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Nigerian Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. In a statement on Monday, June 2, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. Eid al-Adha, also known as Eid al-Kabir or the Festival of Sacrifice, is an Islamic holiday that commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. Also read Eid-el-Fitr: Nigerian Govt declares Monday, Tuesday…

By Aniefiok Christopher  Young minds in Akwa Ibom State have been charged to embark on intensive reading and writings that will propel them to becoming Nigeria’s future leaders. Book enthusiasts and scholars handed down the charge to students from selected secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State during a special reading session organised by the Uyo Book Club that marked the 2025 Children’s Day at the weekend. Dr Udeme Nana, a Chief lecturer at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua in Ikot Ekpene, said the essence of the event was to assemble the students with the intention to network with them about…

The former National Legal Adviser of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Enoidem, has given reasons he would not join Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno in defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Enoidem who had earlier spoken on Inside Politics on BDTV, BusinessDay Television programme confirmed this to Straightnews on a WhatsApp on Sunday, June 1 emphasised that his stance was based on values, not convenience. ‘‘Political parties should serve as ideological homes not mere platforms for personal gain and political consistency and discipline are essential for strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. Also read Why Damagum and Co Must Go-…

The trial of the suspended Senator representing Kogi Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan would take a new turn following the arrival of Dr. Sandra C. Duru popularly known as Prof Mgbe in Nigeria to put fire on dry leaves. Duru who touched down the country from United States a few days ago would tender concrete evidence for use in trial of Natasha who was sued by the Federal Government over a three-count charge bordering on criminal defamation over assassination plots against the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the former kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello. The suit filed at Federal Capital High Court,…

Nigeria is turning its vast natural gas reserves into a national engine for growth, using smart policy, local enterprise, and ambitious infrastructure to power homes, fuel industries, and redefine its place in the global energy map. Seeing Nsik Group Limited, engineered by an Akwa Ibom team featured in the Forbes Africa Magazine “Nigeria Unleashed Series of their June/July 2025 edition’’ gives me a lot of hope that more of us are particularly shifting into  the oil and gas sector and beyond. Mr. Nsikan Johnny’s interest in business and enterprise, commencing from Akwa Ibom Transport Company, where he turned the transport sector…

Amidst trending accusation of ‘human sacrifice,’ Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has doused the raging fire that would have consumed and eroded the unity and credibility of the First family in the state. Responding to a resurfaced video in which his second daughter, Jane Edidiong Ufot, accusing him of attempting to use her for ritual sacrifice, Governor Eno insisted that his family remains united and unaffected by what he described as political distractions. “I don’t want to die like my mother,” she said in the footage. “I will not be a sacrifice like my mother and brother,” Jane claimed. Also…

Kano State Government has provided N1 million succour each to the families of 22 young athletes who lost their lives in a fatal motor accident while returning from the 22nd National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. The announcement was made on Saturday by the state deputy governor, Aminu Gwarzo, during a condolence visit to Nasarawa Hospital in Kano, where the remains of the deceased were deposited, It is gathered that the sports men died when the bus in they were travelling rammed into Dakatsalle bridge in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State Saturday morning. Also read…

French Paris St Germain won their first European Cup triumph with a crushing 5-0 victory over Inter Milan on Saturday, the biggest winning margin in the final of the continent’s premier club competition. Achraf Hakimi, playing against his former club, gave PSG an early lead and Teenager Desire Doue  went from provider to finisher as his deflected shot doubled their advantage in the 20th minute. After losing the 2020 final to Bayern Munich, Luis Enrique’s PSG side, who teetered on the brink of elimination in the league phase, finally claimed the trophy their Qatari owners have craved since taking over…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the tragic loss of 151 lives caused by flash flooding in Niger State which occurred between Wednesday and Thursday, May 28 and 29, 2025. These communities: Mokwa, Tiffin Maza, and Anguwan Hausawa were gravely affected. In a condolence message on Saturday, the First Lady extended her sympathies to Governor Umar Bago and the people of Niger State, describing the loss of lives and destruction of property caused by the torrential rains as “very saddening.” Also read: Floods: Investigate Ecological Fund spending– SERAP tells FG “This devastating flooding, which led to…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles emerged victorious on Saturday evening after defeating Jamaica 5–4 on penalties to clinch the 2025 Unity Cup at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, England. The tightly contested final ended 2–2 in regulation time. Moses Simon opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 9th minute, just outside the six-yard box. However, Jamaica responded almost immediately through Kaheim Dixon, who converted a low cross from Cephas after a brilliant run down the left. Also read Home Super Eagles beat Ghana’s Black Galaxies to clinch CHAN ticket  Samuel Chukwueze restored Nigeria’s lead in the 53rd minute with a precise…