Author: Kufre Etuk

Barely six months after Senator Ekong Sampson disbursed 100million naira to over 500 students and some teachers in Akwa Ibom South, yesterday, the lawmaker gave out 10million naira, as another of his personal support to Nigerian Law School students of Akwa Ibom South extraction. The colourful presentation ceremony, held at the William Shakespeare Hall, Watbridge Hotels, Uyo, was graced by top judges, practicing lawyers, members of the academia and students. In attendance were the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Hon. Justice Ekaette Fabian Obot, who was represented by Chief Magistrate Chinonye Akpanika, Justice Bassey Nkanang and Justice Bennett Ilaumo.…

Vanolive Property Limited, a fast-growing real estate development company, has unveiled a new smart residential project within the Royal Palm Villa Estate in Uyo, positioning the development as a premium investment destination for homeowners, diaspora investors, golf tourists and short-let accommodation operators seeking opportunities in Akwa Ibom State’s expanding real estate market. The project, strategically located near the renowned Ibom Golf Course, was showcased during the recently concluded Ibom Open Golf Championship, where golfers, business executives, tourists and prospective investors were introduced to the technology-driven apartments and investment opportunities being developed by the company. Speaking during the tournament, the Managing…

In a remarkable demonstration of its commitment to community development and child welfare, Ibom Developers FZE on Tuesday celebrated the 2026 Children’s Day with pupils of Methodist Primary School, Ikot Ikwot, in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The event, which formed part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and community development programmes, brought excitement and joy to pupils, teachers, parents, and members of the host community, as the school premises came alive with colourful activities marking the annual celebration dedicated to children. The occasion featured an impressive march past by pupils, cultural dance performances, drama…

The call was made by Professor Edna Akpan, of the University of Uyo, during the training organized at EMMJM Hotels, Uyo,  by a non governmental organization -Women United for Economic Empowerment, WUEE, on the project titled, “persistent and systemic marginalization of women farmers in Akwa Ibom State from agricultural services, productive resources, financing systems, and decision-making structures that directly influence their productivity and livelihoods”, sponsored by  Urgent Action Fund(UAF) Africa. Speaking at the training which had 45 women farmers’ group leaders and other stakeholders drawn from three communities each from Ini, Etinan, and Okobo local government areas of Akwa Ibom…

The World Bank’s Global Findex Database 2025, highlights that financial inclusion supports income stability and long-term economic resilience for women and households. In this vein, Vcare for Development Foundation partnered with Akwa Ibom State Government to organize training sessions to strengthen women’s participation in local economies in Eastern Obolo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The training programme is supported by Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO), to empower women by equipping 100 women across host communities with knowledge and skills on Entrepreneurship Development, Financial Literacy and Business Inclusion in Eastern Obolo Local Government Area, Akwa…

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on their emergence as candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 presidential and governorship elections respectively. ‎Speaking shortly after participating in the Presidential Primary at Ito Ward 3 in Ika LGA, the Minister described the nomination of President Tinubu by the APC as a strong vote of confidence in his reform-driven administration, noting that the President has shown courage and determination in implementing policies aimed at repositioning the Nigerian economy for…

 The welfare of families is closely tied to the stability of household income. Dependants of servicemen and widows need practical skills and pathways to economic inclusion. In response to this need, Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF) partnered with the Nigerian Army 6 Battalion to organize a 5-day Vocational and Entrepreneurship Enhancement Programme in Ibagwa, Akwa Ibom State. The programme was organized for 100 women across Ankara craft, catering, soap making, and hairdressing trade skills. The programme was supported by Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO). Participants were introduced to practical approaches for planning, managing, and growing small…

Limited access to malaria healthcare services, and low community health literacy contribute to Nigeria’s rising malaria burden, with over 24 million cases confirmed with malaria in 2025. This negates the wellbeing of many households, especially women, and children as highlighted in the World Health Organization (WHO) World Malaria Report 2025. Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF) partnered with the Akwa Ibom State Malaria Elimination Programme, malaria implementing partners, and the private sector to organize 2026 World Malaria Day campaign activities in line with the theme – “Driven to End Malaria, Now We Can, Now We Must”. The VCDF-led campaign activities were…

Medical doctors in Akwa Ibom state have announced their formal withdrawal of services in public hospitals following the invasion and harassment of doctors at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital by a team of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday May 12. Briefing newsmen in Uyo on Wednesday May 13, the NMA Vice Chairman Akwa Ibom branch, Dr. Tiemah Akpabio flanked by the Assistant Secretary, Dr. Unyime Ndoh directed all doctors in public hospitals to down tools pending when EFCC will apologize to NMA and the harassed health personnel. It can be recalled that on Tuesday May 12,…

In a move to combat soaring global food prices and post-harvest losses, a coalition of engineers, academics, and tech visionaries, on Wednesday, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) officially launching Project TAT AI (Transforming Agriculture Through Artificial Intelligence). The coalition, which includes the Ibom Innovation Network (IIN), the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE), Centre for Computational Intelligence, University of Uyo; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Akwa Ibom State University; Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, UNIUYO, and Technology Incubation Centre, Uyo, convened at the Start Innovation Hub in Uyo to formalise their commitment to integrating advanced technology into agriculture. According…