Author: Nsikak Ibatt

Persons with disability in Calabar Cross River State have decried their continuous relegation from the political affairs and happenings in the state. Chief (Barr.) Felix Edet, a physically challenge and charitable homo sapien, who earlier declare to contest for Cross River State House of Assembly under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, clearly pointed out that the physically challenge persons in our society are as important as every other persons. READ ALSO:”Power Comes From God” – Felix Edet “physical disability should not be seen as inability as the likes of Cobhams Asuquo has comquered the entertainment industry despite…

In line with Political procedures, Barr. Felix Asikpo Edet has officially consulted party stakeholders of People’s Democratic party, PDP, ward 7 executives and member of his bid to inclusively represent the people of Calabar Municipality at the Cross River State house of Assembly, come 2023. The event which took place at the PDP ward 7 secretariat in calabar had in attendance the likes of the pioneer ward chairman and former councillor and the current PDP women leader in the state, Hon. Florence Bassey Inyang, Hon. Augustine Etim, Hon. Ene Cobham, Hon. Chief Effiong Etim, Bar. Baseey Ita among other political…

It is no news that a philanthropist Barr. Felix Edet who believes that’s there is ability in disability on Wednesday visited the St James Catholic Church, Okpok Ikpa, in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State to seek for God’s blessing ahead of his ambition to represent the people of Calabar Municipality in the Cross River State House of Assembly come 2023. READ: Barr. Felix Asikpo Declares Interest to Contest For Cross River State House of Assembly Felix, who politely informed Rev father Emmanuel Umiah that he believes power comes from God, for this reason he has to visit the…

Barr. Felix Asikpo Edet, a man well known for is charitable works to people in his constituency and beyond, firmly declares interest to contest for Cross River State House of Assembly, representing the erudite people of Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. During his declarations, for the mandate of his constituents to represent them in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Barr. Chief Felix Asikpo Edet in Kasuk zone, Ward 7, Calabar Municipality, pledge for an all inclusive representative. READ ALSO: The Plight of Bus Conductors: A Case Study Of Calabar, Cross River State More so, the event had in attendance…

As Cross River State gears up for the 2023 governorship election, commentary is beginning to increase about those who may run and whether or not qualify for the job. And interestingly, the commentary covers everything from the personal lives of the aspirants to their public lives and everything in between. While respective contestants have their strengths and salient achievements, Mr. Efiok Cobham, has the added advantage of experience as a former Deputy Governor of Cross River State and so from a good governance and policy standpoint, he is abundantly qualified and stands a greater chance of governing Cross River State…

Former Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Efiok Cobham has appointed Obol James Eno Uket as the Director General (DG) for his campaign organisation. Obol James Eno Uket is a graduate of the University of Jos, Nigeria and holds a Masters degree in International Relations. He served meritoriously in the civil service of Cross River State, rising to the cadre of Director of Inspectorate, Ministry of Local Government Affairs before retirement in 2019. PDP Chapter Chairmen Hold Consultative Meeting With Efiok Cobham More so, Uket is a sports enthusiast and a highly respected traditional title holder in the Yakurr traditional…

Chapter Chairmen of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, on Thursday held a crucial consultative meeting with the erstwhile caretaker committee Chairman of the party in the State, and former Deputy Governor of Cross River State, H.E. Mr. Efiok Cobham at his campaign headquarters in Calabar. The forum delegation comprising of all the chapter Chairmen of the party drawn from across the breadth and length of the state, was ably led by their Chairman, Chief Igwe Godwina. The essence of the meeting was to hold very frank conversations with respect to the upcoming party primaries and other…

Cross River State chapter executives of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), led by the state chairman, Pst. (Prof) Kyrian Ojong paid a courtsey visit to Mr. Efiok Cobham, Former Deputy Governor of Cross River State. Pastor Ojong congratulated Mr Efiok Cobham on his interest in becoming the number one citizen of the state come 2023, as he had the wisdom and capacity to lead the state to enviable heights. “when the righteous rule, the people rejoice” – he said Furthermore, he also informed the former Deputy Governor of the State about the changes in leadership of the National PFN…

Rebranding is not to be seen as a total overhaul of what was installed already, but a framework that would drive ME not just to serve Nigeria Students better, but to give in my first-rate. In a well seasoned words of David Easton; “politics is the authoritative allocation of value”. Allocation of value? Yes! But sadly, this values, for some time now, have not been equitably allocated. This is as a result of most leaders being carried away by the juicy and comfortable position of leadership. This had led to lost of confidence in the system. A system that can…

“Eta Agbor Mary Slessor Watt…” He screamed that repeatly turning nouns into verbs without using punctuations… These words are what you hear in a busy calabar metropolis. The symbiotic relationship between every bus drivers and their conductor are so mutual. It’s what I’ve come to cherish in the transport business. READ ALSO; Calabar Sweepers Saga; Story So Far Asuquo does conducting work so perfectly as if he went to Harvard for it. “Madam enter with your change o, I no want wahala when we reach o” this statement Asuquo will keep resounding mostly when he is hungry and the sun seems…

This might end up being a long piece, trust me, it will be educative and informing as well… Trust me. Resident of Calabar, Cross River State this evening witnessed what look so strange to some persons. Some having a morbid fear of this world coming to an end, called it a “sign” Calabar Sweepers Saga; Story So Far However, the video I posted earlier which shows a a white substance ascending to the cloud, leaving straight white lines behind is called a COMET. Comets are cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock, and dust that orbit the Sun. When frozen, they…

After an unfortunate death of a postgraduate student, Comrade Kebi Lestley following a surgical operation conducted in the Unical Medical Centre, the Management of the University of Calabar has directed the immediate suspension from duty of the Director of Medical Centre, Dr. Leku Ador and also Dr. Eyo O. E. UNICAL VC Reacts to Unauthorized Charges, Remove Head of Department According to separate letters of suspension issued to the affected staff and signed by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe, it is alleged that the decision to suspend the doctors was pertinent because the manner and way the doctors conducted…

It was a sad one yet again in Akwa Ibom State, southern part of Nigeria as a ghastly accident occurred between a tricycle, popularly known as “Keke Napep” who rammed into a loaded truck. This happened in Saturday as around 07:45PM along Akon Itam, a highway situated at Itu Local Government Area of the state. Accident at third Mainland Bridge as buses tumble [[PHOTOS]] Speaking with a traveling in a telephone interview who pleaded to be anonymous, he said; “This accident been happen along Akon Itam for Akwa Ibom as at Saturday when I been dey com back Calabar, the…

Federal University Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE have prohibit students from using vehicles on campus. This was made know by a memo released by the registrar Mututau A. Ibrahim. UNICAL VC Reacts to Unauthorized Charges, Remove Head of Department The reason for this prohibition as stated in the memo with reference number; FUOYE/RC/CIR/18/VOL.2/267 had it that students drive carelessly and recklessly, “putting other commuters and pedestrians at high and unnecessary risk” READ ALSO; FUNAAB Expelled 200-level student for Writing open letter to VC on Facebook Students of the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE are henceforth advice to park their vehicles outside the school premises.

The long-standing industrial action staged 31 days ago by the Organized Labour in Cross River State has been called off. The strike which caused a total shut down of the workforce and in turn crippled the economy of the state was suspended today, November 11, 2021, by the combined leadership of Nigerian Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress as well as the Traditional Rulers Council. READ ALSO: Cross River State Operation Akpakwu Burst Illegal Guns Factory Comrade Godwin Otei, Chairman of Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JNC) while addressing newsmen at the State Secretariat of Association of Senior Civil servants of Nigeria…

As a result of incessant increase of unauthorized charges by some Lecturer of the University of Calabar, the school management under the leadership of Prof. Florence Banku Obi has ordered the immediate stoppage of unauthorized charges levied on students by some heads of Departments/Unit. READ ALSO: INCESSANT CHARGES: UNICAL SUG To Embark on a Peaceful Rally More so, the memo by the registrar of the institution, Prof. Gabriel Egbe, fcai did state that; ” The Vice Chancellor have ordered the removal of the head of department of computer science, Prof. Obeten Etabua with immediate effect”. The memo said in part Furthermore,…