By Magnus Effiong As former Minister for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Betta Edu, celebrates her 39th Birthday on Monday, October 27, 2025, millions of young Nigerians across the country have joined in the celebration, describing her as a charismatic, visionary, and selfless leader whose commitment to public service continues to inspire a new generation. From Lagos…
Vice President, Kashim Shetima (3rd right), Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio (2nd left), Akwa A’Ibom State Gov. Pastor Umo Eno (1st right) and others at the ceremony. By Etim Etim What manner of a funeral event would bring Vice President Kashim Shetima; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of Thisday & Arise News…
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. By Sufuyan Ojeifo History, in its long and patient arc, is a master storyteller. Its finest tales often begin with conflict rather than applause, with accusation rather than acclaim. Before the garlands and the gratitude, there is the crucible, the fire through which greatness is tested and purified. The recent…
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. By Anietie Akpan The leadership of the Ibibio Traditional Council in Akwa Ibom State has declared total support for President of the Senate and former governor of the state, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. They made the declaration on Friday while receiving Akpabio and his entourage…
Officials and participants at the workshop in Port Harcourt, Rivers state…recently. By Anietie Akpan The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and University dons have rested squarely challenges faced by children in the society in the hands of adults and parents. Such challenges or vices include bullying, taking arms, drug abuse or use, prostitution, child labour…
L-R: Galaxy Backbone programme Director, Mr Wumi Oghoetuoma, Hon Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abass Lawal and the Permanent Secretary, Mahmud Adam Kambari during the flag off of 1Government Cloud Digitalisation Programme recently in Abuja. By Anietie Akpan The Federal Ministry of Environment has officially joined Nigeria’s digital transformation drive with the launch of the Galaxy…