In a world where ambition and achievement often come later in life, some individuals defy the norms and pursue their dreams at an early age. One such extraordinary story is that of Graham Shema, an 8-year-old aviation enthusiast from Uganda who is already soaring to new heights in the field of aviation. Graham’s journey into…
On Monday, Governor Bassey Otu, leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, announced the party’s consensus chairmanship candidates for the forthcoming local government elections. In Obudu, Peter Undiandenye (Pita Pax), the candidate with the highest grassroots support emerged, beating out Martha Agba and Hon. Emmanuel Akwagiobe. While Peter is the candidate,…
By President Bola Tinubu As Professor Ishaq Oloyede turns 70 on 10th October, I pay a special tribute to this astute administrator, educator, author, and scholar, currently the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB Registrar. As the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Oloyede’s invaluable contributions to the nation through academia and…
By Thomas Wonah Abstract: This paper examines the challenges, opportunities, and future directions for enhancing democratic governance in Cross River State, Nigeria. Despite progress, democratic governance faces threats from weak institutions, electoral violence, socioeconomic disparities, and corruption. To strengthen democratic governance, this paper recommends institutional reforms, civic engagement, economic development strategies, and anti-corruption measures. Local…
Nigeria Independence Day is being celebrated every 1st October each year. This has been so since 1960 when the country gained freedom from British colonial rule. The day has been enshrined in the constitution as a national holiday. Public and private offices, schools, businesses, including banks, are being closed on that day – giving everyone…
By Christian Njoku, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The year 2020 was a glorious one for the people of Bahumonu in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River because it was a year that marked the end of a 15-year communal war among four communities in the Bahumonu nation. Like many other crises that have…
Investing in Cross River State Cross River State is one of the southern states of the Federation of Nigeria. It is bounded in the North by Benue State, on the east by the Republic of Cameroon, on the west by Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi and Abia States, and south by the Atlantic Ocean. The state has…
Nigeria, blessed with an abundance of mineral resources, stands as one of the richest nations in the world. Yet, in a cruel twist of fate, it seems that when destiny endowed the country with these gifts, it overlooked the crucial element of commensurate leadership, leaving Nigeria to struggle to harness its vast human and mineral…
By Ibironke Ariyo On assuming office as the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on May 29, Shehu Mohammed brought a remarkable level of enthusiasm and dedication to implementing sweeping reforms within the organisation. In his inaugural address, the new Corps Marshal articulated his vision, which focuses on a comprehensive overhaul of…
Donald Trump’s new book, titled “Save America” – a collection of his photos with foreign leaders and celebrities accompanied by the former president’s remarks – is set to be released on 3rd September. Vladimir Putin The Russian president is reportedly depicted on several pages of Trump’s book. One picture shows Putin during the 2018 Russo-American…
