Month: November 2025

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EFCC declares ex-minister Sylva wanted over $14.8m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged $14.8 million fraud.

According to a statement by the EFCC, Sylva is being sought in connection with a case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257 — funds said to have been invested by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for the construction of a refinery.

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Police dismantle armed robbery syndicate, recover weapons in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a three-man armed robbery syndicate and recovered dangerous weapons in its ongoing efforts to eliminate criminal gangs across the state.

According to a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, the suspects were arrested on Friday, November 7, 2025, at about 8:00 pm, following credible intelligence that led operatives to a native doctor’s residence in Ikot Ineme Village.

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FRSC urges safe driving, clears 6,000 unclaimed licences

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on motorists in Akwa Ibom State to prioritise safety and responsibility while driving during the ember months to curb road crashes and save lives.

Speaking during the 2025 Ember Months Sensitisation Campaign in Uyo on Friday, the State Sector Commander, Mr Francis Ajatta, revealed that the Corps currently has over 6,000 unclaimed driver’s licences in its custody.

He disclosed that about 1,000 of them have expired, as their owners have failed to collect them despite several reminders.

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Bayelsa APC youths protest moves to revoke surveillance contracts

The Bayelsa Progressives Youth Movement (BPYM), a pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) group, has cautioned against alleged plans by the Bayelsa State Government, in collaboration with some federal figures, to revoke existing surveillance contracts held by loyal members of the party.

In a statement signed on Friday by its Secretary, Jordan Ebifatei, the group described the move as politically motivated, saying the only “offence” of the affected contractors was their unwavering loyalty to former Governor and APC leader, Chief Timipre Sylva.

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Adopt interfaith dialogue to end religious conflicts, Odey urges Nigerians

A Church History and African Culture scholar, Prof. Onah Augustine Odey, has called for the adoption of interfaith dialogue, mediation, and education as key instruments for resolving religious conflicts and divisions in Nigeria.

Delivering the 121st inaugural lecture of the University of Uyo on Thursday, titled “The Battle of the Gods in the Christianization of Yala (1928–2024),” Prof. Odey stressed that open communication and mutual understanding are vital for peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse religious groups.

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