Author: Kufre Etuk

Following the submission of commissioners’ list to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has rejected possible reappointment of Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet as Commissioner for Education. In a letter addressed to the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno and submitted to him on Friday July 20th, the NUT also gave criteria on who should be appointed commissioner for Education in the state. Confirming the letter, the state chairman of NUT Edet Emenyi, in an exclusive interview with The Crest, decried the overbearing attitude of Etiebet, and warned against her reappointment…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has said his wish and prayer is for him and his wife, Foluke “to be taken home together when the time comes”. The man of God shared his “fervent prayer” in an Instagram post while celebrating Foluke on her 75th birthday. In the post, Adeboye described his wife as one of the greatest gifts bestowed upon him by God. https://crestnews.ng/atmosfair-sav80-sensitizes-aibom-women-on-mitigating-impact-of-climate-change/ Adeboye, 81, also warned that anyone who dares to harm Foluke will face “divine retribution”. “Besides the salvation of my soul and the baptism of the Holy…

A former lawmaker, Senator Kola Ogunwale, has called on governments at all levels to consider increasing budgetary provisions for the health sector. He noted that allocating more funds to the health sector will help to curb avoidable deaths. Ogunwale, who was in the Senate between 2003 and 2007, spoke in Osogbo on Saturday at the maiden edition of Deacon Noah Oderinu Memorial Colloquium. https://crestnews.ng/youths-attack-ex-gov-udoms-aide-ekuri-during-umo-enos-thank-you-visit/ He also enjoined citizens to engage the services of only licensed health practitioners to avoid death by error and noted that every unqualified personnel should also be held accountable for the death of any of their…

By ITORO BASSEY Some youths in Essien Udim LGA, on Wednesday, launched a fierce attack on Ekuri Felix, a former aide to ex-Governor Udom Emmanuel, during a thank-you visit to Ikot Ekpene senatorial district by Pastor Umo Eno to celebrate his recent emergence as Governor of Akwa Ibom State. The incident took place at Ikot Umo Essien, the country home of Chief Michael Afangideh, political leader of Essien Udim, where Ekuri and his team were confronted by a group of young individuals allegedly associated with one of the current government’s protocol groups. The assailants were observed to have approached the…

 Part 1  By ENWONO-ABASI ELISHA “Sterling Global took 1000 hectares of our mangrove for its Petrochemical Chemical plant and even push forward for more 700 hectares. Now they want to pay compensation and relocate our people who have stayed for 137 years to another place. The Governor suggested that the people of Ikonta-Obianga be relocated to ONNA LGA where they have a massive land. How will our people be taken to a different land? “When Sterling Global came to Ikonta-Obianga, they used the Committee to oppress the people. The place they vacated the fishermen, they only paid peanut. It is…

The Banquet Hall of the State Government House, Uyo, on Thursday morning was filled to capacity as a cross section of Akwa Ibom women converged for the inaugural Monthly Prayer Meeting under the leadership of the Governor’s wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. With the theme:“The Sound of the New”, the women offered high praise and worship to God Almighty for His grace upon the state. Speaking at the event, Pastor Patience Umo Eno who was clad in her priestly apparel, urged women in the state to exercise total faith in God if they are to receive speedy answers to their…

By BENJAMIN JIMMY The Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission (EARCOM), has condemned the spate of crime and criminality within the Ibom Plaza, Uyo, and its environs by suspected hoodlums whom she said, disguise themselves as responsible people engaging in legitimate businesses in those areas. A press release signed by the EARCOM chairman, Dr. Dorothy Thompson and made available to newsmen, indicated that the commission was reacting to the reports of the new wave of bags and phones snatching, robbery and other anti-social vices said to be gradually picking up in their intensity within and around the plaza. https://crestnews.ng/aibom-first-lady-kicks-against-stigmatisation-of-drug-abuse-victims/ The commission…

Wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Patience Umo Eno has discouraged stigmatization of victims of drug abuse, describing such act as archaic way of dealing with such malady. The Governor’s wife advocated for special care, support, rehabilitation and reintegration for victims of drug abuse. Mrs. Eno made the advocacy Monday, at the commemoration of the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking in Uyo. https://crestnews.ng/caja-commends-the-9th-national-assembly-for-passing-sexual-harassment-prohibition-bill/ Pastor Patience Eno, who is the Chairperson Akwa Ibom State Drug Control Committee, noted that drug abuse could be reduced and prevented if youths are equipped with accurate information. “We must…

By Benjamin Jimmy Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, on Thursday, urged the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital, to dismiss the allegation of certificate forgery brought before it by the Candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the March 2023 Presidential and National Assembly election, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, for lacking in merit. Counsel to the first respondent, Barrister Ekpenyong Ntekim, made the prayers while responding to the argument by the Counsel to the petitioner, Barrister Jumbo Udom, that a witness from School of Management and Technology, now Temple Gate…

By BENJAMIN JIMMY Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission (EARCOM), has warned petrol marketers in Akwa Ibom not to exacerbate the sufferings of the people through unethical conducts and practices. The Executive Chairman of EARCOM, Dr. Dorothy Thompson handed down the warning in a chat with newsmen at the weekend in Uyo. Speaking against the backdrop of the recent reports by residents that some fuel stations in the state might have tinkered with the meters on their pumps inappropriately to shortchange unsuspecting petrol buyers, Dr. Thompson said if such reports were anything to go by, it would be insensitive and wicked…