Prince Thomas Abi Jr. – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 22 Apr 2016 08:55:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Prince Thomas Abi Jr. – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 The Need To Introduce Guidance And Counselling In Schools In Cross River State https://www.theinfostride.com/the-need-to-introduce-guidance-and-counselling-in-schools-in-cross-river-state/ Fri, 22 Apr 2016 08:55:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=126195 It is no news that most students are confused on what to study in the university. So many students today in our schools are confused on what field they should follow. They do not understand the path to follow and so, you hear them talking about studying courses that they do not have a pre-knowledge [...]

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]]> Cross River State PDP Zoning Committee Member Must Perform Critical Thinking https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-state-pdp-zoning-committee-member-must-perform-critical-thinking/ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 09:15:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124660 While I commend the leadership of the PDP for setting up a zoning committee for the forthcoming congresses in Cross River State, those that have been charged with this daunting task must carry out critical analytical reason. Those charged with the responsibility of zoning positions across the State must look critically, they must understand that [...]

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]]> 2 Years In Mind: The Chibok Girls’ Abduction And Nyanya Bomb Blast https://www.theinfostride.com/2-years-in-mind-the-chibok-girls-abduction-and-nyanya-bomb-blast/ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 13:23:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=125602 On the 14th April, 2014, over 200 Chibok schools girls were abducted by militant group, Boko Haram. Today is exactly two years since these young girls were abducted in their school and nothing seems to be heard about them. It is two years of sorrow, angony, tears, weeping, mourning for the parents of the Chibok [...]

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]]> Cross River PDP Must Avoid Imposition Of Candidates In The Congresses https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-pdp-must-avoid-imposition-of-candidates-in-the-congresses/ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 08:50:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=125606 As the Cross River State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  joins the rest of the PDP states  in conducting the Party’s ward and state  congresses , the party must look beyond imposition of candidates. The party must vote men and women of pedigree. People with  capacity, vision and conviction to move the party [...]

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]]> Leave A Legacy Today, Advises Prince Abi https://www.theinfostride.com/leave-a-legacy-today-advises-prince-abi/ Sun, 10 Apr 2016 10:19:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124652 I have seen and heard about prominent members of the society dying across the globe and what immediately gets into my mind is did they leave a sustainable legacy? Did they write their names in the hearts of men?  We must understand that we are practically pencils in the hands of the creator. As humans [...]

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]]> Opinion: The Need To Have More Banks In Cross River North https://www.theinfostride.com/opinion-the-need-to-have-more-banks-in-cross-river-north/ Tue, 05 Apr 2016 08:10:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124645 As a son of Ogoja Local government, I have watched with great dismay the level of hardship my people pass through in order to withdraw money or deposit money. It is also very unfortunate that  in the entire Ogoja Local government there are just six banks which serves the entire Local governments of Yala, Boki, [...]

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]]> Opinion: Governor Ayade’s Aides And The Need To Bring Ideas To The Table https://www.theinfostride.com/opinion-governor-ayades-aides-and-the-need-to-bring-ideas-to-the-table/ Sat, 02 Apr 2016 20:01:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124639 It is no news that Cross River State received a paltry sum of less than 1 billion naira from the federation account for the month of February. With the dwindling economy in the country as a result of the low sales of crude oil it is expected that Cross River State government  begins to look [...]

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]]> Prince Abi Commiserates With Victims Of Ikom Market Fire Disaster https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-abi-commiserates-with-victims-of-ikom-market-fire-disaster/ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 22:18:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124370 Prince Thomas Abi Jr., A public Affairs Analyst and social commentator, has expressed sadness on the Ikom market fire disaster that took place in Ikom local government area of Cross River State destroying over 40 shops. In a statement made available to news men, Prince Abi expressed sadness over the inferno that took  place in [...]

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]]> Prince Abi Jr Charges Cross River Government To Revive Ogoja Township Stadium https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-abi-jr-charges-cross-river-government-to-revive-ogoja-township-stadium/ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 21:50:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124374 Cross River born Public Affairs Analyst, Prince Thomas Abi Jr. has expressed sadness over the state government’s abandonment of the Ogoja township stadium. “On the 26 of March, 2016, I went to the Ogoja township stadium for the Hon Peter Odey football competition for students under 18 and what immediately caught my attention was the [...]

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]]> Opinion: Governance and Intellectuals! https://www.theinfostride.com/opinion-governance-and-intellectuals/ Sun, 27 Mar 2016 17:07:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=122532 Over time I have asked myself where are the intellectuals in Nigeria. I have asked myself these questions because today in Nigeria things do not seem to be working well. All over the country, most of the persons who are handling positions (appointments) are given based on friendship basis or compensation. But the real persons [...]

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]]> Mankind Needs You To Add Value To The Society https://www.theinfostride.com/mankind-needs-you-to-add-value-to-the-society/ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 12:00:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=122515 I have always told myself that it doesn’t matter how long I live on Earth. But what matters is the impact I make on my generation. We must always seek the truth at all times. Life is all about making positive impact. Life is all about leaving a legacy. In life, you must be a [...]

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]]> Prince Abi Urges Governor Ayade To Industrialize The Groundnut In Bekwarra LGA Of Cross River State https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-abi-urges-governor-ayade-to-industrialize-the-groundnut-in-bekwarra-lga-of-cross-river-state/ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:14:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=122367 Cross River Born Public Affairs Analyst, Prince Thomas Abi Jr., has expressed great worry over past administrations nonchalant attitude towards the call for the industrialization of the groundnut in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State. Therefore, he called on Governor Benedict Ayade to Industrialize the State by keying into the groundnut in Bekwarra [...]

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]]> International Women’s Day Is A Moment of Reflection For The Nigerian Woman https://www.theinfostride.com/international-womens-day-is-a-moment-of-reflection-for-the-nigerian-woman/ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 09:42:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=122102 The International women’s day is a global day for celebrating the social,economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The event is celebrated e March 8th of each year. It reminds women that they must rise up and stand for their rights. It is an opportunity for women to rise up against injustice and inequality and [...]

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]]> The Fate Of The Girl Child In Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/the-fate-of-the-girl-child-in-nigeria-2/ Sun, 06 Mar 2016 17:33:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=122099 In recent times the Nigerian child has suffered great pain. The children of Nigeria have been greatly abused especially the girl child. The girl child in Nigeria has been assaulted, harassed, molested, sexually abused and cajoled into early marriage. The girl child in Nigeria has been greatly abused and have not received the right attention [...]

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]]> March With Love in the Month of March! https://www.theinfostride.com/march-with-love-in-the-month-of-march/ Sun, 06 Mar 2016 07:47:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=122091 Many a time Christians have failed to reflect on the true virtues of Jesus Christ which is love. We have chosen to follow the pathway that leads to destruction and condemnation. As humans, we must imbibe and follow the teaching of Jesus Christ which is love. As we step into the month of March which [...]

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]]> Say No To #AgatuMassacre https://www.theinfostride.com/say-no-to-agatumassacre/ Sun, 28 Feb 2016 18:17:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118249 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 [...]

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]]> The Need To Repackage Cross River Broadcasting Corporation To A Digital Media House https://www.theinfostride.com/the-need-to-repackage-cross-river-broadcasting-corporation-to-a-digital-media-house/ Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:39:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118245 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 [...]

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]]> Lenten Season Is A Period Of Love And Sacrifice https://www.theinfostride.com/lenten-season-is-a-period-of-love-and-sacrifice/ Sat, 13 Feb 2016 22:55:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118240 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 [...]

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]]> Calabar-Ikom-Ogoja Road Needs Reconstruction And Not Rehabilitation – Abi Jr https://www.theinfostride.com/calabar-ikom-ogoja-road-needs-reconstruction-and-not-rehabilitation-abi-jr/ Sat, 13 Feb 2016 22:09:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120423 My heart bleeds for Cross River State. My heart bleeds for my people. I condemn in strong terms the rehabilitation of the only Federal government  road in the Cross River State rather than reconstructing a new road. I will expect that government reconstructs the road rather than putting it up  for rehabilitation. That road requires [...]

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]]> Repackaging Your Self-Esteem or Mindset https://www.theinfostride.com/repackaging-your-self-esteem-or-mindset/ Fri, 05 Feb 2016 21:59:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119944 Self-esteem is a person’s emotional evaluation of one’s worth. It is a judgment of one self and attitude towards a person and how the individual behaves or thinks about his/her self. Self esteem is a disposition that a person represents their judgment of worthiness. The feelings of inferiority complex and worthlessness are wide spread today [...]

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]]> Social Security A Panacea To Nigeria Security Challenge – Abi Jr https://www.theinfostride.com/social-security-a-panacea-to-nigeria-security-challenge-abi-jr/ Sat, 30 Jan 2016 20:08:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118271 The major security problem Nigeria is experiencing today is the problem of social security. Social security can be referred to as government programs intended to promote the welfare for her citizens through guaranteeing access to shelter, food, health-care, and the provision of employment for the unemployed in the society. Looking at a broader view of [...]

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]]> The Struggle to Survive in Cross River State – The Weak and The Strong https://www.theinfostride.com/the-struggle-to-survive-in-cross-river-state-the-weak-and-the-strong/ Sun, 24 Jan 2016 11:14:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118284 Each day that passes by in Cross River State , both the weak and the strong are always struggling to survive. It is just like the famous saying by the Leader of Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum which he gave a proper illustration about the Lion and the Gazelle. The Lion strives to get [...]

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]]> Character Molds Great Leaders, Says Prince Abi https://www.theinfostride.com/character-molds-great-leaders-says-prince-abi/ Mon, 18 Jan 2016 15:44:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118226 Character has a major role to play in the cause of leadership. One of my mentor’s who I cherish and respect a lot once told his followers not to judge leaders by their appearance but by their content and character. My mentor, Martin Lurther Kings Jr. was right when he said leaders should be judged [...]

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]]> Prince Thomas Abi Jr’s Speech For Fellow Cross Riverians https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-thomas-abi-jrs-speech-for-fellow-cross-riverians/ Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:20:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=116393 Here is a remarkable speech from Prince Thomas Abi Jr for fellow Cross Riverians as a gratitude for the year 2015, a call to action and wishes for the years ahead in Cross River State.  Fellow Cross Riverians, I greet you all as we enter a new year. A  year our Local Governments in the State [...]

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]]> We Must Show Patriotism If Cross River State Must Move Forward https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-show-patriotism-if-cross-river-state-must-move-forward/ Sat, 12 Dec 2015 17:27:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112271 Fellow Cross Riverians, I greet you all in this season of Christmas which ushers in the Africa’s biggest street party, the Carnival Calabar. I salute you all for constantly believing that Cross River State can be great again. And I urge us to be of good conduct and show patriotism for our State and nation [...]

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]]> The Social Media Bill Must Not Stay https://www.theinfostride.com/the-social-media-bill-must-not-stay/ Sat, 05 Dec 2015 22:17:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110615 The social media bill proposed by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria  a couple of days ago is an attempt to shut the voices of the law abiding citizens of Nigeria. I find it very disturbing that the Nigeria senate is setting up a bill on the social media. In as much as [...]

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]]> Hon Peter Odey Congratulates Barrister Joe Abang And Hon Thomas Udam On Their Appointment As Commissioners https://www.theinfostride.com/hon-peter-odey-congratulates-barrister-joe-abang-and-hon-thomas-udam-on-their-appointment-as-commissioners/ Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:11:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110084 The member representing Ogoja State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon Peter Odey has congratulated Barr. Joe Abang and Hon Thomas Udam on their well deserved appointment as Commissioners in the State. Hon Odey described the duo of Barr. Abang and Hon Udam as men who have what it takes to [...]

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]]> Cross Riverians Expect To See Speedy Transformation My Hon Commissioners https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-riverians-expect-to-see-speedy-transformation-my-hon-commissioners/ Tue, 01 Dec 2015 08:53:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109910 Dear Hon Commissioners, I write to Congratulate you all on your swearing in as Honorable Commissioners of Cross River State. I wish to commend Governor Ben Ayade for carefully picking you all as his cabinet men that will move CRS from third world to first world. Let me also remind you all my Honorable Commissioners [...]

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]]> Medical Tourism And It’s Benefits To The Cross River Economy https://www.theinfostride.com/medical-tourism-and-its-benefits-to-the-cross-river-economy/ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 08:58:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107799 The way and manner Nigerians travel abroad on medical check up otherwise known as medical tourism is one that gives me great concern. It is no news that Nigerians are the highest patronizers of hospitals in United Kingdom, America, India and China. It is rather unfortunate that Nigerians get to spend huge amount  of money [...]

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]]> Open Letter To Cross River State Federal Legislators On The State Of Calabar, Ikom, Ogoja Highway https://www.theinfostride.com/open-letter-to-cross-river-state-federal-legislators-on-the-state-of-calabar-ikom-ogoja-highway/ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 09:21:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106816 Dear CRS Federal Legislators, It is with heavy heart that i write this, I would love if my honorable legislators take out time to reflect on the message of my piece. My legislators, I write to draw your attention on the deplorable condition of the Calabar, Ikom, Ogoja road. It is no news that the [...]

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]]> Corruption and Poverty in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/corruption-and-poverty-in-nigeria/ Sat, 07 Nov 2015 10:26:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106253 Corruption and poverty work hand in hand. And the root cause of poverty in Nigeria today, is corruption. Everywhere you go to in Nigeria you see poverty written everywhere on the faces of Nigerians. People keep complaining and are experiencing a life of sadness and frustration in a nation as blessed like Nigeria. What i [...]

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]]> Unpaid Pensioners Gratuity in Cross River State https://www.theinfostride.com/unpaid-pensioners-gratuity-in-cross-river-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/unpaid-pensioners-gratuity-in-cross-river-state/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2015 14:32:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105477 I am not a pensioner neither am I a civil servant but i feel terribly bad that pensioners are owed their gratuity and in most cases some of them die out of hardship, poverty, hunger, and high blood pressure due to the unavailability of their pension and gratuity. I was born into a family where my [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/unpaid-pensioners-gratuity-in-cross-river-state/feed/ 1 Leadership in the 21st Century https://www.theinfostride.com/leadership-in-the-21st-century/ Sun, 01 Nov 2015 12:05:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=104958 Many a time i have asked myself who truly a leader is. I have pondered but i have not seen the true virtues of a charismatic and honest leader in our Nigeria leaders. I am a young man who believes in the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr., a man who saw life in a [...]

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]]> Governor Ben Ayade’s Budget of Deep Vision https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ben-ayades-budget-of-deep-vision/ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:48:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=104115 I listened to the budget presentation by Governor Ben Ayade with so much joy in my heart. Getting up to present his 2016 budget, i saw a man who had so much confidence and who was grounded in all areas of the budget. His presentation of the budget was scholarly, he was practically lecturing the [...]

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]]> Cross River Super Highway: The Importance Of A Good Transportation System To The Economy Of A State https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-super-highway-the-importance-of-a-good-transportation-system-to-the-economy-of-a-state/ Wed, 21 Oct 2015 22:04:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=103280 One of the key factors that play a major role in a region or State economic growth is the presence of an accessible and efficient transport system. This is so because, good road network provides access to the region which promotes economic activities of that region or State. Transportation is key to development, it is [...]

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]]> My Governor Ben Ayade! https://www.theinfostride.com/my-governor-ben-ayade/ Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:12:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=103089 Your Excellency, let me use this medium to congratulate you on your visit to President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) on the proposed Super highway that is to be flag off on Tuesday 21, by Mr. President. And also commend you on some of your appointments you have announced. You can recall that in one of my [...]

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]]> PDP Needs Strategies to win 2019 Election https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-needs-strategies-to-win-2019-election/ Sun, 04 Oct 2015 16:43:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101924 The 2015 elections in the country came as a shock to many but to me it wasn’t because i saw the handwriting coming that the APC Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari was coasting to victory, because the campaign strategy used by the APC was superb and very wonderful. While the PDP was busy campaigning against [...]

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]]> Independence: What is Nigeria celebrating @ 55? https://www.theinfostride.com/independence-what-is-nigeria-celebrating-55/ Mon, 28 Sep 2015 22:55:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101297 As Nigeria turns 55, i have asked myself so many questions and i have not been able to get an answer. How did corruption eat into us like a wild cancer? How did we allow greed and selfishness enter our DNA? How did deceit and lack of patriotism become our attitude and way of life? [...]

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]]> Cross River Forest And The Hope Of Restoring Its Lost Glory https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-forest-and-the-hope-of-restoring-its-lost-glory/ Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:02:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101056 Cross River is blessed with a large expanse of land and variable vegetation but this important blessing of nature over the years has not been sustainable and properly managed. Over the years, many rural dwellers have treated our forest as if it is inexhaustible. Fetching our timber for firewood and deforestating our forest with out [...]

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]]> Poor Environmental Condition In Cross River State https://www.theinfostride.com/poor-environmental-condition-in-cross-river-state/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:09:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100893 At some point in Nigeria, Cross River State was the neatest city in Nigeria in terms of her green, clean and serene environment. The State capital, Calabar, was the dream of most Nigerians. I can recall vividly in my journeys across the country, most of my friends and associates kept on telling me that they [...]

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]]> Domestic Violence: It’s Effect On The Victim https://www.theinfostride.com/domestic-violence-its-effect-on-the-victim/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:19:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100719 Domestic violence can be defined as a state of battering by spouse, intimidation of  partners and family members. Violence is a physical or psychological abuse of an intimate partner. Domestic violence in the Nigeria setting is the physical abuse and sexual molestation at home, intimidation, emotional abuse, threat to life by superior persons. It is [...]

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]]> Operation Skolombo and the Expectation of Cross Riverians https://www.theinfostride.com/operation-skolombo-and-the-expectation-of-cross-riverians/ Sun, 20 Sep 2015 17:45:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100143 The Street kids of Calabar in months past is a situation that has given the People of the State great concern. On Friday 10th July, 2015, the State Governor Senator Prof. Ben Ayade Inaugurated a task force body tagged “Operation Skolombo”, with the sole responsibility of bringing peace to the once peace loving tourism destination. [...]

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]]> Curbing Truck Accidents: The many Unchecked menace on our Highways in Cross River State https://www.theinfostride.com/curbing-truck-accidents-the-many-unchecked-menace-on-our-highways-in-cross-river-state/ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 20:59:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99181 On the 23 June, 2015, the leader of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Moses Ucheche raised a motion about the menace created by trucks packed along the Murtala Mohammed Highway, Calabar and how it threatens the lives and property of the Cross River People. The motion was welcoming as every member [...]

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]]> Don’t Have Little Faith Tom – X-raying the 100 Days in Office Interview of Governor Ayade and his message to me https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-have-little-faith-tom-x-raying-the-100-days-in-office-interview-of-governor-ayade-and-his-message-to-me/ Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:49:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=98271 On the 5th of September when I wrote my article titled “Before Governor Ayade Appoints his Cabinet”. The Governor after reading the article said to me ” Tom, don’t have little faith”. Listening to the Governor’s 100 days in office speech on Tuesday, and his commitment in putting smiles on the faces of Cross Riverians, [...]

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