As Nigeria celebrates the 26th year of unbroken Democracy, we doff our hats to the poor on the streets, the ordinary Nigerians who have shown resilience, believing in the stoic philosophy of dogged determination despite challenges and adversity. It is true that we have had 26 years of unbroken democracy but it is also 26…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Calabar (UNICAL), established in 1975, is a foremost citadel of learning that prides itself in academic excellence and research. Over the years, the institution has been led by competent scholars who have contributed their quota towards the development of the institution. In UNICAL, the administration of the current VC,…
By Emmanuel Ndon “Critics do not determine how bright a star decides to shine” – Matshona Dhliwayo Many might be tempted to believe that Governor Umo Eno’s decision to move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a political disaster essentially because the PDP has held sway in the…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Osondu Ahirika Exodus. I’m not referring to the historical departure of the Israeli Israelites from Egypt. But the common parlance. Emigration of people usually in droves from one place to another. Akwa Ibom State is caught in this Passover bug. Birds migrate too. Massively moving away from one environment to another…
Ukraine carried out strategic drone strikes on Sunday against several bases all across Russia that are known to house elements of its nuclear triad. This came a day before the second round of the newly resumed Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul and less than a week after Trump warned Putin that “bad things..REALLY BAD” might soon…
When the Cross River State Government held its State Scorecard Anniversary event in Calabar on Thursday, it was intended to mark a milestone and a moment of reflection on the administration’s performance under Governor Bassey Otu. At the heart of this celebration was Dr Bong Duke, the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of…
