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@akinyemilaw: #Afrif2014- My thoughts on Nollywood, African cinema, lawyers and Afriff
by Akinyemi Ayinoluwa "Movies are a heightened reality" - Steven Spielberg "When less than everything has been said on a subject, you can still think on further. The alternative is…
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South-South group accuse Northern politicians of sponsoring #BokoHaram
by Azubuike Azikiwe A group, 'The South-South Consolidated Forum' has accused the elites of the north of sponsoring Boko Haram insurgency to frustrate the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Fayose goes cold on Assembly, freezes their accounts | ‘We keep our promises,’ Fashola borrows bank slogan | Ogun senators check out of APC | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Are APC lawmakers demanding N135 million 'pocket infrastructure' from Fayose?…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Why GEJ delayed his 2015 declaration | Abuja locked up for his declaration | Oyo PDP has no anointed one | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Keyamo has choice words for Delta's Uduaghan. Premium Times Police…
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How did Nigeria come to have 743,000 refugees within its borders?
by Isi Esene The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has recorded about 743,062 persons that were internally displaced by conflicts and natural disasters in various parts of the country, Director…
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Kate Henshaw to contest under PDP, as Rotimi Amaechi of APC says he advised her to join politics
by Kolapo Olapoju The elections are nigh, the absurd as well. Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw unveiled her campaign poster on Thursday, 16 October, in her bid to run for political…
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Vincent Enyeama reacts to Super Eagles loss against Congo
by Isi Esene Super Eagles safe hands, Vincent Enyeama has sent a message of encourage to his team-mates and Nigerian footballs fans at large urging them not to lose hope…
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I knew the Eagles would lose – Stephen Keshi
by Akan Ido Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has expressed his displeasure at the performance of the team during yesterday's match against Congo. Nigeria lost 3-2 against our Group A…
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Fresh Kid: Introducing Didee Eta (LOOK, LISTEN, READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju Didee Eta is a Nigerian born RnB/Soul vocalist, from Cross river state. He initially wanted to be a medical doctor but as he grew his artistic…
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Attention, youth ‘corpers’: NYSC announces plans for 7 states under Boko Haram attack [DETAILS]
by Mayowa Aboah The National Youth Service Corps has announced the redeployment of corps members from seven northern states. The affected states are Adamawa,Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano and Yobe…
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Debo Adejugbe: Governors’ pension bills – The new faces of progressive looting (Y! Politico)
by Debo Adejugbe The Lagos Pension Bill wriggled its way into the official gazette on 18th May, 2007; a mere 11 days before Bola Tinubu handed over the affairs of…
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘We’ll attend only to Business Class’ – Arik Airlines passengers left stranded in Calabar (WATCH)
File photo by Isi Esene Passengers on the Arik Airline flight from Calabar, Cross River to Lagos had a grueling customer service experience as they were refused boarding on a…
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EbonyLife TV CEO, Mo Abudu, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Bill Clinton & others to be honoured at the Century of the African Woman Gala Night
by Oge Okonkwo Mo Abudu - CEO EbonyLife TV Chairman and CEO of EbonyLife TV - Africa's first Global Black entertainment and lifestyle network - Mo Abudu will be honoured…
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EbonyLife TV CEO, Mo Abudu hosts Bola Adesola, Omobola Johnson, Sola David-Borha, Betty Irabor, Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi, other female business leaders in Lagos (PHOTOS)
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Mo Abudu and Betty Irabor EbonyLife TV in collaboration with the Tony Elumelu Foundation hosted female investors, entrepreneurs, chief executives and icons to the Invest Africa Meet and Greet…
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Terrible: Woman arrested after tying up her daughter, burning her buttocks with HOT knife
by 'Jola Sotubo A woman in Cross River has been arrested after reports that she caused her daughter serious bodily harm. Ene Edem Okon is said to have tied up…
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Terrible: 2 teenage armed robbers arrested by police in Cross River (PICTURED)
by 'Jola Sotubo The activities of a robbery gang comprising two teenagers and one man in his twenties have been quashed by police in Cross River. Edem Bassey Effiong, 18,…
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Yels, it’s time to go parry! Funke ‘Jenifa’ Akindele looks STUNNING in black outfit (LOOK)
by Akan Ido Funke Akindele was yesterday in Calabar, Cross River to participate in the annual street carnival with fellow actors, Mr. Ibu, Tonto Dikeh, Uti Nwachukwu and others in…
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Isn’t he just COOL? Guess who stormed Calabar Carnival in an executive jet (LOOK)
by Akan Ido Calabar, the capital of Cross River is definitely the destination of choice at the moment with the Calabar Carnival hitting its peak. Celebrities like Funke 'Jenifa' Akindele,…
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Opinion: The war between Imoke and Ndoma-Egba in Cross River
by Michael Jegede It is definitely going to be a tough battle should Imoke eventually decide to vie for the Cross River Central Senatorial seat against Ndoma-Egba in 2015 or…
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My mother sold my baby for $1,600 – Daugther cries out
A woman in Cross River state has been arrested by the police after her daughter reported her for selling her baby or N253,000(about $1,600) Miss Ndidi Nkwegu, alleged that her…
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PDP crisis: Bamanga Tukur may be shown the way out
It has emerged that the embattled national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur may be on his way out as governors elected on the party’s platform…
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How Cross River Deputy Gov’s father was kidnapped
by Oge OkonkwoEtubom Ekpo Cobham, father of the deputy governor of Cross River State, Efiok Cobham, has been kidnapped.According to reports, 87-year-old Mr Cobham was abducted from his home in Creek…
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So true, so false: Several PDP govs are better than Fashola, even those of the ‘new PDP’ – Olisa Metuh
by Isi Esene The Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) are certainly not amused by the widespread notion that Goveernor Babatunde Fashola is the first among his peers in terms of performance…
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Opinion: The mountain ahead for next Cross River governor
by Awassam Bassey But, that is not the mountain that awaits the next man or woman aspiring to continue the quiet but impactful strides of incumbent Governor Liyel Imoke in…
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Hauwa Gambo: Why it is (now) difficult to feel sympathy for Suntai (Y! FrontPage)
by Hauwa Gambo No man, or group of people, has the right to punish an entire people simply because he wants to hold on to the trappings of office. We…
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Opinion: In defence of Femi Fani-Kayode
by Olaitan Ladipo It is also clear that essentially only our Igbo brethren exhibit this discourteous habit. Other ethnics usually show appreciation for generosity and show respect for host traditions…
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“We discussed and she accepted” – Man arrested for raping 9-year-old girl to death
by Akan Ido Chijioke Nwakor, a 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl to death in Cross River state. Nwakor, from Aniocha Local Government Area of Anambra…
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Terrrible: Man, 35, arrested for raping 7-year-old girl in Calabar
by Rachel Ogbu “When I entered the room to carry my daughter, I saw that blood was coming out of her private part and she could hardly walk,” the heart-broken…
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Cheta Nwanze: See what Boko Haram has caused (Y! FrontPage)
by Cheta Nwanze In order to stem the ugly tide of huge losses in foreign reserves to unjustifiable importation of fish, there is need to develop local fish production has…
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Guess who’s home: Liyel Imoke returns from medical trip abroad
by Isi Esene The Cross River state governor, Liyel Imoke, who has been out of the country for weeks to treat an undisclosed ailment is back in Nigeria. His arrival…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy