For some, a birthday is simply another milestone. For others, it is an opportunity to reflect on a life of purpose, service and enduring impact. As Rt. Hon. (Chief) Orok Otu Duke, PhD, the Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), celebrates his 65th birthday today, Cross River…
Ordinarily, the recent media attacks by Senator Sandy Onor do not deserve a response. It is difficult to attach political significance to the comments of a man who, as the sitting Senator representing Cross River Central and the PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 governorship election, suffered a comprehensive rejection at the polls by losing…
By Philomena Modlin In Cross River State, there are 1,114 primary schools, 338 secondary schools, and 76 technical colleges across the 18 local government areas. These are all public schools. On record, each school should have no fewer than 30 to 40 teachers assigned to it. However, the reality is that only a handful report…
By Mr. John Offiong Chief of Party, DACRISS Community Development Initiatives In every democracy, criticism is not only inevitable but also necessary. Every responsible government requires the voices of critics to identify shortcomings, improve policies, and ensure that governance remains responsive to the aspirations of the people. Constructive criticism strengthens democracy because it keeps leaders…
Unity, not division, remains the indispensable foundation for peace, good governance and sustainable development. By Beatrice Akpala The enduring warning of Professor Emmanuel Ayandele, the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, that “Cross River State must not become an atomistic society perpetually at war with itself,” is far more than an academic reflection. It…
By Comrade Amawu Cletus Albert Amawu Rev. Fr. Clement Agama’s latest publication, titled “The Ghostwriters of Compromise: A Philosophical and Theological Response to Amawu Cletus and Akpala Beatrice,” is undoubtedly eloquent in language and ambitious in philosophical and theological references. However, beneath the sophisticated prose lies a regrettable attempt to personalise an issue that ought…
In sports, trophies tell only part of the story. Behind every champion is often a mentor who identified potential long before the applause began. For many young table tennis players from Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Chief Orok Otu Duke PhD, the representative of Cross River State on the Board of the Niger Delta Development…
The attention of Beatrice Akpala and her supporters has been drawn to a publication titled, “Fr. Clement Agama Criticises Beatrice Akpala Over Political Loyalty and Leadership Claims.” While every citizen is entitled to express opinions on matters of public interest, it is equally important that such opinions are founded on facts rather than selective interpretation,…
It is comical and ironic to see Alphonsus Ogar Eba, the unfortunate immediate past APC party Chairman, trying to make himself relevant by constantly making unguided silly statements about the government of Cross River State and the person of His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu. It is public knowledge that, Okadigbo is shameless and without…
By Emmanuel Onwuka Imagine a school bus weaving through the morning rush. Inside, children in neatly pressed uniforms laugh, chat, and prepare for another day of learning. Suddenly, someone nearby lights a cigarette or begins using an electronic nicotine delivery device (vapes, e-cigarettes). Within moments, smoke drifts into the air around the children. Some wrinkle…
