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The South-South Governors’ Forum and the Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday mourned the passing of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The 60-year-old Ewhrudjakpo reportedly slumped around 1:30 p.m. in his office at the Government House, Yenagoa, and was rushed to the Intensive Care Unit of the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where he was later pronounced dead. Though Bayelsa State Government is yet to issue a statement on the death, his media aide, Doubara Atasi, had earlier confirmed that the deputy governor collapsed and had been taken to a hospital outside the state, adding that “he is…

Akwa Ibom High Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for kidnapping and maiming a retired ExxonMobil Manager from Idung Nneke in Ukanafun Local Government Area, Elder Idongesit Demas Udom, and the brutal amputation of his hand after collecting a ₦5 million ransom. The convicts are Chinatu Iwe Abraham, 38 years old from Isiala Ngwa, Abia State; William ThankGod Sunday, 30; Ubon Monday Ebebe, 30; and Saturday Jonah Udo, 43, all from Idung Nneke in Ukanafun Local Government Area. They were found guilty on all the three counts bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping, and wounding with intent to maim,…

A Nigerian Gospel singer, Mr. Progress Effiong has found his bag containing personal belongings he lost in a Keke motor cycle he boarded in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.  Effiong who stood with the operator on his Facebook page Thursday evening was smiling after the operator called him on his telephone number he gave after losing his bag in the unknown Keke. The operator is not richer than N150,000 after he returned the bag with more donations as the popular Gospel musician posted the operator’s account for kind-hearted people to reward him for the gesture. Inim Jnr, a Director of Dreams…

Australia on Wednesday became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access in a move welcomed by many parents and child advocates. Tiktok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Threads have criticised the ban. From midnight (1300 GMT on Tuesday), 10 of the largest platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), opens new tab YouTube and Meta’s (META.O), opens new tab Instagram and Facebook were ordered to block children or face fines of up to A$49.5 million ($33 million) under the new law, which is being closely watched by regulators worldwide. Related News: Australia bars under-16 children from social media  Most…

As Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio marked his 63rd birthday, some prominent Nigerians moved by what they described as ‘’uncommon leadership style’’ nearly spread their cloths on the ground for him to walk on. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised Akpabio’s record of public service and his contributions to national development. In a goodwill message he personally issued on Tuesday, Tinubu described Akpabio as “a patriot and a dedicated servant of the people,” whose commitment to the Nigerian project has remained unwavering across decades of leadership. The President said Senator Akpabio, who served as governor of Akwa Ibom between 2007 and…

Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed a medical doctor and a nurse following the maternal and newborn deaths at the General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene, an incident that sparked widespread outrage. The Commissioner for Health in the state, Ekem John, stated this on Friday while receiving an award from the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, said the affected health workers were absent from duty when a pregnant woman in active labour was rushed to the hospital months ago, leading to the death of both the mother and her baby. “We’ve had a doctor dismissed. I’m sure some…

Luck smiled on a physically challenged star as Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno pledged to build a four-bedroom house for him and equip it with a musical studio worth N100 million. Governor Eno, who made the pledge during the State Unity Concert held at the International Worship Centre, Uyo directed the Commissioner for Lands to allocate him, a plot of land in Uyo for the construction of a four-bedroom apartment to incorporate an equipped musical studio to the tune of N100 million. Eno further pledged to support him with a N1million monthly allowance throughout his tenure as the State Executive…

Israel Umoh The D-day was colourful. In fact, impacting and remarkable. Expectations were high. Air of despondency enveloped the atmosphere.  In a frenzied manner, the ceremony beckoned. And the ambience was ecstatic and stuffy. It was the official launch and presentation of cheques to 1,000 beneficiaries of the N1 billion Family-based Grant floated by Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. To the beneficiaries, the reality dawned on them as soon as ushers rolled out printed copies of programme of the day’s proceedings. The atmosphere was charged.  Apprehension rose. Like pupils…

Israel Umoh Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has tasked federal lawmakers to initiate and implement programmes and projects that drive positive development at the grassroots.  Speaking at the launch and presentation of cheques under the Renewed Hope/ARISE Agenda N1 billion Family-Based Business Grant Initiative for 1,000 people in Ukanafun and Oruk Anam Federal Constituency on Saturday, December 6, Shettima said for lawmakers aspiring to become Governors and Senators, they should emulate Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, their representative in the House of Representatives. Shettima hailed Rep Idem for his magnanimous gesture that aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a N20 billion defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan of Kogi Central over s3xual harassment allegations she made against him. The suit was lodged at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. In a Facebook post, Akpoti Uduaghan confirmed receiving notice of the case, saying it finally gives her “a chance to prove how I was s3xually harassed.” “Today being the 5th day of December, 2025, I’m in receipt of the newly instituted 200 billion naira suit against me by Senator Godswill Akpabio claiming defamation on s3xual harassment,” she wrote. Related News:…