A Rejoinder We have noted with concern recent online reports alleging an ‘illegal’ extension of the Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) by six weeks. In a time when some non-democratic regimes seek to extend power illegitimately for years or even indefinitely, it is ironic, and almost laughable, that the…
Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman OPINION By Etim Etim He is a teacher, banker, public servant and an eminent economist who served two Presidents as minister, in addition to several other high-profile positions. With all his accomplishments, Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman is one of the most self-effacing and unassuming Nigerians that I know. He turns 75 on Wednesday,…
L-R: Cross River State Surveyor General, Surveyor Patrick Bassey; Special Adviser Cross River State Liaison Office Abuja, Mrs. Sarah Archibong; Governor Bassey Otu; the CNß, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla and the Senior Special Adviser to the Cross River State Governor on International Cooperation and Investment, Rev. Victor Edet after the courtesy visit to the CNS…
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Government has commenced the process of privatizing four of her moribund industrial assets. The assets which have been moribund for years now, include the Boki and Nsadop Oil Palm Estates, Fish Hatchery in Ugboro, Bekwarra Local Government Area (LGA), Durafoam Industries in Ikom LGA, and Ibonda…
Ademola Lookman celebrating one of his goals By Dianabasi Effiong Twin-terrors Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen were on song as the Super Eagles returned to winning ways with a commanding 3-0 spanking of Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Matchday 1 of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers in Uyo on Saturday. The win catapulted the Super…
OPINION By Etim Etim Very few business organizations are as lucky as NNPCL, Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, founded over 50 years ago. Since its founding, the corporation has consistently failed to perform its basic functions and meet its organizational objectives; and rather than being liquidated or put up for sale for these failures, NNPC routinely…