By Jonathan Ugbal Ahead of the February 26, 2022 legislative by-elections, all is set for the screening of no fewer than a dozen aspirants for two legislative seats in Cross River by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Two seats; Ogoja/Yala federal constituency for the House of Representatives and Akpabuyo for
As we continue to broaden the conversation around leadership in the age of personalization, it is trite to remember as, Karl Popper, one of the most influential 20th century philosophers of science, once eloquently stated that, “All life is problem-solving.” I’ve often contended that the best leaders are the ones who know how to solve
Your lecture room is an eyesore. With students sitting on the floor. 500 students stuffed in a lecture hall built for 50. No additional facilities. No public address system. No ventilation other than the broken 4×4 windows. Students sitting by window rails and hanging along the corridor, stretching their necks to try to hear what
By Haruna Mohammed Salisu, WikkiTimes In Ningi in Bauchi State, local politicians are enabling massive felling of trees in forest reserves despite Nigeria’s pledge to protect its forests and stop deforestation as part of the country’s measures to combat climate change. In Ningi, Chairman of the local government area, Mamuda Hassan Tabla is aiding and abetting
By Samuel Akpan, The Cable Ben Ayade, governor of Cross River, says he will run for president in 2023 if the All Progressives Congress (APC) considers him. The governor spoke on Wednesday in an interview on Sunrise Daily, a Channels TV programme. While responding to a question on whether he will run for president in
By Patrick Obia and Maxwell Effiong The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have released schedules of activities leading up to the February 26, 2022 legislative by-elections into different constituencies in the country. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had last week, announced that it has slated February 26th to conduct
The political season has come around full swing in Cross River State, and no other subject is dominating the headlines more than the subject of zoning. Arguments around zoning have been so predominant that very little mention is given to the suitability and competence of those aspiring to govern four million people. Let me give
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade has left Calabar for Abuja to attend a high-power APC meeting. Sen. Ayade took to his Facebook page to disclose that the reason for the trip is to defend Cross River interest at the National level. According to him, “this morning I left for