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They Are Men Not God (Series) NO MAN CAN SERVE TWO MASTERS Barr. Ata Ikiddeh Matthew 6:24 declares: “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve two masters.” Three weeks ago, at his church’s annual conference, the Governor chose Isaiah 31:3 as his theme. That was not coincidence. That was not mere preaching. That was a battle cry. And this is what it says: “Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, And…
… Applauds strides of Nsibiet John led NUJ leadership Secretary to Akwa Ibom State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, has charged journalists to promote the ideals of the ARISE agenda of Governor Umo Eno’s administration. Prince Uwah handed down the charge when the State Working Committee (SWC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Akwa Ibom State Council, ably led by the Chairman, Comrade Nsibiet John, paid him a courtesy visit in his office at the Government House, Uyo. According to the SSG, “we have a Governor who is humane, humble, who listens, and means well for the state. His ARISE…
…promises to make state Nigeria’s vacation destination Security, the world over, has been described as a shared responsibility between governments, corporations, individuals, and agencies. With the launch of the Akwa Ibom State Security Trust Fund, the private sector will be further encouraged to join in maintaining the State’s status as a safe, secure, peaceful, inviting, and serene place to live and thrive. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, stated this at the official launch of the Akwa Ibom State Security Trust Fund (AKSTF) at the Government House Banquet Hall, Uyo. He said his administration has devoted resources to sustaining…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, has congratulated Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, for her bold and inspiring attempt at another Guinness World Record, this time by cooking the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice. In a congratulatory message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno expressed pride and admiration for her effort: “On behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State, I celebrate you on your bold Guinness World Record attempt, this time by cooking the ‘largest pot of the Nigerian jollof rice.’ “Your success exemplifies the Akwa Ibom…
Rewards Athletes From Urue Offong/Oruko LGA The Executive Chairman of Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Uno Etim Uno, JP, on Saturday joined the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, at the grand finale of the 2025 Sports Festival; a weeklong celebration of athleticism, unity, and camaraderie. Chief Uno, visibly delighted by the spirited performance of the Urue Offong/Oruko contingent, commended the athletes for their commitment and success. He rewarded the medalists with cash incentives, emphasizing that their effort was a source of pride for the entire local government area. “His Excellency’s vision is to…
Lagos, Nigeria – Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, widely known as Hilda Baci, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records for setting a new benchmark in culinary endurance. Hilda cooked continuously for an astonishing 93 hours 11 minutes, securing the title of Longest Cooking Marathon (Individual) and breaking the previous record of 87 hours 45 minutes set in 2019. The cook-a-thon, which took place in Lagos between May 11 and May 15, 2023, drew thousands of supporters and millions of online viewers worldwide. Throughout the challenge, she prepared over 100 pots of food, ranging from traditional Nigerian dishes to…
By Ekemini James Governor Umo Eno has proven to be a man of compassion. Literary analysts identify “compassion” as the delicate blend of empathy and responsibility, the rare virtue that transcends mere pity and finds expression in tangible action. It is the human capacity to feel another’s pain and, beyond feeling, to stretch forth a hand that heals, restores, and uplifts. Compassion, in its truest form, is not passive sentiment; it is an active force that redefines leadership. Compassion could also be what we describe, in the local parlance, as “mbom” – that deep sense of pity laced with tenderness,…
The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals will today launch its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks for the commencement of nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The Refinery announced in August that it had received the first batch of its 4000 CNG-powered trucks for the fuel distribution programme, which was initially set to commence on August 15. During a courtesy visit by the AfricaRice Centre at his Lagos office on Sunday, Aliko Dangote reiterated that its decision to adopt direct fuel distribution was to reduce dependency on third-party carriers for fuel distribution in Nigeria. According to him, the move was not…
The fuss about much ado has never really been about it. The fuss about it has always been a function of the fact that it always, always targets nothing. And, we do not have to wander too far afield to pick up a trailerload of ready examples. Much ado about bias, about buffoonery. Much ado about cluelessness, about complacency. Much ado about emptiness, about euphemisms. Much ado about forlorn happy hour, about hate. Much ado about meanness, about mediocrity. Much ado about nonentities, about nonsense. Much ado about obsession, about offence. Much ado about poverty, about poverty alleviation which ends up…
Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the eldest daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has steadily carved out a name for herself as a bridge between tradition and modern advocacy. Known widely as the Iyaloja-General of Lagos — a title she inherited in 2013 following the passing of her grandmother, the formidable market leader Alhaja Abibat Mogaji — Folasade has grown into a formidable voice among traders and grassroots women. Since her father assumed the presidency, she has styled herself as the “First Daughter of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” a title that underscores her symbolic role in national life. With her visible presence…