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By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested six suspected child traffickers, comprising five females and a male, in three local government areas of the state.T he State Police Commissioner, Baba Azare made this disclosure during a press briefing in Ikot Akpanabia in Uyo on Monday. Azare said that four of the suspects, all females, were caught trafficking two children, aged 11 years and 12 years from Ikot Edibom Village in Nsit Ubium and Mkpatak Village in Essien Udim Local Government Areas, respectively. He added that the four female suspects are Okwondu Nkpurunna, Vivian Chamdin,…

By Deborah Nnamdi An expert in robotics and embedded systems, Dr Onyema Edward, has called for the effective deployment of robotic technology in all sectors of Nigeria to tackle issues and to positively impact humanity as well as the environment.In a statement in Uyo on Monday. Edward, who was recently conferred with the title of Chartered Engineer from the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, said effective use of robotics would influence the way Nigerians live, work, and interact while improving the economy. Highlighting the impact of robotics on security, agriculture, health, education, and transportation, among others,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Senate President and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said that he would not join issues with the Minister for Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike over the latter’s denigrating media comment on him. Recall that Wike had in a live interview on national television over the weekend, said that if Wabara were to be his father, he (Wike) would have disowned him (Wabara). Wike who was responding to a question on the leadership crisis rocking the PDP, said:” Unfortunately, they…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a tariff adjustment request by telecommunications companies, allowing them to raise rates in response to the challenging market conditions. This decision aligns with the NCC’s authority under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA), which grants the commission the power to regulate and approve tariff rates and charges for telecom operators. Reuben Mouka, the NCC spokesman, explained that telecommunications operators sought the adjustment to address the rising operational costs they face. While some network operators had requested increases exceeding 100%, the approved adjustment is capped at a maximum of 50% of…

Photo: Trump takes oath with family bible Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president, promising a “revolution of common sense” and aiming to reverse the actions of his predecessor. He plans to implement executive orders to clamp down on border crossings, increase fossil fuel development, and end diversity and inclusion programs. Trump emphasized restoring trust in government and reclaiming sovereignty. His inauguration marked a political comeback, overcoming impeachments, criminal indictments, and assassination attempts. Trump aims to bring quick changes, including curtailing immigration, enacting tariffs, and rolling back climate and social initiatives. He also plans to pardon participants of…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nollywood actress Ini Edo has shared her journey with infertility, disclosing that she had to opt for surrogacy after unsuccessful long-term attempts at carrying pregnancies. Speaking on a recent episode of the reality TV series Young, Famous & African, the 42-year-old star reflected on her struggles with fertility and how they shaped her life. Edo revealed that she got married at 26 with hopes of completing her childbearing journey by the age of 31. However, her plans took a challenging turn as she faced persistent fertility issues during her marital life. Despite the series of challenges, Ini…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Lukumanu Sani Waziri, an accountant at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, for corruption and abuse of office. Waziri was found guilty of diverting public funds totaling over ₦60 million through unauthorized access to the Government Integrated Financial Information System (GIFMIS). According to a statement by the ICPC, Waziri was arraigned alongside two others in 2021 before Justice M. Abdulgafar of the Federal High Court, Sokoto Division, on a nine-count charge of fraud and corruption. During the trial, ICPC Prosecutor Dr.…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he would have disowned the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board of Trustees, BoT, Adolphus Wabara, if he were his father. Wike accused Wabara of being part of those fanning the crisis in the PDP.Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Sunday, the Minister blamed the actions and utterances of some PDP leaders for the party’s backwardness. Wike said it was wrong for PDP leaders to desperately seek the removal of the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and the National Secretary, Sam…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Anti- kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a 40-year-old man, Uchenna Okpara, for allegedly stabbing his in-law, Uchenna Unakalamba, to death. The incident occurred in Ubomiri, Mbaitoli LGA, on January 16, 2025, following a minor dispute involving their children. Okpara reportedly attacked Unakalamba with a broken bottle after the argument escalated. According to a statement by the State’s Police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, at the weekend, the police responded to a distress call, apprehended the suspect, and recovered the weapon. The victim was confirmed dead at the hospital. The suspect remains…

With agency report Two former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari are reportedly in Paris, France to testify before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in connection with the $2.3 billion arbitration proceedings filed against Nigeria by Sunrise Power over an alleged breach of contract by the federal government. Daily Trust, citing a source, reported that both leaders are in Paris regarding the matter. Bayo Onanuga, a spokesperson for President Tinubu, denied Saturday night a report that the Presidency forced some eminent Nigerians to testify in the arbitration proceeding taking place in Paris. Onanuga, who did not deny the existence…