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The Publisher of Newsday Newspaper, Chief Edet Isong, has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to urgently revisit the contentious issue of tinted glass permits, stressing that the policy in its current form is causing undue hardship for law-abiding motorists. Chief Isong made the call yesterday in Akwa Ibom State, where several road users were reportedly subjected to harassment by security operatives along the Nsit Atai–Okobo Road. He noted that many of the affected vehicles were fitted with factory-produced tinted glasses, which do not fall under the same category as deliberately altered or customized vehicle tints. According to him,…
…Targets 1,000km Road Network This Dry Season …Pledges Support for Tinubu, Akpabio, and His Re-election 🎈Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, was on Wednesday night received by a mammoth crowd of supporters, stakeholders, and APC faithful at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, on his return from an official trip. 🎈The surprise reception turned colourful as the Governor inspected the newly installed aerodrome lighting system, confirming the readiness of the airport for full night operations. “Our airport is back. We can now land at night, and Ibom Air can now land at night,” he assured, drawing cheers from the…
The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has issued an order directing the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector General of Police to maintain the status quo in the ongoing case concerning the tinted glass permit. Delivering the interim order, the court directed the police authorities to respect judicial processes pending further proceedings in the matter. Confirming the development, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Kunle Edun, who is the chairman of the NBA Spidel Public Interest Litigation Committee, noted that the directive was a major step in ensuring that the rule of law is upheld while the…
The National Assembly has announced new security measures restricting movement around the office of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This was contained in a memo dated October 2, and signed by the the sergeant-at-arms at the National Assembly, Etido Ekpo. Ekpo stated that the corridor linking the White House lobby to the Senate President’s office will henceforth be reserved exclusively for senators and members of the House of Representatives. He explained that aides and personal assistants will no longer be permitted access to the passage. You are kindly requested to disseminate this information to distinguished senators who would in turn intimate…
George Iniabasi Essien, popularly known as Mighty George, has etched his name in history with a record-breaking feat that places him among the global greats of broadcasting. The celebrated on-air personality, voice actor, and Head of Programmes at Comfort 95.1 FM, Uyo, has officially entered the Guinness World Records for the Longest Marathon Hosting of a Radio Talk Show — clocking an astounding 105 hours and 8 seconds on air. Who is Mighty George? The Record-Breaking Marathon Challenges Along the Way The historic attempt was not without hurdles. Mighty George endured intense mental and physical fatigue, technical glitches, fluctuating guest…
Effiong Dickson Bob is a Nigerian lawyer, public administrator, and legislator whose career reflects excellence in law, politics, and education. He represented Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District in the National Assembly from 2003 to 2011 under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Prior to his senatorial service, he was the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Akwa Ibom State, where he spearheaded judicial reforms. Since 2013, he has served as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, University of Benin, and is currently a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Early Life and Education Born on October 1, 1959,…
The Publisher of Newsday Newspaper, Chief Edet Isong, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of ARISE News television anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, describing her death as a painful loss to journalism and the Nigerian media industry. In a condolence message issued today, Chief Isong commiserated with the management and staff of ARISE News, noting that Maduagwu’s vibrant personality and professional commitment set her apart as one of the promising figures in broadcasting. “Somtochukwu Maduagwu was a vibrant and dedicated professional whose contributions to journalism and broadcasting will be greatly missed. Her passing is not only a loss to ARISE…
They Are Men, Not God” Series EXPOSING THE ONNA FRONT Dear Ndito Akwa Ibom,I write to warn you of the peril that is about to be unleashed upon our State in 2027. What is coming is no ordinary politics. Those who still wine and dine with the serpent, mistaking it for a pet, must not cry foul when it sinks its fangs into their flesh. Because the very man with whom you conspire today to undermine Governor Umo Eno, will – when he realises that his cause is doomed, barter away your names to buy back his place in the…
Senator (Dr.) Mrs. Akon Etim Eyakenyi, Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, is a woman whose life story reflects hard work, humility, and service. Born in Mbokpu Eyo Akan, Urue-Offong/Oruko LGA, and married into Oron LGA, she is the first female ever elected Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State. She is married to Elder Etim Eyakenyi and is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. A thoroughbred educationist, she began her career as an auxiliary teacher before rising through the ranks to become Senior Education Officer in the Ministry of Education. She holds a PhD in Curriculum Studies from the University…
How Gov Eno Turned Power Talk to Energy Action For years, Akwa Ibom has lived in paradox: a state rich in hydrocarbons and gas reserves, home to Ibom Power Plant, yet struggled to guarantee its people steady electricity. Until recently, however, States had little room to chart their own course. Power was tightly held at the federal level, leaving sub-nationals with vision but no authority. That changed with the Electricity Act of 2023, which finally opened the door for States to take control of their own electricity futures. Governor Eno is determined to seize that chance. In the week leading…