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…
The strategic stakes are simply too high as NATO encroaches on Russia’s entire southern periphery via TRIPP and Turkiye just revived talk of the Trans-Caspian Pipeline that’s anathema to Russia’s interests. By Andrew Korybko The Turkish Energy Minister revived talk of the long-discussed Trans-Caspian Pipeline in early April in a live interview with local media…
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…
By Frank Ulom The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected new Executive Committee (EXCOs) in Cross River State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The process which was supervised by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the Chinese Restaurant, Cross River State Housing Estate, Calabar, on Monday, saw former Inter-Party Advisory Council,…
By Frank Ulom The students of the University of Cross River (UNICROSS), on Monday, protested the death of their mates on Friday, May 1, 2026, following an auto crash with a truck in Odukpani. The students who protested at the General Hospital, Calabar, were chanting angry songs and became violent, attacking personnel and destroying hospital…
By Joe Udo An 83-year-old grandfather, Pa John Ofiel and a 78-year-old grandpa, Ogunjobi Samuel were among suspects arrested in an ongoing nationwide crackdown on illicit drug traffickers and dealers by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This was disclosed in a statement signed by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA…
