Joseph Atainyang - Page 5 of 69

Ibaka Deep Sea Port controversy: Nkpubre clarifies Oron Nation’s positon

Joseph AtainyangJune 25, 2026June 25, 202605 mins

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesFormer Managing Director of Niger Dock Plc and Chairman of the Advisory Committee for Oron Nation on the Ibaka Deep Seaport, Engr. Nkpubre Okon Nkpubre, has pushed back against Governor Umo Eno’s recent remarks regarding the ongoing Ibom Deep Seaport controversy, remarking that the governor’s stance appears to be rooted in misinformation. In response to a viral video in which Governor Eno urged Oron stakeholders to support the project, Engr. Nkpubre clarified that the Oron Nation has never opposed the development of the Ibom Deep Seaport. Instead, he emphasised that the community remains firmly against the relocation of the project from its originally approved site at Ibaka Bay….

Read

Anti-grazing, farmer-herder conflict: Is Akwa Ibom sitting on keg of gunpowder?

Joseph AtainyangJune 21, 2026015 mins

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…

Read

CENOZO condemns expulsion of journalists from Akwa Ibom court, demands judicial inquiry

Joseph AtainyangJune 20, 202603 mins

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…

Read

NDDC poised to build women’s, youth’s capacity for access to LPG value chain

Joseph AtainyangJune 19, 2026June 19, 202607 mins

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…

Read

In Nigeria’s democracy, power doesn’t belong to the people – Citizen MKO

Joseph AtainyangJune 19, 2026June 19, 2026035 mins

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…

Read

Appeal Court quashes EFCC appeal over sacked employee

Joseph AtainyangJune 19, 202607 mins

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…

Read

EMOIMEE committed to creating opportunities for Mbo citizens – Inuikim

Joseph AtainyangJune 19, 202605 mins

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…

Read

Akpabio confident of APC’s victory at Saturday’s Ekiti guber poll

Joseph AtainyangJune 17, 202605 mins

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…

Read

NDDC MD emerges Daufa VI of Ayakoro, promises peace, unity and development

Joseph AtainyangJune 14, 202604 mins

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…

Read

Akpabio’s three years of transformative and impactful legislative leadership

Joseph AtainyangJune 13, 2026June 13, 2026017 mins

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…

Read