Author: Kufre Etuk

Akpabio at 61

By Victor Essang Akwa Ibom Government has been called upon to lend its voice to the request of stakeholders of Sexual Gender-based Violence (SGBV) to President Bola Tinubu to give assent to the Anti-Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Educational lnstitution Bill (2023) The call was made In Uyo when the Anti-Sexual Harrasment Advocacy Cluster of Connected Development (CODE) organized a stakeholders dialogue forum on Curbing Gender-Based Violence. The Akwa Ibom state Lead of CODE, Mr Ubong Ekpe said the call became necessary “as it will promote a healthy educational environment needed for learning” Ekpe also called on the management of all…

By Owolabi Ajibade As the global focus on sustainable and clean energy intensifies, and in the wake of changing economic tides, the landmark decimation of Nigeria’s Petroleum Ministry and subsequent creation of a standalone Ministry of Gas Resources was indicative of Nigeria’s readiness to harness a sustainable alternative to the extant fossil-fuel-driven economy which is prospected have a huge impact on the country’s economic trajectory and a pivotal moment in the country’s history. Throwing Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo into the deep end with his appointment as the Minister of State for Gas Resources when he is better known for delivering gargantuan…

The former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Umana Okon Umana has extolled the leadership qualities of the former Governor, Obong Victor Attah as he marks his 85th birthday service today, Sunday. Umana who described Obong Attah as iconic leader, said he leadership strides are evident in the crew of new generation leaders as well as numerous projects dotting the state. In a letter addressed to Obong Attah, Umana extended his felicitations to the distinguished celebrant and renowned statesman Obong (Arc.) Victor Attah on the grand finale of his 85th birthday celebration. https://crestnews.ng/31-aibom-youths-receive-training-on-tracking-government-projects-in-communities/ “Dear Sir, I wish to join your…

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Lands, Capt. Inionong Ekong,(Rtd.) has given the President of the Ekid People Union ( EPU) 14 days to unequivocally retract with apology a defamatory statement made against him with unreserved apology published in five Local Newspapers circulating in Uyo . In a press release circulated to media houses in Uyo by his solicitors, Nwoko&Co, signed by Utibe Nwoko, Esq recalled a press statement by the President of the EPU over recent allegations of illegal mining activities in Eket where the Honourable Commissioner was maliciously maligned intentionally to disparage the Commissioner in the eyes of…

Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State oil producing communities have identified nepotism as key factor hindering successful functioning of Host Communities’ Development Trust. This was made known during one-day sensitisation engagement on strengthening civic actors’ awareness and capacity for local engagement on oil host community development in Uyo on September 14, 2023. Speaking during the event, one of the stakeholders from Esit Eket local government area, Hon. Emem Edoho revealed that the trust in his area has been reduced to a political affair where those appointed and selected to benefit are mainly affiliates of the political party in power. He also…

It was another moment of celebration for Deeper Life Campus Fellowship, University of Uyo (UNIUYO), as six members of the fellowship emerged with first class during the just concluded 26th, 27th and 28th combined convocation of the institution. It can be recalled that University of Uyo had held its convocation on the 9th ,10th and 11th November 2023 with 136 first class graduates presented during the combined convocation. Among the 136 first class graduates were six from Deeper Life Campus Fellowship. Speaking during the Freshers’ Reception and Convocation Service tagged, “Germinatio 2023”,  the state Campus Coordinator, Pastor Richard Ajah identified…

Ikot Ekpene Village Council has issued what it described as final warning to Mr. Leo Umana of Ikot Inyang village for making mockery of the traditional warning issued to him by the village council through his family head. The village council described as unfortunate and sacrilegious Leo Umana’s decision to publicise on social media the sacred traditional injunction issued to him in good faith to enhance his clout chasing quest. In letter dated 7th November, 2023 issued to Mr. Leo Umana of Ikot Inyang village in Ikot Ekpene local government area and signed by the Village Head Etteidung Edet Okon…

Recent happenings in Ika Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have forced sane indigenes of the area, particularly those who are development oriented, to wonder what sin the local government committed to earn some bad eggs as indigenes. While other local governments of the state are blessed with indigenes and leaders who labour day and night to see their local government and their people grow and develop in all aspects, Ika is inflicted with some greedy, desperate and self acclaimed leaders who don’t care about development of Ika owing to the fact that they don’t live in Ika. Etim…

The Senate has mandated its Committee on Petroleum Upstream, Downstream and Gas to conduct a holistic investigation on the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) with regards to potential exit of International Oil Companies (IOCs) from Nigeria. This was sequel to a Motion brought before the Senate by the Senator representing the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Senator Aniekan Bassey, during Thursday plenary. Senator Bassey, in his Motion, titled “Urgent Need for Enquiry into Implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 with Regards to Potential Exit of International Oil Companies (IOCS) from Nigeria: Case of ExxonMobil in Akwa…