By Alex Egbona I have tried to resist the urge to react to the trending outright misinformation, half-truths and facts surrounding the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep. More than twice, I have made moves to do a reaction. More than twice, I had to hold myself because I did not want to offend the…
By Cynthia Maduekwe In light of the challenging economic landscape and the festive season, unveils a robust solution to bolster security consciousness and proactively address societal concerns such as armed robbery, rituals, scams, kidnapping, and rape, with a particular focus on safeguarding students, workers, tourist, investors and residents. THE SOLUTIONS Recognising the imperative need for…
By Idegu Shadrach It is so glorious to have vibrant and outstanding youths in Nigeria. Having that in this resourceful nation is a good match. However, it is too poor to dedicate our precious time for unrepentant services in our dwindling economy. We see how we sleep with pity and wake up with sorrow; yet,…
By Shadrach Idegu I must proudly pen that dividing Nigeria is never an option to adhere to. The periodic chambers of the issues can never be credited to the population. The country is not the most populous in the world; other countries with higher populations are doing better, even to as many as Nigeria is…
By Ugoji Nwabueze On the 17th of November 2023, the curtains will draw on the outstanding and shinning historic era of Prof. Ene-Obong Effiom Ene-Obong, former Vice Chancellor of Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) who will be committed to mother earth at Ikot Eneobong Village, Calabar. His death underscores the vanity upon vanity of…
Ever wonder where your state got its name from? Why your state was named the name it has today? Well, wonder no more as we bring you the 36 States in Nigeria, plus the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja and how there got their names. 1. Abia Abia is an acronym for the four main…
By Prince Orok The Efik Kingdom, recognised by the Encyclopedia Britannica as one of the oldest African Civilisations with a well-structured traditional institution, has a history intertwined with European influences. Despite this, the Efiks maintain their cultural beliefs and royal heritage with unwavering commitment. The throne of the Obong of Calabar holds a prestigious position,…
By Rasheed Olanrewaju In the federal cabinet, she exudes passion, energy, doggedness, results, dexterity, hard work, goal-oriented, and purposefulness. With these virtues, Dr Betta Edu, Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation is arguably one of the faces of the Renewed Hope Agenda of her boss, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu. She has just clocked 37….
Maggie Lena Walker, born on July 15, 1864, and passed away on December 15, 1934, had a remarkable life story. Her father was a freed slave, and her mother was an Irish journalist. In 1902, she achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African-American woman to establish a bank in the United States. This…
By Dame Senator Florence Ita-Giwa As a public figure of several decades standing, my antecedents are widely known. Nevertheless, it has become necessary to restate who I am and correct some misleading information made about my person. My name is Florence Mayen Ita-Giwa (Asibong Ita, was also my maiden native Efik name). I was born…