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Akwa Ibom Government has terminated the contract for the construction of the 29-km Nsit Atai-Okobo-Oron Road abandoned by successive governments several years ago. Straightnews gathered that former Governor Udom Emmanuel had revoked the contract for the construction of the road awarded to Renaissance Construction Company following its failure to commence work 10 months after the contract award. Emmanuel had re-awarded same to another construction firm in 2021 “with the resolve of the government to complete the road before the end of the administration in 2023.″ The decision to construct the road was taken following the closure of the traditional route…

To raise their morale and promote efficiency, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the promotion of 10,581 deserving junior officers of the Inspectorate Cadre, and the Rank and File. In line with this directive, Egbetokun has tasked the Deputy Inspector-General of Police overseeing the Department of Finance and Administration (DIG DFA) with coordinating efforts alongside the Commissioner of Police (Welfare) to commence the promotion process promptly. This was contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Friday in Abuja. The breakdown of promotions includes nine thousand, eight hundred thirty-one (9,831) Police…

The United Kingdom government has raised the general salary threshold for those arriving in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa from £26,200 to £38,700. According to the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, the minimum wage increased by 48 per cent to cut migration and put British workers first in force. Changes that are now in force will slash migration and prevent the undercutting of British workers by employers looking to recruit cheap labour from overseas. In the statement issued on its website on Thursday, the UK businesses are now required to pay overseas workers coming to the UK on a…

The Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country have tripled the electricity charges following withdrawal of the power subsidy by the Federal Government. Consequently, Nigerians will pay through their noses as President Bola Tinubu administration has withdrawn the much-debated electricity subsidy paid by successive governments in the country. Already, electricity tariffs have tripled the energy prices as the government plans to revitalise the country’s energy sector and cut the about $2.3 billion spent on subsidy annually. The new development aims to implement the 2024 Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO), which could raise the current tariffs by close to 200 per cent. The…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has blacklisted several fake loan applications alleged to be exploiting unsuspecting Nigerians. The Federal Government endorsed this move, declaring these apps illegal due to their deceptive operations directed their delisting from Google Paly store. These illegal loan apps thriving in illicit deals have been causing significant distress through their harassment of users and victims. Also read Polaris Bank Nigeria Launches New Digital Bank NDIC Verifies Depositors Of Failed 42 MFBs From Dec 21- 24 CBN Shuts Sapphire, Akcofed, Gufax In Akwa Ibom, 39 Nigerian Microfinance Banks Basically, these apps operate outside the legal framework, as they…

Afrobeats singer and producer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has acquired his third private jet- Bombardier 7500. Straightnews learnt that a Bombardier 7500, with its opulent interior and state-of-the-art features, represents the epitome of extravagance, with a price tag befitting its status—$81 million, or approximately N104 billion in Nigerian Naira. Through his verified social media account “X,” Davido proudly revealed his latest acquisition: a brand-new private jet named the Bombardier 7500. This impressive aircraft, the Bombardier Global 7500, stands as the largest business jet in Bombardier’s lineup, boasting top-of-the-line features and a significant price tag. Also read My diamond-studded necklace worth…

Obong Akpaekong The General Overseer of Bible Standard Church, Pastor Umoh Ekwo, has told Christians how to tap God’s abundant blessings. The Church Overseer lamented that there are many people who desire the blessings of God, yet they do not know how to go about them. In his sermon entitled Instrument for Divine Release during a five-day Annual Convention of the church, Ekwo said people seeking the blessings of God must sometimes take certain actions that would move God to bless them. Speaking on the theme Divine Release which ended on Monday at the Miracle Campground at Ndon Uruan, off…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, commonly known as Bobrisky for involvement in the abuse of the nation’s currency, the Naira. The anti-graft agency said Bobrisky was apprehended at Pinnock Estate in Lagos State on April 3, 2024, around 3 p.m. Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the EFCC revealed this while confirming the arrest and detention of Bobrisky on Thursday morning. According to Oyewale, Bobrisky is currently held at the EFCC facility in Lagos and is expected to face legal proceedings soon. Also read Nollywood Actress Worried By Cross Dressing…

A Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja has summoned five social media users for “criminal defamation” of the reputation  of gospel music singer, Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Blessed Uzochikwa over the paternity of their son. The five defendants are Okoronkwo Ejike, Kingsley Ibeh, DJ Spoiltkid, Terrence Ekot, and Samuel Agozie. They had, in their social media handles, insinuated that their son has a striking semblance of popular gospel minister, Nathaniel Bassey. In the court summons dated April 3, 2024, Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna ordered the five defendants to appear in person before the court on April 23,…

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu and Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal have denied obtaining or signing for fresh loan (domestic or foreign), since the inception of their administration on May 29, 2023. Governor Otu’s reaction follows the figures presented on the spreadsheet of the Debt Management Office (DMO) and posted on its website. The same figure from the DMO is what some media houses, notably Straightnews Newspaper, relied upon, analyzed, and reported on their Tuesday, April 2, 2024 edition. Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, Governor Otu wondered how the Debt Management Office arrived at N220.2 billion…