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APC Clears Akpabio, Gov Eno for Senatorial and Governorship Primaries As Sen. Sampson and Bassey devise strategies to secure victory for APC members Aniefiok Christopher The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja has screened and cleared governorship and Senatorial aspirants ahead of the party’s primaries in Akwa Ibom State on May 15, 2026. Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno were successfully screened and cleared for the upcoming APC primaries. .Senator Ekong Sampson representing Akwa Ibom South and Senator Aniekan Bassey representing Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial Districts also got the clean health bill to…

Aniefiok Christopher In a bid to rid Akwa Ibom of all forms of criminality, Akwa Ibom Police Command has arrested two suspected illegal arms suppliers to criminals in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. A press release issued by the PPRO of the Command, DSP Timfon John, for the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare in Uyo on Saturday and made available to Straightnews newspaper, said the suspects were Udeme Udo, aged 52 and Nkereuwem Udo, aged 42, from Ikot Abia Idem in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command…

Akakan Umoh President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian Missions in South Africa to immediately establish a crisis notification unit for Nigerians affected by the recent xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner sentiments in the country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, announced the President’s directive, following a telephone conversation with South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola. Odumegwu-Ojukwu added that Nigerians living in South Africa have also been advised to promptly contact South African security authorities whenever they face threats or dangerous situations. Also read: End xenophobic attacks, Clergyman tells Ramaphosa  Xenophobic Attack: Nigeria, S/Africa’ll Activate Early…

Edi Umoh Ted Turner, the pioneering media executive who transformed global broadcasting by launching 24-hour television news and building a vast cable empire, died at the age of 87. A family spokesman confirmed that Turner died on Wednesday at his home near Tallahassee. A statement by CNN CEO and Chairman, Mark Thompson, described Turner as a committed leader. “Ted was an intensely involved and committed leader, intrepid, fearless and always willing to back a hunch and trust his own judgement. Also read Influential US Secretary of State Dies  Queen Elizabeth Fazed By Death Of Singer, We’ll Meet Again  Larry King,…

Edi Umoh FIFA has selected “Dai Dai” by global icon Shakira with Nigerian superstar Burna Boy as the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Shakira unveiled a 67-second teaser for the track on Thursday, filmed at the historic Maracanã Stadium. In the high-energy clip, the Colombian singer, dressed in a yellow outfit with a blue skirt and sneakers, dances across the pitch alongside a group of dancers surrounded by footballs. Also read: 2025 Grammys: Tems, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido make list Tyla beats Burna boy, Davido and…

Aniefiok Christopher  Uncertainty is gripping over 22 Dentistry and Surgery students of the University of Uyo (UniUyo) following the continued non-accreditation of the programme by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). Founded in 1991 by the Federal Government after the extinction of former University of Cross River State, the University of Uyo began admitting students into its Dentistry and Surgery programme under the College of Health Sciences years ago despite the course allegedly lacking full accreditation from the regulatory body. Investigations by Straightnews revealed that the programme has consistently appeared on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)…

Press Release The Nigerian Senate has described as untrue and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public the media report purporting that the recent adjustments in the Senate Rules as passed on Tuesday have been upturned on the order of the Presidency.  In an exclusive interview after plenary with the Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human rights and Legal Matters, Adeniyi Adegbomire, SAN, said, “One of the Orders that was considered was about whether you should take your oath of alliance and membership before elections. The proposal that was passed among others on Tuesday was that you be sworn in…

Akakan Umoh After mounting pressure, the Senate has dumped its earlier decision on amendments made to its Standing Orders over constitutional breaches relating to the inauguration of Senators-elect and the election of presiding officers of the chamber. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele moved the motion for the rescission and recommittal of the affected provisions during plenary on Wednesday. Bamidele said, “The Senate accordingly resolves to rescind its earlier decisions relating to the amendments made to Order 2(2) and Order 3(1) of the Senate Standing Orders, 2026.” Also read: Senate bows to pressure, adopts e-transmission of election results Nigerian Senate Proposes Death…

Aniefiok Christopher Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has been replaced by Senator Ita Enang as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany.A few weeks ago, Peoples Gazette alleged in a report that Femi, popularly known as FFK, was rejected by the German government as an Ambassador.Enang, who was earlier appointed as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Africa, will now assume official duties at the Nigerian Embassy in Berlin as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany in the coming weeks. But, FFK announced that Federal Government had approved the redeployment of ambassador-designates, swapping his and Enang’s earlier diplomatic postings between Germany and South Africa. Fani-Kayode confirmed…

Edi Umoh Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich secured a 6-5 aggregate victory on Wednesday. PSG exploded on the counter less than three minutes in and Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele put Luis Enrique’s visitors ahead on the night and two goals up in the tie. PSG largely succeeded in subduing Bayern’s attacking threat, despite Harry Kane’s stoppage-time goal. On their return to Munich’s Allianz Arena, the scene of their greatest triumph against Inter Milan in last year’s final, PSG once again emphasised their excellence in a…