By Dr Usani Joseph Ofem For over two months, the political atmosphere in Cross River Central has remained tense and polarized, largely due to orchestrated image-smearing campaigns targeted at Honorable Oden Ewa, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations. A man whose political antenna is towering to the heavens. Those behind these attacks; often…
In the wake of a recent government press release that exposed significant delays in a high-profile murder trial, the Honourable Commissioner representing Cross River State on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt . Hon. Orok Otu Duke, Ph.D has called for a fundamental rethinking of development, arguing that true progress is…
On behalf of the management and staff of the Oden Ewa Foundation, we joyfully celebrate the birthday of an extraordinary woman, Mrs. Oden Ewa. Today, we honor not only her life but the incredible heart that beats for the less privileged. Mrs. Ewa embodies the true spirit of generosity, offering support to those in need…
The attention of my office has been drawn to the protest done by some members of my ward and village. Let me be unequivocally, the leaders and elders of ward six and Ishie Clan had no involvement in this protest. However, their grievances, though misguided will be addressed. We have a listening Governor and Government….
The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, has joined family, friends, associates and well wishers to celebrate Prince Ebuta Ojong Ayuk, fondly known as the ‘Prince of Etung,’ on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message, Barr. Agbor described Prince Ayuk as…
If Earthlings are ever going to colonize Mars, they won’t be able to do so on an empty stomach—and Temidayo Oniosun thinks a helping of Egusi soup, a Nigerian staple, might just hit the spot. Space in Africa, the Lagos-based firm Oniosun founded, is expecting its Egusi melon seeds to splash down in the Pacific…
Yesterday marked the birthday of Monye Chukwuoma Babatunde Monye, a prominent African thought leader, celebrated innovator, and trailblazing CEO of GOCITY GROUP. This conglomerate is driving technological innovation, youth empowerment, and business transformation across Africa. A Visionary with a Pan-African Mission Born and raised in Nigeria, Babatunde Monye has become a beacon of hope and…
By Imaji Jio Ufumaka …A Story Of How Ogoja Began Its Journey To The World Of Underdevelopment. PART ONE It’s not my intention to reawaken or beat a dead horse. I’d written on this issue, about two years ago, especially, when one of our Ogoja sons, the very popular socialite, Donckleimz (DC) Elechor Enamhe, PhD,…
By Ekubi Bassey Barr. Ugoji Nwabueze is a household name no doubt, during our days in Calabar as Malabites, his Sunday Sunday tonic programme on CRBC radio always make my day and week as it was. He, a Malabite was always down to earth to give us both local and foreign titbits as there happen…
THE SIGNIFICANCE AND LESSONS FROM RAMADAN By Ibrahim Adémólá Òrúnbon There is a need to pay more attention to the plight of the poor. The Muslims’ holy month of self-purification and self-denial otherwise known as Ramadan has just ended. While it lasted, the season of fasting and prayer offered all Muslims the opportunity to reflect…