To Endorse or not to endorse: Opinions Sharply divided between Eteng and Oden Camps at the Ikom Endorsement Rally
By Kammonke Abam Amidst the pomp that usually characterises political rallies, there was a mild drama and air of uncertainty yesterday at the Ikom Township Stadium as to whether or not to endorse the incumbent Senator representing Central Senatorial District, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams alongside the endorsement of Governor Prince Bassey Otu and his […]
From debt crisis to resistance : Sri Lanka hosts key gathering ahead of global convergence of movements
From left to right: Marcos Filardi, People’s Health Movement, Argentina; Paula Gioi, La Via Campesina, Germany; Mariann Bassey, Friends of the Earth International, Nigeria; Jana Nakhal, World March of Women, Lebanon; Herman Kumara, World Forum of Fisher People’s, Sri Lanka; and Chintaka Rajpakse, La Via Campesina, Sri Lanka From May 5 to 9, delegates from Nigeria, […]
How Eric Ifere’s fastfood brand, Hot “n” Spicy, has upscaled the restaurant business in Ugep, proving investment bookmakers wrong
By Kammonke Abam Until he set up Hot “n” Spicy and Breadfarm bakery, investment analysts could beat their chest that Ugep does not have the marginal market to justify setting up such a venture. They would easily point to similar ventures that went under soon after taking off such as Mr. Nice brand situated in […]
The Inspiring Triumph of Aruna Quadri
By Steve Ogah Aruna Quadri has remained a consistent figure in Africa’s table tennis circuit, his prominence and dominating influence extending beyond the continent where he is ranked No.18 in the world by the International Table Tennis Federation. Aruna Quadri’s triumph as Africa’s current number one table tennis player is deserving of celebration, the example of his success offering lessons in […]
Strengthening Democratic Choice: The Case for Candidate Photographs on Ballot Papers in Nigerian Elections
By Sam Eno, PhD As a former senatorial candidate for the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State and one who has traversed the diverse electoral terrains of the central senatorial district, I have witnessed firsthand the daunting reality faced by a vast majority of our electorate, particularly those who, due to socio-economic and educational […]
Is being in a relationship with a large age gap a bad idea?
Curated Opinions (around the world) as distilled from different sources I don’t really know how to answer this question but I will share a personal experience where I felt the need to blame the age gap. 2 years ago, I was newly married. I was 20, still in University. My husband was 24. That is […]
How Governor Donald Duke helped a Flight Attendant realise his dream of becoming a pilot.
The inimitable Donald Duke, former Governor of Cross River State, over the weekend, received a rare public acclaim for responding to a plea several years ago from a Flight Attendant to train as a pilot. The pilot, Remi Etta, shared an enthusiastic acknowledgement of Mr. Duke’s benignity when he dedicated the 2025 edition of World’s […]
CRS Library Board Chairman, Awatt, Felicitates CR First Lady on her birthday
Eme Awatt (CLN, anipr, FSFSN, FCAI), Chairman, CRS Library Board. The Chairman of the Cross River State Library Board, Eme Awatt, has felicitated the Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Her Excellency, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, on her birthday. In a statement, she prayed for God’s guidance and wisdom on the […]
At 61, You Remain a Jewel – Henshaw
Rev. Dr. Mrs Henrietta Henshaw, Commissioner 1, CRS Civil Service Commission The Commissioner 1 in the CRS Civil Service Commission, Rev. Dr. Mrs Henrietta Henshaw, has described the Wife of the Cross River State Governor, Her Excellency, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, as “a jewel of inestimable value”. In a statement made available to livesonline.ng, […]
