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Israel Umoh The member representing Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Ime Bassey Okon has attracted development projects worth millions of Naira to his constituency. The projects coming under the Federal Constituency projects include a four-classroom block at Presbyterian Primary School, North Itam; a six-classroom block of Technical College, Ayadehe consulted by Sustainable Develpoment Goals (SDGs). Others are solar-powered borehole at Afaha Itam and construction of 1.5 km Joseph Uwah Street with solar-powered lights at Mbak Itam 111 in Akwa Ibom; Civic Centre, Idoro in Ibiono Ibom; and Civic Centre, Nkwa in Ibiono Ibom. Recall that the…

Former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss, Abdulrasheed Bawa exposed a collusion between officials and importers in siphoning funds in Nigeria’s subsidy scam in a new book. Although President Bola Tinubu ended the subsidy regime of petroleum products on May 29, 2023, its impact especially, as a tool of shortchanging and diverting huge sums of revenue would take a very long time to go away. Bawa earlier suspended was sacked by President Tinubu on October 12, 2023. Among the latest to expose how some corrupt government officials connived with some private importers of fuel to dupe the nation is…

Ukraine said Sunday that its drones razed Russian bombers worth billions of dollars at far away Siberia in its longest-range assault of the war, as it geared up for talks on prospects for a cease-fire. In a spectacular claim, Ukraine said it damaged $7 billion worth of Russian aircraft parked at four airbases thousands of kilometres across the border, with unverified video footage showing aircraft engulfed in flames and black smoke. A source in the Ukrainian Security Services (SBU) said the strikes hit 41 planes that were used to “bomb Ukrainian villages.” Also read: Kyiv Accuses Moscow for reneging a 30-day…

The former spokesman to ex-Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Reuben Abati has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing him as “rude and disrespectful” over his criticism of the former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi. Abati mentioned “hubris”—excessive pride and arrogance—as the root of Wike’s persistent attacks on political figures who once supported his rise to power. Abati’s remarks came in response to recent statements by Wike, who had criticised Amaechi’s claim of political hunger at an event in Abuja. At his 60th birthday celebration last Friday, Amaechi while aligning with the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has blasted Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi and Mallam Nasir El-Rufai for reveling in mindless rent-seeking behavior. Atiku, Amaechi and El-Rufai had accused Tinubu of using poverty as a political tool, arguing that his economic reforms are deepening the country’s hardship by benefiting a small elite while leaving the majority of Nigerians to suffer. They made the statements at a public lecture held in Abuja last weekend marking the 60th birthday anniversary celebration, Amaechi, former governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transportation, criticising Tinubu of being responsible for the growing poverty in Nigeria.…

Nigeria is seeking a $25 billion undersea gas pipeline project to supply gas to Europe. This was stated during a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and Vitol Group at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday. The project which is the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline aims to transport Nigerian gas to Morocco and onward to Europe through the West African coastline. Also read Seplat Energy to unlock 14 trillion cubic gas in Akwa Ibom Agribusiness: Nigeria, Brazil’s MoU in 774 LGAs to attract $4.3b Nigerian Govt Poised to crash soaring cooking gas price – Minister Vice President Shettima said President Bola…

Nigerian Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. In a statement on Monday, June 2, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. Eid al-Adha, also known as Eid al-Kabir or the Festival of Sacrifice, is an Islamic holiday that commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. Also read Eid-el-Fitr: Nigerian Govt declares Monday, Tuesday…

By Aniefiok Christopher  Young minds in Akwa Ibom State have been charged to embark on intensive reading and writings that will propel them to becoming Nigeria’s future leaders. Book enthusiasts and scholars handed down the charge to students from selected secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State during a special reading session organised by the Uyo Book Club that marked the 2025 Children’s Day at the weekend. Dr Udeme Nana, a Chief lecturer at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua in Ikot Ekpene, said the essence of the event was to assemble the students with the intention to network with them about…

The former National Legal Adviser of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Enoidem, has given reasons he would not join Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno in defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Enoidem who had earlier spoken on Inside Politics on BDTV, BusinessDay Television programme confirmed this to Straightnews on a WhatsApp on Sunday, June 1 emphasised that his stance was based on values, not convenience. ‘‘Political parties should serve as ideological homes not mere platforms for personal gain and political consistency and discipline are essential for strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. Also read Why Damagum and Co Must Go-…

The trial of the suspended Senator representing Kogi Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan would take a new turn following the arrival of Dr. Sandra C. Duru popularly known as Prof Mgbe in Nigeria to put fire on dry leaves. Duru who touched down the country from United States a few days ago would tender concrete evidence for use in trial of Natasha who was sued by the Federal Government over a three-count charge bordering on criminal defamation over assassination plots against the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the former kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello. The suit filed at Federal Capital High Court,…