Granddaughter of Nigeria’s Longest-Serving Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr. Okoi Arikpo, Bags PhD
Dr. Itam Tammy Akhidenor In a momentous academic achievement, the granddaughter of Nigeria’s longest-serving Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr. Itam Tammy Akhidenor, has earned a Doctorate in Education Administration & Planning. This milestone not only marks a personal triumph but also stands as a continuation of her family’s legacy of excellence and service to […]
Meet the 7 Most Outstanding State Commissioners of Information in Nigeria
By Kammonke Abam The Ministry of Information is one of the most strategic ministries in any government. Sadly, it has not been accorded the appreciable level of importance it deserves. This is reflected in the non-consideration of relevant professional skills and acumen of the people posted to take charge of the country’s Ministry of […]
At 70, the major thing that matters to me is to make Heaven – Oluwole Edun
Oluwole Edun is a retired Director in the Federal Civil Service. He started his career as one of the pioneer staff of the Central Planning Department of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in 1980 after graduating in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ife (now O.A.U) in 1979. In 1995, he was […]
Meet Nigeria’s 100 Most Influential Women, 2025
The 2025 edition of “Nigeria Women Annual: 100 Most Influential Women, 2025”, has been unveiled March 8 as part of the activities marking the International Women’s Day. The 100 women were selected from among tons of nominations in acknowledgment of their accomplishments and the inspirational value of their stories.
Lookman’s Life of Pain and Power
By Steve Ogah “Life’s about challenges and turning pain into power,” Ademola Lookman, Nigeria’s phenomenal football player remarked while recollecting his recent decisive penalty miss in the UEFA Champions League and the events that followed. It remains remarkable that the highflying Nigerian forward sees frightening challenges as personal assets for rebirth, growth, and renewed strength. […]
PFN appoints Archbishop Isong National Vice President for the South South zone.
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has appointed the General Overseer of Christian Central Chapel International (CCCI), Calabar, Cross River, Archbishop Emmah Gospel Isong as its National Vice President for the South South zone. Archbishop Isong, until this appointment, was the immediate-past National Publicity Secretary and spokesperson of the Christian body. A letter dated […]
Unical Celebrates Golden Jubilee
The University of Calabar rolled out the drums the weekend of March, 21st and 22nd to celebrate its fifty years of momentous accomplishments and history. It was an impressive occasion that was marked with glitz, pomp and pageantry. Among distinguished Nigerians that grace the occasion include the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Deputy […]
Legend of the day: Cosmas Maduka
Legend of the day (Sharing the inspiring lives of the extremely famous, influential, talented and admired) Cosmas Maduka There is a saying which says when God has made up His mind to make a man great, absolutely nothing can stop it; not any man and not even what appears to be adverse circumstances. That is […]
Young political Turks in Cross River State: People to Watch in 2027
By Kammonke Abam As 2027 fast approaches, the political climate is gradually building to a crescendo with gladiators and their supporters taking positions for the battle encore in the different states of the federation. Interestingly, in Cross River State, there is an emergence of new actors and a sprinkle of fairly old ones in […]
