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By Aniefiok Christopher  The people of Ikot Udo Ossiom in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State Wednesday protested over the 21-year-old abandoned Comprehensive Health Centre by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Awarded on December 10, 2004, the health centre that has reached advanced stage of completion was stopped after NDDC stopped mobilising the contractor. Some the placards by the people numbering more than 100 bore: ”Save Our souls, NNDC,” ”NDDC, our mothers deserve a safe delivery” ”NDDC, complete Comprehensive Health, Ikot Udo Ossiom, Now” among others . Addressing journalists during the protest by people of the area,…

It is not easy to stay on one regular side. Or, be regular in hitting the space. While the soul or spirit may be willing, the body may not. So, the body is a crucial factor in our daily production. But where the body resists the rest, don’t force it. So, it was with us for the past three weeks. The physical body of one of us was out of tune in the partnership tree. We decided to rest for proper ‘panelling’ to be done to bring it in harmony with the rest. However, we are happy to inform you…

Chelsea won the first edition of the expanded Club World Cup by beating European champions Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in Sunday’s final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Cole Palmer netted twice in the opening half-hour and Joao Pedro added the third before the break, with a roundly beaten PSG having Joao Neves sent off late on. Chelsea were clear underdogs before the FIFA Club World Cup final. Cole Palmer didn’t seem to mind, and the pressure of a global stage didn’t slow him down. Also read Chelsea Roar Against Real Betis To Win UEFA Conference League Poor Chelsea, Rich Galatasaray’s deal lands…

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, June 24, berated both Iran and Israel for violating a ceasefire agreement he had brokered just hours earlier, expressing particular frustration with Israel’s role in the renewed hostilities. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump appeared visibly angry and used unusually blunt language to describe the situation. “The two countries have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the fuck they’re doing, do you understand that?” he said, referring to Iran and Israel. “I’m really unhappy with Israel,” he added, criticizing its actions following what was intended to…

Israel Umoh To boost the state workforce, Akwa Ibom Government is ready to employ 3,000 persons into the public service to address unemployment and stimulate the local economy. By this, 1,000 persons would be employed into the mainstream of the state civil service, 1,000 into the Medical sector and 1,000 into the teaching service (both secondary and primary sectors). Announcing this Monday at the commencement of 2025 Public Service Week celebration in Uyo, Elder Effiong Essien, the State Head of Civil Service, commended the State Governor Umo Eno for granting approval for employment of the qualified candidates who applied through…

The world has condemned US bombing of Iran’s Nuke sites at Natanz, Fordo and Isfahan sites, with Fordo being the primary target, urging de-escalation of the crisis. Already, several close U.S. allies urged a return to the negotiating table in the wake of American strikes on Iran that fueled fears of a wider conflict, while noting the threat posed by Tehran’s nuclear program. This was as U.S. President Donald Trump had said Thursday that he would decide within two weeks whether to get involved in Israel’s war with Tehran. In the end, it took just days. Washington hit three Iranian nuclear sites…

The suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was, Thursday, arraigned before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, over defamation, was granted bail in the sum of N50 million. Straightnews had reported that the arraignment of Akpoti-Uduaghan was initially scheduled for June 3, 2025. The Attorney General of the Federation, in three criminal charges marked CR/297/25, accused Akpoti-Uduaghan, the sole defendant, of making defamatory statements against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during a live television broadcast. Also read: Nigerian Govt Sues Natasha over Alleged Defamatory Remarks The charge, which lists the Akpabio and the former…

More nursing mothers and their partners in Nung Udoe, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have declared support for Family Planning programme, citing satisfaction with its services. Statistics from District Health Information System says from October to December, 2024, 1.043 were acceptors but from January to March 2025, 1,126 were new acceptors, showing an increase of eight per cent. Speaking during the June in-reach session held at the Primary Healthcare Centre, OP Base, on Wednesday, June 18, the Family Planning Supervisor for the area, Mrs. Ime Ekere, reported a steady rise in the uptake of family planning…

A man from Ikot Inyang Village of Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State who hacked his biological mother to death has landed in police cell. One Alexander Ben Peter is alleged to have killed his 71 year-old mother, one Mrs. Atiny Ben Peter with matchet.  Addressing the press at Akwa Ibom Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia in Uyo on Thursday, 19 June, the State Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, stated ‘‘On the 10th of June 2025 at about 0955hrs base on credible information, the operatives of the Command arrested one Alexander Ben Peter (m) of Ikot…

A new Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Akwa Ibom Command, Mr. Francis Ajatta, has resumed official duty in the state. This follows the promotion and subsequent posting of the immediate past Sector Commander, ACM Edward Odiete. Ajatta, the new Corps Commander, is from Lagos State. A graduate of University of Port Harcourt, he holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from University  of Benin (UNIBEN). Ajatta is also a Chartered Member of Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria. A press release issued by Paul O. James, SRC (Public Enlightenment) and sent to Straightnews online in Uyo on June 18…