Author: Kufre Etuk

A family in Ikót Akpandua village, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area, has accused their State House of Assembly member, Hon. Ubong Essien Attah, of exploiting a vulnerable sibling to forcibly acquire their ancestral land and subsequently destroying a valuable palm plantation when the family resisted the sale. According to Dr. Jombo Effiong, who spoke on behalf of the Nnung Okpo family, the dispute began in November 2024 when Hon. Attah allegedly approached his younger brother, whom he described as a drug user easily influenced, to purchase a parcel of land without the knowledge or consent of other family members. The…

The Ikono Legislative Council has commenced  impeachment process against the Council Chairman, Rt Hon (Engr) Oto-obong Essien over what the councilors described as gross misconducts, misappropriation of funds and breach of duty. A unanimous motion for the proceedings was read by the Councilor representing Ukpom Ward 5, Hon Obong Joseph. https://crestnews.ng/federal-polytechnic-ukana-strengthens-ties-with-essien-udim-reaffirms-commitment-to-community-development/ In a letter dated 20th January, 2026 and in pursuant to section 44(1)-(3), 28(d) of the Akwa Ibom State Local Government Administration Law, 2017(as amended),the lawmakers stated the basis for the impeachment proceeding to include but not limited to: her refusal to release the funds meant for Constituency projects…

The Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Mrs Edumma Enobong Essien , has strongly reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to driving development in its host communities, Essien Udim, and across Akwa Ibom State through knowledge sharing, skills development, and economic empowerment. She made the affirmation during a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Essien Udim Local Government Council, Hon. Ntiedo Usoro, at the Council Secretariat in Afaha Ikot Ebak. Mrs Essien commended the Council Chairman for providing effective leadership, particularly in maintaining peace and security in the area, which she described as critical to the smooth academic activities of the polytechnic.…

Five (5) members of staff in the Office of the Accountant General, Akwa Ibom State, received cash reward and certificate of recognition for outstanding commitment and dedication in the year 2025. The award presentation was one of the high points of the 2025 Christmas Carol hosted by the Office of the Accountant General. Two Departments – Research, Planning and Statistics, and Audit – were recognised as top-performers at the Carol held on Tuesday 23 December 2025. Speaking at the event which had as its theme “Praising God in Songs”, the Accountant General, Pastor Uwem Andrew-Essien, said the recognition of exceptional…

The city of Uyo is set to host a historic convergence of visual storytellers as the 2025 Photography and Cinematography Industry Night and Awards (PCINA) takes centre stage. As the flagship event of the Association of Photographers and Cinematographers in Akwa Ibom (ASPPACG), the ceremony serves as the premier gathering of the guild to celebrate the resilience and technical excellence of creatives redefining African narratives. This year’s edition is themed “Shutters of Hope: Inspiring Possibilities.” The grand celebration, which is in its third edition, is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 23rd December 2025, at 4:00 PM at the Vinpy…

In a bid to reposition polytechnic education for relevance in a rapidly changing economy, the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Mrs. Eduma Enobong Essien, has declared that academic certificates without practical competence can no longer meet the demands of today’s labour market. Mrs. Essien made the statement on Tuesday while addressing participants at a one-day sensitisation workshop on the Nigerian Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) and the Mandatory Skills Qualification (MSQ). The workshop was organised by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and held at the Polytechnic’s 250-Capacity Lecture Theatre. According to her, “The realities of today’s Nigerian economy…

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, HE Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, joined persons who lived, schooled, and worked in Eket from the ’80s to the year 2005 to give back to Eket ancestry and the people. In the Governor’s remark on Sunday, December 7, 2025 during a thanksgiving service at All Nations Christian Ministry, Eket, Pastor Eno acknowledged that he was favoured in the land of Eket, and as a member of the group, he will add his quota in advancing the vision of the group in touching lives and give back in positive ways to Eket and its people. “Eket…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has strengthened its partnership with the Federal Polytechnic Ukana to promote entrepreneurship among young people, as the institution continues to champion skill-based education through national programmes like YOUWIN. Speaking during the YOUWIN Enterprise Education and Free Book Distribution Exercise at the 250-capacity lecture hall of the Main Campus, the Rector, Mrs. Eduma Essien—represented by the Registrar, Mr. Idhigu Lucky—urged students to fully embrace entrepreneurial training as a reliable way to reduce unemployment in the country. She commended the Federal Government for sustaining the YOUWIN programme, noting that it has made a positive impact on Nigerian…

A crucial, high-level meeting is underway for all stakeholders in the construction subsector. This stakeholders meeting will bring together policymakers, professional bodies, industry leaders, educational institutions, and project partners to discuss strategies for enhancing the nationwide implementation of Digital Technologies in the technical vocational education and training of construction education in Nigeria. The critical meeting is scheduled to hold second week of January 2026 and is expected to result in a cohesive national strategy, ensuring that the successes generated by the DT4TVET project translates into sustainable, long-term change. The Edinburgh Napier University and University of Uyo collaboration with the support…

Access to quality education is key to nurturing future leaders, yet many school children face challenges due to inadequate learning materials and classroom facilities. In Ndauku, Ikot Abasi, pupils of Government Primary School have been affected by shortages of desks, chairs, books, and other essential educational tools. In response, Ibom Developers FZE and Sterling Petrochemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (SPFL) provided the school with desks, chairs, school bags, sandals with socks, exercise books, rulers, erasers, pens, pencils, water bottles, and other essential learning materials. This intervention, which is part of the companies’ ongoing Community Development Programme, addresses long-standing infrastructural gaps and…