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Ademola Lookman and Barbara Banda have become African Players of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Confederation of African Football Awards. The announcement was made during a glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, celebrating the finest talents in African football. Lookman is the second consecutive Nigerian to claim the award after Victor Osimhen in 2023. The Atalanta forward had a sensational year, dazzling fans with his incredible skill, blistering pace, and clinical finishing. Related news: Lookman, Troost-Ekong make 2024 FIFA Best Players’ Award Nominees Lookman was instrumental in both his club’s success in Serie A and Nigeria’s qualification for the 2025 Africa…

By Agency Report Bitcoin has soared to history-breaking record of $106,000 (£83,890) on Monday before stabilising around $106,000 during Asia trade. The cryptocurrency’s meteoric rise—over 50% since Donald Trump’s election victory on November 5—has reignited investor enthusiasm and speculation about its future trajectory. The rally comes as the incoming Trump administration signals a more cryptocurrency-friendly approach compared to the Biden White House. On Thursday, President-elect Trump announced plans to consider a national Bitcoin stockpile, akin to the US strategic oil reserve, fueling optimism in the market. Related news: Bitcoin Soars above $80,000 wager for first time  Market analysts are attributing…

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has directed its members to resume duties effective Monday, December 16, 2024. This directive followed the expiration of a two-week industrial action observed by the union from December 2, 2024, to December 15, 2024. ASUP President, Shammah Kpanja, in a statement, said the directive for polytechnic lecturers to resume duties followed the warning strike over the inability of the government through its agencies to execute nine items in the work plan jointly developed with ASUP to resolve some pending issues of trade dispute. Related news: ASUP to embark on nationwide strike Dec 2 …

Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils in the country have received N1.729 trillion November 2024 revenue, according to Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC). The December 2024 meeting was held in Abuja in which the revenue was shared among the component beneficiaries. In October 2024, FAAC disbursed N1.411 trillion to Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils. A statement by FAAC Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, on Friday, noted that the N1.727 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N455.354 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N585.700 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL)…

Six new High Court Judges are set to join Akwa Ibom State Judiciary following approval of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno. Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah stated this in a statement on Thursday, December 12. The six high court judges are Mfon Winifred Umohandi, Bassey James Ekanem, Bassey Iwakaowo Essien, Comfort Henry Morrison, Edet Ekpo Ntekim, and Sharon Julius Eddie. Already, the State Judiciary with 12 Judicial Divisions has 22 High Court Judges. Related news: Foster Unity, Love In The Judiciary- Gov Udom Charges Acting CJ Uwah said the governor approved the appointments of the legal…

The Nigerian Senate has directed the Federal Ministry of Works to release funds for the completion of the long-overdue reconstruction of the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road. The Senators stressed that the current dry season provides an ideal window for expedited work on the road, which has been in a state of disrepair for over three decades. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Akobundu Austin (APC-Abia) during Wednesday’s plenary session. The motion, entitled “Need for Special Intervention by the Senate to Urge the Federal Ministry of Works to Expedite Action on the Completion of the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene…

The member representing Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency, Hon. (Dr.) Patrick Umoh, has been appointed as a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with effect from September 24, 2024. This notable nomination was made by the leadership of the APC Caucus in the House of Representatives, ably led by the Hon. Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abass. Related news: 10th National Assembly: Akwa Ibom lawmaker Tops in sponsoring Bills in one year  The NEC, as the highest decision-making body of the APC, plays a pivotal role in shaping the party’s policies and direction.…

Three suspects of disbanded Ibom Youth Council, IYC, caught at the council’s headquarters at Ikot Isighe, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom are cooling their feet at the state Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia in Uyo. Apart, operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have brought down the building that served as the operational headquarters of IYC. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, who stated this in a statement on Thursday said the demolition followed the proscription of the group by the governor, Umo Eno. Related news:  Three kidnappers die as police rescue lawyer and…

Arsenal triumphed over Monaco as Manchester City languished at Juventus’ den during the ongoing UEFA Champions League Wednesday night. Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has hailed Hale End Academy, Myles Lewis-Skelly following his side’s UEFA Champions League 3-0 win over Monaco on Wednesday. Arteta handed Lewis-Skelly a rare start against Monaco due to injuries in Arsenal’s back. Related news: UCL: Gyokeres hattrick helps Sporting sink Man City Two brace from Bukayo Saka and a goal from Kai Havertz gave Arsenal the win over the French Ligue 1 side at Emirates Stadium. Speaking after the game, Arteta said at his pre-match press…

By Straightnews The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed the health authorities to activate heightened alert systems in monitoring and consequently reporting any suspected cases, as well as commence immediate public sensitization on the XEC variant. The House further directed Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and other relevant agencies to intensify surveillance at all international borders and ports of entry by providing thermal machines, infrared thermometers for temperature screening, and then deploy personnel to conduct the screening and quarantine services on all inbound passengers into the country. These resolutions followed a…