The Super Falcons. By Etim Etim Nigerians across the country have been celebrating the dramatic victory of the Super Falcons in Morocco on Sunday. For their consistent victories in 10 of the 14 continental championships, the team is undoubtedly the most successful football team in Africa. President Tinubu did well by rewarding the Falcons and…
CRS Governor, Senator Bassey Otu and AKS Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. By Linus Obogo In Yoruba mythology, Abiku is the tragic spirit-child—born only to die, again and again, returning with cruel persistence to the wombs of grieving mothers. It is a child whose fate is not to live but to haunt, to mock hope with…
Gov. CRS; Sen. Bassey Otu (left) and Gov. Umo Eno of AKS. By AmanamHillary Umo-Udofia Linus Obogo’s article, “Cross River’s 76 Oil Wells and the ‘Abiku’ Paradox,” is undeniably eloquent and steeped in mythic imagery. But when stripped of metaphor and reduced to facts, it is also a troubling mix of historical perversion, legal misrepresentation,…
Gov. Umo Eno acknowledging cheers from the excited crowd during the commissioning of the 10.4km Idoro-Ukpom Abak Road…recently. By Essien Ndueso The recent commissioning of the 10.4km Idoro-Ukpom Abak Road by Governor Umo Eno has not only added to the Governor’s growing reputation of matching words with actions, but has also proved to be a…
Akamkpa LGA Chairman, Hon. Felix Akposi. By Daniel Agbor May history be kind to us as we correct the imbalances of yesteryears as Akamkpa gradually pushes for the creation of more local government council. In a bold and visionary move aimed at unlocking the full economic, demographic, and administrative potential of the Akamkpa Local Government…
Barr. Okoi Obono-Obla By Okoi Obono-Obla A few days ago, cyberspace in Nigeria was awash with rumours that the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria had approved the creation of 12 new states. The story, widely circulated on various social media platforms and fringe news blogs, understandably triggered widespread reactions. Given the seriousness with…