He understood the consequences, but he was too patriotic to chicken out. Chief Frank Kokori was the General Secretary of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers of Nigeria (NUPENG) during the Sani Abacha era. After the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election and Abacha’s taking over, Kokori joined the masses who…
Born into the family of Mr Adoga Raphael Morphy and Mrs Anthonia Omgbonya Morphy in Ishibori in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State over four decades ago, the Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State in charge of the Department of Projects/Programmes, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPPME), Adoga Raphael Morphy Jnr, remains…
Bamako, Mali – Dr Yibala Akpama Edimek, a distinguished medical professional from Cross River State, has made history by emerging as the overall best candidate in the prestigious West African College of Surgeons (WACS) Fellowship Examination—a feat she achieved on her first attempt. In addition to this remarkable accomplishment, she was also awarded Best Female…
OKE-ITE is a deadly money-drawing charm. Okeite is the modern-day version of “Ogwu Ego” which many Nigerian youths have gone into because of the belief that it is capable of attracting wealth without bloodshed. It is simply the mixture of herbs, animals, and sometimes human parts depending on the individual instituting it. Okeite is a…
Locals prepare to leave the village of Fira, as the increased seismic activity continues on the island of Santorini. Despite the tremors, scientists are increasingly optimistic that the risk of a major earthquake is diminishing. The island’s residents were reassured by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who visited the area Friday to meet with locals. He…
The concept of human security is a controversial approach by a certain group of post-Cold War 1.0 academicians (after 1990) for the purpose of redefining and at the same time making broader the meaning of security in global politics and the studies of international relations (IR). We have to keep in mind that up to…
MOSCOW – Russia’s draft military agreement with the Congo coupled with its close security cooperation with Rwanda in the Central African Republic are responsible for its impressively balanced position. Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzia shared his country’s response to the latest Congolese Crisis during the emergency UNSC briefing on Sunday that followed…
Mary Oluwakemi, a 30-year-old Mass Communication graduate and professional beautician, has shared the remarkable story of how she overcame financial challenges to complete her university education. Her story, marked by courage, resilience, and determination, has inspired many Nigerians. Oluwakemi, who hails from Oluyole in Oyo State, grew up in the Agege area of Lagos, where…
In June 2022, Melilla, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, became the site of one of the most tragic and haunting events in recent memory. Dozens of migrants seeking refuge and a chance at a better life were brutally massacred at its gates. They were not criminals nor invaders but dreamers, according to Refugees in…
Nigeria, a nation of diverse ethnicities, reflects its pluralism in the composition of state leadership. This analysis delves into the ethnic backgrounds of the country’s governors and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister. The breakdown offers insights into representation across Nigeria’s major and minority ethnic groups. Ethnic Distribution of Nigerian Governors 1. Fulani: The Fulani…
