The Smart Moves of Governor Inuwa Yahaya in Abuja
By Ismaila Uba Misilli Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya recently spent quality time in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory in furtherance of his drive to boost the state’s economy, attract investors, improve citizens wellbeing and build a prosperous Gombe….
Obateru: Celebrating a Quintessential PR Man at 60
By Obinna Nwachi The job of managing the image and reputation of a company that many love to hate and others hate to love is no mean task. Very often, one leaves the job inheriting the ‘enemies’ of the company…
The Book Of Cross River: Chapter 1, Verse 1 – 10
By Citizen Agba Jalingo The vision of Bengioshuye, the son of Ngayi, which he saw concerning River Cross, before he was formed in his mother’s womb. When the heavens gave heed and the earth gave ear and the Lord spake…
Cross River And VAT…
By Citizen Agba Jalingo From January to August 2021, Cross River generated 2.347bn from Value Added Tax (VAT). That is a paltry N293million monthly. The State was allocated 20.478bn within the period. That’s approximately 2.559bn monthly allocation. That means, if…
African Women And Misogyny
By Dr. Timothy Oladele Gold When Eric Arthur Blair with the pseudonym George Orwell wrote his satire titled, “Animal Farm” that was one of the best sellers of its time only few could notice the other allusions inherent in the…
In Cross River; How The Internet Is Changing Our Politics…
By Citizen Agba Jalingo Politically, a lot has changed in ten years in our State, Cross River. A hitherto pious, modest and deeply conservative State, with a conformist political culture, is gradually coming to terms with a more self confident,…
2015-2021: Remembering Victims Of Extra-Judicial Killings, Unlawful Arrests, Enforced Disappearances
· 1,300 killed, 1,500 injured, thousands died indirectly, 10,000 unlawfully arrested and 3000 disappeared by security forces since 2015 ·Authorities secured zero convictions, held no single perpetrator to account Against clear provisions of the Nigerian laws including the Chapter Four…
A Response To A Dear Friend Who Doesn’t Understand Why I Am Against Roaming Fulani Cows Yet Committed To The Nigerian Project, Who Believes That Nigeria Was Created To Fail
By Dr. Chinedu Jideofo-Ogbuagu Chinonso, Nigeria was not created for roaming cows – whether Fulani or non-Fulani cows. We have Igbo cows and they are not permitted to roam and destroy people’s crops. We have Igbo animal herders but they…
Air Peace/NFF Partnership: A New Dawn for Nigeria’s Sports
By Chidiebere Nwobodo Nigeria’s sports has repeatedly suffered in the past not only as a result of inadequate funding from government but private sector seeming neglect and apathy towards investing in the nation’s sports development. Sports, especially football is the…
Governor Inuwa Yahaya: His Brothers’ Enemies Begging for Brotherhood from Strangers
By Deyemi Saka Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State who was represented at an event by the State’s finance commissioner Muhammad Magaji, pleaded with the governors of both Lagos and Rivers State to back down on their demand for state…
2023: Three Categories of Presidential Aspirants
Ejeviome Eloho Otobo & Oseloka Henry Obaze In the past few months, three major developments have pushed the 2023 elections to the fore front of national public discourse. In the order they transpired, these were the 5th July Communique of…
