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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed fresh allegations made against him by suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who claimed he instructed former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to kill her. Speaking through his media aide, Eseme Eyiboh, on Wednesday, Akpabio said he would not engage in any exchange with the embattled senator. “Anything concerning Natasha within the purview of the law is sub judice because there is no way you will comment on it without linking it to the President of the Senate, who is also a party to the suit,” Eyiboh stated. When asked about Natasha’s continued…

The Management and Staff of Newsday Newspaper heartily congratulate the Government and the good people of Akwa Ibom State on the joyous occasion of the 38th Anniversary of our dear state. We sincerely thank former President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, for his foresight and wisdom in creating our beloved state on September 23, 1987. As we celebrate this milestone, we join millions of Akwa Ibom sons and daughters at home and in the diaspora to pray for the continued peace, unity, and progress of our state. We also pray for God’s abundant blessings, good health, divine wisdom, and protection…

Over the weekend, The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) discussed with the Nigeria Customs Service on areas of strategic collaboration aimed at boosting trade, security, and sustainable development in the South-South region. At a meeting held at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja, the Managing Director of the SSDC, Ms. Usoro Akpabioled a delegation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and his management team. She expressed appreciation for the audience granted and congratulated the Customs leadership on its ongoing reforms and modernization efforts and effective service delivery. Akpabio reaffirmed the mandate of the SSDC as a Commission dedicated to the…

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,…