A Successful Cocoa Farmer

I grow all my own plants from seeds. First of all, I prepare shelters over the nursery beds, which are situated near a stream. Too much sun harms young cocoa plants. I usually make the shelters from branches and palm fronds. Then, I plant my seeds. I usually have a few extra seeds, which I…More

Stay Off Cultism ~ It Pays Not

A final year student of Electrical Engineering department identified as James was shot dead by cultists after sitting for his first semester examination today at the old Engineering block, Crutech, Calabar Campus.. He was shot three times before finally been axed to death…. 5 years wasted and gone for nothing… Say no 2 cultism Live…More

SUNDAY MUSINGS (July 14th, 2019.)

Time there was in this country that public schools were centres of academic and moral excellence. They were few and far flung but rich in quality. Tuition fees were pocket friendly and they were predictable meeting points for children of both the rich and poor! Equally worthy of recall here is the fact that some…More

We are proud of our own Etinan boy. – Troost-Ekong

William Paul Troost-Ekong was born on September 1st, 1993 in Haarlem, Netherlands. His father Troost Ekong hails from Etinan in Etinan local government area of Akwa Inom State, Nigeria, while his mother, Eleanore Troost, is Dutch. He is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Turkish club Bursaspor and the Nigerian national…More

The Devastating Fire Outbreak

I have just learnt of the devastating fire that occurred at 300 Nwaniba road on the morning of Sunday, 7th July 2019, and I wish to offer my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Miss Blessing Joseph Okon (from Unit 17, Ward 8, in Ikono L.G.A) and all those who have been affected by this tragedy.…More