself in for questioning following the circulation of a viral video showing him displaying a gun-like object. “No one is above the law. Pastor Paul Adefarasin has turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, and is currently being interrogated by detectives who have commenced investigation on the case,” the police said in a post on X. They added, “The outcome of the investigation will be made public.” Also read: ‘Political Office In Nigeria…

After 24 years of marriage, a Nigerian Pastor could not hide her joy as she hauled adorations and praises to God Almighty for the gift of a set of twins. During the June 2025 Power Must Change Hands programme at Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, International Headquarters, Lagos, Pastor Funmilola Abraham held the congregation spellbound with the earth-shaking testimony that rattled many naysayers. “I got married on March 31, 2001. It has been 24 years since then, and I was 57 years old when I gave birth to my children. I am 58 years old,” Mrs Abraham who was…

President Bola Tinubu will travel to Benue State on Wednesday as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state. This was stated in a statement on Monday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. The President’s visit aims to assess first-hand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction. Recall that The attack occurred in Yelwata, a border town between Benue and Nasarawa states, where suspected herdsmen reportedly stormed the community and massacred about 200 persons late Friday night. Read more Middle-Belt: The ‘Failed State’, Cash Cattle Prisons In…

The Federal Government has ordered a thorough investigation into Wednesday’s altercation between Air Peace and Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, at the Lagos Airport. In a statement issued on Friday through his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said he has been in direct contact with both parties since the incident and appealed to them to halt their public accusations and counter-accusations. He directed the relevant aviation agencies to gather all available evidence and submit a report to his office to help guide future conduct in similar cases. Also read Edo Governorship: Ize-Iyamu Extols…