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Some Nigerians have sought probe into allegations by a United States Congressman, Scott Perry, that the United States Agency for International Development funded terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram. US Congressman, Scott Perry, said that USAID funded terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram. Perry, a Republican representing Pennsylvania, made the claim during the inaugural hearing of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency on Thursday. Read US Blacklists Six Nigerians For Sponsoring Boko Haram Boko Haram fighters send 33 wives of ISWAP To early graves More than 100 terrorists allegedly die in Boko Haram, ISWAP Clash  The session, entitled “The War on Waste:…

The South African government retaliated by suspending American businesses within its territory and halted mineral exports to the United States. This drastic measure comes on the heels of Donald Trump’s signing an Executive Order to cut off all funding from the US to South Africa, including USAID. The South African government has made it clear that it will no longer tolerate the disrespect and disregard shown by the Western world. “Africa is not a beggar continent,” said a spokesperson for the South African government. “We will no longer be taken for granted. If the US thinks it can just cut…

Apprehension has set in as 2Baba’s family petitioned DSS over his alleged disappearance, saying he has been missing since February 10. The ongoing marital crisis rocking the home of Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has taken another dramatic turn as the singer’s family formally petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over his sudden disappearance. The Idibia family in a petition signed by Wilson Anuge, said the singer left his residence in his lounge-wear on February 10, 2025 suggesting that he was going for his habitual walk and had not returned home since then. Read post:…

Despite Afenifere headed by Pa Ayo Adebanjo kicking against Bola Ahmed Tinubu for President in 2023, Tinubu said Nigeria has lost a political leader, Adebanjo whose decades of unwavering struggle for justice, democracy and national unity have left an indelible mark on the nation’s history. Tinubu in a condolence message he signed said he received the news of the passing of the Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo with profound sorrow. Recall that the statesman’s Afenifere supported the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi in 2023, Related posts Afenifere Backs Peter Obi’s Presidential election results Babangida Loses Opportunity To…

Stakeholders from minority Ijaw and Obolo ethnic nationalities in the oil-rich Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom have protested incessant attacks, killings and destruction of properties by the neihbouring Eket and Esit Eket Local Government Areas. Staging a peaceful protest and armed with placards of varying inscriptions, the protesters lamented that the local and international investors in oil and gas resources including Chinese firms in the area “are facing serious threat to their businesses, which, if not addressed, could consider relocation with attendant job losses to local residents.” They recalled that Ibeno, host to the defunct Mobil Producing Nigeria…

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik), Awka, has expelled Goddy-Mbakwe, Chiamaka Precious after fighting Dr Chukwudi Michael Okoye, a lecturer at the institution, in a video that went viral. According to a statement released by Unizik, Precious’ expulsion takes effect immediately. Recall that the student had engaged in a physical altercation with a lecturer who interrupted her while she was recording a dance video for Tik Tok. The lecturer, who needed to pass, tapped her on the back to get her attention and signal her to stop recording. Subsequent reports suggest that the lecturer requested the student to delete…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has charged four suspects to court for obstructing a public highway on Monday. This follows an earlier warning by the command that it will not tolerate any individual or group taking the law into their own hands by obstructing highways. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, stated this in a press statement made available to journalists in Uyo on Wednesday. Related posts Akwa Ibom police Free 10 pregnant women from baby factory  Robbery suspects to appear in court- Akwa Ibom police Command Akwa Ibom Police in hot chase of businessman’s killers …

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has passed a Motion to curb illegal motor parks in Uyo Metropolis. The House also called for a revamp of government-owned motor parks in different local government areas. This followed a motion sponsored by the Member representing Nsit Ubium State Constituency, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Otobong Bob at Plenary on Tuesday. Barr. Bob, the Deputy Leader of the Assembly, expressed worry over the rising number of illegal motor parks in Uyo Metropolis which according to him contributes to traffic congestion, disorderliness and unsafe conditions on major roads and public spaces. Bob, noted with dismay…

Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has given the House Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Public Petitions one week to screen the Commissioners and Special Advisers-designate and report to the House. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, directed the committee headed by Hon. Aniefiok Attah representing Nsit Atai State Constituency in the House. The list of nominees came from Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno for confirmation as Commissioners and Special Advisers into the State Executive Council. The Governor in a message; GHU/AKS/S/104/VOL.XII/145 dated 10th February, 2025 addressed to the Speaker, Rt. Hon . Udeme…

The Rivers State Government has explained that its case challenging the leadership of the State House of Assembly and the membership of the members who defected in December 2023 are still before the Supreme Court. The Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Edison Ehie, made the clarification in a Facebook post. Ehie explained that the Supreme Court decision on Monday, February 10, 2025 was about the Appeal Court Judgement that Fubara should re-present the 2024 budget before the Martins Amaewhule-led Assembly. Related posts Breaking: Fire Guts Rivers State House Of Assembly  Rivers impasse: Tinubu brokers peace, directs Fubara, Wike…