In 1543, three Portuguese travelers aboard a Chinese ship arrived in Japan and became the first Europeans to visit the country. That was 58 years after Portuguese missionaries and slave traders arrived in Nigeria. Five years later, in 1548, Francis Xavier, a Portuguese Jesuit, arrived from Goa to introduce Christianity to the Japanese. As it
Democracy is a good system of government. We have seen democracy lead to rapid development and economic progress across the West, but the same democracy appears to have extinguished its taste for progression when it arrived in Nigeria. Generally speaking from 1999 at least, many will agree with me that, the more leaders we have
In an era where global challenges such as climate change, poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation are becoming increasingly existential, aligning regional development goals with international frameworks like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is crucial. Cross River State, under the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu, has the unique opportunity to enhance its development agenda by integrating
Before you go and mob innocent people, let us reason together. The dick is the source of life in our bodies because it brings out the sperm that fertilizes the ovary. It is a tool of interest to everyone including ritualists. The prevailing thick rumor that dicks have been missing randomly in Calabar, our State
Darkness is the senior brother of light. Yes! I just said so and it’s true. Darkness was here before light came. Darkness is the original and permanent condition of our planet, Earth. It is the Sun, which is not located on this planet, that supplies light to our dark planet. In other words, if the
“Agba Jalingo, I am your ardent follower. I followed you on recommendations from very respectable people who spoke very well of you. But I have noticed that you are promoting paganism and satanic religions on your page too much and I am considering un-following you please!” This is a message I received from a young
In the dynamic world of public finance, creating a realistic budget framework is paramount to the success of a state’s economic development. A well-crafted budget is the bedrock of sound financial management for any government entity. In the case of Cross River State, the transition from the administration of former Governor Ben Ayade to the
According to the former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, “Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential.”, this means with proper planning, the right strategy, and purposeful leadership, lost glory can after all be regained. Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Otu has demonstrated this with the restoration and renewing of the state’s lofty