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The 2025 edition of the Ibom Ignite Conference has opened at the Ibom Led Centre, IBB Avenue, Uyo, with a strong call on young people to embrace innovation, resilience, and self-determination in order to accelerate their personal and collective destinies, with the theme:“ignite to accelerate”. Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD. who recalled the origin of the conference as a vision to uplift youths and challenge entitlement mentality, stressed that government alone cannot define success, urging participants to take responsibility for their future. “Everyday God gives you is an opportunity, so as you’ve come today, I beg…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, challenging the legality of the six-month suspension imposed on Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged misconduct. The suit, filed by Ovavu Illiyasu and nine others, was dismissed by the judge on the grounds that the plaintiffs lacked locus standi (legal standing) to bring the matter before the court. Marked FHC/ABJ/CS/654/2025, the suit contested the validity of the suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for various reasons. Among other things, the plaintiffs asked the court to void the suspension on the grounds…
There is a familiar biblical story about Jesus Christ feeding thousands with loaves and fish. Most accounts highlight the miracle of multiplication, but perhaps the first miracle was His ability to address five thousand men, without a microphone. Under the ARISE Agenda praxis of Akwa Ibom State, many speak of the agricultural revolution for food sufficiency. Yet, like charity, Governor Eno’s philosophy of food sufficiency begins at home, where households are nourished through a well-thought-out initiative. After all, defeating hunger is the beginning of the miracle of agricultural transformation. Today, Akwa Ibom State is winning the battle against hunger through…
The Publisher of Newsday Newspaper, Chief Edet Isong, has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to urgently revisit the contentious issue of tinted glass permits, stressing that the policy in its current form is causing undue hardship for law-abiding motorists. Chief Isong made the call yesterday in Akwa Ibom State, where several road users were reportedly subjected to harassment by security operatives along the Nsit Atai–Okobo Road. He noted that many of the affected vehicles were fitted with factory-produced tinted glasses, which do not fall under the same category as deliberately altered or customized vehicle tints. According to him,…
…Targets 1,000km Road Network This Dry Season …Pledges Support for Tinubu, Akpabio, and His Re-election 🎈Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, was on Wednesday night received by a mammoth crowd of supporters, stakeholders, and APC faithful at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, on his return from an official trip. 🎈The surprise reception turned colourful as the Governor inspected the newly installed aerodrome lighting system, confirming the readiness of the airport for full night operations. “Our airport is back. We can now land at night, and Ibom Air can now land at night,” he assured, drawing cheers from the…
The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has issued an order directing the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector General of Police to maintain the status quo in the ongoing case concerning the tinted glass permit. Delivering the interim order, the court directed the police authorities to respect judicial processes pending further proceedings in the matter. Confirming the development, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Kunle Edun, who is the chairman of the NBA Spidel Public Interest Litigation Committee, noted that the directive was a major step in ensuring that the rule of law is upheld while the…
The National Assembly has announced new security measures restricting movement around the office of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This was contained in a memo dated October 2, and signed by the the sergeant-at-arms at the National Assembly, Etido Ekpo. Ekpo stated that the corridor linking the White House lobby to the Senate President’s office will henceforth be reserved exclusively for senators and members of the House of Representatives. He explained that aides and personal assistants will no longer be permitted access to the passage. You are kindly requested to disseminate this information to distinguished senators who would in turn intimate…
George Iniabasi Essien, popularly known as Mighty George, has etched his name in history with a record-breaking feat that places him among the global greats of broadcasting. The celebrated on-air personality, voice actor, and Head of Programmes at Comfort 95.1 FM, Uyo, has officially entered the Guinness World Records for the Longest Marathon Hosting of a Radio Talk Show — clocking an astounding 105 hours and 8 seconds on air. Who is Mighty George? The Record-Breaking Marathon Challenges Along the Way The historic attempt was not without hurdles. Mighty George endured intense mental and physical fatigue, technical glitches, fluctuating guest…
Effiong Dickson Bob is a Nigerian lawyer, public administrator, and legislator whose career reflects excellence in law, politics, and education. He represented Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District in the National Assembly from 2003 to 2011 under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Prior to his senatorial service, he was the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Akwa Ibom State, where he spearheaded judicial reforms. Since 2013, he has served as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, University of Benin, and is currently a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Early Life and Education Born on October 1, 1959,…
The Publisher of Newsday Newspaper, Chief Edet Isong, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of ARISE News television anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, describing her death as a painful loss to journalism and the Nigerian media industry. In a condolence message issued today, Chief Isong commiserated with the management and staff of ARISE News, noting that Maduagwu’s vibrant personality and professional commitment set her apart as one of the promising figures in broadcasting. “Somtochukwu Maduagwu was a vibrant and dedicated professional whose contributions to journalism and broadcasting will be greatly missed. Her passing is not only a loss to ARISE…