August 21, 2024

Reforming The PDP: From Genu Valgum To A Stronger Opposition BY OGAR EMMANUEL OKO

372 At this time, PDP lawmakers need to be proactive and assertive in the National Assembly, effectively challenging policies that do not serve the people’s interests while also proposing alternatives. In 1998, when the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was established during the military regime of General Abdulsalami Abubakar, there was a widespread yearning among Nigerians […]

The Unyielding Struggle for Ogoja State: A Journey Through Political Apathy and Missed Opportunities BY OGAR EMMANUEL OKO

335 Some of these obsessed individuals are those who converted a WhatsApp support platform of a PDP candidate into what they (he) call: “Who IS WhO IN NORTHERN CROSS RIVER.” If these folks continue to spearhead the agitation, it would be needless to dissipate energy as a pitfall would be imminent. In the early 1900s, […]

January 6, 2024

When The Accused Alleges: Halima Shehu, Betta Edu And The Imperative Of Legal Clarity BY OGAR EMMANUEL OKO

740 While transparency and accountability are paramount, it is equally important to exercise caution and diligence in the pursuit of justice.  In recent times, the Nigerian political landscape has been marred by allegations of financial impropriety within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The focus of these accusations has shifted towards the Minister, […]

November 30, 2023

Restoring Local Governance: Why Prince Otu Should Conduct Local Government Elections BY OGAR EMMANUEL

799 As the incumbent administration of Sen. Prince Bassey Otu reaches its seventh month in office, a noticeable void in governance persists with the absence of local government chairmen. This vacuum has widened the gap between the state administration and rural communities with a void in effective governance at the grassroots level. To say the […]

November 21, 2023

Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Raphael Ayama Offiong’s Remarkable Journey to Full Professorship BY OGAR EMMANUEL

1,505 In the hallowed halls of the University of Calabar, a brilliant young scholar has risen to the ranks of a full-fledged Professor of Biogeography in the Faculty of Geography. Dr. Raphael Ayama Offiong’s (aka Raph) ascension is nothing short of awe-inspiring, proof of his tireless diligence, unyielding work ethic, and unswerving determination in the […]