46 year old teacher arrested for allegedly raping two-year-old pupil

The police in Lagos State has arrested a 46-year-old teacher, Adenekan Adegboyega for allegedly raping a two-year-old pupil.

Scientists In Canada Invent Human/Dog Hybrids

Scientists of an undercover laboratory in the city of Vancouver Canada say they have found a scientific method to cross humans with dogs as they claim it would cater for a market of very rich few who love unique pets.

ANIEKAN UKO THUMBS UP PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED BILL

By Mbosowo Essien

Elder Uko (middle) poses with physically challenged persons 

The member representing Ibesikpo Asutan State Constituency,Rt.Hon.(Elder)Aniekan Uko has lauded the 6th Assembly for the speedy passage of the Physically challenged Persons bill,maintaining that the bill is one of such that has caught global attention.

My constituency has been marginalised - Assemblyman cries for help

By Ntakrok AkwaIbom

Since the creation of Mbo Local Government Area in 1989, Akwa Ibom State Government has not tarred nor constructed any road in the area despite their contribution to the development of the state, said the Member representing Mbo in the State House of Assembly;Hon Samuel Ufuo.

KOGI ASSEMBLY ENDORSES SPI FIGHT AGAINST CULTISM

SPI Director, Cromwell

The humanitarian efforts of School to School Peace Initiative (SPI-Nigeria), the anti-cult group committed to rid Nigerian school system of cultism, has received a great boost as members of the Kogi State House of Assembly unanimously passed a resolution endorsing the collaboration of Kogi State Government with SPI to tackle the menace of cultism and cult related activities in schools in Kogi State and by extension the State.

Liverpool FC, Hull City cruise into EFL Cup Semis

Eight-time winners Liverpool into the EFL Cup semi-finals after second-half goals from Divock Origi and Ben Woodburn saw them past Leeds.

Obasanjo loses N105 Million to fraudster

A certain Chief Abiodun Ajayi has been arraigned before an Abeokuta magistrates’ court for allegedly defrauding a company,  Alarab Properties, owned by former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

Nigeria to commence rice exportation in 2017 – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday said Nigeria will begin exporting rice to other countries before the end of 2017.

A’Ibom Lawyer dragged to court for alleged assault on journalist

Etim Ekpimah, Uyo

An Uyo-based lawyer, Mr. Akaninyene Cletus, has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, for allegedly assaulting a broadcaster, Miss Blessing Ambrose.

BREAKING: Plane carrying Brazilian football team crashes

An aircraft with 81 passengers on board has crashed in Colombia, south of Medellin’s international airport, according to reports.

PDP suspends Kashamu, 7 others over anti-party activities

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Buruji Kashamu for alleged diversion of funds and anti-party activities, The Cable reports.

ENGR. UFOT EBONG ON THE CROSS

By Ofonime Honesty

Dear readers, to begin this piece, join me on an intellectual trip to ancient Greece. Centuries ago, Socrates the famous Athenian philosopher attracted the anger of the Greek government with his non-conformist disposition. His mission was “to free the people from the tyranny of established norms and beliefs.” His reputation skyrocketed even as he kept churning out perceived controversial teachings.

Female footballer slumps into coma after receiving N10,000 from NFF

Super Falconets players stranded at the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos

One of the players who represented Nigeria at the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Papau New Guinea has been hospitalised in the traumatic unit of a hospital in Abuja.

A'IBOM GOVERNOR NOMINATES 11 FRESHERS INTO EXCO

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has forwarded the names of 20 persons to the State House of Assembly for appointment as Commissioners and Special Advisers.

PH Refinery commences production of aviation fuel

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has said the Port Harcourt Refining Company will soon begin the production if Aviation Turbine Kerosene, known as aviation fuel.

NPOWER Scheme: FG set to notify 200,000 employed graduates

The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, has said 200,000 graduates employed by the Federal government under its NPower programme will be notified soon.

I will die in two years - Wrestling legend

Vader, a World Wrestling Entertainment legend says that he has only two years to live because his ‘heart is worn out’

Boko Haram kill 4 in Monguno attack – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army on Thursday said only four persons were killed by attacks on two villages by Boko Haram insurgents.

40 year old man rapes 2-year-old girl

A 40-year-old painter, Yisa Aweda, has been arrested after he was caught raping a two-year-old child.

Former Defence Chief, Badeh forfeits $1m to EFCC

Former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh has forfeited $1m allegedly discovered in his house to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Punch reports.

Zenith Bank Sacks Staff who attempted to murder wife

One of the lawyers representing Ivie Edobor, Barr. Emeka Ugwuonye, Zenith Bank has fired Mr John Edobor, who is currently standing trial for the attempted murder of of his estranged wife, Ivie.

IS NIGERIA WORTH DYING FOR? : TRIBUTE TO LT. COL. ABU-ALI

By Ofonime Honesty

The polity is miserably dark. Sun has set at noon. Grief and gloom are holding sway. Sighs, whys and songs of sorrow are saturating the polity. Dear readers, yours truly is penning this piece with a high dose of sadness in his heart of hearts.

US President-elect Trump is like me - Buhari

President Buhari has likened himself to Donald Trump saying that both of them suffered the same media harassment.

ASUU set for nationwide strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it would commence a nationwide warning strike on Wednesday.

In a statement by ASUU President, Biodun Ogunyemi, the union asked the Federal Government to honour the agreement it made with teachers in 2013.

BOKO HARAM DECLARES WAR AGAINST TRUMP, USA

Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the Boko Haram sect has reacted to the election of Donald Trump as the United States president, saying 'war has just begun.' 

Cultists invade Heritage Polytechnic

Various cult groups and other criminal activities have taken over one of the popular private polytechnics in Akwa Ibom State, Heritage Polytechnic, Ikot Udota, Eket. THE INK understands.

MAN MARRIES SNAKE ...says it resembles his late girlfriend

A unnamed man in India has married his snake because he believes that it is his dead girlfriend coming to life in the body of the snake. 

According to reports, he believes that the 10ft long cobra bears a striking resemblance to his dead lover. 

Yes, I appeared on the cucumber s*x video - Fmr Miss Anambra, Chidinma Okeke

Former Miss Anambra, Chidinma Okeke whose sex video recently leaked to the public has opened up on how the video was filmed and why it was released.

Anguish, tension hold sway as six 'poisoned' siblings are buried

BY OBINNA ODOGWU

If tears can flow like a river, one would have flown last Saturday, 5th November in Ekwulumili, a sleepy community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State at the burial of six siblings who reportedly died of food poisoning on July 16 this year.

A'IBOM MICROFINANCE AND ENTERPRISE DEV. BILL, 2016 ...successfully passed into Law

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has just passed into law, the Bill for the Law Establishing the Akwa Ibom State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency and other Matters Connected Therewith.

INJURY HITS ALGERIA CAMP AHEAD OF SUPER EAGLES CLASH IN UYO

STRIKER AL-HILAL WILL MISS THE ENCOUNTER

Algeria head coach Georges Leekens has called on Baghdad Bounedjah, Yassine Benziaand Ismaël Bennacer to replace three injured players from their initial 23-man list ahead of Saturday’s 2018 World Cup Qualifying game against Nigeria.

Prof. Soyinka returns to Nigeria (Photo)

        The picture showing someone that appears to be Prof Wole Soyinka (right) stowing his bags in the overhead carriage.

According to online news platform, naij.com, a Facebook user has posted a photo showing Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka purportedly heading back to Nigeria after Donald Trump won US presidential election on Wednesday, November 9. 

CAF RAISES PRIZE MONEY FOR AFCON WINNER TO $4m

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased the prize money for the winner of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) to $4m.

I’ll Tear My American Green Card On January 20, 2017 – Soyinka

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, threatened to trash his US green card, if the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, won.
In this exclusive email interview with The Interview today, Soyinka vowed to keep his word. He also spoke on the future of a Trump world:

NJC okays Justice Abang’s judgements on PDP and Abia Guber

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has said Justice Okon Abang did no wrong in his rulings in the June 27 judgement against the Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu.

JAMB is broke, can't conduct UTME – Registrar

JAMB REGISTRAR

The registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Ishaq Oloyede has said the agency cannot afford the cost of conducting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

HOUSE OF REPS ORDERS ARREST OF MMM PROMOTERS

The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to arrest promoters of MMM scheme in Nigeria.

12-year-old Nigerian girl develops Mobile Tracking App

A 12-year-old pupil of Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Lagos State, on Tuesday completed the development of an Android mobile tracking application named: ‘My Locator.’

T.B Joshua deletes Clinton’s prophecy video

The Orbit can authoritatively report that  Prophet T. B. Joshua of the Synagogue of All of Nations,  has deleted the video where he predicted that the next US President will be a woman.

TRANSCRIPT OF DONALD TRUMP'S VICTORY SPEECH

Here is the text of the speech Donald Trump delivered when he became the President-elect of the United States of America:

Thank you. Thank you very much, everybody. Sorry to keep you waiting. Complicated business. Complicated. Thank you very much.

SEX IS VERY SWEET, I WANT TO EXPEREINCE IT EVERYDAY – PASTOR

Job Antwi, a Ghanaian Pastor and a member of the Association of Virgin Pastors has said he wishes to have sex everyday after his first experience.

I'll retire at 41 Years - Ronaldo

Thirty One year old Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has said he intends to continue playing football for the next 10 years.

Ronaldo said this after signing a five-year contract with Real Madrid which will see him stay at the club till 2021.

Clinton will win, says US School that has perfectly predicted outcomes of Presidential polls since 1968

A cross section of the pupils after casting votes in a mock poll

For the past 48 years, students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School have been casting their “votes” to determine the winner of each presidential election.

And for the past 48 years, the school has never been wrong.

Man City frustrated by lowly Middlesbrough

Marten de Roon headed a last-gasp equaliser as Middlesbrough snatched a 1-1 draw against Premier League leaders Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

God's wrath may befall critics of Covenant Varsity's high fees -Bishop Oyedepo

Dr. David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel) has declared that those criticizing the skyrocketing fees charged by Covenant University may incur the wrath of God.

NJC SUSPENDS JUSTICE OKORO, OTHERS

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has finally acted concerning some of the indicted judges in Nigeria as it finally announced their suspension.

SOYINKA VOWS TO DESTROY AMERICAN CARD IF TRUMP WINS

Renowned literary guru and Nobel laureate, Professor has declared that he would destroy his American green card and leave the United States if Republican candidate Donald Trump wins the November 8 presidential poll. 

Barr. Dennis: Representative in whom Etinan are well pleased!

BY OFONIME HONESTY

When Barr. Aniefiok Dennis Akpan indicated interest in the race of becoming the representative of Etinan State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, opinions were divided. While many celebrated his aspiration based on their understanding of him as a gentleman equipped with educational sophistication, political experience, sound mind and track record of synergizing with his people, others who could not be availed of the privilege of knowing him well simply pitched their political tent elsewhere. Well, to be frank, the beauty of democracy lies in the ability of the voting public to independently choose their political representatives.

ATTEMPTED MURDER OF POLICE OFFICER: NAPTIP OFFICIAL ARRESTED

AKS POLICE COMMISSIONER MURITALA MANI

EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA OGBONNA, an official of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), is currently cooling his heels in the custody of the State's Criminal Investigation Department, Ikot Akpan Abia, for alleged attempted murder of a female police officer.

Investigations revealed that, Emmanuel Ogbonna, allegedly broke the jaw of the victim with an uppercut, strangled and left her in coma.

SENATOR AKPABIO’S BROTHER REPORTEDLY LANDS IN EFCC NET

Senator Akpabio (L) with Ibanga (R)

According to online news portal Sahara Reporters, Mr. Ibanga Akpabio, the current Deputy Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom state has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in connection with fraud.