One is no longer in doubt that the emergence of Dr. Bukola Saraki as the President of the 8th National Assembly is a blessing of immerse consequence of positive blessing for the people of Kwara State and the Nation at large. This is simply demonstrated by the progressive steps and show of quality leadership capability of Dr. Saraki in managing the affairs of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria since he assumed the leadership of the hallowed Chambers owing to the fact that he has been able to stair the affairs of the senate progressively away from crashing…
Author: Kunle Atiba
Pandora’s box is an artefact in Greek mythology, taken from the myth of Pandora’s creation in Hesiod’s Works and Days. The “box” was actually a large jar given to Pandora which contained all the evils of the world. Pandora opened the jar and all the evils flew out, leaving only “Hope” inside once she had closed it again. Today the phrase “to open Pandora’s box” means to perform an action that may seem small or innocent, but that turns out to have severely detrimental and far-reaching negative consequences. Form the clear narration above, one should sit carefully to analyse and…
The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, (CCT) Danladi Umar has shown signs of erratic behaviour as the trial of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki over his assets declaration forms from 2003 enters its fifth day. Umar, who at the beginning of the trial on Monday, stated that the court hearings will be on a daily basis from 10am -6pm has consistently failed to keep to his own words by resuming very late to court. “Let me state it here for both the prosecution and the defence that the trial of the defendant shall proceed on a day to…
The Bible did not make a mistake when it amply said in Proverb 22:29 “that a man found diligent in his ways will dine before kings.” This clearly depicts the commitment his Excellency Governor Ben Ayade has shown towards workers welfare in cross river state that have earned him great accolades across the country and from organized labour and other Nigerians. Governor Ayade in his inaugural speech vowed that no workers in the state will go hungry which have resulted to his faithfully ensuring the regular and prompt payments of salaries of the state work force before the 25th of…
In a private visit to the United States of America to mark 2016 Black History Month, H.E. Mrs. Toyin Saraki, Wife of the Nigeria Senate President and Founder of the leading maternal and child health NGO – the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, attended the final music concert of the Obama administration, “Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House,” on the 24th of February at the kind invitation of President Barack Obama and his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama. A longstanding supporter of the creative arts and music in Nigeria and globally, H.E. Mrs. Toyin Saraki joined President Barack…
I condemn in strong terms the ongoing Agatu Massacre by fulani herdsmen. It can be recalled that in recent times that over 200 people of Agatu origin have being massacred. The Agatu people are one of the 9 local governments that make up the Idoma nation. The Agatu people are predominantly farmers and are bordered by neighboring Cross River, Kogi and Nassarawa States. As a friend and brother of the Idoma nation, I find it very disturbing that the people of Agatu have suffered greatly in the hands of the fulani herdsmen. The people of Agatu have constantly being slaughtered…
Is there a benefit of watching movies? If you are a movie maniac, that you always know every new film that is released in theaters and never could bear to not watch the movie, then you will be pleased to know that your behavior was found to have many benefits. You can get benefits on all daily activities not only from school, you can also get them from watching movie activity. This article will talk about a few important benefits of watching movies. I hope, after reading this short article, you will get an insight of how movies can affect…
With the recent deaths of 25 children in Lagos State attributable to Febrile Rash Illnesses (FRIs), the Wellbeing Foundation Africa – a leading maternal and child health NGO, is creating awareness of childhood febrile rash illnesses and associated diseases, in order to curb the spread of the diseases and aid in the prevention of needless deaths of children in Nigeria. Diseases that occur with fever alongside rashes amongst children include Meningitis; Parvovirus B19 disease; Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease; Chickenpox; Measles; and Rubella. Due to the myriad of diseases that present with fever and rashes – which vary in size,…
Due to the dwindling economy, the Federal Government of Nigeria, the National Assembly, and many well-meaning Nigerians have suddenly come to a moment of self realization. We have reached that point in our lives where we are forced to consider where we got it wrong, how we got it wrong, and what we can do to make the cards that we have been dealt – in these dire economic circumstances – work in our favour. With the current drop in oil prices, Nigeria has experienced a drop in the value of its currency. With the value of the Naira exchanging…
Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC) is Cross River State’s government radio and television station funded with tax payers money. CRBC has a television station and two radio stations. One in Calabar and the other at Ikom. It is very unfortunate that the only medium through which information is disseminated to the good people of Cross River State is still practicing very old method of journalism with very crude equipments. The media house is passing through hard times. It is very embarrassing to know that the station can barely provide good quality sound. The content and production is very poor. The…
There has been a lot of talk in recent times about promoting ‘Made in Nigeria.’ From the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki’s recent visit to the ‘Made in Aba’ trade fair, to the hashtag to #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira, it is clear that Nigerians are beginning to understand that it is only our concerted and collective internal efforts as a nation that can solve our economic worries. In the early 2000s, walking around the street rocking ‘Made in Aba’ goods was synonymous with saying that you shopped at ‘bend-down-select’ markets and roadside stations. Wearing leather sandals produced from the eastern part of Nigeria…
My Dear People of Cross River State, As we undergo the rites of the 40-day Lenten Season which leads us to Easter, we must show love for one another. As a people, we must show love and patriotism for our State at all times. We must also remember that no Nation can do well under tension, pressure, hatred, betrayal and lack of love for one’s neighbor. Let it be known today, that from the swamps of Bakassi to the hills of Obanlikwu, we share a common destiny. We share a common heritage and never again must we show contempt for…
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Dangote Foundation and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a combined commitment of $100 million over the next five years (2016-2020) towards ending undernutrition in Nigeria. This commitment is expected to improve the lives of at least five million families by 2020 and was announced by Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Bill Gates today during a press conference in Abuja, Nigeria. Despite rapid economic growth, Nigeria is home to the highest number of stunted children in Africa and the second highest globally. Almost one in five Nigerian children is acutely malnourished and more than one in three…
The Cross River State most popular Public Affairs Analyst-cum-Social Commentator, Prince Thomas Abi Jr (PTAJ) was interviewed by Efio-Ita Nyok, the Editor of Negroid Haven(NH), on a number of trending topical considerations bordering on the political clime in the state especially as they transpire in the Governor Ben Ayade first term thus far. Prince Thomas Abi Jr bears his mind on Ayade’s Budget of Deep Vision, the much talked about Signature Projects, Garment Factory(GF), Green Police(GP), the much anticipated 4G lite Internet facility, Party leadership, Employment, Defections and Environment, etc. What follows is PTAJ’s seminal articulations in an over half an-hour…
Burundi government will not take part in peace talks with the opposition scheduled for Wednesday, a senior official said, casting doubts on efforts to end months of violence. “No dialogue tomorrow neither on January 16 as many may think, because there has been no consensus on that date,” Joseph Bangurambona, the permanent secretary in Burundi’s foreign affairs ministry, told the Reuters news agency on Tuesday. The talks in neighbouring Tanzania were announced last month as part of regional efforts to resolve a crisis triggered by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s decision to run for a third term in office – a move…
The United Nations (UN) has launched a fact finding mission into new allegations that its peacekeepers sexually abused four underage girls in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR). The UN mission in CAR, known as MINUSCA, said in a statement on Tuesday that it was “investigating fresh allegations concerning both sexual exploitation and abuse and other misconduct by UN Peacekeepers and international forces in Bangui”. Spokesman for the UN secretary-general, Stephane Dujarric, said the four victims had been provided with medical and psychosocial care, but did not specify when the alleged abuse took place or how many…
The 24th edition of annual CAF Awards holds this year and the Awards Gala will take place for the first time in many years in the Nigerian capital, Abuja. On Thursday, 7 January 2016; the King of African football will be crowned at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, amongst the trio of Yaya Toure, winner of the last four editions; Gabonese forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Ghana’s Andre Ayew. From 1992 to 2014, from Ghana’s Abedi Pele to Ivorian Toure, 14 players have laid claim to the most prestigious individual honour in African football. Cameroonian Samuel Eto’o was the first to be…
Alhaji Hashimu Jibrin-Gurku, who is a member of Nassarawa State House of Assembly and representing Karu/ Gitata constituency, has donated building materials worth N1.5 million for the rehabilitation of dilapidated structures at Dutsen Gogo Primary School in Karu Local Government. He presented the materials during the annual New Year festival in Dutsen Gogo on Sunday. According to him, the building materials include 20 bundles of roofing sheets and 150 bags of cement, among others. “I am your representative and I promise to discharge my duty diligently without discrimination, as such I will do everything humanly possible to renovate dilapidated structures in…
Officers of the Nigeria Police on Monday nabbed a suspected pipeline vandal and seized a petrol tanker conveying 13,800 litres of diesel in Aninri local government area of Enugu State. Mr Ebere Amaraizu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), told newsmen in Enugu that the suspect was arrested after a tip-off. According to him the police also recovered pipeline drilling equipment, two pumping machines, pipeline sealants, a generating set and some spanners. “The suspect, alongside others now at large, had allegedly stormed Umurah Ndeaboh bush on December 31 at about midnight in Aninri local government area with their pipeline drilling equipment, with a Leyland 13,800-litre…
Zambia will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on August 11 under a new constitution, a government spokesman has said. President Edgar Lungu’s is expected to assent to the constitutional amendments on Tuesday, ratifying the election date, his spokesman Amos Chanda said on Monday. “The new constitution has a fixed election date and that will take effect as soon as the president signs,” Chanda told Reuters. The elections are expected to be tight contest between Lungu’s ruling Patriotic Front (PF) party and Hichilema’s opposition United Party for National Development (UPND). Confident of victory Under the previous constitution, the president set the…