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Edi Umoh Morocco booked a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating co-hosts Canada 3-0 in their Round of 16 clash at the Houston Stadium. The African champions sealed victory with two second-half goals from Azzedine Ounahi—his first-ever FIFA World Cup goals—and a stoppage-time strike from Soufiane Rahimi to secure back-to-back World Cup quarter-final appearances and end Canada’s campaign. Canada entered the match seeking consecutive victories in FIFA World Cup knockout matches after recording their first-ever knockout win against South Africa. However, they were frustrated by a disciplined and confident Morocco side that remained composed…

Edi Umoh Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout Friday to secure the country’s first-ever win in a knockout round of 16 at the World Cup. Egypt made all four of their spot kicks, with Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missing attempts for Australia after the game had ended 1-1 after extra time. Just before the shootout, Australia coach Tony Popovich made a switch at goalkeeper, bringing on veteran Mathew Ryan to replace starter Patrick Beach. Egypt defender Mohamed Hany became the first player with two own-goals in the same World Cup tournament, allowing Australia to even the score at 1-1. Also read: England, Belgium…

Aniefiok Christopher Dr. Reuben Abati, ARISE NEWS analyst has called on National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) to stop awarding contract replace the scheme uniforms but to concentrate on improving the scheme.  The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, had announced that the NYSC would replace its traditional khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of the reforms recently approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Abati, a Nigerian journalist and television presenter, noted that it would be unwise to award contract worth billions of Naira for the supply of NYSC kit items to corps members when the scheme is faced…

Aniefiok Christopher Akwa Ibom Police Command has trapped a suspected murderer who had been on the run for several months. The command also busted suspected robbery syndicate notorious for terrorising residents of Ibiono Ibom and Itu Local Government Areas. These are significant operational successes recorded by the command in its sustained offensive against violent crime across the state. A press release signed by DSP Timfon John, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer for the state Commissioner of Police in Uyo on Thursday, July 2, said ‘‘These achievements underscore the unwavering commitment of the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command,…

Israel Umoh Our trip to Amasiri Community in Ebonyi State began under early morning drizzle and marked by heavy rainfall in Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital. Uyo is a fast developing town, but heavy flooding is one of its challenges. Once it rains, some streets are impassable while passersby and motorists are not spared the angst of ferocious flooding. On Friday, June 26, we set sail in two buses to the agrarian community called Ogo Ogweuhie Amaebo Ohachara in Amasiri Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Without driving, I decided to stroll to pick a motorcycle or Keke ride to…

Edi Umoh VeryDarkMan has tackled the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye for defending President Bola Tinubu over the rising insecurity in the country. Reacting to the clergyman’s defence of Tinubu, Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as VDM accused Adeboye of double standards against his stance under ex-President Jonathan. Adeboye had defended President Bola Tinubu against criticism over worsening insecurity, saying the president has fulfilled his responsibility by issuing directives to the military. Speaking at the US-Nigeria Faith Heroes Award Gala organised by the Save Nigeria Group in Washington on June 23, Adeboye…

Press Release The State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has opened portal for recruitment of 1,000 qualified teachers to fill vacancies in public primary and junior secondary schools in Akwa Ibom. The Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Rt. Hon. Anietie Etuk, who made the announcement in a press release, said the recruitment exercise is aimed at improving the teacher-pupil ratio, enhancing learning outcomes and strengthening the delivery of quality basic education in line with the State Government’s ARISE Agenda. Straightnews gathered from certified and registered educators that there are about 19,812 registered professional teachers in Akwa Ibom 1,144 public primary schools…

Aniefiok Christopher Akwa Ibom State has been rewarded with $6,206,745.42 (N8,513,544,422.80) for transparency, budgetary management and good governance under the 2024 assessment World Bank-assisted State Action on Business Enabling Reform (SABER) Programme.  The latest recognition comes on the heels of Akwa Ibom’s emergence as one of Nigeria’s top-performing states in governance in the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) Governance Performance Index (CGP).  Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, who stated this during the July edition of the Monthly Covenant Service on Wednesday, July 1, at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, noted that the recognition underscores…

Edi Umoh England and Belgium survived shock exits on Wednesday to reach World Cup Round of 16. Harry Kane’s late double rescued England in a 2–1 win over DR Congo. Belgium overturned a 2–0 deficit to chase away Senegal 3–2 in extra time, while US disarmed its opponent.  At the 2026 World Cup, England, the United States and Belgium have all made it through to the next round, but none had an easy time. England 2 – 1 DR Congo In Atlanta, England faced a real danger of an early exit against DR Congo. They went behind in the match, but striker…

– Kano State accounted for the highest number with 13 banks – Lagos follows with eight Akakan Umoh The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks for failing to meet the regulatory requirements for continued operation. Later, the apex bank has released the names of the affected banks. This brings to 178 the number of the banks whose licences had been revoked by the apex bank between 2024 and this year. CBN stated on Wednesday that the revocation was carried out in accordance with its powers under Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks…