Akwa Ibom South stakeholders applaud Senator Ekong Sampson on release of #100m grants to students 

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Edet Okpo Major Stakeholders and political heavyweights across Akwa Ibom South (Eket) Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State have applauded the Chairman, Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Senator Ekong Sampson, for disbursing ₦100 million in educational grants to 500 students and selected teachers drawn from the 12 local government areas of the district….

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Lawyer picks holes in Akwa Ibom Masquerade Control Law, seeks urgent repeal

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA legal practitioner, Emmanuel Isangidoho Esq., has faulted the arrest of a masquerader by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, describing the action as a reflection of deeper problems within the Masquerade (Control) Law of the state. According to him, while the law empowers the police to arrest masqueraders involved in violence, breaking into…

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Keeping Akwa Ibom clean

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe challenge of environmental stewardship is not just about aesthetics; it is about the very health and wellbeing of the people. Over the years, Akwa Ibom State has made impressive strides, evolving from a place with inadequate sanitation infrastructure into a renowned example of cleanliness. This journey is anchored in a clear vision for…

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Ekere salutes Attah at 87

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesFormer Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Nsima Ekere, has joined a global chorus of well-wishers in celebrating former Governor, Arc. (Obong) Victor Attah, as he marks his 87th birthday, saluting him as “an extraordinary leader and pathfinder.” In a heartfelt birthday tribute made available to the press on Thursday, Obong Ekere expressed…

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A’Ibom Veteran Journalists Get New Interim Exco

ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares A’Ibom Veteran Journalists Get New Interim Exco The League of Veteran Journalists in Akwa Ibom State is currently being repositioned to engage more in the affairs of the state, and in mentoring young journalism professionals. To this end, the League has constituted a four-man Interim Executive Committee to pilot its affairs and chart…

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ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBreaking: Gov Eno sacks EXCO Friday, 10 January  By Joseph Atainyang Barring any last minute change of mind, the Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, will dissolve his Executive Council (EXCO) come Friday, January 10, 2025, WatchmanPost can confirm. Impeccable government sources confirmed this to WatchmanPost, Monday and Tuesday. A Government House source…

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