Author: Kufre Etuk

The immediate past Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has defected from the All Progressives Congress, (APC) to Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai disclosed this on Monday March 10, barely three hours ago on his Facebook page. The former Governor’s decision is founded on the premise that APC has since strayed and left him stuck in the vision of its well-meaning founding fathers and mothers. El-Rufai averred that he decided to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and adopt it as the platform for his future political engagements and activities, and hopes to persuade others with similar political leaning to…

It was a moment filled with nostalgia when hundreds of School of Arts and Science, Uyo Old Students Association (SASOSA) converged at Barth Ebong Hall, University of Uyo Annex, to celebrate the pioneer principal of the school, Chief B. A. Nyong. The event which took place on Friday March 7,featured public lectures, presentation of goodwill messages and panel discussion. The occasion also afforded old students of the defunct School of Arts and Science, SAS, opportunity to carefully reflect on the impact the administration of Chief Nyong had on them. Opening the floor for the occasion, the National Chairman, SASOSA and…

Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders have demanded immediate retraction from Senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over accusations of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio for sexual harassment. In a release signed on behalf of the coalition by Chief Victor Thompson-Niger Delta (Akwa Ibom) and Hon. Salisu S. Pawa-Northern Nigeria Peoples Congress and made available to newsmen, the group said Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s blatant disregard for the rules of the Senate was a slap on the institution and its members. “We, the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, will not stand idly by while Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan continues to insult the intelligence…

A political support group U-Advocates for Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commended the Governor for appointing Dr Ekerete Ekanem as Commissioner for Youth Development. The group described the Honourable Commissioner for Youth Development as a worthy ambassador of U-Advocates, and urged him to inject his wealth of experience in changing the narrative on youth empowerment. In a statement jointly signed by Obong Etiene Abasi Ukpong and Mr. Samuel Ukut, the group pledged continued support for the Governor and his administration. “We want to register our profound gratitude for the choice of Dr. Ekerete Ekanem to serve in…

Civil Society group, Lawyers Alert, and Media Health Organisation have called on Akwa Ibom State Government (AKSG) to integrate TB, HIV, and Malaria services into a single, comprehensive care framework to improve resource utilization and holistic care for patients with co-existing conditions. They also emphasized on need for the Akwa Ibom State Government, healthcare providers, civil society organizations, and international partners to prioritize gender-transformative approaches in addressing healthcare challenges. These were parts of the recommendation Lawyers Alert and MHR presented during a media chat following a comprehensive situational analysis conducted under the Gender Equality Fund (GEF) project, which unveiled pressing…

The deputy speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. KufreAbasi Edidem, has assured House of Assembly’s commitment to boosting sports and other extracurricular activities in the state through appropriate funding. Edidem, who’s representing Itu state constituency, gave the assurance in Uyo on Friday when he played host to the U-19 Women’s cricket champions and the American Flag football teams from Community Secondary Commercial School, Ibiaku Itam, Itu local government area. The two female cricketers, Inyene Umoh and Deborah Bassey- members of Nigeria’s junior female Yellow Greens, gained international recognition after defeating International Cricket Council, ICC full member nations like…

Scavengers and suspected criminals fled in various directions, last Monday, as bulldozers from the Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA) descended upon the notorious scrap market in Nung Oku, Ibesikpo Asutan local government area, dismantling shanties known as a criminal hideout. The operation, which was part of a citywide cleanup initiative, was led by the UCCDA Chairman, Rt. Hon. Anietie Eka, who emphasised the State Government’s commitment to restoring order, cleanliness, and safety in Uyo Capital City. Residents had long expressed concerns about the market, which was believed to be a center for criminal activities, including rape, the sale of…

In a robust defense of its integrity, Ambassador Bright Ezebuiro, the Managing Director of PWAN RUBY, has vehemently dispelled the unfounded fraud allegations made against Property World Africa Network (PWAN), Nigeria’s leading real estate conglomerate. This follows a baseless claim published by a local newspaper based in Akwa Ibom, which accused PWAN of defrauding an individual, Anthony Edem, of N30 million—allegedly for land that was never allocated. The ill-considered report has not only tarnished the reputation of PWAN but also reflected a blatant disregard for journalistic ethics. It seems the reporter, in a hasty attempt to sensationalize, chose to ignore…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has listed benefits of National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill , while urging relevant stakeholders to make the bill a reality. This was made known on Wednesday December 11 in Uyo during Akwa Ibom State National Digital Economy and E-Governance stakeholders engagement by the consultant, Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA) on behalf of the federal government. Christiana Ossai, Consultant Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe while addressing the stakeholders, explained the bill provides definitive legal recognition for digital transactions and e-signatures, thereby enhancing public trust and secure digital interactions. Ossai noted that the bill, when pass into…

Oriental Energy Resources Limited has renovated, commissioned and handed over teachers’ quarters at St. Monica’s School, Ibuot Utan in Mbo local government area, Akwa Ibom State. The renovated 99-year old school staff quarters, was said to have been vandalized during internal crisis in the community. Inaugurating the project on Tuesday December 10, the Managing Director of Oriental Energy Resources Limited, Mr. Mustafa Indimi said the project is another practical demonstration of the company’s unwavering commitment to support education and human capital development in Effiat community and Akwa Ibom State in general. The Managing Director who was represented by Head, Community…