ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe events reportedly witnessed at Magistrate Court 7, Uyo, on June 18, 2026, should concern every citizen of Akwa Ibom State, regardless of political affiliation, profession, ethnicity, or social status. If the account presented by investigative journalist and farmer, Ibanga Isine, is accurate, then the issues raised go far beyond the personal humiliation of…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Cell Norbert Zongo for Investigative Journalism in West Africa (CENOZO) has condemned the reported removal of journalists from Magistrate’s Court 7 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during proceedings involving allegations of farmland destruction by cattle and herders. In a statement issued from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on Thursday, CENOZO described the exclusion of journalists…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced plans to build the capacity of women across the Niger Delta region to enable them participate effectively in the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) value chain as part of efforts to promote economic empowerment, enhance livelihoods and expand access to clean energy solutions. The Managing Director of…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesJune 12 has been set aside an annual Democracy Day celebration in Nigeria and also observed as a public holiday. WatchmanPost talks with rights and advocacy activist Matthew Koffi Okono of Open Forum on the essence of the day in this interview conducted by Editor Eno Udo and Online Editor Joseph Atainyang. June 12…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) challenging the reinstatement of its former employee, Abraham Akoji Abutu, ruling that the anti-graft agency lacked the legal authority to dismiss him based on an invalid staff handbook and without complying with the Public Service…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Board of Trustees member representing Mbo in the NNPC/Seplat JV EMOIMEE Host Community Development Trust, Chief Asukwo Inuikim, has reaffirmed the Trust’s unwavering commitment to creating opportunities and improving the welfare of the people of Mbo Local Government Area, through various empowerment and development initiatives. Chief Inuikim gave the assurance on Tuesday while…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has expressed confidence that Governor Biodun Oyebanji will win his election for a second term as Governor of Ekiti State at this Saturday poll. Akpabio made the remarks on Tuesday at the capital city of Ado-Ekiti during the grand finale of the Governorship campaign of the All…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has ascended the traditional throne of Ayakoro Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, emerging as the new Paramount Ruler with the revered title of Daufa VI. Dr. Ogbuku’s emergence marks a new chapter in…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Hon Eseme Eyiboh, mnipr When Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio assumed office as President of Nigeria’s 10th Senate in June 2023, expectations were understandably high. Nigeria was grappling with economic headwinds, persistent security challenges, and growing public demand for more responsive and effective democratic institutions. In such a climate, the National Assembly was expected…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesOpen Forum, a non-partisan public policy advocacy organisation, has called on Governor Umo Eno to fulfil his pledge to former Gov Victor Attah by reviving and completing the Ibom Science and Technology Park project, describing the facility as a strategic economic asset capable of transforming Akwa Ibom State into a leading technology and industrial…
