Bayelsa Deputy Governor, retired Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah at the weekend, showered encomiums on the designer of an award winning dress, tagged, “Lady Esther” Patience Tolorwei at the just concluded Earth Matters fashion competition show held in Washington DC in the United States. The dress which is... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Ikom Senate President, David Mark, has restated the Federal Government’s resolve in fighting insurgency, internal security challenges and blackmail, saying that government will not negotiate with criminals. Mark, stated this in Ikom at an empowerment programme organised by Senate leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba for his constituents in the... Read more
By Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Kulwant Singh and Dr. David Leffler Violence and conflict have plagued mankind throughout history, and the terrorist attacks by Boko Haram are just a current manifestation. How can Nigeria protect itself from future attacks? Ideally, the best way to guard against emerging terrorist threats would... Read more
Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Etta Egbe, a former Super Eagles’ goalkeeper says he is optimistic the Super Eagles can progress beyond the group stages at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.The competition runs from June 12 to July 13. Egbe, currently National Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Football Coaches Association, told... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Asaba Delta State has taken the lead in the generation of renewable energy as Canada invests five billion United States dollars in Nigeria to produce 3,000 megawatts of electricity. The initiative of the State Government to key into the green economy programme of the global community... Read more
From: Diana okon-effiong, calabar The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has announce intention to bar one of the governorship aspirants, Mr. Godwin Jedy Agba, from seeking the governorship ticket of the party for the 2015 governorship election in the state. Agba, who is currently, the General... Read more
By Dianabasi Effiong Recently, the Senate Leader, Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba undertook a visit to some of the projects he attracted to his constituency comprising six local government areas in the Central Senatorial District of Cross River. The projects included drainage and erosion control; water schemes; library complex and ICT... Read more
Four Nigerian Whiz Kids Are Best Students At American University
FeaturedSpecial Reports May 11, 2014
In the first picture, from left to right, Victor Ogburie (Abia State, Nigeria) – Computer Science Major with minors in Physics and Mathematics. Academic award: Salutatorian – Summa Cum Laude Merrilyn Akpapuna (Delta State, Nigeria) – Psychology Major. Academic Award: Valedictorian – Summa Cum Laude. Stephen Ogidi Igwe (Abia State, Nigeria)... Read more
Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar The United States Marine Corps Africa have completed the training of 100 Nigerian Soldiers on warfare at the Amphibious Training School (ATS) in Calabar. The Soldiers were trained on fire team formation, use of micro terrain, preparation for combat, mission planning, shooting position, casualty evacuation, among... Read more
Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar The Federal Government has been advised to equip and increase funding of security forces to combat internal security challenges, terrorism and insurgency. Sen. Helen Esuene, Chairman, Senate Committee on Women Affairs and Youths Development, made the call in an interview with newsmen on Friday in Calabar.... Read more
