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I have always been fascinated by wine, even though I don’t drink much of it today. This fascination began when I was an altar boy. At that time, only the Reverend Fathers drank the wine during Mass. During my first communion, the best I got was a dip of the altar bread into the wine, and I was left wondering what a full cup would taste like. Then, one Saturday, while we were ironing the priestly vestments, the sacristan offered us a generous sip. As I grew older, I understood that before the wine gets into a bottle, vines have…
• Judge Convicts IPOB Leader on All Seven Terrorism Charges • Prosecution Sought Death Penalty, Court Opts for Life Sentence ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment, bringing an intense and politically charged trial to a dramatic conclusion. Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho held that the Federal Government had successfully proven its case on all seven terrorism-related charges, including incitement, managing a proscribed organisation, and issuing unlawful directives that allegedly led to violence and disruption across the South-East. Judge Rejects Death Penalty…
Top entertainers unite in rare show of solidarity as Oga Teezar is released from detention Uyo, Nigeria — The Akwa Ibom entertainment scene witnessed an extraordinary moment of solidarity today as the Akwa Ibom Content Creators Boss, popularly known as Oga Teezar, regained his freedom after being detained by the police while filming content with his crew. In what observers described as one of the strongest public displays of unity in the state’s creative sector, all top content creators in Akwa Ibom State flocked to the police headquarters to welcome him. The gathering included comedians, skit makers, filmmakers, influencers, digital…
The Executive Chairman of Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Council, Rt. Hon. (Amb.) Chief Uno Etim Uno, JP, on Wednesday commissioned a newly upgraded solar-powered water supply system in Ubodung Community. The project, undertaken by the Deaconess Sarah Joseph Inwang Foundation, represents a significant stride toward sustainable development and improved access to clean, reliable water in the area. Formerly powered by diesel, the facility has now been transitioned to solar energy in line with global climate action objectives and the push for environmentally friendly infrastructure. Speaking at the event, Chief Uno expressed deep appreciation to the Foundation’s Chairman, Dr. Etim Inwang,…
The push for greater youth participation in Nigeria’s political leadership recorded a significant milestone today as the House of Representatives passed for Second Reading a bill seeking to reduce the minimum age for election into the Senate and the Office of Governor from 35 to 30 years. The proposal, sponsored by Rep. Martins Esin (Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung Uko/Urueoffong Oruko Federal Constituency), received unanimous support from lawmakers during plenary. Esin, who led 24 co-sponsors, argued that the amendment would further open Nigeria’s political space to young leaders and consolidate the gains of previous constitutional reforms, including the Not-Too-Young-To-Run Act. According to him, many…
…Commends Gov. Umo Eno’s Transformational Projects in Oro Nation The Executive Chairman of Oron Local Government Area, Hon. Chief Okon Asukwo Enweme, has applauded the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, for what he described as a deliberate and passionate commitment to restoring the pride of the Oron people through ongoing strategic projects across the area. Chief Enweme gave the commendation on Monday, November 17, when the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Aniekan Umana, PhD, led a project-tracking team to Oron to inspect projects executed by both the state and local governments. The Council Chairman conducted…
Congratulations to Prof. Christopher Nyong EkongThe Management and Staff of Newsday Newspaper heartily congratulate Professor Christopher Nyong Ekong on his election as the next Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo. A distinguished academic, accomplished economist and seasoned public administrator, Prof. Ekong—fondly known as “Hotrico”—has long exemplified excellence, integrity and dedicated service. His emergence as Vice Chancellor stands as a testament to his outstanding contributions to scholarship and public service. Prof. Ekong, a native of Offot Ukwa Clan in Uyo Local Government Area, will assume office in December 2025, succeeding the incumbent Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nyaudo Ndaeyo. His leadership experience,…
American rapper Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, better known as Nicki Minaj, used her platform on Tuesday to issue a powerful call for action against the escalating violence targeting Christians in northern Nigeria. Speaking at a United States Mission to the United Nations conference titled “Combating Religious Violence and the Killing of Christians in Nigeria,” Minaj urged the international community to confront what she described as systematic persecution of Christians in the country. She vividly painted a grim picture of the situation: “In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted, driven from their homes and killed. Churches have been burned. Families have been torn…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was once a political force as solid as a rock. For years, its leaders boasted that the party would rule Nigeria for an uninterrupted 60 years. But the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 changed the equation, pushing the PDP into opposition for the first time since 1999. Eight years later, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, the cracks within the PDP widened dramatically—turning internal disagreements into a full-blown political crisis. Today, the party has become a subject of national ridicule, not because of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), but due to…
Dissolves Six State Excos, Ratifies Abdulrahman as Acting National Chairman A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced the expulsion of several top party leaders, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, and Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal. Others expelled include former Board of Trustees Chairman Senator Adolphus Wabara, former Deputy National Chairman (South) Taofeek Arapaja, former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel, former PDP Deputy National Chairman Chief Bode George, and other senior party figures. The resolutions…