Nigeria abandoned the parliamentary system after the military coup that ended the first republic and copied presidential democracy from America. Democracy is not African. Democratically elected leaders are not monarchs. They are politically exposed persons, subject to harsh criticism and public opprobrium. In Africa, we revere our elders and monarchs and rarely criticize them publicly.
Taking from a personal example, I still believe that there was a time when strict merit reigned supreme in the administration of Nigeria’s resources and honors. If not, how could my late Father, Major SSA Agba rtd (MON), the son of an uneducated farmer and hunter, have become a recipient of the prestigious Member of
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
Let me begin with a quotable quote from a former Governor of Cross River State: “I have always kicked against some of the politicians who give out Okada as empowerment scheme even as some of my political allies kick against my position. If there is anybody who doesn’t support Okada for empowerment, it’s me, I
By Jonathan Ugbal The Court of Appeal on Friday ordered Nigerian Journalist and rights activist, Agba Jalingo to enter his defense before Justice Joyce Abdumalik of the Federal High Court nearly two years after he was discharged and acquitted. Justice Abdumalik had on July 8, 2024 upheld the no-case submission filed by Mr. Jalingo in
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A group of concerned Cross Riverians led by the Agba Jalingo Foundation for Investiave and Accountability Journalism, AJFIAJ on Wednesday donated foodstuffs, sanitary items and raw materials for production of hand fans to the Medium Security Custodial Center Calabar popularly known as Afokang Prison. A total of 81 bags of rice, 900
The three witches in Shakespeare’s famous play, Macbeth, were notorious for being sinister supernatural figures who delivered cryptic prophecies that ignited Macbeth’s ambition, leading to his tragic downfall. They represented chaos, moral ambiguity and the blurring of fate and free will through their ambiguous predictions and manipulative influence. They always greeted Macbeth with highfalutin titles
By Kelvin Ololo And Favour Adinya To drive positive changes in the media landscape amid global technological advancements, the Agba Jalingo Foundation for Investigative and Accountability Journalism (AJFIAJ), has trained government media aides, press secretaries, and journalists on advancing their craft within the bounds of legal ethics in the state. The two-day masterclass began on