Introduction Nigeria practices a democratic form of governance with three organs namely, the Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary. The three, theoretically operate independently in line with the principles of separation of powers in a bid to ensure check and balances as well as achieve democratic goals and equity. The Judiciary which is the exclusive preserve
Out of concern for the not too encouraging current state of our dear party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, I will be sharing my personal experience in the proper management of a political party and will also attempt to proffer some workable solutions to these issues bedeviling the Party. I gathered this experience as a
By Jonathan Ugbal The Federal Governments Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme (AADS) may help in easing the headache Governor Ben Ayade currently faces in appointing party men who worked for his re-election. Mr. Ayade had met with the former polling units agents, ward chairmen, and other party men across the 18 local government areas shortly after
By Jonathan Ugbal The Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 438 new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the country for July 24, 2020. The number of confirmed cases now stands at 39,977 of which 16,948 have recovered and 856 have died. In the distribution of new cases recorded for Friday,
By Ushang Ewa Another Calabar resident, Felix Ekpenyong Ita has been kidnapped. Mr. Ita was kidnapped at about 1:00AM on Saturday morning while returning from a Bachelor’s eve. His abduction happened shortly after Mrs. Nkoyo Udosen was released after paying a ransom valued at N250,000. Sources say Mr. Ita was removed from his vehicle and
By Patrick Obia A rights advocate, Barr. James Ibor has said that the soul of former Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade on Biodiversity, late Edet Okon Asim who was accused of rape will not rest in peace. Ibor said, “I will not pretend, his soul will never rest in peace even in death.” Late
By CrossRiverWatch Admin N-Power beneficiaries from the 36 Nigerian States have stormed Abuja over unpaid stipends. The beneficiaries also demanded the immediate removal of minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouq. They have not been paid their stipend for three months which necessitated the protest Thursday. See pictures below.
By Archibong Jeremiah The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Cross River State chapter has written to the Minister of Health as well as urge the Cross River Government to open own 100-bed capacity isolation centre at Adiabo for confirmed COVID-19 patients The letter with reference number NMACRS/SG/2020/07/273 was signed jointly by the State Chairman and Secretary,