I am deeply saddened by the resurgence of hostilities and the barefaced refusal of my brothers and sisters in Abi Local Government Area to give peace a chance. More painful is the fact that again and again, our local people in the warring communities of Ediba, Usumutong and now Ebom, are unaware that while we…
“Hey you junior student, come here!” I turned, tapped myself on the chest and muttered, “me?”. “Yes you”, she reiterated, come over here and I walked timidly over to her. “Have you worked today?” No! I said. “Which house are you in?”… “I don’t have a house yet, I-I-I-I am a new student in J.S.1.”…
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Today, the 7th of November 2018, as we inter the earthly remains of John Odey, I would like to for a few moments, recall my thoughts about him. John was my friend of 36 years. We met for the first time in October 1982 as new entrants into the University of Calabar. He was then…
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In this write-up, MUDIAGA AFFE captures the sad story of a mentally challenged family of five on a visit to the Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, where medical experts are achieving steady progress in their rehabilitation An interaction with Mr. Bernard Ogar at the premises of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Calabar, Cross River State,…
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I am honored and grateful to stand before you all gathered within these hallowed portals of Westminster Palace. This is probably one of the best places to reflect on and celebrate our past, our present and our future. I am in awe of these surroundings but not overawed by them. As I share my thoughts…
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TRIBUTE TO A BROTHER, JOHN ODEY Life and its ironies and mysteries. How a man so full of life, so full of energy, with an unusual capacity for love and friendship would be snatched by death in his prime will remain the question on our lips as mortals because we are mortals. The day mortals…
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