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Akakan Umoh  A 71-year-old murderer is eligible for bail as he had spent decades on death row for a 1985 killing after prosecutors said newly analysed DNA evidence did not match him. Douglas Stewart Carter, a black, was sentenced to death that same year after a jury found him guilty of murd£ring Eva Olesen, an aunt of the Provo police chief at the time. Utah State Supreme Court ordered a new trial last year, citing misconduct by investigators. Carter has maintained his innocence and says a signed confession was coerced. No physical evidence linked him to the crime scene, but…

Aniefiok Christopher President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have felicitated Nigerians on the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, urging citizens to embrace love, unity and renewed faith in Nigeria’s future. Akpabio, who is also the Chairman of the National Assembly, in a statement issued to journalists Wednesday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, described Nigeria as “our destiny, our duty, our future.” He also felicitated President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians at home and at abroad, saying the anniversary provided an opportunity to celebrate the country’s nationhood and…

TEXT OF INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, WITH THE THEME, FROM REFORMS TO PROSPERITY My fellow Nigerians, Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed together as one nation, bound by our collective trust in the great promise of Nigeria: that a country of our size, our bountiful resources, our cultural diversity and, above all, our extraordinary people can build a giant in Africa; that in this blessed and fertile land we can build a united, strong and prosperous nation; a land of…

Akakan Umoh Four men are facing death on multiple counts for their involvement in the kidnapping of a woman at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road in Benin City, Edo State. The four defendants, Marvellous Isaac, Wisdom Michael, Rufus Emete Michael and Gift Raphael, were tried on an 11-count charge bordering on kidnapping, conspiracy, armed robbery, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms. The judgment was delivered on Tuesday in the court’s maiden judgment in a kidnapping case. Also read Four Suspects in Akwa Ibom Police Custody for Murder and Kidnapping While delivering the judgment, Justice Aigbona Momodu of the Edo…

Press Release As Nigerians prepare for the 2027 general elections, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has warned political actors against using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to spread falsehoods and deepen divisions in the country. Akpabio said politicians must ensure that the electoral contest did not become a platform for communal, religious or regional divisions, stressing that political differences should not destroy the bonds holding the country together. He spoke on Tuesday in his address of welcome as the Senate resumed plenary after its two months’ annual recess that began on July 23, 2026. The Senate President said campaigns for the…

Aniefiok Christopher Akwa Ibom State has plummeted to the 36th position in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination with only 37.42 per cent of candidates obtaining at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics among Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory. The 2026 NECO state-by-state data obtained by our correspondent show that 7,754 of the 20,720 Akwa Ibom candidates who sat the examination met the benchmark. Only Sokoto State, with 26.82 per cent, performed worse than Akwa Ibom. Also read 2026 NECO Results: 58. 67% Pass English Language, Mathematics  2025 SSCE results: NECO records…

Akakan Umoh A 40-year-old man was arrested over alleged production and distribution of adulterated alcoholic beverages while five cartons of suspected fake dry gin were recovered in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. A statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, said the suspect, Ubong Ntiense, 40, a native of Ibiaku Village, Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, resident along Abak Road, Uyo was arrested on 26 September, 2026 at about 1345 hours by operatives of the Command. John stated that the suspect was intercepted while allegedly conveying the products to Essien Udim Local Government Area for delivery.…

Our Reporter  Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Supreme Court’s decision affirming the validity of sections 77 and 84 of the Electoral Act, 2026 (as amended) on eligibility to contest in primary elections, has ushered in a fresh wave of uncertainties about the political office seekers.  The apex court, on Thursday upheld the appeal by the Independent National Electoral Commission in a case by the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) challenging provisions of the electoral act, which it contended were inconsistent with the 1999 Constitution. The contention lies on the provisions at the centre of the dispute include sections 77(5),…

Edi Umoh Debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor scored in each half to overturn Madagascar’s early lead in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The victory fetched Nigeria’s Super Eagles three points after a 2-1 comeback win over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday. Madagascar struck first after capitalising on a quick transition to beat goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and silence the home crowd. Nigeria responded before half-time, with Ilenikhena scoring in the first minute of added time to restore parity and mark his senior Super Eagles debut with a goal. Also read Super Eagles…

FULL TEXT OF NIGERIA’S ADDRESS AT THE 81ST UNGA PRESENTD BY VICE PRESIDENT, KASHIM SHETTIMA DELIVERED AT UNGA, NEW YORK ON THURSDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER, 2026 The Secretary-General of the UN, the Deputy Secretary-General, Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen I extend my warmest congratulations to you, Mr. President, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on your election as President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, and assure you of Nigeria’s full cooperation and support. I commend your predecessor’s stewardship of this Assembly. I also salute the Secretary-General, His Excellency Antonio…