Author: Kufre Etuk

National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Uyo zonal command in collaboration Sokoto command, has rescued 8 victims of human trafficking ferried enroute Libya. The victims who were all citizens of Akwa Ibom state comprised six girls and two boys were intercepted and rescued in Sokoto by operatives of the agency. A release signed by the Uyo Zonal Commander for NAPTIP, Mr. Emmanuel Awhen, indicated that the perpetrators of the crime have been apprehended and are facing prosecution for various trafficking offences. According to him, “four persons lured these victims in to the journey. Two have been…

A foremost environmental management consultant De-Mbarukas Limited has been appointed by Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA) as a consultant to ensure Effective Monitoring of Telecommunication Base Stations and Collapsible Structures within Uyo Capital City. This occurred on Friday 19th April 2024, during a one-day seminar/training organized by UCCDA in conjunction with De-Mbarukas Limited for town planners and development-oriented stakeholders in the state at Luton Park Hotel, Uyo. Addressing participants at the event, the Chairman of UCCDA, Hon. Anietie  Eka, charged Town Planners and consultant to ensure safe and orderly proliferation of Telecommunication Base Stations and Collapsible Structures within the…

The Chairman, Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA) Dr. Iniobong Essien has maintained that the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State runs a people oriented Government considering his life touching projects and compassionate stance towards the people . Dr. Essien made this assertion when he met with media professionals in Uyo recently. In his words ” Our dear Governor is the will of God for our state at this time. He is a compassionate leader who does not react to the plight of the people lackadaisically. That is why his supporters are growing by the day. Even those who opposed him…

The joy of Mr. Ekpono-Abasi Humphrey knew no bounds, as his wife, Rachael, was safely delivered of four beautiful babies at first childbirth by medical personnel of the Ibom Specialty Hospital in Uyo. Leading a group of women and jubilant mothers under the aegis of Unique Ladies to celebrate the new mother and welcome her four lovely sons, Mrs. Esitmbom Ekperikpe Ekpo, wife of the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), broke into singing and dancing while thanking God for safe delivery. https://crestnews.ng/etteh-calls-for-prayer-peace-in-eket-federal-constituency/ “Count it all joy, that God in His wisdom decided to do it this way. One, two,…

Healthy Life Development Initiative (HELDi), a Non-Governmental Organization, has hosted multi stakeholders’ meeting on the impact of Environmental Pollution and Adaptation Processes for Physically Challenged/Marginalized Women in Rivers State. The Stakeholders’ meeting funded by Global GreenGrants fund, was held on January 16, for Umuechem and Abara communities of Etche LGA, at Breath Life Hotel, Igwuruta, Rivers State. The meeting provided opportunity for stakeholders to see the extent to which Persons With Disabilities, PWDs and marginalized women are relegated to the background and why they should be inculcated into fight against environmental pollution and participation in activities at the community level.…

National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has rescued a-six month old Akwa Ibom child sold to a syndicate who claimed to own an orphanage in Imo state. The agency is said to have stormed Imo state on Wednesday March 13, on a rescue operation following a tip off by a concerned citizen of the state. The mother of the child Emediong Asuquo, a teenager from Etinan local government area, said she was impregnated by her boy friend whom she said could not take care of her and the child. Emediong, an orphan, revealed that because of…

The Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, has appealed to churches within the Federal Constituency to pray for peace and prosperity of the area. Hon. Etteh, in a written communication to the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigerian (CAN), Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and Churches in Eket, ONNA, Esit Eket and Ibeno Local Government Areas, at the weekend, said “I am writing to the Church with a heavy heart but also with hope and faith in the power of prayer.” According to the communication, the Federal Lawmaker maintained that “As…

Ifim Ibom Ibibio Advisory Council has called on the Akwa Ibom state government not to jitter out in the present brouhaha surrounding Akwa Ibom Traditional Rulers Council Law Cap 155, insisting that the law does not in anyway carpet any tribe as second or third class citizen. In a release made available to newsmen, the Advisory Council made reference to similar law in 24 states of the country without any issue and wondered why Cap 155 should generate heat. “The provisions of the Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers Law, 2023′, regarding the life tenure of the President-General…

Healthy Life Development Initiative, a nonprofit organization, has organized capacity-building training on environmental pollution for women and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). The sensitization programme, supported by Global GreenGrants Fund was held on 21st November, 2023 in Umuechem and Abara communities, Etche Local Government Area in Rivers State. The Sensitization sessions at the two communities were anchored by a medical personnel, Maria Edem, Coordinator of Healthy Life Development Initiative (HELDi) Mfon Utin and their team members, Cynthia Okereke and Christina Dibie who brought down the discussion to their native dialect. Speaking on the essence of the sensitization, the coordinator Healthy Life…

By Ubong Sampson As the free medical and surgical outreach in Oron LG and environs sponsored by Hensek Integrated Services in partnership with Nigerian Medical Association ended on Friday February 16, 2024, stakeholders in the area and beneficiaries of the outreach have counted their gains and the impacts the outreach has left on their individual health, as well as the general health situation of the area. A former chairman of Oron Local Government Council, Victor Okon who spoke with newsmen hinted that the exercise was not only completely free, but had provisions to cover various health issues, including surgeries. While…