They say every state is born twice, first as an idea, then as an institution. Ogoja State, as an idea, has meandered the Nigerian political space for decades, lingering like an unwritten promise in the strips of constitutional reform. The National Assembly is at it again. This time, as a potential political project with implications…
By Dr John Egbe As we stand on the frontlines, courageously confronting the surgical giants and monsters that threaten our patients’ lives, we humbly implore for divine intervention. We ask for an abundance of grace, wisdom, strength, and good health to sustain us in this noble pursuit. May our selfless devotion and unwavering commitment to…
This is the complete list of the 63 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) whose revenue collection powers are fully transferred to the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) under the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill according to the New Tax Reform: 1. Abuja Securities & Commodity Exchange Commission 2. Cement Technology Institute of Nigeria 3. Council for…
By Simon Utsu There is no gainsaying to the fact that the Cross River polity may have experienced its most intense ever jolt, or should I say rejig in the last couple of decades, due to the events of the last few days. It has been quite amusing seeing those who laughed and scorned me…
By Smart Chizurum The country was recently awash with the sorrowful story of the heinous crime of kidnap and gruesome murder of the innocent job seeker and University of Uyo graduate, Iniubong Umoren recently somewhere in Akwa Ibom State. Nigerians were shocked to their marrows when it became apparent that one Frank Uduak Akpan was…
Graduates who acquire soft skills and basic knowledge in Information Technology stand a better chance for employment in blue-collar organisations. These were the words of fast-rising Digital Media Strategist, Obeten Godfrey. The young graduate of Computer Science in the University of Calabar made this known yesterday on his ‘Impact Series’ segment, where he motivates young…
By Leo Igwe How does one grieve if the person does not subscribe to any religion or a belief in a God? How does one make meaningful sense of the tragic loss of a relative without pandering to ancient myths and misconceptions? Simply put, how does one thoughtfully come to terms with the pain and…
By Prince MacDonald Enwere As a Pentecostal, I hardly jump into discussions that are at the circumference of the Catholic Church or meddle into Ecclesiastical matters. Ecclesiastical issues follow divine directions. In the Catholic denomination, decisions are usually in conformity with doctrinal principles and the liturgical dogma of Catholicism. The recent melodrama between the Presidency,…
By Inyali Peter Few days ago, the Spiritual Leader of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka criticised President Muhammadu Buhari over his handling of the security situation in Nigeria. The clergyman who was one of Buhari’s core supporters in 2015 and 2019 asked the President to resign. He equally urged the National Assembly to…
A recent post urging black and white South Africans to rally against witch persecution and muti killings has elicited some reactions from the pagan community in South Africa. While it has never been my intention to join issues with the pagan community, I would like to address the concerns that they raised. It is pertinent…