The primary elections may have been bungled, the general elections may have been unfair in its conduct, the PDP may have shown undue arrogance and outright intimidation on the voting population, but at the end of the day, a Governor emerged, he may not have been the best of the twenty two, but I think
By Our Editorial Team The beauty of any society which prides itself in our modern world of being rooted in the tenets of democracy achieved such prestige based on the fact that there are fire-brand political parties besides the party in power at every given time that serves as effective opposition to the ruling party
Since the dawn of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria in 1999, Cross River has arguably been a paradise destination in Nigeria in terms of its ever green and clean environment which has made it a haven for tourists within and outside the country. The first Governor of the state in the current democratic dispensation, Mr. Donald
Before 2011 and 2012, most people in Cross River State had felt their voice never counted in the State. Many citizens complained about the activities of government in the confines of their homes, or within the earshot of trusted family members and friends. Over the years, Cross Riverians were scared to speak out and even
Cassava is the most important root crop in Nigeria. Apart from being a staple crop in both rural and urban households, cassava is a major source of income to cassava farmers and processors in the rural areas. Cassava alone contributes about 45% of agricultural GDP in Nigeria for food or domestic purposes but its industrial
Family In The Church I was shocked at last week’s response from my readers, It’s amazing how we take things for granted. I couldn’t believe how many people wrote telling me about their experiences and particularly in the place where they were supposed to feel the safest. Today it’s the Church. Mrs. Chuks (real name
Cross River is always on my mind. Her people are unique, her culture is rich, and her admirers are many. In much of our history, we have often been taken for-granted, and some have called us names. Our people are loyal followers. Sometimes we follow without questions. In some cases, we align with specific political
The Cross River State Governor Senator Professor Benedict Ayade in his inaugural speech unveiled some of his plans for the state in what he termed signature projects. Prominent among these were the proposed Calabar deep sea port and its evacuation corridor, the Calabar – Ikom – Ogoja – Obudu Super highway. The citizens and residents