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December 26, 2024 38 Die in Azerbaijani Plane Crash
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38 Die in Azerbaijani Plane Crash

Kazakhstan officials said 38 people have died after an Azerbaijani airliner crashed yesterday near the Kazakh city of Aktau.

Deputy Prime Minister KANAT BOZUMBAEV visited survivors of the plane crash at the hospital and disclosed the death toll while meeting with Azerbaijani officials.

An unnamed survivor at the hospital said he could not find his wife after the plane crash.

The plane crashed while en route from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the North Caucasus.

December 23, 2024 Uyo Residents Lament High Cost of Living at Christmas
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Uyo Residents Lament High Cost of Living at Christmas

With just two days to Christmas, residents of Uyo metropolis have expressed their dismay over the increasing cost of living, which they say has drastically altered the way they celebrate the festive season.

For years, Christmas has been a time of joy, family gatherings, and community spirit, but now, the case is different, as Citizens now say that the once festive atmosphere has been overshadowed by economic hardship.

Our correspondent ENDURANCE OKON reports that major markets and shopping centers in Uyo are currently experiencing a stark contrast to previous years, with many shelves looking bare and shop owners struggling to attract customers. The prices of food, clothing, and gifts have soared, leaving many families unable to afford the usual Christmas feasts and celebrations they once enjoyed.

According to market reports, the prices of essential items like rice, poultry, and cooking oil have increased by over 50% this year. Similarly, the cost of transportation has risen sharply, making travel between states and towns a luxury many can no longer afford.

Speaking with our reporter, JOY UDOH, residents of Uyo recalled Christmas seasons of the past, when they could buy enough food to feed the entire family and even share with neighbours, stressing that this year, it feels like are they just scraping.

Despite the challenges, some have tried to hold on to the festive spirit, with some of the residents stressing the need to focus on what they can still cherish this season: community, family, and the enduring hope that better days lie ahead.

Economic analysts attribute the high cost of living to a combination of inflation, fuel price hikes, and supply chain disruptions. These factors they claimed have combined to create a perfect storm that has squeezed household budgets and left people struggling to make ends meet.

December 13, 2024 Ekpiri Nsukara Seeks Redress Against Akwa Ibom State Government Over Land
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Ekpiri Nsukara Seeks Redress Against Akwa Ibom State Government Over Land

A High Court in Akwa Ibom State has restrained the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Akwa Ibom State Government, and others from forceful acquisition of the land on which Ekpri Nsukara Offot Community school is situated.

The others in the suit barred from from such action are the Ministry of Lands and Water Resources; the Attorney General of Akwa Ibom State and have been asked to stay clear until a subsisting suit filed by the village is decided.

The order of interim junction was granted on Thursday, December 12, 2024 by His Lordship, Hon. Justice Joy I. Unwana of the High Court of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria, in the Uyo Judicial Division, in suit no. HU/306/2024, upon a motion Ex-Parte brought before the Court by Ekpri Nsukara Offot Village in Uyo Local Government Area, through their Counsel, Samuel Ikpo, Esq.

The Court, upon its consideration of the application against the government, ordered that an Order of Interim Injunction be issued against the defendants and respondents and also barred their agents, servants, workmen and whosoever, from carrying out any manner of work in the Land pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice filed on the 9th day of August, 2024.

The Court adjourned the case to the 18th day of December, 2024 for Motion on Notice.

In a statement made available to newsmen, it was indicated that the recent case being the invasion of the Ekpri Nsukara Offot International Schools’ compound  during school hours at about 11:45am on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, occurred alongside demolition of some parts of the perimeter fencing and some adjoining buildings, a situation that almost degenerated to a violent clash with members of the community, but for the quick intervention of the Village head, Eteidung Emem Denis Asikpo and the Principal of ENISCO, Elder Domingo Bassey Etim, who doubles as the secretary to the Village council.

The Village head of Ekpri Nsukara Offot, Eteidung Emem Denis Asikpo lamented that the community has not received any official notification from the government for the acquisition of their land, either have they received compensation or formally discussed the matter, thereby creating fears that the officials involved may merely be promoting their selfish interests.

Eteidung Asikpo further appealed to the state Governor, Pastor UMO ENO to step into the matter so as to save the community’s school from extinction.

December 11, 2024 Nationwide Blackout Looms as Gas Suppliers Stop Sales Over N2trn Debt
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Nationwide Blackout Looms as Gas Suppliers Stop Sales Over N2trn Debt

An electricity blackout is imminent following the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s directive to gas producers to cease supplying gas to indebted generation companies (GenCos).

NMDPRA stated that the substantial debts owed to producers had hindered their ability to sustain operations.

It called on gas off-takers, particularly power generation companies, to ensure timely payment for the gas supplied. The federal government and some GenCos currently owe over N2 trillion in legacy debts to gas producers in Nigeria.

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