By Frank Ulom The former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Prof. Zana Akpagu, has formally resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing uncertainties arising from unresolved court cases and legal challenges surrounding the party. In a resignation letter dated April 26, 2026, and addressed to Pastor Emmanuel Ugar Ugwakong, ADC…
By Joe Udo Seventeen (17) members of the Federal House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Their defections were announced on the floor of the House during plenary on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Also announced was the defection of Leke Abejide from the ADC to…
By Frank Ulom Stakeholders across the four political blocs in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State have endorsed the member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, Rep. Bassey Akiba, for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was declared during separate meetings and rallies held in the Eburutu, Iboku, Okoyong…
He’s right in having predicted that the Tuareg dimension of the conflict would inevitably re-erupt but he’s wrong in claiming that Algeria has nothing to do with it. By Andrew Korybko Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune shared his assessment of the Malian Crisis in a recent TV interview. He predictably called for dialogue, mentioned how Algeria…
By Frank Ulom Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Cross River State, has declared the governorship seat held by APC’s Bassey Otu vacant. The declaration was made by Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, a PDP governorship aspirant on Monday, citing alleged poor performance since May 29, 2023. Archibong who was…
