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April 16, 2024 Police Arrest 2 in Akwa Ibom Over Murder of Relatives

Police Arrest 2 in Akwa Ibom Over Murder of Relatives

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 40 year old INYANGAKE JAMES PETER, for gruesomely murdering his 70 year old mother, MMA-OFFIONG JAMES PETER at Ikpe Annang Village in Essien Udim LGA.

 

The Suspect who confessed to the crime has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for discrete investigation.

 

Similarly, another suspect, SOLOMON ASUQUO ISAAC of Ikot Obok Nsit in Nsit Ibom LGA who murdered his 18 year-old son, IBORO ISAAC, following family misunderstanding, has been arrested.

 

According to a statement signed by outgoing Police Public Relations Officer, CSP ODIKO MACDON, cases of some family members killing their biological relations have become of great concern to the Command in recent times.

 

The statement assured that the suspects will be charged to court at the completion of investigation.

April 16, 2024 Keke Riders in Akwa Ibom Cry out Over Multiple Taxation

Keke Riders in Akwa Ibom Cry out Over Multiple Taxation

Commercial tricyclists in Akwa Ibom State have lamented the effect of multi-taxation on their business, adding that the issue is escalating economic hardship, already caused by the removal of fuel subsidy and food crisis in the state.

 

They also narrated how some of them are deprived the benefits of the tax holiday instituted by the state government through the ministry of Transport.

 

The commercial transporters in an interview with Inspiration FM also expressed worry over the uncultured attitude of the tax officers in their areas, noting that the actions of these persons have threatened their operations and peace of mind.

They spoke in their local dialects.

Also, the Chairman of Keke Owners and Riders Association, Nsit Atai Chapter, MR VINCET EDET while confirming the claims, insisted that the practice still holds sway, calling for a complete ban of these activities.

The Chairman of Keke Owners and Riders Association, Nsit Atai Chapter, MR VINCET EDET, speaking there.

April 15, 2024 Liverpool and Arsenal Stumble in England as Bayer Leverkusen Lift Bundesliga in Germany

Liverpool and Arsenal Stumble in England as Bayer Leverkusen Lift Bundesliga in Germany

The game started with high anticipation for the Gunners after Liverpool’s shock home defeat by Crystal Palace but Arsenal were desperately disappointing and ended up well beaten as Villa boss UNAI EMERY made a winning return to his former club.

Goals from Leon Bailey and OLE WATKINS secured the win for Aston Villa

It completed a perfect weekend for reigning champions City, with PEP GUARDIOLA’s side now two points clear at the top with Arsenal ahead of Liverpool on goal difference.

In Germany, Bayer Leverkusen won their first Bundesliga title and got there with five games to spare thanks to a 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen.

Bayern Munich beat FC Cologne on Saturday to keep Leverkusen’s title celebrations on hold for at least a day.

But there were scenes of jubilation for XABI ALONSO’S team when the final whistle blew at BayArena on Sunday.

VICTOR BONIFACE’s25th-minute penalty set Leverkusen on their way before GRANIT XHAKA and FLORIAN WIRTZ scored stunning goals in quick succession.

Supporters stormed on to the pitch in mid-match when star man WIRTZ added a fourth in the 82nd minute, and again when he completed a hat-trick soon afterwards.

Leverkusen’s landmark achievement ends an era of dominance for Bayern, who had won the past 11 Bundesliga titles.

April 15, 2024 Electricity Workers Berate FG, Warns Against Economic Hardship Over Tariff Hike

Electricity Workers Berate FG, Warns Against Economic Hardship Over Tariff Hike

, Workers in the nation’s power sector have asked the Federal Government to stop deceiving Nigerians over the 300 percent hike in electricity tariff, and called for its reversal to avoid further socio-economic woes.

 

While advising the government to come clean on the hike and not be economical with the truth, they described the hike as nothing but another anti-people policy.

 

In a statement, the Acting General Secretary of the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, DOMINIC IGWEBIKE, warned that if any of their colleague is attacked in the line of duty over the tariff hike, they would shut down power supply nationwide without notice.

 

However the Federal Government has appealed to members of the National Union of Electricity Employees not to down tools over the recent electricity tariff hike.

 

In an interview, Minister of Power, ADEBAYO ADELABU, who spoke through his media aide, BOLAJI TUNJI, said the government was doing everything to improve supply in Nigeria and ensure that everybody is happy about the new development.

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