Think about this, I do not think that anyone is in doubt about the fact that everything uniformed in Nigeria, stands for extortion. In other words, all uniformed organizations in Nigeria that were created with the goal of serving Nigerians, are primarily extortionist and every day, any of their personnel go out to work, the
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 accountable. However, there is a clear distinction between constructive criticism and
In recent days, Nigeria’s social and mainstream media have been awash with reactions to comments made by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, in which she advised Nigerians to explore small-scale businesses such as making and selling akara (bean cakes), kuli-kuli (groundnut cakes), and roasted or boiled corn. The remarks came at a time when millions of
In recent weeks, the word “Olodo” has dominated conversations across Nigerian social media. It is used to describe people perceived as lacking basic knowledge. While the memes and jokes generate laughter, they also expose a much deeper and more troubling reality: Nigeria is not suffering from an “Olodo” epidemic; it is suffering from a systemic
I sought the permission of a long time male friend of mine and comrade, who is a staunch supporter of ‘feminism’ to share my thoughts on a conversation both of us have been having on the phone about this teething topic. He keeps asking me, Jalingo, all the years I have known you, (actually close
With a heavy heart, deep concern, and a sincere commitment to peace, I lend my voice to the renewed communal crisis between our beloved Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. I speak first as a son of Ugep, but also as a son of Yakurr, a stakeholder in
Section 77 appears to demand party register compliance, but its real goal is locking aspirants inside parties after disputed primaries. F. Baba Isa argues this provision fails to prevent decamping while eroding democratic choice — and asks whether it serves the masses or political godfathers.
Billions Outside The Budget: Counting Cross River’s Interventions Since May 2023 BY PETER AGI
Since Governor Bassey Otu took office on May 29, 2023, Cross River has operated with two financial tracks. The first is the Appropriation Law he signs in Calabar, which rose from N538 billion to N642 billion in 2025 after a N104 billion supplementary budget to cover counterpart obligations and shifting economic realities. The second track