Maggie Lena Walker, born on July 15, 1864, and passed away on December 15, 1934, had a remarkable life story. Her father was a freed slave, and her mother was an Irish journalist. In 1902, she achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African-American woman to establish a bank in the United States. This…
By Dame Senator Florence Ita-Giwa As a public figure of several decades standing, my antecedents are widely known. Nevertheless, it has become necessary to restate who I am and correct some misleading information made about my person. My name is Florence Mayen Ita-Giwa (Asibong Ita, was also my maiden native Efik name). I was born…
By Cynthia Maduekwe The Young African Leaders Initiative Cross River State (YALI-CRS) Hub is proud to extend heartfelt wishes and warm congratulations to our remarkable Coordinator, Tony Ebigwai, on the occasion of his birthday and marriage anniversary. This dual celebration is a testament to his unwavering commitment, vision, and dedication to the growth and empowerment…
By Christian Njoku In the 1980s Prof. Emmanuel Ayandele, the foremost Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and a respected Professor of History declared that “Cross River was an atomistic society perpetually at war with itself” after observing some of the unending skirmishes that had bedevilled the state. Although, Ayandele’s declaration did not…
By Our Reporter In the spotlight today is Etubom Anthony Ani (MON, OFR, KSS), an elder statesman from Cross River State and a former Nigerian Finance and Foreign Affairs Minister. The London-trained, seasoned and chartered accountant is the lead contender for the stool of Obong of Calabar, which has been the subject of a persistent…
By Frank Ulom Senator Professor Sandy Onor is a distinguished public intellectual, capacity builder, indefatigable humanist courageous and visionary politician, lover of his community and a highly quoted professor of History. Sandy Onor’s Age and Educational Career He was born at the Holy Family Joint Hospital, Ikom, Cross River State on February 14, 1966. He…
