By Amawu, Cletus Albert Amawu What began as a solemn gathering of mourning in Bukumanya-Bisu, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, transformed into a remarkable celebration of life, culture, legacy and service as the Ogogo Dynasty laid to rest their patriarch, Late Warrant Officer Joseph Echine Ogogo, amid pomp, military pageantry and rich…
In an age where many public figures are remembered only for politics, power, or positions once occupied, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke is steadily carving a different path, one written in ink, memory, culture, and history. Known by many as a passionate intellectual and an unapologetic lover of books, Duke has continued to build an…
Happy 60th Birthday To Ntufam Ekum Ekok Ojogu On this 6th floor of your life, we celebrate not just the years you’ve lived, but the weight and meaning they carry. You have been a steady hand in Cross River politics — friend, mobilizer, bridge-builder, and former chairman of the APC in Cross River State. Through…
It did not come as a surprise when on Monday May 4, 2026, the Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission, Hon. Etta Lawrence, inaugurated Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, as Chairman of the Table Tennis Association in the state. Duke was inaugurated alongside several other eminent personalities to steer a clean path for…
Elder Effiong Ibok Ayi is a distinguished administrator, entrepreneur, and public servant with a proven track record of leadership and community development. A native of Usung Odot Okoyong in Odukpani Local Government Area, Elder Ayi represents a new breed of political leadership – one rooted in academic excellence, grassroots mobilization, and economic empowerment. Driven by…
By Ovat Abeng When Anambra was created in 1991, it inherited no purpose-built seat of government. What became the “official” government house was a prefabricated structure originally erected to house construction workers. For thirty-four years, four governors — Mbadinuju, Ngige, Obi, Obiano — each inherited the problem and left office without resolving it. Soludo arrived…
My journey in life and leadership began as a young girl with a deep passion for community development and service to humanity. This passion led me into the NGO/CSO space, where I gained valuable experience working directly with communities—mobilizing, educating, and empowering people, especially women and youths. That foundation shaped my understanding of real needs…
By Zana Media A life of scholarship, leadership and uncommon public service, told through the institutions, communities and generations that insist on recognising it. There are men who pursue titles. And there are men whose lives compel titles to pursue them. This is not a rhetorical flourish. It is a measurable distinction. It is the…
Happy birthday Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State. On this special day, we celebrate not just another year of your life, but dedication, wisdom, and leadership you bring to the service of Cross River State. May this new year grant you greater strength, good health and continued impact…
Happy 62nd Birthday To Our Dear First Lady, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Edet Otu Your candour is refreshing and your compassion is real. From your advocacy for girl-child education to your hands-on support for healthcare and empowerment programs, you have shown what it means to lead with both courage and kindness. May 62 be kind to…
