Author: Eunice John

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has approved additional 23 new programmes for Federal Polytechnic, Ukana.  The programme which is to run initially for a period of two years will commence from the 2026/2027 academic session. The full accreditation of the programmes will be due for another quality assurance visit by the end of September 2028. This was contained in a letter signed by Ayo Aroge, Director, Polytechnic and Allied Programmes on behalf of the executive secretary. The newly accredited programmes is another profound testament to the remarkable and visionary administration of the rector, Mrs. Edumma Essien. https://crestnews.ng/aity-dennis-honoured-with-lifetime-achievement-award-in-washington-dc/ The…

Female young adults have been charged to break limitations and flourish in their respective fields of endeavour. The charge came during the maiden edition of their Women Conference tagged “Her Era: Favoured to Flourish” held at the Deeper Life Young Adult Church,Uyo, on Saturday August 15. The gathering, which had over 150 young female adults in attendance under the behest of seasoned practitioners, afforded participants opportunity to learn about intricacies of life, career, marriage, business and spiritual development. https://crestnews.ng/nigerias-membership-in-world-energy-council-excites-president-tinubu/ Setting the tone for the conference,the convener, a University Don, Dr. Fidel Ekanikpong encouraged participants to engage in all the sessions…

A former Nigeria for Democrat (NFD) presidential candidate in 2019 general elections and US Attorney, Asukwo Mendie Archibong was among those called to the Bar as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He was among the 5,734 presented for called to Bar in Abuja after successfully completing the Nigerian Law School Bar part 1 and part 11. Archibong who was admitted into the Maryland and Washington DC Bars in the United States of America, had a juris Doctor from McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific – 2009 and a master of Laws, Intellectual Property…

In a significant move to protect vulnerable children, the Commissioner for Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Akwa Ibom Ibom, Mrs.Inibehe Etukudo has inaugurated a 20-man Technical Working Groups (TWGs) on Alternative Care for Children, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding the welfare and rights of vulnerable children across the state. The event, which took place at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare in Uyo on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, brought together senior government officials, civil society representatives, child welfare advocates, and members of the Child Protection Network (CPN). Speaking, the Commissioner condemned the…

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Uda community, Mbo Local Government Area have received into their party, the Special Adviser, Bureau of Cooperative and Rural Development, Rt. Hon. Alice Ekpenyong, who has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mrs. Ekpenyong, and a former Secretary to the State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, were officially received into the APC on Wednesday, June 18, amid crowd of party faithful. In her speech, Mrs Ekpenyong, who hails from Uda Ward II, noted that her defection was in line with Governor Umo Eno’s vision to connect the state to the federal…

In the spirit of love and empowering the next generation, International President, Loveworld Global Fellowship, Dr. Daysman Oyakhilome MNBR is set to empower Akwa Ibom youths to realise their full potentials. The all-important event, slated for December 31, 2024, also coincides with the grand finale of the “Rural Youths Tournament”, an annual youth football fiesta proudly sponsored by the Loveworld Global Fellowship in partnership with an illustrious son of the State, from Etim Ekpo extraction, Mr. Wasinfreke Udoessien. Rural youth tournament, which is on its 3 consecutive seasons, was curated to empower the mind and physical wellbeing of Akwa Ibomites…

Journalists in the Unity Chapel, one of the 16 clusters of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Akwa Ibom State have donated relief materials to the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Akwa Ibom State branch. The Chapel also harped on the urgent need for state government to mprove disaster preparedness plan to ensure impacts of response are optimised. Chairman of Unity Chapel, Abasifreke Effiong, stated this when the chapel presented relief materials to NRCS on Thursday. Effiong said as journalists they have observed that it takes longer time than necessary, sometimes months before relief materials get to victims of disaster in…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched its 2024 ‘Light the World’ outreach programme for Nigeria in Nsit Ubium local government area of Akwa Ibom State kicking off with the distribution of food Items to vulnerable families in the community across various villages in the area. The event held at Qua Iboe Church Central School, Ikot Ubo, had 200 recipients, including widows, orphans, and their families, were provided with essential food supplies including rice, oil, garri, yam, noodles, beverages, onions, and other necessary items. Elder Enefiok Ntem, the church representative, explained that the initiative aimed to enable…

The Political Leader of Uyo Senatorial District, Senator Effiong Bob  said since the creation of Akwa Ibom State, no sitting Governor, apart from Pastor Umo Eno has commissioned a single project in the local government area. Senator Effiong Bob stated this during the commissioning of  9.76Km Ikot Eyo-Edem Idim Okpot-Mbiekene-Nung Obong-Ikot Ntung-East West Road on Wednesday November 13. The political leader appreciated the Governor for taking interest of Nsit Ubium people into consideration. He commended the contractor,  Bulletin Construction Company for putting up excellent road construction and renovating schools as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility. “Your Excellency, I…

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has disclosed that he has no intention of marrying a new wife. The Crest can authoritatively report. Umo Eno said he was interested in furthering the goals of his late wife’s pet project, Golden Initiative For All (GIFA), noting that his first daughter, Helen Obareki will henceforth deputise. The Governor made this known when the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio visited him at the government house, Uyo on Friday October 4. https://crestnews.ng/ypp-raises-alarm-over-plot-to-rig-lg-elections-in-ikono/ The pastor was said to have jokingly told the Senate President that he will not marry again as he does…