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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…
Former Kogi lawmaker Dino Melaye says, despite the bigwigs within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the party will work to present a candidate to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Melaye made the remark during an appearance on Politics Today. “Those of us in the ADC need to create a comfortable, stable platform. And I believe that platform will produce a candidate that will unseat President Ahmed Bola Tinubu in 2027. “But I have made it a point of duty that I will not be talking about a presidential candidate or aspirant or preference for anybody until we get…
…Donates Brand-New Vehicles to NUJ Exco, Appoints Chairman as SSA on Local Media 🎈Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Friday, August 1, 2025, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to a free and vibrant press as he commissioned the Patience (Kemi) Umo Eno Auditorium at the State Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), located on Information Drive, Uyo. He also presented brand-new official vehicles to members of the State Executive Committee of the Union. 🎈The iconic structure built for journalists in Akwa Ibom State was named in honour of the Governor’s late wife, and represents the fulfillment of…
The industrial action embarked upon by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has been called off, the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, has said. Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting on Friday, Pate said the decision followed agreements reached with the leadership of the nursing association. However, the leaders of the union declined to speak on the matter after the closed-door meeting on Friday afternoon. Nurses and midwives under the association had commenced a warning strike on July 29, 2025, following what the union described as the government’s failure to respond meaningfully to its 15-day ultimatum issued on…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said that the 2025 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will begin nationwide on August 18. The agency said online pre-registration of voters would open on August 18 through its official portal, cvr.inecnigeria.org. It stated that in-person registration would begin a week later, on August 25. This, it said, would be held nationwide at all its local government area offices and designated registration centres. INEC said the exercise would be held from Monday to Friday, beginning at 9 am and ending at 3 pm. “Your votes start with registration. Don’t miss your opportunity to register,”…
By Emmanuel Nicholas Under the leadership of Governor Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom State is undergoing a significant transformation aimed at positioning the State for a prosperous future. Through strategic investments in key sectors such as real estate, tourism, logistics, Enterprenuership development, Agriculture and aviation, Governor Eno is not only enhancing the state’s economic landscape but also fostering an environment conducive for growth and sustainability. One of the cornerstones of Governor Eno’s economic strategy is a robust investment in real estate. The construction of an 18-storey building in Lagos is a proof to this vision. By establishing a strong presence in…
… appreciates TETFund’s support to state’s tertiary institutions Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has restated the commitment of his administration to investments in education as it is central to the development blueprint of his administration. The Governor gave the assurances when the Board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), led by its Chairman, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, paid a courtesy visit on him in Government House, Uyo. He said his administration has thus far focused more on primary education, and has built model Primary Schools across the 31 local government areas in the State. Beyond the structures,…
The Akwa Ibom State Executive Council held its meeting today, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Uyo. The meeting was presided over by the Governor and Chairman-in-Council, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, and in attendance were the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Secretary to the State Government, Head of Civil Service, the Executive Assistant and Chief Delivery Advisor, Honourable Commissioners and Special Advisers. In his opening remarks, His Excellency welcomed Council members and emphasized the need for sustained dedication and teamwork in the collective drive to actualize the ARISE Agenda for the overall development…