By Etim Etim Although the rest of Africa seems to have forgotten about the crisis and wars in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), some scholars, intellectuals and thinkers from the continent are continually engrossed in finding the pathways to resolving the perennial problems in the continent’s largest country. Last weekend, they came together to…
By Dianabasi Effiong Former champions Bendel Insurance and Enugu Rangers will light up the Lagos Waterfront on Wednesday. The encounter is regarded by pundits as the star match of the Round of 16 of the men’s competition of this year’s President Federation Cup. The two teams met in two of the most memorable final matches…
Minister for Works, David Umahi (3rd from left), Governor Bassey Otu (2nd from left), Senator, representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (1st from left) and others during the flag off ceremony of the 65km section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Cross River. By Anietie Akpan The 65-kilometre stretch of the Cross…
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima (4th from left), Gov. Umo Eno (5th from left) and others unveiling the HCD strategic plan in Uyo. By Anietie Akpan Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima has applauded the audacious investments in human capital development by Governor Umo Eno in Akwa Ibom State, saying he is worthy of…
By Anietie Akpan The trigger happy Police officer who shot and killed one person and injured two others in Calabar, Cross River state, has been dismissed from service. Accordingly, the said officer, Inspector, Effiong Bassey, has been charged to court, and remanded at Afokang Correctional Centre. Briefing some newsmen at the Cross River State Police…
Comrade James Ebri. By Anietie Akpan Former National Vice Chairman South-South, Democratic Front for a People’s Federation (DFPF), Comrade James Ebri, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately rescind the decision imposing a State of emergency in Rivers State and the accompanying suspension of the Governor, his Deputy and the Members of the Rivers…