Category: Opinion
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The Armament of Sobriety: A Tribute to Prof. Akpan Hogan Ekpo
Professor Akpan Hogan Ekpo By Udom Inoyo A few weeks ago, I received a call from a University of Uyo community member about a valedictory seminar and book presentation in honour of Professor Akpan Hogan Ekpo, the school’s former Vice Chancellor. The caller requested that I send a tribute. I wonder if Professor Ekpo is…
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ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN CROSS RIVER INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (CR-IRS) PRINCE EDWIN OKON
By Frank Odey It is very interesting to observe that marking one year in office has become a norm among political office holders and some private sector chieftains. This is understandable because such officers set short and long term agenda soon as they assume office which put them on focused lane. It is against this…
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In Constant Pursuit of Distinction: A Tribute
L-R: Mrs. Ntekpe Inoyo, the chairperson of Inoyo Toro Foundation; Dr. George Akpan; Barrister Grace Akapn; and Inoyo. By Udom Inoyo To those who excel, their admirers never want them to quit the scene. Tiger Woods dominated the golf world and opened opportunities for those outside the mainstream to engage in golfing. Though not performing…
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Mr. Budget Bows Out
Ben Ifeanyichukwu Akabueze OPINION By Etim Etim President Muhammadu Buhari was less than a year in office when he realized that his officials would not be able to produce the budget for FY 2017 on time. His Budget and National Planning Minister, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, was frantically seeking help, not only to produce the…
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Prof. Akpan Hogan Ekpo at 70
Prof Akpan Ekpo OPINION By Etim Etim Eminent economist and university administrator, Prof. Akpan Hogan Ekpo is formally retiring from the University of Uyo on June 26 when he turns 70; and to mark it, he will launch his autobiography and give a valedictory lecture. In April, he gave a thought-provoking lecture on the ‘The…
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The New Face Of Calabar: A Transformation Story
OPINION By Nsa Gill Welcome to Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State in the South-South geo-political zone and crude oil and gas-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria, Known for its rich history and cultural heritage, a reputation that faced the challenge of neglect and near abandonment in the recent past. The current administration,…
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Efut Leaders Tackle Itam, Posit Munene Lacks Powers to Withdraw Certificates, Dissolve ECA
By Magnus Effiong Clan heads and other leaders of the Efut Combined Assembly (ECA), whose certificates were reportedly withdrawn by the Munene of the Efuts, Prof Itam Hogan Itam, have described the said withdrawal of their certificates as jokes taken too far. Their position was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary-General of…
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Who Needs Free Football Tickets?
OPINION By Etim Etim Akwa Ibom State government has the largest social welfare programmes in almost every sector in the country, but adding free football tickets could be counterproductive. The government provides free education for all primary and secondary school students with free books, and this has been going on since 1999. It pays about…
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Two Laurels In One Week: Exciting Moments At Access Nation
OPINION By Olufemi Jacob Access Bank Group is in a jubilant mood. It’s about to open its rights issue through which it hopes to raise a whopping N356 billion that would shore up its capital base above the mandatory N500 billion. Just as the executives were working hard to finalize the fine details of regulatory…
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Obong’s Throne: Reconciliation Committee Submits Interim Report, Assures of Truce
By Magnus Effiong The Efik kingdom may soon experience lasting peace among various contenders and interest groups which had been at daggers drawn over succession to the throne of the Obong of Calabar, PillarToday gathered at the weekend. Recall that the Palace had late last year, in response to an advice by the State government,…
