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  • POEM: The Young Woman

    By Ekeng Inyang



    She is young and innocent. 
    Yet wants to grow fast
    Yes everything in her is growing fast!


    Her pointed breast becomes her pleasurable spot for the mirror 
    And she would undress a thousand times in front of the mirror to admire 
    And wish that she has a perfect curve.

    The young and even the old men… 
    They wonder what it would feel like to have the young breast stuffed in their mouth for them to suckle.
    The young lady on many occasions have similar thoughts too.


    But the mothers….
    They will remember the warnings of the mothers not to go close to a man to avoid certain occurrences. 


    I say…”the nature of a young animal, is to explore”.
    She always wants to know why?
    She wants to know what it feels like to be kissed and caressed 
    And she might be brave not to advance more than that point –
    Others get carried away!


    But the young man’s intents has always been to go beyond 
    And far beyond into the heart of Jerusalem. 
    He doesn’t care if the gates aren’t yet open, 
    He will open it himself because he has made a master key for himself.


    The young woman craves for love more than anything 
    And she calls it her first love.
    Who ever becomes her first love, owns her heart forever even after they separate. 


    She remains loyal.
    Her first love is always her eye opener, 
    Whom she shares her pride with and who takes away her gift. 
    But as she grows into the society, getting attention, gifts, warm receptions, kind gestures, her loyalty begins to dance SHOKI. 


    Her emotions tumbles like the angry waters and her appeal for him wouldn’t be there much because she craves for something else.
    She wants to fit into the society now, she wants to feel the society. 
    And then…she begins to wander, 
    Moving from James to John, Peter to Andrew and she doesn’t mind sharing her integrity with the entire disciple in search of happiness. 


    Then she realises, that “all that glisters, not gold”.
    She is lost!
    She begins to regret…and then she joins the chorus singers..
    “love is wicked”, “all men are the same”.
    Men detest her.


    And so she changes styles, turns it into a venture
    …”money for hand, bag for ground”.
    She is now doing it for the materialistic benefits. 
    She is very classy now…no heart to love.


    Who is to be blamed?
    Who will save our young woman?
    Mothers!!!


    #SAI_EKENG

  • NEWS: Buhari Meets Tony Blair in London

    By Dickson Blessing

       The presidential candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC) held a meeting with the former prime minister of London Tony Blair on Saturday.

       He went in the company of Ogun state governor Ibikunle Amosu and a former governor  of Kwara, Bukola Saraki.

       Mr Saraki had written on Twitter that it was not certain what the duo had discussed, he posted pictures of Buhari with Tony Blair to silence the rumour that Buhari was in the united Kingdom for medical treatment.

       Buhari's campaign had on Friday announced his short working visit to the United Kingdom. The statement had clearly stated that in the course of the visit, Gen Buhari (Rtd) would hold meetings with key members of the British political establishment and interact with some global institutions with interest in the affairs of Nigeria.

       Despite the rumour, Buhari still insists that he is fit and well to govern Nigeria maintaining that the death and health of everyone is in the hand of God.

  • CULTURE: Efik Pride!

    By Ekeng Inyang





    Efik ladies are “okut ama”
    A decorator best words are “interior”, “ecstatic”, “finishing”.
    These best fits the Efik lady. 
    Never mistake a Calabar girl for an Efik lady…
    Check those three things to differentiate them…”interior”, “ecstatic”, “finishing”.


    The creator didn’t make mistakes about the sort of material they should be created with.
    As when every other person were made with the top soil, they were made from “clay”…the riches for all solid buildings.
    And when the British Queen Elizabeth heard about the Efik ladies, she decided to come to the great city of Calabar in 18th century to see things for herself.


    If you take a walk down Calabar Road just opposite U. J. Esuene Stadium 
    And in front view of the Shopping Mall, you will see an evidence in statue.
    Neatly adorned lady with her golden comb on her hair, modestly revelling her knob to soften the atmosphere. Her dress in the Efik dialect is called…”ofóng ukud anwan”


    The British Queen Elizabeth couldn’t resist but preferred Efik maidens to tend to her needs as the stories of their hospitable nature makes the wind.

    If a true Efik lady smiles from the bottom of her heart…
    There are certain features that will eclipse your eyes; 
    Dimples and gap-tooth. 
    Check out for the round neck, they’ve got it.


    She always has sophisticated carriage. . .
    She is always esteemable. . .
    When ever I see one, it tickles my fancy. 
    Truly. ..”Iban efik edi mbakara”

  • NEWS: Federal Prison In Calabar Attacked By Hoodlums.

    By Williams Ita.


    The federal prison in Afokang area of Calabar South Cross River State was on Friday morning attacked by some unknown gunmen and freed an undisclosed number of inmates. 

    Following the attack,  armed military and police personnel have been drafted to the prison.  A resident of the area close to the prison gate told Negriod Haven that the gun shot started at about 11 am in the morning and lasted for about 30 minutes before soldiers from the Amphibious Batallion Calabar were brought in to assist the prison wardens who were battling with the gunmen. 

    The soldiers came and surrounded the prison and we heard that some prison  wardens died in exchange of gun fire with the intruders..  At about 1pm,  the entire edifice housing the prison and other surrounding Streets have been cordoned off by soldiers while shops and residents around the area have all locked up their houses and shops. 

    A soldier dressed in camouflage turned away reporters from the scene saying that
     “they have been told not to allow anyone near the prison and all those living around the area have to stay indoor”. 

    Mr Hogan Bassey, the Cross River State Police Command Spokesman said “there was an attempt by some gun men this morning to break into the prison but were repelled and we are investigating to ascertain who they and the reason for their actions”. 
       

  • ENTERTAINMENT: Pics From Chris Attoh and Damilola Adegbite's Wedding

    The Tinsel stars got married last saturday in Ghana. see more pics.




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    photo credit instagram/Dele Momodu

  • SPORTS: Mourinho on Paris Metro Incident

    “I have a squad at Chelsea where 12 or 14 players have African

    nationality or an African connection,”

    “So the dressing room reacted in the same way I did, with

    disappointment and obviously condemning the situation and supporting

    the gentleman involved.

    “But there is also the feeling that while we feel ashamed, maybe we

    shouldn’t because we are not this and these people don’t belong to

    us.”

  • ECONOMY: 3 Real Reasons Underlying Nigerian Graduates Seen To Be Eager to Go for NYSC Service -My Opinion

    By William Oyo-Ita



    The National
    Youth Service Corps shortened NYSC was created by Decree No. 24 of 22 May 1973 ‘with
    a view to the proper encouragement and development of common ties among the
    youths of Nigeria and the promotion of national unity’. This was a direct
    sequel to the Nigerian-Biafra Civil War of 1976-79. However, in contemporary
    times, the purpose of the scheme has been abused. And it has been said that
    when purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable. Below is an outline of the
    extraneous motivations inspiring Nigerians for the NYSC programme.

    1) Inability to Think

    You
    may be shocked to know that 75% of Nigerian graduates are unable to think in
    the direction of their respective disciplines. Your question would then be what
    does it mean to think? To think is simply to question. It is to be inquisitive.
    Education is supposed to make a thinking citizenry. Through thinking,
    creativity, ingenuity, originality ensues. Albeit, we find our tertiary
    institutions turning out half-baked graduates who can barely think in the
    direction of their professions. They can’t contribute meaningfully to their
    disciplines. So, how can the nation grow?

    2) High Rate of Unemployment
    In a country with over 170 million people, with 2/3 majority of this
    population being youths and a nation regarded as having the highest level of
    graduates in the world and very few companies established along with references
    placed on high grades; working experience which most Nigeria graduates don’t
    have, high rate of triabalism, religiousity, certificate oriented, you find out
    that in such nations one is only employed based on how many certificate
    acquired along with grades. Majority of, if not all, Nigerian graduates will
    naturally aim towards getting more certificate in other to be employed.



    3)
    Indolence
    It is glaring
    truth that Nigerian civil servants are the laziest. We find them in government
    offices only discussing, backbiting, quarrelling,  etc for the ladies and the men AWOL in other
    businesses during official hours. But, the key
    to success in life is hard work not prayer or First Class. To become the best
    one must work hard. What do I mean by hard work in this context? By hardworking
    here I refer to putting effort, time energy to ensuring that you become the
    best in your endeavors, take for example, a lady that studied mass
    communication should get biographies of authors, get the necessary materials
    and facilities to improve herself towards becoming a better graduate that hard work,
    improving on yourself is hard work. Nigerian graduates very few strive towards
    improving themselves. They feel government should be responsible for their
    improvements. And since they are in a nation that does not look for what you
    have to offer but rather NYSC and Masters along with Second Class they run
    after these certificates.


  • HEALTH : 11 reasons Why You Should Eat More Cabbage.

    By Lizzy Adie. 

       cabbage is a leafy green or purple biennial plant, grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense leaved heads. 
    1. Cabbage contains Anti-inflammatory to reduce aches and pains. 
    2. Immune system support to prevent cold and flus. 
    3. One of the most effective remedies in healing stomach ulcers. 
    4.  Reduces risk of cancer by showing tumor cell growth. 
    5.  High in fiber, making it an effective colon cleanser. 
    6.  Helps clear problem – prone skin. 
    7. High in B vitamins for nervous system support. 
    8.  Support the circulatory system and helps lower LDL cholesterol. 
    9. Contains more Omega – 3 oil per calorie,  than salmon.
    10.  High in calcium and support bone maintenance and stamina. 
    11.  Used for the treatment of constipation and a good source of Thiamine. 

  • NEWS: Boko Haram: Abubakar Shekau Threaten Nigeria Election

    By Dickson Blessing
     
       The leader of the Boko Haram sect Abubakar Shekau pours out threat concerning the General elections.

       Shekau in a video recently released, issues out threats to Nigerians and associates who are non believers of Allah.

       He made it very obvious in the video that the General elections that was postponed to march 28 would not be peaceful. He swore that the sect would make sure of that, even at the cost of their lives.

  • PERSPECTIVE: 8 Signs Of A Wife Material.

    By William Oyo-Ita
    1. If your girlfriend comes to your house and join you in drinking garri, marry her.
    2. If you take her to a restaurant and she picked gala/satchet-water instead of expensive meals, she’s understanding, marry her.
    3. If she sees someone with a Bugati but she decided to follow you with ‘keke’, my brother, na your bone be that.
    4. If both of you enter a taxi or bus and she pays, that’s a good sign.
    5. She comes to your house and wash even your brothers and sisters clothes, my brother, she’s yours.
    6. You gave her 50k for shopping and she went for ‘okirika’ and she brings back 45k to you, marry her because she read Economics.
    7. She calls you everyday and ask if you need airtime, brother claim her o.
    8. If the girl use to give you her pocket money everyweek, she loves you, marry her.