Author: Benjamin Jimmy

It has come to my attention that a certain Daniel David Edon has again taken to Facebook to peddle half-truths and coloured narratives under the guise of “personal opinion.” While every citizen in a democracy is entitled to an opinion, it becomes worrisome when such opinions are dressed in deception and targeted at discrediting a man whose performance speaks louder than a thousand online rants. Ordinarily, one would have ignored this aged cry for attention. But when misinformation is tossed into the public space, silence may be mistaken for consent. It therefore becomes necessary to set the records straight for…

The world headquarters of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, was agog on Saturday, following a reception ceremony organised in honour of the International Women’s President of BCS, Sister Victoria Bose Clarke. Speaking at the event, the chairman of the occasion, Deaconess Maria Onyeacholem, appreciated members of BCS for their huge turn out to honour a woman she said had accomished a lot to deserve massive celebration. The chairman, who urged members to support and make useful contributions for the overall success of the event, reminded them of blessings from God through an act borne…

A UK-based Nigerian scholar and education advocate, Charity Anietie-Akanam, has launched an education outreach, Seeds of Greatness (SoG), to support young learner across Akwa Ibom communities. Under her UK-registered empowerment platform, TheGreaterYOU®️, Charity unveiled the Seeds of Greatness School Outreach (SoG), a project aimed at promoting girls’ education and empowering young people in underserved areas across the state. The outreach was carried out on October 12, 2025, at Faith Tabernacle Congregation, Uruk Ata Nsidung, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area. At Uruk Ata Nsidung, over 100 young people received branded exercise books, pens, and motivational materials. The second phase took place…

Governor Umo Eno has described as indispensable, the role played by physiotherapists in the wellness of patients, a thing he said often reflects on the quality of healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Governor Eno, who was speaking at the 65th Annual Scientific Conference and 66th Annual General Meeting of Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP), on Thursday in Uyo, said Physiotherapy remains an important component of the overall healthcare provision that must be recognised. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, urged NSP to create more awareness on the importance of physiotherapists, insisting that their role was such…

Etinan Local Government Council has partnered with a Civil Society Organisation, Policy Alert, to promote participatory youth inclusion in governance at the grassroots level. The partnership, which aims to equip young people, women, and persons with disabilities with tools for fiscal transparency and accountability, was reached on Friday during an advocacy visit by Policy Alert team to the Etinan Council Chairman, Mr Uko Umoh, in his office. Speaking during the visit, the Project Lead of Policy Alert, Idorenyin Eyo, said the initiative is a 12-month project titled “Prioritising Communities: Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Local Government Administration,” supported by the…

The Coordinator, Office of the Akwa Ibom First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, has assured every Girl Child in the state, of commitment from Golden Initiative for All (GIFA), the pet-project of the First Lady, and the state government in dismantling all cultural barriers inhibiting the attainment of her full potential. The Coordinator gave the assurance on Monday, on the occasion to mark this year’s International Day of The Girl Child in Uyo. Speaking on the theme for this year, “The Girl I Am; The Change I Lead: Girls on the Front lines of Crisis”, Lady Obareki said it resonated…

The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared two medical doctors in its employ wanted for failing to return to their duties after being sponsored for training by the state government. The medical doctors are; Dr. Uduakabasi Ita, Consultant Radiologist, and Dr. Mfonobong George Bassey, Consultant Hematologist, both staff of the Ministry of Health. Declaring them wanted at a press conference on Monday September 15 in Uyo, the Commissioner, Ministry of Health, Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John, said it was sad that the state government could expend its resources for eight years to train doctors, but failed to have those doctors returned…

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem John is to disburse the sum of N12 million as scholarship grant to 133 indigenes of Oruk Anam Local Government Area studying in different tertiary institutions in Nigeria, with CGPA of 3.5/5.0, or, 2.75/4.0 and other requirements. The scholarship grant, under Pastor Umo Eno Academic Excellence Educational Support Grant (AEESG), is to be spread across different categories of undergraduates and post graduates from the local government area studying in any recognised tertiary institution. https://crestnews.ng/two-years-later-geo-siesmic-abandons-communities-after-earth-blast-fails-to-fulfill-compensation-promise/ Announcing the launch of the initiative at a press conference on Monday in Uyo, the Chancellor of…

As defections, movements and political alignments continue to punctuate Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of 2027 elections, some political parties in Akwa Ibom State have taken their turn, by emptying themselves into the newly registered coalition political party, African Democratic Congress ( ADC). In an official unveiling and inaugural stakeholders meeting of the coalition in Uyo at the weekend, the political parties, Young Progressives Party( YPP), Labour Party (LP), Action Alliance, New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), and others said they were no longer on their own as individual parties, but part of the big family of ADC Coalition in the state.…

Women in Obianga and Ikonta communities of Eastern Obolo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, are embracing new opportunities to support their families and grow household income. Their enthusiasm for learning has created strong demand for practical skills. Building on this spirit, Ibom Developers Free Zone Enterprise (FZE) launched a 12-day skills training programme and a ₦2 million startup grant—an effort warmly welcomed by stakeholders and community women alike. The initiative, which focused on catering, confectionery, and wig-making, is part of the company’s Community Development Programme (CDP) aimed at improving livelihoods and giving back to host communities. A community leader…