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A former member of Etim Ekpo/Ika State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Engr. Akanimo Edet, is dead. The parliamentarian popularly known as ‘‘commander’’ in the political arena by his associates and enthusiasts hailed from Ikpe Annang Village in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Edet earned the name right from the era of National Centre Party of Nigeria (NCPN) and United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP) owing to his political wizardly. Related posts Veteran Nollywood actress dies of cancer Nigeria vs South Africa AFCON Semi-finals match allegedly claims major victim A former Etim Ekpo…

Veteran Nollywood actress, Ethel Ekpe-Aderemi, who glazed Nigerian entertainment screen, died following a prolonged battle with cancer. The veteran actress who played the role of ‘Segi’ in the defunct sitcom on Nigerian Television Authority by Ken Saro Wiwa titled ‘Basi and Company submitted to death on Wednesday in Lagos State .’ Ekpe also featured in Amaka Igwe’s ‘Forever’ and the ‘Sons of the Caliphate.’ The news of her death was announced by the Director-General, National Film and Video Censors Board, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, in a late Facebook post on Wednesday. Read also How container smashed businessman in his car to death…

A former member of the House of Representatives who represented Ika Federal Constituency of Delta State, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, is dead. The politician, who was a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, was said to have passed away on Wednesday evening while watching the AFCON semi-finals match between Nigeria and South Africa. A source close to the politician said, “Cairo Ojougboh, a medical doctor died during the Nigeria vs. South Africa match. “The incident happened when the penalty was awarded against Nigeria. Dr Ojougboh was said to have shouted and slumped due to massive heart attack when SA scored.” However,…

Sebastien Haller sent hosts Ivory Coast set up a blockbuster Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final as they defeated Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Wednesday’s closely fought semi-final tie at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium. Borussia Dortmund striker Haller, formerly of West Ham, scored the game’s only goal, volleying home on 65 minutes when Max Gradel marauded down the right and crossed for Haller, whose acrobatic volley bounced up off the ground and over Mpasi, dipping under the post and in. They will now face Nigeria in Sunday’s final, hoping to lift the AFCON trophy for the first time since 2015. In a…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 in penalties to cruise into the 2023 African Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles secured a penalty after African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen was brought down in the box by Mothobi Mvala (South Africa) at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Ivory Coast. Nigeria led 1-0 in the 67th minute when Captain William Troost-Ekong converted a low-driven penalty into the middle of the net fouling Ronwen Williams in goal. Nigeria thought they had sealed the game with a 2-0 lead when…

A popular pastor in Nigeria’s Rivers State, Chidiebere Okoroafor, has been sentenced to death over murder of some persons. Okoroafor, who was standing trial for the murder of his choir mistress, Orlunma Nwagba, is the General Overseer of the Altar of Solution and Healing Assembly based in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the oil-rich state. He was also facing additional murder charges relating to the death of Nwagba’s friend, Chigozie Ezenwa, and her baby, Cresabel. Delivering judgement, Justice Stanley Benson of Rivers High Court in Port Harcourt, said the prosecution not only proved their case beyond a reasonable doubt, but…

A 32-year-old man has gone for life for defiling a four-year-old girl in Ikot Ibritam, Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Akaninyene Sunday Ekwere, a trader on engine oil, electrical appliances and recharge cards reportedly lured the minor to his shop where he defiled the innocent girl, who is the last child in a family of five. The mother of the victim discovered the bruises around her private part when she bathed her prompting her parents to report the matter to the Police. In his confessional statement, Ekwere, who hails from Ikot Ibritam and is a neighbour…

Despite losing the 2024 Grammy Awards, President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s six musical stars nominated for the awards namely Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr. History has it that the first award ceremony was held simultaneously in two locations on May 4, 1959, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, and the Park Sheraton Hotel, New York City, New York, with 28 Grammys awarded. A release issued on Monday evening by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, said Tinubu celebrated the musical marvels who have put Nigeria on the chart of cultural command through their artistry…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are richer by $2.5 million for qualifying for the 2023 AFCON semi-finals stage. Recall that the Super Eagles qualified for the semi-final stage after defeating Angola with a 1-0 scoreline at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Friday, February 2, courtesy of Ademola Lookman’s goal. Apart from the Super Eagles, South Africa, DR Congo, and Ivory Coast that qualified for the semi-finals of the 2023 AFCON are entitled to the said amount each. The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a 40 percent increase in prize monies ahead…

The Consul General of the United States to Nigeria, Will Stevens, says Africa will define the future of the world.  Stevens said United State is committed to the economic growth and prosperity of Nigeria and her sub-nationals. He reiterated the call for robust partnership earlier made by the U. S. Secretary of State, Tony Blinken during his visit to Nigeria last week. The Consul General stated this when he paid a courtesy call on the state Governor, Pastor Umo Eno Friday at the State EXCO Chamber, Government House, Uyo. He lauded Akwa Ibom Governor on the developmental strides currently ongoing…