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A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in Akwa Ibom has called on the government to establish a 30-50 Year Long-Term Development Master Plan for the state. Citizen Matthew Koffi Okono, the Founder of Open Forum, said as inputs for the state 2026 Budget, ‘‘We want to, once again, re-emphasise our advocacy for the establishment for a 30-50 Year Long-Term Development Master Plan for the state.’’ ‘‘Advanced countries were not built on annual budgets and low-level inputs by ordinary citizens, but long term plans put together by teams of experts, coordinated centrally by a high-powered committee. The type of development Akwa Ibom State…

More than 200 staffers illegally disengaged from service companies under ExxonMobil Nigeria Unlimited, Ibeno are said to have died without collecting their due retirement benefits.  Relations of the deceased in a petition to Open Forum to intervene for them have filed more than 80 death certificates with the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) from different hospitals while others are unable to obtain such due to financial challenge. Already, SEPLAT has fully acquired ExxonMobil assets worth $800 million berth off-shore. Related post:  Seplat Energy, ExxonMobil Conclude $800m Asset Acquisition  Testifying this at the 2024 end-of-the-year press briefing organised by at Open Forum on…

By Akakan Umoh The Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN) has called on Akwa Ibom Government to fully implement the Anti-Open Grazing Act to regulate grazing of cattle on farmlands across the state.  Making the call during the thank-you media parley organised by CHRAN in Uyo on Monday, the Director of the centre, Otuekong Franklyn Isong, said this would stem clashes between farmers and herders in the state. Isong, however, lauded the enactment of the Akwa Ibom State Anti-Open Grazing Law by Mr. Udom Emmanuel administration, detesting the partial enforcement of the law in some parts of the…

President Bola Tinubu and Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio have felicitated Nigerians on the the 2024 Christmas celebrations, urging them to embrace peace, love and unity for the development and growth of the country. In his message to Nigerians on 2024 Christmas he personally signed, Tinubu said ‘‘On this joyous Christmas Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to Christians across Nigeria and worldwide as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, as narrated in the Holy Scriptures.’’ According to him, ‘‘Christmas embodies the fulfilment of divine prophecy and symbolises the triumph of love, peace, and unity. Related posts 2024 Christmas…

After amendment of 21 items under Capital and Recurrent Expenditure for implementation by the State Government, the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has enacted the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N955 billion into law. The passage of the 2025 budget followed the submission of the report by the member for Uruan State Constituency Dr. Itorobong Etim for consideration during Tuesday’s Plenary. Dr. Etim said the committee while legislating on the budget, successfully amended 17 items on recurrent and four items on capital expenditure, bringing to 21 the number of items amended on Capital and Recurrent Expenditure respectively. Related post: Akwa…

By Akakan Umoh Straightnews online has minted 70 messages and wishes for use in saluting your friends, relations and partners at 2024 Christmas celebrations.  Explore them to your advantage.  May your Christmas sparkle with joy and your heart overflow with love that lasts all year long. Wishing you a Christmas full of laughter, love, and blessings that fill your heart and soul to the brim. This Christmas, may your heart be light, your spirit be merry, and your joy endless like the holiday season itself. May your days be filled with peace, your nights with warmth, and your heart with…

Dear esteemed readers and partners, we appreciate your trust in us to inform, educate and entertain you all year round. We are truly grateful for your partnership. Every year is better because you are there. We run because your constant support strengthens us and we fly because you give us wings. From all of us at StraightNews, here is wishing you a season full of exceeding joy and prosperity. And may your lives be as beautiful as the memories we have created throughout the year even as we look forward to greater things in the coming year. Merry Christmas 2024! Signed…

By Agency Report Syrian Christians are scared of Christmas celebrations this year, despite assurances from the Islamists who have just taken power that they are free to practise their religion. The self-imposed constraints highlight one of the main challenges for Syria’s new Islamist rulers: establishing mutual trust among a myriad of minorities, all scarred by decades of brutal dictatorship and 13 years of pitiless civil war. De facto ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa has told Christians and other groups that they will be safe in a Syria run by his Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a former al Qaeda affiliate. Related post: Assad…

The Nigerian Government has declared Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th December 2024, and Wednesday 1st January, 2025 as Public Holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year respectively. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, extending warm greetings to Nigerians. Dr. Tunji-Ojo called on Nigerians to use the festive period to reflect on the values of love, peace, and unity that the season signifies. Related post: Nigerian Govt Declares Public Holidays For Christmas, New Year Festivities  He emphasised…

By Agency Report As Israel’s interceptors failed to knock down a ballistic missile launched by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen impacted a playground in south Tel Aviv early Saturday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate the attacks. “The incident is still being thoroughly investigated,” the Israel Defense Forces said, adding that following initial investigations by the Israeli Air Force and Home Front Command, “some of the conclusions have already been implemented, both regarding interception and early warning.” “No further details regarding aerial defense activities and the alert system can be given due to operational security considerations,” the IDF…