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ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesNigeria’s economy has received a significant boost with a trade surplus of N12.64 trillion in the first half of 2025. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report, the country’s exports outpaced imports, with a total trade value of N74.06 trillion. A government official who spoke with WatchmanPost said the achievement is a…

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Akwa Ibom State Government has declared a state of emergency in the health sector, aimed at accelerating reforms and delivering efficient healthcare services to the citizens. This decision was made during the State Executive Council meeting held on Friday, 12th September, 2025, at the Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Uyo. Under the emergency…

ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Reaffirms commitments to grassroots development •Canvasses support for Gov. Umo Eno’s unity agenda The member representing Uruan State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Itorobong Etim, has reaffirmed her commitment to grassroots development and effective representation, as she hosted a media parley with members of the Uruan Media Community….

ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•As passengers receive 25% compensation The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has come to the defense of Ibom Air, following the cancellation of a scheduled flight on Friday, citing safety concerns as the reason. The airline had initially rescheduled the flight from 3:30 pm to 5:20 pm, but later canceled it due to a…

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Samuel Abasiekong-Abasiekong A bill to ensure that those apprehended for attempted suicide were treated, supported, and cartered for instead stigmatizing them is on its way to second reading in the Nigerian Senate. The bill which is known as the Suicide Prevention Bill, is being pushed by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South…

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Samuel Abasiekong-Abasiekong Some National Assembly members working undercover in failed bid to advise President Bola Hamed Tinubu to extend the suspension of the elected Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara by three months, had their proposal turned down as the President ordered the state Sole Administrator to prepare his handover note. Their proposal…

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Federal Government of Nigeria has intervened in the dispute between the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Refinery, calling for a reconciliation meeting. The move arose as NUPENG announced plans to begin a nationwide strike from Monday, September 8, 2025, in response to the refinery’s alleged prevention…

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe 33rd Annual Conference of Oron Development Union USA Inc. has been told that Ọrọ people must prioritize skills training to boost employability in the oil and gas sector. Delivering a keynote address on the theme, “Global Hands, Local Impact: Building the Future for Oro by Investing in Skills Training”, Sir Asuquo Edet Inuikim…

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe 33rd annual general meeting/conference of the Oron Development Union ODU-USA may have come and gone. But what may not be easily erased from the minds of the participants is the call made by Honourable Justice Okon Efreti Abang on the need for a coordinated training template for the youths of Oro Nation. In…