Category: Opinion
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Akwa Ibom APC: Two Secretariats, Many Troubles
OPINION By Etim Etim Akwa Ibom State Chapter of APC has two secretariats in Uyo, the state capital. They stand four kilometers apart, separated by acrimony and bad blood, but bonded by decay and abandonment. They are a clear restatement to the parlous conditions of the party in the state, long strewn in crisis, bitterness…
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Governor Otu Ushers in New Golden Age of Cultural Development for Cross River
By Effiong Bassey Edem The growing popularity of the Carnival Calabar, Africa’s biggest street party, is not in doubt. This was once more underlined by the successful conclusion of the 2024 street parade themed “Our Shared Prosperity,” organized by our Sweet Prince, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, which attracted over 3,000,000 spectators and…
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Herbert Wigwe: One Year After
Herbert Wigwe OPINION By Tunde Ogunseitan Next Monday, February 10, marks one year since Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, their son Chizi, and their friend, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, tragically lost their lives in a helicopter accident in Southern California, United States. The crash occurred over the Mojave Desert between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Friday,…
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Rejoinder: SEMA, Cross River State is Accountable and Not Led by Unscrupulous Individuals, SEMA DG
By Antigha Edem Gill It is crucial to address the sweeping accusations leveled by Agba Jalingo against SEMA, which is currently under my stewardship as the Director General. My assumption of the DG role at SEMA Cross River State commenced on November 7, 2024, and my leadership has consistently upheld accountability and responsibility in executing…
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Thisday Awards: Controversies and Commendations
OPINION By Chris Natufe The 2025 edition of Thisday Awards came with pomp and panache; but left in its wake an unexpected controversy. The remark by Mrs Maiden Ibru, the Chairman of The Guardian newspapers that Thisday is the best newspaper in the country was an indirect putdown for her paper and a huge…
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Stop The Erroneous Narratives, Governor Otu Remains Unwavering In His Focus To Develop Cross River
OPINION By Nsa Gill In the past few days, social media realm in Cross River State has been inundated with a plethora of incorrect narratives disseminated by meddlers and opportunistic politicians who have abruptly assumed the role of referees in a game that is yet to commence, talking about 2027 elections . These meddlers…
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Hounding Udom Emmanuel: a Request For Accountability or Media Trial?
Former Gov. Udom Emmanuel OPINION By Comrade Ini Ememobong The demand for accountability from leaders, particularly those entrusted with managing the commonwealth of others, is both necessary and non-negotiable. In constitutional democracies, accountability is not a mere expectation; it is aptly codified within the legal framework to ensure that leaders serve the people transparently and…
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Making Udom Emmanuel a Superstar
Former Gov. Udom Emmanuel OPINION By Osondu Ahirika, PhD So the Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee want a detailed report. Of projects funded from 13% derivation funds for only 3 years. Between 2021- 2023. I laugh. So, derivation funds from other years do not qualify for such scrutiny? I will discuss that in…
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Umo Eno: We Shall Continue to Support the Senate President; Collaborate With President
Gov. Umo Eno OPINION By Etim Etim Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has stated categorically that he will continue to support the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio as much as he can, irrespective of party differences or whatever misgivings people may have about it. ‘’He is our son; and in spite of party differences,…
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Governor Umo Eno And His Close Friends
Gov.. Umo Eno. OPINION By Clement Warrie It was Anietie Usen, the award winning journalist, author, and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on media, who first pulled back the curtain on governor Umo Eno’s real friends in his article titled “A Governor and his friends”. This was in the nascent days of the Governor’s…