By Adoma Mbeh The road to 2027 has already begun, and for the All Progressives Congress, APC Cross River State, the warning signs are becoming impossible to ignore. With strong indications that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may hand Sandy Onor its presidential ticket in Cross River State as a strategic move to strengthen his…
By Inyali Peter, PhD With Prof. Sandy Onor obtaining the PDP presidential nomination form ahead of the 2027 elections, it has become evident that earlier speculations about a possible senatorial ambition may have been misplaced. However, his presidential race may not necessarily be driven by a determination to contest the presidency to the end, but…
By Inyali Peter, PhD In an unusual departure from established practice, Linus Obogo, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Otu, yesterday issued a public statement announcing a presidential invitation extended to former Governor Ben Ayade. Ayade, currently an aspirant for the Cross River North Senatorial seat under the ruling Progressive Congress, APC, had been…
By IfeanyiChukwu Afuba (A Review Of The Politics Of Biafra And The Future Of Nigeria) Hon. Chudi Offodile’s energy-filled book calls to mind two striking titles from past intellectual engagement with Nigeria. In chronological order, the first was a 1985 poem by Sonala Olumhense in The Guardian “Because I Love You.” The other was Emeka…
By Ekwok Onah, PhD On the 21st of April, at about 8 PM, I went out to a Betnaija shop near my house to watch Chelsea March because there was no light at home. I hadn’t been there up to 30 minutes when officers from the Nigerian Police Force stormed in. They ordered everyone to…
