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MICHAEL, Please Don’t Rest In Peace BY FIRST BABA ISA

Two years ago I protested vehemently when the Cross River State Government wanted to pass one fancy law to regulate and criminalize hawking in the State; some people thought I was being paranoid when I was shouting everywhere that Governor Ayade should not sign that Bill into Law; but sadly, the Governor who loves fanciful

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Still On The Cross River Rice City BY AGBA JALINGO

The excellent positive reviews and responses that have flooded the Cross River social media space for the first delivery of seedlings from the Cross River Rice City to Bayelsa, is a testament of the acceptability of the project and citizens appreciation for completed projects. I am simply saying that we will all file out and

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Jarigbe Agom, HB 1293 Just Created Thousands Of Jobs BY AGBA JALINGO

House Bill HB 1293, also known as Federal University of Technology, Ogoja Bill, 2019 was passed into law by both chambers of the 8th National Assembly. HB 1293 is a bill that was initiated by Hon. Jarigbe Agom, member representing Ogoja/Yala Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, where it was passed after a motion

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CrossRice: The Ayade Rice Revolution; Creating Jobs, Generating Income BY CHRIS OGAIDANG

The rate of unemployment in Nigeria has become catastrophic in recent years. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in Sept. 2018, about 20.9 million Nigerians were without jobs. This underscores the importance of job creation in the nation. The importance of income generation for economic growth of a nation cannot also

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Maybe This Is Our Problem BY FIRST BABA ISA

Africa is currently experiencing another form of slavery through Pentecostalism. We are now mentally lazy and our ability to reason scientifically has been incapacitated. The write up below gives a vivid reality of the way we think. The Nigerian Pastor won’t talk about Usain Bolt or Serena Williams. The Nigerian Pastor won’t talk about Steve

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Dear Governor Ben Ayade, The Sun Has Risen Again By ELIAS OZIKPU

We will scrutinise your policies. We will demand for thorough explanations for any decision you decide to make on our behalf. We are going to ask questions without an apology, and you must answer each of our questions if history must be kind to you when the sun finally set on your final tenure. Let

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The Debut Of Eid-El- Fitr Picnic Celebrations In Calabar BY RASHEED OLANREWAJU

Calabar the Capital of Cross River State is known for lots of festivals globally. Famous among these festivals is the annual thirty two days Christmas festival where fun seekers gather in the ancient city to do businesses while catching their fun. The period is December and it’s registered in the global tourism calendar. This festive

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Obudu Cargo Airport: Why Ayade Should Listen To Protesters BY KENNEDY NSAN

Congratulations on your Second Term Inauguration, Your Excellency, Gov. Ayade Benedict. I wish you the best in your second term. More wins! That said, I like to bare the minds of Cross Riverians on a few issues of concern and hope that you read this short note of mine. First issue of concern to most

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