Joseph Atainyang

What do people expect from their newly elected local government chairmen?

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAs the local government chairman recently elected in Akwa Ibom State settle down in their offices, WatchmanPost Special Report looks at what the people’s expectations are in the new dispensation as put together by senior reporter Samuel Abasiekong Abasiekong and Assembly correspondent Emmanuel Ntekim. The level of expectation of the people at the grassroots…

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Council of Oro Traditional Rulers condemn rival cult violence, calls for peace

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Council of Oro Traditional Rulers (COTR) has strongly condemned the recent incidents of violent killings, allegedly perpetrated by rival cult groups across Oro Nation. In a communique issued after an emergency security meeting held on Wednesday, October 23, at Obio Ufre, Enweme in Okobo LGA of Akwa Ibom State, the Council, addressed the…

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AKSG addresses budgetary concerns amid recent media scrutiny

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesIn response to recent media attention surrounding the Akwa Ibom State Government’s 2024 budget proposals— particularly concerning estimated allocations for renovations and vehicle purchases — the state government has released a detailed explanation to clarify its rationale. The Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong, emphasized that the figures in question are projections, and not…

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Impeachment saga: Akpabio dislodges rumour

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has advised Nigerians to disregard stories of his planned impeachment describing it as fake news and a figment of the reporters imagination and ethical deficit. Recall that an online publication, OrderPaper Nigeria on Wednesday, authored a mischievous story titled “DSS Takes Over National Assembly Amid…

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Royal family disowns fake obituary notice

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe family of the late HRM Offong Engr Effiong Robin Amasi (OON, KJW), immediate past Paramount Ruler of Urue Offong/Oruko LGA, has disowned a burial invitation circulating for one Late Maria Amasi. In a statement signed by Prince Dr. Okon Amasi, Family Head, the Royal Family described the obituary notice as “misleading and false.”…

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Mbo EMOIMEE Empowerment beneficiaries undergo Business Capacity Building Workshop

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesIn a bid to enhance the entrepreneurial capacity of Mbo EMOIMEE Empowerment Beneficiaries, the Board and Management Team of the Host Community Development Trust has floated a business capacity building workshop. The workshop which held on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Enwang Town Hall, focused on critical areas essential for business success. Sir Asuquo…

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