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New UNIUYO VC assumes office, unveils 100-day Renewal Agenda

watchmanpost.ngJune 18, 2026June 18, 202608 mins

ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•As Council chairman promises 5,000-bed hostel By Emmanuel Ntekim The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Professor Christopher Ekong, has officially assumed office and unveiled a comprehensive 100-day renewal agenda aimed at restoring academic excellence, improving infrastructure, strengthening staff welfare, and driving digital transformation in the institution. Ekong, a professor…

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SpaceX founder Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire

watchmanpost.ngJune 12, 2026June 18, 202602 mins

Elon Musk, SpaceX founder and CEO of Space, Elon Musk, has become the first person in history to reach a net worth of $1 trillion. This historic milestone follows the blockbuster public debut of his aerospace company.

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Eme Atakpo publishes book on gender-based violence

watchmanpost.ngJune 12, 2026June 12, 202608 mins

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Enefiok Imoh Efforts by government, civil society groups and concerned individuals to stop gender-based violence in Akwa Ibom weekend got a boost when Mrs Eme Atakpo presented her book, Beyond the Poise, to the public. The official presentation of the novel, which is a story of requisite love, intrigues and self-discovery, took place…

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REC urges media to drive voter registration ahead of 2027

watchmanpost.ngJune 11, 202603 mins

Expressing deep concern over voter apathy in Akwa Ibom, the REC described the current registration turnout as critically low. He urged the media to ramp up public sensitization, noting that the 164,000 registrants recorded across the first two phases are insufficient given the state’s population and number of local government areas.

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House of Representatives passes State Police establishment bill

watchmanpost.ngJune 11, 202602 mins

The path to the establishment of the long-awaited state police in Nigeria widened today as the House of Representatives passed the state police bill.

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Hope rises for stable electricity in Akwa Ibom

watchmanpost.ngJune 11, 2026June 11, 202607 mins

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAkwa Ibom Governor has inaugurated, the Akwa Ibom Electricity Regulatory Commission with a mandate to overhaul the states power sector within 18 months in order to meet public demand and drive economic growth through reliable electricity supply. Governor Eno stated this Thursday June 4, 2026 during the inauguration of a 5-member board for the…

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Worsening insecurity: Nigerian youths storm National Assembly

watchmanpost.ngJune 9, 202605 mins

A group of young Nigerians staged a protest at the National Assembly on Tuesday, urging the federal government to take immediate, decisive action to combat the nation’s escalating insecurity

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Editorial

TIme to resuscitate ALSCON

watchmanpost.ngJune 3, 202606 mins

The economic benefits of a functional ALSCON are immense. Thousands of direct jobs would be created within the smelter itself, while tens of thousands of indirect jobs would emerge across logistics, engineering services,

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From Oil Wealth to Investment Wealth: How AKICORP is Driving Economic Diversification in Akwa Ibom State

watchmanpost.ngJune 2, 202609 mins

One of AKICORP’s most vital contributions is its role in championing “game-changer” infrastructure projects. Chief among these is the Ibom Deep Seaport, widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most ambitious developments.

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BEING THE TEXT OF THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PASTOR UMO ENO, Ph.D., GOVERNMENT HOUSE, MAY 29, 2026

watchmanpost.ngMay 30, 2026021 mins

Today, we celebrate the emerging story of our dear State, whose chapters of growth and exceptionalism are not only read and experienced by you, but also ring in the hearts, minds and lips of Nigerians across the geo-political zones.

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