Federalising the EU, not the political fantasy of defeating Russia, is the real goal, which requires another four years of proxy warfare and at least another $400 billion to complete By Andrew Korybko SAN FRANCISCO (CONVERSEER) – The Economist argued that the EU and the UK should meet Ukraine’s estimated $390 billion financing needs over…
By Austin Orette (CONVERSEER) – When I write about the thorny issues of Biafra, the proponents of Biafra always tell me my observation is one-sided. This makes me laugh. What have they been doing since the end of the war? They have been telling one-sided stories. I can’t help but laugh. What were they expecting…
The precedent set by Russia’s restrained response to Ukraine obtaining the F-16s, which could also be nuclear-equipped, suggests that tensions with the US will remain manageable if Ukraine obtains the Tomahawks too due to the modus vivendi that’s arguably been in place for managing them. By Andrew Korybko CALIFORNIA (CONVERSEER) – The latest talk about…
By Elijah Ugani OBUDU (CONVERSEER) – I have read opposing views about the declaration of the community Chairman of India Abeb community in Obudu Local Government Area wanted in a Pres Release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Obudu Local Government Council, Mr Ikwen Atuaka. The release stated that Mr Akinshinye Igali was declared…
By Agba Jalingo OBUDU (CONVERSEER) – Bedia, my village has five clans, namely: Indi-Atiekpe, Bedia-likwu, Begiagba, Kudiang and Bikwom. I am Begiagba. It is established that Indi-Atiekpe and Begiagba have a closer affinity than other clans and they are called Begia-Anyorbi. They aren’t even allowed to inter-marry. But ironically, even within Begiagba, there are two…
By Austin Orette TEXAS (CONVERSEER) – The person who cries loudest when a stone is thrown into the market is the one who has been hit. To him, everything is about tribal affiliation. For someone to grow, he or she must at some point learn whether his or her interaction is positive or negative with…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The university is a crucial part of the higher education system with the primary purposes of teaching, research and community service. It is generally considered a place of excellence with the aim of promoting high standards in education, research and intellectual pursuit. As a key player in national development, the university system…
By Proff Aboki CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Sir Sen. Benedict Ayade has suffered more from the people he appointed under his watch as Governor of Cross River State. Recently, I saw a negative post about Ayade that he paid sweepers in Cross River state three thousand Naira (N3,000) when he was in power as Governor and…
By Austin Orette TEXAS (CONVERSEER) – Is President Bola Tinubu the cause of Nigeria’s problems? Some time ago, I wrote that I did not endorse Tinubu because he would reduce the misery index of Nigeria. I did not endorse him because he will stop corruption and other ills that plague the Nation. I did not…
By Efio-Ita Nyok CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Mlumun, 17, looks through her well-worn notebook in the dusty courtyard of a northern Cross River secondary school. Her grades are in the high 80s, and she writes neatly, but there is a persistent worry in her eyes. The family’s daily meals are barely within her father’s means as…
