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A renowned Nigerian Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Professor Akpan Hogan Ekpo, has attributed President Bola Tinubu’s announcement “Fuel subsidy is gone’’ to the astronomical rise in prices of all goods and services in the country. Professor Ekpo, former Vice Chancellor of University of Uyo, who stated this during a convocation lecture entitled: Nigeria: A resource rich economy in crisis: Are there solutions? said the announcement resulted in structural inflation. Speaking at Ben Jones Auditorium, Obong University, Obong Ntak in Etim Ekpo Local Government Areaof Akwa Ibom  on Friday, April 19, he said “oil subsidy is gone’ announcement resulted…

The residents of Okuama-Ewu, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, have slammed a N200 billion suit on Nigerian Military. In the matter before the Federal High Court in Warri, the people are seeking the money as damages for an alleged cordoning of their community, destruction of their homes, dehumanization, over allegation of killing 17 military personnel without police investigations. The applicants, mainly farmers, traders, and businessmen, who are seeking the enforcement of their fundamental human rights to a fair hearing, the dignity of the human person, private and family life, freedom of movement, choice of residency, private and family life, and the…

Nigerian chess champion, Tunde Onakoya, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest chess marathon. Onakoya teamed up with US chess master Shawn Martinez in Times Square, New York to set a new world record began begun on Wednesday, April 17. The child education advocate who recorded the feat in the early hours of Saturday, April 20 achieved the 56 hours 09 minutes 37 seconds record, surpassing the record of two Norwegians, Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, on November 11, 2018. You may also read US grants asylum to 12-year-old Nigerian chess prodigy, family Math-a-thon 2024: Akwa Ibom son…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Thursday, offered the widow of Sylvanus Ukpong, a job and the daughter, a scholarship. Ukpong, the Chief Executive Officer of Emem Farms Limited and Emem & Sons Limited, was heading to his farm in Ifa Atai when the suspected kidnappers accosted and killed him while his was whisked away his farm manager. He hailed from Ikot Iko Ibon in ONNA Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Governor Eno, who announced the gestures during a condolence visit to the bereaved family in Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo on Thursday, said he was deeply touched…

Kenya’s defence chief and nine other top officers died on Thursday, April 18, in a military helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto announced.  “Today at 2:20 p.m, our nation suffered a tragic air accident… I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of General Francis Omondi Ogolla,” Ruto told reporters. The president, who had convened an urgent meeting of the National Security Council after news of the accident emerged, said nine other “gallant military personnel” on board were also killed while two survived. He said the Kenya Air Force has dispatched an air investigation…

A 63rd-minute Joshua Kimmich header gave Bayern Munich a 1-0 win over Arsenal and a place in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday. The 3-2 aggregate quarter-final victory means Bayern return to the last-four for the first time since winning the title in 2020. Bayern will face either Manchester City or Real Madrid for a place in the final. The result continues a poor week for Arsenal, who conceded top spot in the Premier League table on Sunday with their first league loss of 2024. Unlike last week’s four-goal spectacle in London, Wednesday’s match was a cagey affair, with few…

Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City 4-3 on penalties to reach the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday after the last-eight tie ended 4-4 on aggregate. Rodrygo’s early goal put the 14-time title-holders in charge at the Etihad Stadium after the first leg had ended 3-3. Kevin De Bruyne had City back level with only 14 minutes of normal time remaining. After extra time failed to break the deadlock Antonio Rudiger scored the decisive spot-kick to send Real into the last four and a clash against Bayern Munich. In doing so the 14-time European champions booked their place in a fourth…

Moses Akpanudo, a professor of Management Studies and founder of Obong University, recently marked the 65th wedding anniversary otherwise known as Blue Sapphire with his heartthrob, Jessie. The nonagenarian shares thoughts on the tips that have sustained their marriage for 65 years with in a one-hour, down-to-earth interview with Straightnews. Read more… How the couple started and remained in marriage for 65 years It was rugged at first, but with time it smoothened out. I had a very difficult beginning in that my father-in-law did not want me to marry his first daughter on the grounds that I was a…

The Federal Government has issued a warning to Nigerians about the impending flooding in 31 states and 148 local government areas in the country. Speaking at the public presentation of the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) in Abuja, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, stressed the importance of readiness, revealing that a staggering 31 states and 148 local government councils are under significant risk. The Annual Flood Outlook serves as a comprehensive roadmap to mitigate the devastating impacts of floods on communities nationwide. Utsev underscored the necessity for collaborative efforts from both governmental and non-governmental…

Borussia Dortmund fought back to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in their quarter-final second leg on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate victory and a first Champions League semi-final since 2013. Trailing 2-1 from the first leg, goals from Julian Brandt and Ian Maatsen had Dortmund 2-0 up at half-time. Visiting coach Diego Simeone made three changes at half-time including bringing on Angel Correa and his energy told immediately, Mats Hummels conceding a poor own goal before the Argentine netted to put Atletico back ahead in the tie. But those goals brought a sluggish Dortmund back to life, with Niclas Fuellkrug and…