Joseph Atainyang

Joseph Atainyang is a multiple award winning journalist with over 15 years practice experience. A graduate in English and Online Editor with WatchmanPost, he has worked as reporter, columnist, features writer, news editor and editor at various other news media.

US-based Dr Kitefre Oboho hands over new Manse to MCN on Easter Sunday

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesIt was a moment of thanksgiving and celebration on Easter Sunday as philanthropist, Chief Dr. Kitefre Oboho, alongside his wife, Mrs. Atim Oboho, formally handed over a newly completed Methodist Manse to the Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN), Oyoku Ibighi, in Ukuko Circuit of Oyubia Diocese. The building, named after the late Rev. Edet Okon…

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2027: NDC hits over 80,000 membership, set to challenge A’Ibom ruling party

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA newly formed political party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says it has surpassed 80,000 registered members in Akwa Ibom State as it positions itself to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party disclosed this following a strategic meeting held on Friday, April 3, 2026, where…

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2027: More groups make case for Udung Uko over House of Reps seat

ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Slam Rep for abysmal performance Political tensions are mounting across Oro Nation in Akwa Ibom State as multiple socio-political groups intensify calls for the House of Representatives seat to be zoned to Udung Uko Local Government Area ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing what they describe as poor representation, lack of accountability, and…

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Akpabio declares three senate seats vacant

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday declared three senatorial seats vacant following the deaths of members of the 10th Senate. The vacancies affect Enugu North Senatorial District, Nasarawa North Senatorial District, and Rivers South-East Senatorial District. Akpabio made the announcement during plenary, noting that the development was necessitated by the demise…

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Tinubu an audacious, visionary leader, Akpabio eulogises President at 74

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for attaining the age of 74. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message personally signed by him, described President Tinubu as an audacious and visionary leader with the midas touch to reset Nigeria. “On behalf of my family, the wonderful people…

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National Convention has boosted APC’s fortunes — Apostle Nkono

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA bigwig of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Apostle Abasiandikan Nkono, has hailed the successful conduct of the party’s 4th Elective National Convention, describing it as a landmark event that has repositioned the APC for greater electoral success. Briefing journalists in Abuja on Saturday, Apostle Nkono, who represents Akwa Ibom State on the Governing…

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Akpabio felicitates Muslims at Eid-el-Fitr, urges compassion for less privileged

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAs Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-el-Fitr on Friday, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has extended his warmest congratulations to the faithful in Nigeria, calling for compassion, forgiveness, and unity. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, congratulated Muslims for…

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Evaluate leadership by tangible achievement, says Nsima Ekere

ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Throws weight behind Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno A former Akwa Ibom deputy governor, Obong Nsima Ekere, has called on the people of the state to always evaluate leadership by measuring tangible achievements. Ekere made the observation weekend at the Eket Senatorial District Stakeholders Meeting held at the Eket City Hall, throwing his weight behind President…

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