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Don replies MAN Council Chair, lists economic benefits of Maritime Versity
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA university don, Prof. Emmanuel Onwioduokit, has responded to recent remarks made by the Chairman of the Governing Council of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Kehinde Akinola, over the proposed upgrade of the institution into a specialised maritime university, insisting that the transition is both globally supported and economically beneficial to Nigeria….
Survivors recount how terrorists overran Base, Killed General Braimah
Fresh details have emerged on the killing of the Commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, during a bloody midnight assault on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State.
A’Ibom Police condole with PPRO over mother’s passing
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Emmanuel Ntekim The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Late Mrs. Nkoyo Ita John Ikot, the beloved mother of DSP Nyeneime Ita John and DSP Timfon Ita John, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command. In a statement made available to WatchmanPost and signed…
REVEALED: how terrorists killed another army general, ors, in Borno
The insurgents reportedly struck Benisheikh at approximately 1:00 AM on Thursday, setting fire to trucks and commercial vehicles. Motorists and passengers—stranded due to the nightly closure of the Maiduguri-Damaturu Road—were among those targeted.
Insecurity: US orders embassy staff out of Nigeria ●Forbids visits to 23 states
Worried by the worsening security situation in Nigeria, the United States Department of State has approved the movement of its Nigerian embassy non-emergency personnel and their families from the country.
AKHA passes landmark mental health bill into law
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ernest Udoh-Robert The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) officially passed a bill to establish the State Department of Mental Health Services on Tuesday, 7 April. The legislation aims to modernize, regulate, and enhance the delivery of mental healthcare throughout the state. It replaces the archaic Lunacy Law of 1916, bringing the…
2027: Mboho Ndito Nsit backs Umo Eno for second term
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA major socio-political organisation in Akwa Ibom State, Mboho Ndito Nsit Worldwide, has thrown its weight behind Governor Umo Eno’s second term ambition, unanimously endorsing him for the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement was the highpoint of a strategic meeting of elders, stakeholders, and members of the forum drawn from Nsit Atai, Nsit Ibom,…
2027: CSMN demands Christian president, warns of threats to Nigeria’s secularity
The Christian Social Movement of Nigeria (CSMN) has called for the emergence of a Christian president in the 2027 general elections, warning that a continuation of the current “religious imbalance” in leadership could jeopardise Nigeria’s secular identity and national cohesion.
Trump suspends bombing as Iranian 10-point pact lists opening Strait of Hormuz
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesGlobal tensions eased significantly on Tuesday evening as US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of bombing operations against Iran, raising hopes for a breakthrough in the protracted conflict involving the United States, Iran, and Israel. In a statement shared on his official Facebook handle, President Trump said the decision followed high-level engagements…
Akwa Ibom exco approves 11 executive bills for transmission to AKHA
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Akwa Ibom State Executive Council has approved eleven executive bills for transmission to the State House of Assembly, in a move aimed at strengthening governance, enhancing service delivery, and accelerating socio-economic development across the state. The approvals were made during the Council’s meeting held on Tuesday, 7 April, 2026, at the Executive Council…