In the complexity of Nigeria’s geopolitical structure, federal appointments have long been a reflection of the country’s power dynamics, serving as an avenue for both reward and representation. However, under the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Cross River State finds itself at the receiving end of what appears to be a systematic sidelining…
Shortly after the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, presided over by Justice Rosemary Dugbo Oghoghorie, sentenced Michael Eke, CEO of Micheano Multi-purpose Cooperative Society, to one year imprisonment for fraud – conspiracy, obtaining property by false pretence, and money laundering to the tune of N2 billion, a cross section of the…
It was unshackled, uncensored, unscripted and a no holds-barred session that clearly underscored democracy in action. Venue was the Dan Archibong Lodge, Governor Bassey Otu’s temporary office, where the walls of secrecy were shattered as a battery of journalists scrutinized his administration. It was a media parley like no other. In a fascinating showcase of…
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For much of the 20th century, world affairs were defined by ideological battles. The Cold War, though tense and palpable, was ultimately a period of predictable stability. The United States championed liberty and capitalism, while the Soviet Union pushed Marxist-Leninist doctrine. These rival systems clashed through ideological standoffs, high-stakes negotiations, aggressive diplomatic maneuvers, proxy debates,…
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A Federal High Court, sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, presided over by Justice Rosemary Oghogho-rie has convicted and sentenced a medical doctor, Geraldine Orok Ita to seven years in prison for fraud. Ita was prosecuted by the Uyo Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on a twelve-count charge, bordering on forgery…
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Ugo Egbujo’s critique of President Tinubu’s supposed “self-immortalization” is, at best, a selective interpretation of leadership legacy and, at worst, an unfair dismissal of historical precedent. While it is important to hold leaders accountable, reducing a leader’s legacy to the naming of public institutions after him ignores the broader context of governance, national development, and…
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