Category: Opinion
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Umo Eno, Akpabio and The Politics of 2027
OPINION By Etim Etim The 2027 political season is arriving a bit too early in Akwa Ibom State, and as usual, the starting point is mudslinging and salacious political publications targeting at the incumbent governor and his predecessor. This week, an NGO, Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) filed a petition at the EFCC…
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A Rare Act of Benevolence
Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman, (4th from right), the Principal, Rev. Father (Dr) Emem Umoren (3rd from right) and others at the ceremony. OPINION By Etim Etim There are many stories of old students going back to their alma mater to build classrooms and donate books to the school’s library. I am also familiar with cases of…
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As Fejiro Launches Fresh Media Attack Against Mr Udom Emmanuel
Former Governor Udom Emmanuel OPINION By Essien Ndueso, PhD The truth is that Mr Fejiro Oliver has just commenced the time table of his paymasters ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Why the sudden resort to media attacks and condemnation of the programmes of Governor Umo Eno and the attack on former Governor Udom Emmanuel?…
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Towards a Cohesive Security Approach (2)
AIG. Tunde Johnson Ogunsakin (Rtd) OPINION By Sam Akpe, Abuja In this concluding part of the narrative on the inevitability of inter-agency collaboration on security, Tunde Johnson Ogunsakin recalls practical experiences during his days in the police force where intelligence-sharing and teamwork produced unimpeachable results. Citing available evidence, the retired AIG reminded the gathering that…
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Towards a Cohesive Security Approach (1)
AIG. Tunde Johnson Ogunsakin (Rtd). OPINION By Sam Akpe, Abuja Two books were billed for presentation on that day. One of them was entitled: The Power of Information Sharing: Antidote to Nigeria’s Security Threats. That title instantly attracted my attention as I looked at the invitation card. Then I noticed something else. Tunde Johnson Ogunsakin,…
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Gov Otu is Redefining Leadership, Impacting Cross River – Barr Akiba
Barrister Ekpenyong Akiba is the Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on General Duties. In this interview, Barr Akiba speaks on the impact of the Calabar-based administration on the life of a common man on the streets within the past One and a half years. He also touched other issues of importance. Excerpts: Six to…
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Bekwarra Communities Get Electricity after 15 years
By Edem Darlington For the first time in 15 years, the people of Ogboro and Ijibor communities in Bekwarra Local Government Area in Cross River State can finally switch on their lights, charge their phones, and enjoy the transformative power of electricity. This monumental milestone comes thanks to the commitment of Governor Bassey Otu, who…
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Calabar South LG Council to Float Security Outfit
By Our Reporter Calabar South local government council has mapped out measures to float a cluster of neighborhood organisations to curb insecurity. The Council Chairman, Pastor Patrick Archibong, who dropped the hint while addressing a town hall meeting organized by leaders of Ward 10, directed ward leaders to mobilise youths in their respective wards to…
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Celebration as Mma Ebom Goes Home in Style
By Anietie Akpan December 7, 2024, the raffia city of Ikot Ekpene stood still as the remains of Mrs. Edna Udo Akpan Essien Ebom JP, the matriarch of the Eboms, was laid to rest in a state-like burial 67 Abak road, Ikot Ekpene L.G.A of Akwa Ibom State. This was preceded by a brief but solemn lying in…
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How Governor Otu’s radical rural development program is bringing succour to dwellers in isolated communities.
By Nathaniel Otaba For several years, indigenes of Opaka, Ebo, Okpodon, Wanokom, Wanikande, and Uju rural communities in Yala local government area, northern Cross River State gropped in agony of not just poverty but sheer lack of basic social amenities, like access road, power supply just to mention a few. According to some of the…
