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News Room The names listed are; Prof. E. O. Udosen, Biochemistry; Dr. Mrs. Iquo Takon, Microbiology; Prof. G. U. Ntamu, Religious and Cultural Studies; Prof. Mrs. Judith Otu, Sociology; Prof. Victor Ibianwu, Physics, Prof. Offiong Abia, History and International Studies; Prof. Catherine Agbor, Arts Education; Dr. Augustine Bassey, Sociology; Dr. Ita Esuabana, Mathematics and Dr. Chinyere Okam, Theatre and Media Studies. News Room

News Room The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, was absent on Thursday As the presidential candidates of other political parties were physically present for the signing of the new - customary peace pack. However, Tinubu's running mate, Kashim Shetima, was present at the signing alongside Atiku Abubakar of the People's Democratic Party, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria People's Party among others.

News Room The former Nigerian captain and Chelsea Legend took to Instagram on Tuesday, September 27, to announce his decision to hang up his boots with a lengthy statement. Mikel kicked off his professional career fair n 2004 wih Norwegian outfit Lyn. CHELSEA later scouted him two years later and brought him to their star-studded squad at Stanford Bridge. During his 11- year stint at West London, he amessed a total of six goals and 13 assists in 372 appearances. The 35- year- old won two Premier League titles, three FA Cup trophies, the 2007 League Cup, and the 2013 Europa League. Mikel was also part of the Chelsea side that won the 2012 Champions League trophy. Obi Mikel left Chelsea in 2017 for Chinese outfit Tianjin TEDA before his return to England for Middlesbrough only two years later. He moved to Turkey in 2019 where he won the Turkish Cup with Trabzonspor a year later. Obi Mikel made one final comeback to England in 2020 for stoke until his departure for Kuwait Sc a year later....

News Room Akwa Ibom State government over the weekend Commissioned the ten (10) Lane road build by the State government.   According to sources, the project was constructed by an indigenous company and the commissioning of the 10 Lane Idongesit Nkanga and Clement Isong  Avenue have been slated as part of activities to mark the 35th Anniversary of Akwa Ibom State. Photos of the just Commissioned roads are available on our Facebook Page @Latest News Naija #Congratulations to Akwa Ibomites 

News Room As part of activities ahead of the World Torism Day 2022 Celebration in Calaber, His Excellency, Governor Ben Ayade is set to unveil this year's Carnival Calaber Theme on the 27th of September, 2022 to mark the World Torism Day. This is to kick start the preparations of the largest street party in Africa and the 32 days festival of Cross River State, the Carnival Calaber and Festival. The theme unveiling ceremony with launch band leaders to go beyond the pleasure of the annual tourism fiesta to communicate the message, through their custume, band and music. #Newsroom

News Room Some angry Nigerian students on Tuesday blocked Lagos-Ibadan Expressway over the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union Of Universities, ASUU. The students blocked the road at the Sagamu Interchange section of the road.

News Room Suspected kidnappers have abducted a 24-year-old law student, Dora Effiom, in Calaber, the Cross River State Capital. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Aminu Alhassan, who confirmed the incident on Thursday September 1, said the victim was abducted at about 1am on Wednesday in Ikot Ansa area of the city. Alhassan said the student was kidnapped at the house where she lives with her parents and siblings. The CP said he had directed the command's Anti-cultism and kidnapping squad to unmask and arrest those behind the abduction. I want to use this medium to again warn those who are only on Cross River for crime sake to leave the state immediately, because no criminal will be spared," the police boss stated. "There is no more hidding place for any criminal in Cross River State, we are now taking the fight to every known and unknown enclaves. I want to assure law 

News Room The Senate Committee on Ethics Privileges and Public Petitions has said that it has discovered that corruption is more endemic in the civil service than in other sectors following an investigation they carried out. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday August 31, at a two-day workshop on Governance, Accountability, Ethics and Due Process in Public and Private Sector Establishments in Nigeria, Chairman of the committee, Senator Ayo Akinyelure (PDP, Ondo) stated that Civil Servant are more corrupt than the political class. Akinyelure averred that for the Buhari-led administration to win it's anti-graft war, it must first get rid of corruption in the civil Service. He also said that public servants spend more yeas in service than politicians which is why "corruption persists in the public sector." Akinyelure said;  "Civil Servants are the masters of (governance) procedures. They spend 35 years in service; while Legislators and other politicians seek for votes every f...

News Room The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo. Oluomo was arrested on Thursday morning, September 1, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State over allegations of offences bothering on financial crimes. It was learnt that the speaker was being grilled in the custody of agency. A source at the EFCC said he had been invited several times but failed to honour the invitation Source- Sun News Reports.

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ASUU has declared a comprehensive, total and indefinite strike, citing the alleged failure of the Federal Government to frontally address its demands. The union noted that the indefinite strike took effect from 12.01am on Monday 29 August, 2022. #Latest News Naija

It's almost 200 days since the Academic Staff Union Of Universities (ASUU) embark on it's nation wide strike. The extension of the industrial action was a decision taken after the ASUU's National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the University of Abuja on Monday August 29, 2022. Reports gathered that the meeting which ended on Monday started on the night of Sunday, August 28, 2022. #Latest Naija #News Room

The following Matches will be played today being the 27th of August, 2022: -Southampton Vs Man U ( 1:30pm, Nigeria Time)  -Brentford Vs Everton (3:00pm, Nigeria Time) -Brighton Vs Leads (3:00pm, Nigeria Time) -Chelsea vs Leicester (3:00pm, Nigeria Time) -Liverpool Vs Bournemouth (3:00pm, Nigeria Time) -Manchester City Vs Crystal Palace (3:00pm, Nigeria Time) -Arsenal Vs Fulham (5:30pm, Nigeria Time). With this fixtures,  Drop the name of your team in the comments section.

Human right Lawyer Inibehe Efffong regains freedom after 30 days incarceration. Inibehe Efffong leaves prison with 17 Inmates whose freedom he facilitated . He vows to ensure that more Inmates are released.

Reno Omokri has advised men on the type of foods to avoid. Read his advice to men! Dear men,  Avoid red meat Eat Organic Eat fresh Reduce sugar intake Drink only water. Forget about beer (drinking beer is NOT a sin) Avoid or reduce bread consumption Reduce your salt intake Eat unripe plantain once a week Avoid any food that has been artificially dyed Walk 10,000 steps a day. If after doing these, your WIFE is not extraordinarily happy in a certain room, stop following me-! #RenosNuggets #FreeLeahSharibu. 

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Real Madrid Midfielder Casemiro for 60m euros (£50.7) plus 10m euros (£85m) in add ons. Talks have progressed quickly and United are optimistic the deal for the Brazil International, 30, will be completed in the next few days.  Casemiro has been with Real since 2013, winnint three La Liga titles and five Champions league. United are bottom of the Premier League and host Liverpool on Monday. Casemiro would become one of the United's to earners if he completes the move and would Sign a four-year contract with the option of an additional year. After talks to sign Juventus' Adrien Rabiot collapsed over the player's demands, United have turned their attention to Casemiro as they look to address weaknesses in Erik ten hag's midfield. Although Casemiro has a contract that runs to 2025, Real are mindful of the scale of United's offer of a contract that could extend to 2027 once the option of an additional season is added on...

According to him "it was an honour and privilege to be welcomed into the Labour Party. I enjoin all citizens of Nigeria to join in this Divine mandate of Peter Obi come 2023- Kenneth Okonkwo." Okonkwo joined the OBIDIENT MOVEMENT after leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the 23rd of August, 2022 and was welcomed officially by stake holders of the Labour Party.

Happy Birthday to a Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele!  Funke also known as Jennifer just turned 45 years old. May God Almighty continue to perfect that which concerned you in Jesus name, Amen #HappyBirthdayJennifer #August24

  President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday 18th of August commissioned a Teacher's Quarter built by the Borno state Governor, Babangida Zulum, in Maiduguri. The project which comprises 24 units of furnished two-bedroom flats is to ensure that teachers in the state get access to housing. Latest News Naija

He is joking. If they fail to pay, we will not teach students, we won't make up for that period. We will start a new session (2022/2023). We won't conduct examinations; we will start a fresh session totally.-ASUU President.

A new development has emerged regarding the lawsuit seeking Atiku's Removal as the PDP Presidential candidate. Governor Wike has reportedly denied having anything to do with the suit. "I don't know anything about the so called suit. I did not ask anyone to file any suit for me"

The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Education has directed all professional teachers, serving in both private and public schools to register with the state Teachers Registration Council at the Ministry of Education Headquarters, Block 10 Idongesit Nkanga's Secretariat Complex, Uyo. Non-professional teachers are by this notice adviced to acquire the requisite educational qualification to make eligible to register with the council as registration with Teachers Registration Council is now a criteria for teaching in any school within Akwa Ibom State. All teachers are directed to comply with this notice and act accordingly. Dr. Anietie Ikot Registra (STRC) For: Honourable commissioner

News Room The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday's Governorship election in Ekiti State Abiodun Oyebanji has been declared winner of the exercise. Oyebanji, who secured victory in 15 of the 16 Local Government Areas of the state, polled a total of 187,057 votes. Segun Oni, his closest rival polled a total of 82,211 votes while Bis Kolawole of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP), trailed with 67,457 votes. Returning officer for the election Professor Kayode Adebowale declared Oyebanji winner at a few minutes past 3am on Sunday morning.

News Room Ekiti West LGA APC-15,322 PDP-3,386 SDP-3,863

News Room Gbonyin LGA APC-11,247 PDP-3,947 SDP-4,059 #Ekiti Decide 2022

Morning Update Today being Saturday the 18th of June, 2022, #Governorship Election will be conducted in Ekiti State. Election materials has been put in place for the conduct of the election. We wish the people of Ekiti State goodluck as they will be choosing a governor who will represent them in the next four years. We also wish them #free, fair and credible Election. #EkitiDecide2022

Days after stepping down for former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu in the All Progressives Congress Presidential primary, former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial district. Out of the 540 delegates at the senatorial rerun primary election, 512 were accredited. Akpabio emerges the winner with 478 votes, while Sir Joseph Akpan had one vote. DIG Ekpo Udom who initially won the first primary had three votes, while 11 votes were voided.                       Akpabio Speaking after emerging victorious at the primary Election held at the Godswill Akpabio Empowerment Centre in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, Akpabio thanked the people for finding him worthy He said;  "I thanked the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial district for finding me worthy to be given another opportunity to represent you in the Nigerian Sena...

APC National Chairman, Adamu Abdullahi announces Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, as party's consensus candidate. The national Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Abdullahi Adamu has announced Senate President Ahmad Lawan as the consensus presidential candidate of the party. Adamu made the announcement at the meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) in Abuja today June 6th, 2022. Other aspirants including Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and David Umahi, among others, will however be allowed to contest the primary at the convention holding tomorrow at the Eagles Square, Abuja. The NWC members insisted other aspirants must be given a level playing ground to compete. Adamu's adoption of Lawan as consensus candidate is against the position of 11 APC northern governors, who endorse that power must shift to the South after President Muhammadu Buhari's tenure. Adamu told the National Working Committee that he arrived at...

No consensus. Southern candidates should go to the field for Election- Buhari tells Southern presidential candidates.

11 Northern APC Governors declares support for southern presidency. Governor Abubakar Babaru withdraws from presidential race.

Meet the incoming president of Nigeria HE Sen. God'swill Obot Akpabio at the venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential screening today in Abuja, Nigeria. Akpabio has proven to the committee that he will bring hope to the hopeless, he will create jobs for the citizens of Nigeria. Senator Akpabio stressed that his three points agenda includes: 1) Fighting insecurity using modern technology 2) Uniting the country through National integration and Education and  3) Improving on the Economy through Agriculture.

Atiku wins PDP presidential primaries with 371 votes.   Wike, Bukola Saraki, Udom Emmanuel were the major contenders of the election.

The convention which is to begin few hours from now has witness another dimension as EFCC officials arriving at the venue of Convention. Amidst speculations of dollar rain  by top PDP presidential aspirants,  operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrived at the Velodrome of the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja, venue of the PDP convention to monitor the process.

All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant and incumbent Governor of Cross River State, Governor Ben Ayade has congratulated Sen. Prince Bassey Otu on his emergence as the APC Governorship flag bearer of the party. Sen. Prince Otu who is Ayade's preferred candidate thanks party delegates for their supports towards the just concluded APC primary election. #Latestnewsnaija

As the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential primary election would be conducted this weekend, one of the APC Presidential aspirant Bola Tinubu has appealed to party delegates to choose wisely during the presidential primary, in the interest of the future of the country. Tinubu, a former Lagos State Governor has consulted different political stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress and party delegates for their supports. #2023Elections #Presidentialprimary #Latestnewsnaija

News Room BREAKING! Pastor Umo Eno, the winner of the just concluded PDP Governorship primary election in Akwa Ibom State. Umo Eno is the preferred candidate of the incumbent Governor, Udom Emmanuel. Umo Eno who is from Uyo senatorial district of Akwa Ibom State scored a total number of 993 votes to defeat other 7 candidates. He defeats Onofiok Luke, Obong Bassey Albert, Baba Ntan and others to emerge winner of the PDP primary in the State by scoring 993 of the Total votes cast. Result of the votes cast by individual candidates as announced by INEC officials include the following: 1) Umo Bassey Eno- 993 (winner) 2) Onofiok Luke- 3 3) Bassey Albert- 1 4) Idorenyin Umoh- 2 5) Aniekan Akpan Okon- 3 6) Owodiong- 1 7) Akan Okon- 3 8) Baba Ntan- 1 9) Void votes- 2 However, Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has congratulated Umo Eno on his victory in the election. The election took place at God'swill Akpabio International stadium Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. #Akwaibom2023 #Primaries #Lat...

 LIST OF ELIGIBLE DELIGATES TO VOTE DURING THE STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRIMARIES. Ahead of the 2023 general elections in Akwa Ibom State, the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) have announced the commencement of the  state's  Party primaries for State House of Assembly and House of Representatives seat. All aspirants, delegates and members of the party should note that primaries to elect candidate for the State House of Assembly and House of Representatives will hold today Sunday May 22, 2023 as earlier announced by the National Working Committee of the PDP. The National Working Committee of the party has earlier classified that by virtue of section 84(8) of the Electoral Act, 2022, those Qualified and and eligible to vote as delegates in the forthcoming primaries and National Convention of the Party are the three (3) Ad-Hoc Delegates per ward, elected at the ward congresses and one (1) National Delegate per Local Government, elected at the Local G...

News Room In preparation for the world Cup finals, CAF inspection committee had arrived Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital in order to inspect the God'swill Akpabio international stadium aka Nest of champion stadium, Uyo. Confederation of Africa football (CAF) were in Uyo the Capital of Akwa Ibom State, to inspect the God'swill Akpabio Stadium as a possible venue for the Champions league final. The stadium known as God'swill Akpabio Stadium is Nigeria's best and has successfully hosted Super Eagles matches in the past. A CAF delegation began an inspection on Saturday according to the Senior Special Assistant on sports to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Paul Bassey. Akwa United, NPFL Champions played at the God'swill Akpabio Stadium and have one of the strongest followings in the league. Should the stadium play host to the final, it will be the first time in more than a decade since any Nigerian pitch has hosted a champions league final. Heartland FC of Owerri were the last ...

News Room The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has decleared a one- month warning strike. President of the Union, Emmanuel Osodeke, announced this at a press conference on Monday after a two -day meeting of the Union's National Executive Council (NEC). According to him, the industrial action , which begins immediately, is "comprehensive and total". "We don't like to see our students at home. We don't want our academic Calendars disrupted but our demands are not met," he said. However these issues still persist, hence the one -month warning strike ASUU wants to embark on. Some of the demands brought to the fore by the lecturers' Include the revitalisation of public Universities, earned allowance, improved funding of state Universities, and promotion areas.  One major issue of concern is the replacement of the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) with its own University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) in th...

News Room Top five (5) Red Flags and Green Flags In A Relationship. Falling in love is a beautiful feeling but choosing a wrong person can scare one for life. In other to make the best choice, one should not only be away of red flags in a relationship to avoid entry of a problematic partner, but also green flags, so that you attract a loving and caring person in your life. Chandni Tugnait, a psychotherapist, life and business coach, and founder - director of Gateway of Healing talks about top five(5) green and red flags in a relationship. These include the following: 1) OPEN COMMUNICATION- Green Flag:       If the person believes in sharing views, expectations, feelings and thoughts authentically, respectfully and freely, he/she is the right person for you. 2) HONOURING PROMISES- Green Flag: Sticking to the promises and taking responsibility for times they are unable to meet the same without getting defensive is a good trait in a partner. 3) RESPECTING PERSONAL SPACE-Gree...

News Room Few weeks back and the stadium has been approved by CAF for Nigeria's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 African qualifiers playoffs game second leg game against Ghana in March. #Newsroom Naija

News Room AGAIN, ANOTHER FIRE OUTBREAK AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF CALABER... Just few days after the Department of Mathematics caught fire, another outbreak at the Department of History and International Studies, University of Calaber. According to an eye witness, "this happened at the early hours of Sunday, 6th of February, 2022. Students files, documents and some office equipments were burnt to ashes." As at the time of filling this report, there was no lecturer or fire services around the University Campus. According to an eye witness who manage to gained access to the Department said students files from 2017, 2018 and 2019 were really affected. However, the cause of the fire outbreak is yet to be ascertain. #Latest News Naija

News Room The  Academic Staff Union of Universities  (ASUU) on Friday threatened to embark on strike following the delay in the decision of the Federal Government to resolve the lingering crisis in universities. ASUU described the defence of IPPIS as shameful, claiming that there had been fraud in its implementation as indicated in the 2021 report submitted to the National Assembly by the Auditor General of the Federation. The union lamented over the meetings with the federal government which has failed to yield any  The undisputed crisis in our educational sector has met, as with other consequences, nothing but the same response. Our union states very clearly that we appreciate the interest demonstrated by the Nigerian Inter-religion  “From historical experience, we can conclude that NIRECs efforts with agents of government will be more prone to bringing further pain and anguish to the system. This will surely be the case if NIREC’s intervention ends with a palliati...

News Room DNA test will be done freely at Government clinics and hospitals as of June 2022-Minister of Health.

News Room A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has reportedly picked Governor Nyesom Wike as his running mate in the 2023 Presidential elections.        The new arrangement to dump Peter Obi purportedly form part of the discussions at the recent meeting of the PDP governors' forum hosted by Governor Wike in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital.