By Ben Nsemo Former President Muhammadu Buhari has praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its triumph in Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, which returned Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for another term. In a statement by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Sunday, Buhari highlighted the confidence of voters in the APC and its leadership, describing…
By Our Reporter Mary Omolara Oluwafemi is a versatile Nigerian singer, composer and music director whose career combines musical expression, creative direction and leadership. Born in Lagos State on August 6, 1994, Mary is originally from Efon Alaaye, Ekiti State. Her educational journey began at Barachel Model College before she proceeded to Osun State University,…
By Our Reporter In contemporary music, some of the most important contributions can come from voices that do not necessarily occupy the centre of the spotlight. Backing vocalists help give recordings their character, depth and emotional texture. They strengthen melodies, create harmonies, respond to lead vocals and often provide the additional layer that makes a…
By Frank Ulom The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has paid a courtesy call on the immediate past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR. Speaking during the visit, Prof. Obi recalled the roles played by the former president in uplifting the standard of education…
By Imaji Jio Ufumaka …A Story Of How Ogoja Began Its Journey To The World Of Underdevelopment. PART ONE It’s not my intention to reawaken or beat a dead horse. I’d written on this issue, about two years ago, especially, when one of our Ogoja sons, the very popular socialite, Donckleimz (DC) Elechor Enamhe, PhD,…
By Our Reporter For many young people, the first encounter with music is informal. A child may discover an instrument at church, learn a few chords from a friend or develop an interest after watching a performer on stage. But turning that interest into musicianship requires something more structured. In Lagos, the Saxophone Music Academy,…
By Frank Ulom Do you know that Shakira’s “Waka Waka” heavily samples a 1986 song, Zangalewa by Cameroonian group, Golden Sounds? Well, know that today – “and the beat, melody and chorus were taken from the song without permission”, Africa Facts Zone reported. According to an interview with AP, the 44-year-old Columbian claimed she was…
By Frank Ulom Last week Monday, a Junior Secondary, JS 2 Student stabbed a Senior Secondary, SS 3 Student in one of the public schools in Calabar, Cross River State capital. THE PARADISE gathered that the SS 3 Student, Joseph Umoren told the JS 2 student (name withheld) to correct his stockings but the latter…
The Federal Government is set to begin payment of the second tranche of stipends of N20,000 to each of the 774,000 participants in its Special Public Works (SPW) programme. The government started a partial payment of N20,000 stipends to the 774,000 workers in April, three months after the Minister of State for Labour and Employment,…
For over 8 years since the launch of the Safe Motherhood Initiative in 2013, governments across the globe have taken delibrate measures in tackling pregnancy related deaths which is among leading causes of death among women. In Cross River State, efforts are being taken all year round, with awareness, sensitization and practical demonstration in primary,…
