Author: Kufre Etuk

 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…

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…