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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Command says it has begun taping the 10 suspected crude oil suspects in Akwa Ibom State. The suspects were handed over to it by the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka of the state. In a statement by EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale on Saturday, March 9, 2024, stated that the suspects, who allegedly operated without the appropriate licences, were apprehended by the Navy while onboard a ship, MT Queen Hansal, loaded with 100 metric tonnes of petroleum products. He further mentioned that during the handover of the arrested suspects and…

As Ramadan begins Monday, President Bola Tinubu has urged Muslim faithful to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and stability in the country. A statement signed for Tinubu welcomed Muslims in the country into the holy month of Ramadan, expressed  best wishes to the faithful as the month-long fasting commences. The statement issued by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume and signed by the director of information in the office of the SGF (OSGF), Segun Imohiosen, admonished Muslims in the country to observe the month according to the precepts of Prophet Mohammed. The statement said: “The Secretary…

The 51-year-old marriage of Folorunsho Alakija, regarded as the country’s richest woman, to her husband, Modupe Alakija, is reportedly hitting a rock. The society matriarch has allegedly separated from her spouse, according to The Will newspaper. Married in November 1976, the couple are blessed with four sons. According to the report, the couple have been facing frequent disagreements, ultimately resulting in their decision to live separately. Also read Famous Ikoyi Club Suspends Folorunso Alakija’s Husband It took 10 days for God to stop me from using Jewelry- Alakija Don’t undermine Girl Child Abilities but invest in the future-Alakija Modupe Alakija…

The Federal Government’s stance to break the monopoly of MultiChoice Nigeria on pay-as-you-go billing is yielding fruit with the official launch of an indigenous Nigerian satellite television, Silver Lake Television (SLTV), in Abuja. Straightnews gathered from reports that the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is mulling pay-as-go-view billing for viewers in the country. Speaking to reporters at the launch, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Charles Ebuebu, stated that the commission would consider the call by Nigerian pay satellite television subscribers for the introduction of pay-per-view options. MultiChoice is a South African company operating…

Tears flowed ceaselessly as sympathizers who attended the funeral service of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holding, Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and son Chizi saw as their remains were lowered into graves. This climaxed with the six-day burial rites announced for the late Wigwes, which began on Monday. The funeral service was held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lion of Judah parish, Isiokpo community in Ikwere Local Government Area of Rivers State. The service for the seasoned banker and philanthropist Herbert Wigwe commenced promptly at 11:00 AM Saturday. Mourners, including friends, associates, and well-wishers from…

Two-time world champion Anthony Joshua knocked out mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou in just the second round of their heavyweight clash in the early hours of Saturday at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Agile Joshua had his complacent Cameroonian opponent on the canvas in the first round and twice more in the second in a brutal and brief exhibition of punching power. Ngannou, 37, a former UFC heavyweight champion, was taking part in only his second professional boxing match, having lost a split decision to Tyson Fury in an October fight that saw him put the WBC champion on the canvas…

Wife of Nigeria’s President, Oluremi Tinubu, and Amnesty International (AI) have ‘exploded’ at the kidnappers of women and school children in Northern Nigeria and urged the Federal Government to safely rescue the victims. While Tinubu described kidnappers as cowards who deserve capital punishment, Amnesty called on the Federal Government to secure the safe release of over 687 people who were abducted by gunmen in Borno and Kaduna states. From Gamboru-Ngala and Dikwa local government areas of Borno State, suspected Boko Haram terrorists abducted more than 400 persons including women and children from the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Gamboru…

Failure by customers to link Bank Verification Number (BVN) and National Identification Number (NIN) to their bank account(s) has led to closure by most banks. The CBN had on December 1, 2023, in a circular directed that a ‘Post no Debit’ restriction be placed on all bank accounts without the BVN and NIN from Friday, March 1, 2024. The circular, jointly signed by the Director, Payments System Management Department, Chibuzo Efobi; and Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Haruna Mustapha, read, “It is mandatory for all Tier-1 bank accounts and wallets for individuals to have BVN and/or NIN. It remains…

Joe Biden has brushed off the former US President, Donald Trump’s call for debates with him ahead of the 2024 general election, saying he is willing to participate “anytime, anywhere, anyplace.” Trump, the 2024 GOP frontrunner and presumptive nominee, posted his offer on his Truth Social on Wednesday afternoon, March 6  just hours after former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, his last-standing Republican opponent, suspended her campaign. “It is important, for the Good of our Country, that Joe Biden and I Debate Issues that are so vital to America, and the American People,” Trump posted Wednesday. “Therefore, I am calling…

The Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Mr. Uko Essien Udom has given reason the state government did not conduct elections into the 31 local government councils, attributing this to non-inclusion in the 2023 state budget. Following the expiration of the tenure of democratically elected Chairmanship and councillorship on December 7, 2023, Governor Umo Eno reconstituted Transition Committees for the councils. Udom who spoke in Uyo on Thursday at the end of a two-day Training/Sensitization workshop for the 2024 Local Government elections in Akwa Ibom State organised by Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) said the past administration…