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The Senate President, Senator (Chief) Godswill Obot Akpabio, is hale and hearty, contrary to false reports making the rounds on social media. When Newsday Newspaper placed a call to confirm the rumours, it was reliably informed that the Senate President is in good health and currently in the United Kingdom on official and personal engagements. The originator of the fake story has since recanted, yet some purveyors of falsehood continue to circulate the baseless narrative. Nigerians are urged to ignore these fabrications and rely only on verified information from credible sources. The Senate President appreciates the concern and goodwill of…
Place of Birth: Ukana, Ikot Ntuen, Essien Udim Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Early Life and Education Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio was born into the family of Chief Obot Akpabio and Madam Lucy Obot Akpabio. He lost his father early in life and was raised by his mother. He attended Methodist Primary School, Ukana, and later Federal Government College, Port Harcourt, where he served as the Senior Prefect. He proceeded to the University of Calabar, where he studied Law and graduated with an LL.B degree. During his university years, he displayed early leadership skills and served as the…
A Testament to Visionary Leadership and Outstanding Service.” Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno,, has been honoured with the Governor of the Year 2025 award by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), in recognition of his exemplary leadership, transparency, and transformative achievements under the ARISE Agenda. The honour was formally bestowed on the Governor during the public unveiling of the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the ARISE Agenda in Two Years, held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo. 🎈Delivering the Forum’s message, Professor Abba Gambo, who represented the NGF Director-General, Alhaji Abdullateef Shittu, commended Governor Eno for his unique…
..…Rt. Hon. (Mrs) Precious Selong moves motion for urgent government intervention The Member representing Urue Offong/Oruko State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Mrs) Precious Selong, has raised a passionate and urgent concern over the deplorable state of infrastructure at Ubodung Community Secondary School, Oruko. Presenting a motion titled “ALARMING INFRASTRUCTURAL DECAY IN UBODUNG COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL, ORUKO IN URUE OFFONG/ORUKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA ” during plenary, the lawmaker cited the dire need for government intervention to save the future of students in the school and to uphold the integrity of the state’s education system.…
The Executive Chairman, Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Uno Etim Uno, on Monday officially flagged-off the All Progressives Congress (APC) Membership Revalidation and Registration Exercise in the area. Speaking at the event which took place at the Ward 9 centre of the Party, Chief Uno called on all existing and intending members of the Party to visit their respective Ward centers to participate in the revalidation and fresh registration exercise. He further directed all Ward Chairmen to ensure the full inclusion of key stakeholders and to keep registration centers open daily to accommodate every interested participant. Chief…
…Engages with Oron LGA APC Stakeholders …Reels out Governor’s Development Strides In a reaffirmation of support, the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator (Dr.) Akon Eyakenyi has hailed Governor Umo Eno (PhD) as a tremendous blessing for both the State and Oro nation. She made the remark on Saturday during a gathering of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from Oron Local Government Area in her country home. Senator Eyakenyi highlighted Pastor Umo Eno’s exemplary governance and compassionate leadership, noting that President Bola Tinubu has recognised him among Nigeria’s leading Governors. “Gov. Eno embodies compassion, unity, and love, aligning with…
UYO — The Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of Newsday Newspaper, Chief Edet Isong, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Comrade Nsibiet John on his successful emergence as the 13th Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council. In a congratulatory message issued over the weekend in Uyo, Chief Isong described Comrade John’s victory as well-deserved, noting that it reflects his unwavering dedication to the growth of journalism and his unrelenting advocacy for media professionalism. “Comrade Nsibiet John’s election is a clear vote of confidence by his colleagues who have followed his trajectory of service, resilience, and…
CELEBRATING 23 YEARS OF JOURNALISTIC SERVICE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT Twenty-three years ago, a visionary businessman and politician, Chief Edet Isong, conceived the idea of establishing a community-focused newspaper in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. That idea gave birth to Newsday Newspaper — a platform created to amplify grassroots voices, promote civic engagement, and uphold journalistic integrity. Fourteen years ago, the operations headquarters of the newspaper was relocated to Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, marking a significant step toward national relevance. The move attracted a crop of seasoned journalists who helped shape the identity and editorial strength of the publication. Among the…
Former NDDC Boss Calls for Party Cohesion, Endorses Governor’s Leadership in Akwa Ibom …As Governor Inaugurates Secretariat Committee, Appoints Ekere, Enang, Others Former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State and 2019 APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Obong Nsima Ekere, has thrown his weight behind Governor Pastor Umo Eno, declaring that the entire Eket Senatorial District is united in support of the Governor’s leadership and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Speaking on Friday at the APC State Secretariat, No. 6 Ekpo Obot Street, Uyo, during a historic visit by Governor Umo Eno, Obong Ekere said the party in Eket Senatorial…
… sets up committee on party Secretariat project Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State to return to their respective wards for membership revalidation. Speaking during his familiarization visit to the State Secretariat of the APC located in Uyo, the Governor said a register will be sent to all the wards through the ward chairmen, and the exercise will commence on August 4, 2025, and will last for about a month to give room to all interested persons to register. He said the membership registration was very…