Every year, thousands of Nigerian graduates leave their homes and families to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. For many young graduates, the program represents an opportunity to contribute to national development, gain professional experience and interact with people from different ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. Established in 1973 after the Nigerian
The True Origin Of Aberiba/Ebijakara: Migrants, Blacksmiths, And Customary Tenants The name “Abiriba” (or “Aberiba”) in regional history applied exclusively to the blacksmithing and warrior clan located in the Bende cultural division of present-day Abia State. Fleeing inter-tribal warfare under their war leader, *Nkanu Ebi Esu* (from whom they derived their militant banner Ebi Esu
Background And Preliminary Statement Arising from recent developments wherein the public space has been inundated with calculated distortions of historical and judicial records by persons representing the Ebijakara community (formerly documented in colonial records as Aberiba or Aberiba Ebom), most notably during their street protest in Calabar on Monday, 19th October 2026, it has become
All hell was let loose yesterday simply because I disagreed with the position of former ward councillors, vice chairmen, and LG appointees protesting for the payment of the so-called “severance allowance.” I still stand by my yesterday’s argument. The people telling me to “respect the law” or “what is good for the goose…” especially Ken
The sale of Waterboard land is a long-running scandal in Calabar, and what has been happening at Water Board Quarters, Marian axis over the last 10 years leaves so much to be desired. Geographically and historically, the Cross River State Water Board Limited (CRSWBL) sits on a huge expanse of land along Marian Road. Under
The decision by the Cross River State Police Command to arraign four persons out of the 60 suspects initially arrested in connection with the alleged assault of a police officer at Watt Market, Calabar, offers more than another development in a police case. It also raises questions about how citizens respond to provocation, how law
By Okwum Uchechukwu Gaelic football betting is more than choosing a team that you think will win the matchup. Many statistics such as team form, scoring average, and points conversion provide insight into team performance and individual contributions. You can head on over to the Novibet website to check the latest Gaelic football odds. Statistics
Nigeria abandoned the parliamentary system after the military coup that ended the first republic and copied presidential democracy from America. Democracy is not African. Democratically elected leaders are not monarchs. They are politically exposed persons, subject to harsh criticism and public opprobrium. In Africa, we revere our elders and monarchs and rarely criticize them publicly.