Presidency rejects Ecological Fund bill
The Presidency has expressed its opposition to a bill in the House of Representatives seeking…
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Court to begin Nnamdi Kanu’s trial in absentia
Etim Effiong A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, will begin the trial of…
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Gunmen abduct wife, son of Atiku’s security detail in Yola
Etim Effiong Unknown gunmen have abducted the wife and son of a security detail of…
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Emmanuel decries low revenue remittance into Federation Account
Akpan Umoh The Akwa Ibom State governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel on Wednesday blamed the underdevelopment…
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Police shoot four women at Tombia Market in Bayelsa
Nathan Tamarapreye A police patrol team on Wednesday opened fire on women at Tombia Market…
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Hunter escapes after killing kinsman in Akwa Ibom
Israel Umoh Some youths are seriously searching for the fleeing hunter, Kokoette Sunday Philips over…
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Police brutality: 500 police officers petition Judicial Panel of Investigation
Abasiofiok Inyang, Uyo Over 500 retired police officers in Akwa Ibom State have sent a…
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A’Ibom farmers lament scarcity of day-old chicks
Akpan Umoh Poultry farmers in Akwa Ibom State have lamented scarcity of day-old-chicks in spite…
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Former WAZOBIA employee allegedly commits suicide
Etim Effiong A former employee with WAZOBIA FM, Hillary Okechukwu, has reportedly died of suicide.Okechukwu…
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Court issues bench warrant for arrest of professor over electoral fraud
Etim Effiong A High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital has issued a Bench Warrant…
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Explosions damage crude, gas pipelines at Shell, Agip oil fields
Nathan Tamarapreye Unidentified persons on Monday attacked oil facilities operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company…
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Two killed, police stations razed as motorcyclists clash with warders
Etim Ekpimah Two people are feared killed, two police stations opposite Ibadan Correctional Centre razed,…
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Command arrests woman, friend for setting ex-lover’s house, girlfriend ablaze
Etim Ekpimah The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Jemila Ibrahim, 'f', 19 years…
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Nnamdi Okonkwo named Banker of the Year
Etim Effiong Fidelity Bank Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Nnamdi Okonkwo, on Sunday, was named…
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Court remands Ndume in prison over Maina’s disappearance
Etim Effiong A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of Senator…
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Court jails man seven years for abusing 12 years old girl sexually
Akpan Umoh The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo, has sentenced a 40-year-old…
Health
Covid UK news – live: Oxford vaccine ‘90% effective’ as Boris Johnson to announce post-lockdown Christmas plan
The Covid-19 vaccine being developed by Oxford University is up to 90 per cent effective,…
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#EndSARS: Outrage as Mainland Hospital says not allowed to release bodies of protesters
Etim Effiong Nigerians on social media have reacted with outrage after the management of Mainland…
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Kidnapped APC chairman found dead
Etim Effiong Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Phillip Shekwo, who…
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#EndSARS: Akwa Ibom State government lifts curfew
Etim Ekpimah The Akwa Ibom State government has lifted the curfew which was imposed following…
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Cultists kill one, loot goods in Akwa Ibom market
Ini Friday, Uyo At least, one person was reportedly killed when suspected cultists clashed with…
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Taskforce team leader, others arrested for alleged sexual harassment, bribery
Etim Ekpimah The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) has arrested one…
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Customs raid smugglers’ warehouses in A’Ibom community
Akpan Umoh, Uyo The Joint Task Force, Border Drill Operations has raided smugglers' warehouses and…
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#EndSARS: Woman alleged to eat policeman’s scrotum, others arrested in Ibadan
Etim Effiong Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects, allegedly involved in sharing parts…