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Abia State Governor, Mr. Alex Otti has revolutionized the construction of the hitherto deplorable internal routes in Aba, the commercial hub of the state. Most of the roads are being constructed by Julius Berger Construction Company. In his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Otti wrote ‘‘Yesterday, I visited Aba, in the company of some members of my team, to inspect the ongoing road projects at Port Harcourt Road, Old Court Road, Ndoki Road and Omuma Road. ‘‘We were impressed with the progress of work on Port Harcourt Road. The contractor, Julius Berger Plc, has assured us that the road will be…

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations witnessed more surprises on Sunday as Egypt, the seventh-time champion and Equatorial Guinea, the giant killers suffered shocking exit in the round of 16. DR Congo knocked Egypt out in the Round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after long-drawn penalties at Laurent Poku Stadium on Sunday night. This was as a late winner from Mohamed Bayo sent Guinea into the quarter-final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations, eliminating giant killers- Equatorial Guinea. Congo won 8-7 with goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi scoring the 18th spot as the Leopards are in search…

Jannik Sinner stormed back from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev in a gruelling five-set Australian Open final on Sunday, winning his first Grand Slam. The Italian fourth seed was blown off course in the first two sets but recovered to win 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in three hours and 44 minutes. The result is a bitter blow for the Russian third seed, who has now lost a second Australian Open final after being two sets up, following his defeat by Rafael Nadal in 2022. Medvedev came into the match boasting a 6-3 winning record against the 22-year-old,…

An Akwa Ibom-born legal practitioner has sought a court order to restrain Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) from releasing monthly allocations to Transition Committees recently constituted for the 31 Local Government Councils in the state.  Joined in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1684/2023 and filed on 14/12/2023 brought before Federal High Court in Abuja, FCT, are Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and the Accountant General of the Federation as defendants, while the State Governor is the 4th Defendant. In the suit, Uyoakam Ekerete, the plaintiff, is asking the court to determine: Whether in the light of Section 7(1)(4) of the…

Ademola Lookman scored brace as Nigeria downed Cameroon’s engine in a 2-0 win to reach the quarter-finals in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations during the round of 16 in Abidjan. The Atalanta forward opened the scoring nine minutes before the break after Victor Osimhen forced Oumar Gonzalez into a mistake and then teed up Lookman to fire past goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa, who was preferred against to Andre Onana. Former England Under-21 international Lookman sealed the win in the 90th minute after one of the game’s best moves, volleying home Calvin Bassey’s cut-back to spark huge celebrations among the three-time…

A foremost indigenous contractor, Mr. Sylvanus Ukpong, has hailed Akwa Ibom governor’s wife, Mrs Patience  Umo Eno, on her proposed plan to establish breast cancer screening centre in the state. Mr. Ukpong, who is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Emem and Sons Nigeria Ltd. described the project as laudable and timely, coming from the heart of love for humanity. Breast cancer is currently the deadliest cancer type in Nigeria, while cervical cancer is second and prostate cancer is third.  In the past years, breast cancer has destroyed many homes rendering many children orphans and men widowers. Read also: Governor’s wife…

Worried by the ‘disappearance’ of their son for eight days now, the family of Ubokobong Ime Udoworen has urged relevant security agencies in the state to produce him within 24 hours, alive or dead. The call is fuelled by Ubokobong’s rumoured death saga following his alleged assault, maiming and ‘abduction’ by some angry APC youths within the vicinity of Ati Annang Foundation Hall, Library Avenue, Ikot Ekpene on Friday, January 19, 2024. Udoworen from Nto Okon in Ukanafun Local Government Area is APC Youth Leader in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District and a Senior Legislative Assistant to Senate President,…

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) clashed over Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s statement to reclaim Akwa Ibom State in 2027. Addressing APC leaders in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom, Akpabio said it would be “an aberration” if he does not ensure that the party produce a governor in 2027. “Is it possible that Nigeria will give Akwa Ibom the number three citizen and at the end of the election, it will not produce an APC governor,” Akpabio had said. But in a statement issued on Wednesday, Debo Ologunagba, PDP spokesperson, asked Akpabio to “perish the thought.” “The…

The International Court of Justice on Friday failed to order a halt to Israeli military action in Gaza, thus feigning the fact that genocide is actively taking place. The case brought forward by South Africa against Israel alleged genocidal acts by the Zionist country on the Palestinian population in the Gaza Strip. However, the court did not take the action canvassed by South Africa and feared by Israel by ordering an immediate, unilateral ceasefire which would have stymied the war effort. Ruling on the case, the court ordered Israel to ensure its forces did not commit genocide and take measures…

Naira continues to sink, hitting a record low at the parallel market.  The naira traded at N1,415 on Thursday, January 25, a 3.66 percent decline from N1,365 traded on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Bureau de Change (BDC) operators, put the buying rate of the greenback at N1,400 and the selling price at N1,415. Related posts Old and New Naira Notes To Coexist Till Further Notice- says Supreme Court Naira plunges to $1,025 at parallel market Naira Dips to N1000 per dollar On the official market, Naira depreciated by 0.41 percent to N882.24 on Wednesday, January 24, from N878.61 on Tuesday. The development comes…