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Suspected cultists shot dead a Higher National Diploma (HND) Computer Science graduate of the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic (AKWAPOLY) at Ikot Osurua in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered the deceased was awaiting his mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)  when the incident occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday, at about 1 a.m. The victim simply identified as Prince, was shot in front of his girlfriend in his room along Abuja Street within Ikot Osurua community. Also read: Daring Cultists dump corpse at father’s compound in Akwa Ibom  An eyewitness who…

Akakan Umoh The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria, CCSON, has urged President Bola Tinubu administration to effectively implement the Supreme Court’s judgement on the financial autonomy granted local government councils in the interest of grassroots governance and development of the Nigerian State. On July 11, 2024, the apex court gave a landmark judgment on the financial autonomy of Nigeria’s 774 local governments, yet uptil now the Joint State-Local Government account is still applicable in different states in the country. CCSON also urged the Chairmen of the 774 Local Government Councils in the country to use their councils’ funds…

Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Tuesday, denied sending nud3 photographs or soliciting explicit material from the petitioner. Ndifon told Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, that he did not send or request explicit photographs from anyone in the sexual harassment case brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Ndifon, together with his lawyer, Samuel Anyanwu, is standing trial on four counts of alleged sexual harassment, cybercrime, and attempt to pervert the course of justice. Related posts Double jeopardy…

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has reassured the widows of dead soldiers in the state of his readiness to stand by them. Eno announced the donation of N150 million to the widows, and also empowered some of them with necessary knowledge and skills to establish sustainable businesses through the Ibom Leadership and Entrepreneurial Development, IbomLED. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday in Uyo during an event marking the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Related posts Public servants to enjoy New Minimum Wage, Governor Eno assures  Fix deplorable streets in Itam, Citizens Beg Governor Eno Employ skills for more Agricultural…

By Straightnews As Nigerians marked Armed Forces Remembrance Day on January 15, this year commemorating the supreme sacrifice by soldiers in fighting to restore peace and unity in the country, some widows of the fallen soldiers used the day to relive their harrowing experiences in the face of adversity. In a telephone interview with Straightnews on January 15, 2018, Mrs. Monica John, a widow, was unhappy with the poor treatment meted to her after the death of husband. “My husband’s name was Corporal Stephen John from Gombe state. His intake number was 93 NA/35/2674. He went for a course but…

The remains of Salome Adaidu, the young lady allegedly m#rdered by gospel singer, Timileyin Ajayi, in Nasarawa State over the weekend, have been laid to rest.  Ajayi Timileyin, a content creator was apprehended in Nasarawa State after allegedly being caught with the severed head of Adaidu, concealed in a polythene bag. Adaidu who graduated from the Department of Library and Information Sciences in Kogi State University, Anyigba in 2023 was from Ogodu, Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State while Ajayi hails from Kabba, Kogi State. Also read: Death of five disheartens Gov Otti, Catholic Church in Abia  The gruesome…

Akwa Ibom Police Command has arrested vandals of transformer in Sure Foundation Polytechnic, Ikot Akai in Ukanafun Local Government Area of the state. Briefing the press at the command’s headquarters in Ikot Akpan-Abia, Uyo on Monday, January 13, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, said ‘‘we have arrested one Prosper Brownson Jim ‘m’ and one Uduak Sunday Benson ‘m’  for vandalization of a transformer belonging to Sure Foundation Polytechnic situated at Ikot Akai, Ukanafun Local Government. He explained that the transformer oil was valued at about N800, 000.00 (eight hundred thousand naira) was drained, and armored cables valued…

Six men arrested in connection with the alleged gang-r3pe of a 13-year-old boy would soon appear in court, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command said. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, disclosed this during his maiden briefing held at the command’s headquarters in Ikot Akpan-Abia, Uyo on Monday, January 13, 2025. According to the CP, the victim, who has been rescued, was repeatedly s0domised for three years by the suspects. Azare added that the victim was rescued following the arrest of the suspects. “On 8th January 2025, based on information received from concerned journalists, a 13-year-old child reported…

Famed Nigerian gospel artiste and minister, Sinach, will perform at the upcoming World Leaders Peace and Harmony Inaugural Ball celebrating the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump. Organised by the African and Caribbean International Leadership Conference, the group dedicated to fostering international relationships and leadership. The occasion is aimed at fostering unity and harmony among nations and is scheduled to take place at the prestigious Capital Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C. on January 20 and 21, 2025. Also read Sinach Wins 3 Dove Awards Nominations  Gospel Minister Sinach, known for her inspirational music and global influence,…

By Agency Report United States President-elect Donald Trump recently lured Canada with no tariffs to join the United States of America. This came following the resignation of Justin Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister. The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, last Monday, announced his resignation after nearly nine years in office, citing internal party pressures and his declining popularity as factors in his decision. Trudeau, in a press conference, stated that he would remain in office until the Liberal Party selects a new leader. Also read Donald Trump in a comeback Emerges as 47th US President He also announced that parliament would…