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…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAs the 2027 general elections approach, Comrade Victor Mkpofor, a socio-political activist and President of the Oro Renewal Group, has warned that the Oron people may not support Governor Umo Enos re-election bid. According to Mkpofor, this withdrawal of support hinges on the lack of tangible progress regarding the long-delayed Ibom Deep Sea Port…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Akwa Ibom State Government has replied its critics, dismissing as misleading and unfounded, an open letter questioning the composition of the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC). Government in a release in response to an open letter addressed to Governor Umo Eno by Mr Collins Ette Jackson, insisted that the appointments were…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe President of the Senate, His Excellency Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, vigilance, and active participation in nation-building as the country marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. He commended Nigerians for their resilience and support for democracy despite some low moments. In a Democracy Day message…
