Author: Kufre Etuk

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…

In his tenure as the Governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji undertook a significant project that revitalized the Abia State House of Assembly, fortifying the foundation of democracy and governance in the state. The reconstruction of the House of Assembly building stands as a testament to his commitment to transparent and efficient governance. Theodore Orji’s administration recognized the importance of a functional and conducive legislative environment to foster effective lawmaking and promote democratic values. The existing House of Assembly building had deteriorated over the years and was unable to meet the evolving needs of the legislators and the citizens they…

Etinan Elders Council has commended the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno on his victory at polls as well as other elected officers within the local government area. The meeting which was held at the residence of the Chairman, Etinan Elders Council, Otuekong (Dr.) Okon Emah in Etinan town, had in attendance bigwigs from the local government including Honourable Uduakobong Ekpo Ufot, Member representing the people of Etinan in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly; Hon. Idongesit Udofia, Vice Chairman, Etinan Local Governments Council; Deaconess Ime Eseme Essien, Prince Ibanga Enoch Udofia; Prof. Akpan Ekpo; Mr. Udeme Ufot,…

Center for Awareness on Justice and Accountability (CAJA) under the auspices of Anti-Sexual Harassment Advocacy (ASHA) has commended the 9th National Assembly for the passage of the sexual harassment of students in Tertiary Educational Institutions (Prohibition) bill 2023. The Cluster, comprising Village Debbo Initiative, Connected Development(CODE), Sefjamil Media and Development, Women’s Right and Health Advocacy Project, Gender Mobile Initiative, Youth Alive Foundation and Joint Association of People with Disability made the commendation in a statement made available to The Pioneer by CAJA Executive Director Kabiru Sa’idu Dakata The cluster which is working to address the prevalence of sexual harassment in…

James Iniama, gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic party, (PDP) has drummed support for Godswill Akpabio’s Senate presidential ambition. Iniama also called on president Bola Tinubu and Senators-elect to think Nigeria above all considerations in terms of equity and fairness in the distribution of principal offices at the national level. Speaking with journalists in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, Iniama called for the Senate Presidency to be zoned officially to the South -South geo-political zone of the country and Godswill Akpabio, whom he described as unifying, experienced and character-tested in particular. He stressed the value of…

By Akparawa John Offiong The Rt Honourable Aniekan Etim Bassey returned to the 7th Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly in 2019 upon the trust, confidence, love and mandate bestowed on him by his constituents within the Uruan State Constituency following the 2019 general elections. His success at that election made him a second termer in the house. Returning as a two term member with no inkling as to what was in store for him, divine providence however smiled on the Uruan State Constituency member when his Honourable colleagues found him worthy to be saddled with the high office of…

University of Uyo lecturers have been charged to take advantage of available opportunities in the digital world to make themselves visible among their contemporaries within and outside the country. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo gave the charge during a training workshop on Digital Humanities for lecturers on Wednesday organised by Faculty of Arts Digital Humanities Unit (DHuFArts) . The Vice Chancellor who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academics, Prof. Anthony Udoh urged lecturers to go into collaboration that will boost their presence in digital world as well as that of the institution. “I am happy…

Oku Ibom Ibibio and President General of Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers Council, His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Daniel Etuk, CFR has said that the era of Mr Udom Emmanuel as Governor will remain quite Indelible in the annals of our history. The Patriarch of the Ibibios said Mr Emmanuel’s tenure spanning May 29, 2015- May 29, 203 witnessed monumental achievements that bear testimonies that indeed scored him highly as an accomplished administrator. In a heart-warming message entitled, “Tribute To An Accomplished Administrator”, Ntenyin Etuk said Akwa Ibomites will forever be grateful to God to have had Mr Emmanuel as…