Author: Kufre Etuk

Barely 12 days into the month of June, both teaching and non-teaching staff of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) are yet to receive their May salary even as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), suspends its indefinite strike action. It can be recalled that the Akwa Ibom State Government had conducted Biometric Exercise for staff of the University in April with the hope of paying May salary with the new minimum wage. But fillers around government circle indicated that the salary consultant that handled the verification exercise was sacked by the state government and it is alleged the consultant…

The Managing Director of Ubotex limited, Elder Ubong Obot has warned Christian faithful to be wary of people who disguise themselves as ministers of God to deceive and manipulate innocent faithful of God through false preaching, prophecy, spiritual assignments among others. He gave the warning on Sunday 8th June while delivering a sermon at The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Ikot Ntuen Oku Major Center, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital. He said people are using the toga of fathers of faith and mothers of faith to deceive members of the public, causing confusion in the church and the society, noting that…

The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has trained 90 young people in conflict prevention, early warning systems, and community-level peacebuilding. The two-day 2025 Niger Delta Peace Champions Workshop, held in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom state, brought together youths from across the region to equip them with essential skills for promoting peace and stability. Speaking at the workshop, Effiong Essien, acting executive director of PIND, described young people as catalysts for peace, adding that the transformative power of youth-led peacebuilding cannot be overstated. He commended Akwa Ibom for serving as a model of peaceful coexistence and community-driven…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Akwa Ibom State University(AKSU) chapter is set to begin indefinite strike today June 3, 2025 by 12 noon. The academic staff have accused the Akwa Ibom State Government of paying deaf ears to their demands despite several letters from the union. The indefinite strike will be declared today during the ASUU Congress slated for 12pm at Obio Akpa campus of the University. Parts of the reasons for the strike as listed by the union include: Nοn payment of domestic servant & drivers allowances; non payment of ₦80,000 minimum wage & arrears; inadequate allocation…

At the agrarian community of Ikot Antia Obio Uyai, Ibiono Ibom local government area of Oil-rich Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, entrepreneur Michael Udofia has moved into oil palm agriculture to grow his business and boost the fortunes of his community. After connecting with the National Initiatives for Sustainable & Climate Smart Oil Palm (NISCOPS) initiative, Udofia accessed effective training and quality hybrid seedlings and planted oil palms on 33 hectares of land. Now, his farm has become a learning hub that inspires nearby farmers to adopt modern, sustainable practices for a more prosperous future. For two decades, Michael Udofia built…

In a bit to reposition the party for exploits, ward chairmen, chapter officials and critical stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nsit Atai LGA, have unanimously adopted Dr. John Harry as the political leader of the party. The event took place on Friday, 8th May, 2025 at Odot, the local government headquarters in the presence of party supporters and well wishers. Dr. John Harry is a former Commissioner for Youth and Sports and was later transferred to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources during Godswill Akpabio’s regime. He was also appointed by President Buhari as member, Governing…

The family of late Iniubong Umoren has threatened to sue Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following a comment attributed to her where she alleged that the deceased organs were harvested for Senator Godswill Akpabio wife’s health. The sister of the late job applicant, Ifiok Umoren, while briefing newsmen in Uyo on Saturday May 10, described the statement as “a hurtful reminder and traumatic to the bereaved family”, adding that she was there throughout the autopsy period and no part of her late sister’s body missed. The press briefing came on the heels of the recent claim attributed to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by…

The Oron Union, one of Nigeria’s oldest ethnic-based organizations, has begun a month-long celebration of its centenary, marking 100 years of fostering unity, cultural identity, and socio-political progress for the Oro Nation. The centennial anniversary, themed “Celebrating our Heritage; Reshaping our future”, was flagged off on April 26, 2025, and will run through May 23, 2025. The celebration features a lineup of cultural, historical, educational, and sporting events designed to highlight the union’s contributions to community development and national heritage. Founded in 1925, the Oron Union represents the collective identity of the Oro ethnic group, which spans five local government…

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Anieti Udofia has disclosed the state government’s intention to produce Digital Visitors’ Manual to guide tourists in the state. The Commissioner said the visitors’ guide will not only assist tourists but serve as a compass to wherever they wish to visit. The Commissioner made this known while speaking with journalists in his office last week. https://crestnews.ng/foundation-launches-support-for-ministers-family-members-in-aibom-state/ Dr. Udofia disclosed that the Governor has approved the award of contract for continued work at the international conference centre and Ibom Tropicana Hotel, adding that the hotel is aimed at boosting the tourist…