Irom Emmanuel James has emerged as a notable figure in Nigeria’s microfinance banking, agriculture and grassroots empowerment, with a career defined by institutional reforms, capital mobilisation and sustained community interventions. From his entry into the banking sector in 2014 as an Information Technology specialist, Irom rose through the ranks to become a Managing Director, leading…
By Ita Williams The College of Health Technology, Calabar has held its 19th matriculation ceremony in what management described as a period of ‘remarkable growth, new challenges, and renewed commitment to quality healthcare training.’ The event which took place at the College main campus at Mary Slessor Avenue on Wednesday, 4th December, saw a fresh…
… Go to Court, Paramount Ruler Dares Protesters By Magnus Effiong The Obong of Calabar’s appeal for a peaceful resolution of the six years leadership crisis in Henshaw Town community of Calabar South may have hit the rock, that is, going by the recent developments in the area. PillarToday reports that some natives of the…
By Our Reporter Although stakeholders have indicated interest for a peaceful resolution of their differences, the leadership crisis in Henshaw Town community of Calabar South local government area is far from being amicably resolved with two groups of leaders still locked in supremacy battle over who controls the Henshaw Town Council (HTC). While the Paramount…
…As HRM Etubom Nyong Efiom Okon Pledges Unwavering Support to Obong’s Throne By Magnus Effiong The Obong of Calabar, Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V has charged the Paramount Ruler of Calabar South, HRM Etubom Nyong Efiom Okon to ensure peace and unity returns to the embattled Henshaw Town Council, the Calabar South Traditional Rulers…
By Ogar Emmanuel Oko This piece was almost concluded and billed for publication on August 9th. However, due to the vicissitudes of life, it has tarried until now. On that fateful Saturday, August 9th, I left for my usual exercise. Upon returning, I was informed of the demise of my older brother, Mr. Ogar Solomon…
Children, accused of being witches by either their parents, care givers, ‘pastors and prophets,’ are still being tortured and killed in cold blood, particularly in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States where the Child Rights Act had been passed into Law. JOSEPH KINGSTON chronicles this untold story in this article. Few years ago, one Bishop…
By Nsa Gill Yesterday;Tuesday, August 12th, Cross River State Government led by our ever dependable Governor Bassey Edet Otu played host to Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at a historic line-up of events, all in a single day. The visit began with the official commissioning of two newly…
By Tony Nezianya ÀNNABA (Algeria), July 26, 2024 – A new era of seamless cooperation between the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) is fostering a positive and focused environment for Team Nigeria’s athletes and officials. This partnership is already yielding tangible results at the maiden Africa Schools Sports. The NOC…
By Joseph Kingston A seasoned journalist and media strategist with almost two decades of impactful experience in human-centered and rural development reporting, Imani Odey is seen by many veterans and media personalities as the archetype of digital media and a young woman determined to raise the bar in the journalism profession. Many people believe she…
