•Cows trample on a farm Open grazing, which was once considered a traditional livestock management practice in many regions, is now under increasing scrutiny for its socioeconomic and environmental consequences. While proponents claim that open grazing promotes economic growth and preserves cultural heritage, a critical perspective suggests th...
For the first time in Akwa Ibom history, a graphic insider account of a stormy political campaign that climaxed in the election of a governor, has been turned into a riveting book. For the third time in five years, Anietie Usen, the multiple award winning journalist and author, has written a gripping octavo, this time, […]
This article is based on the third book written by Anietie Usen titled And It Came To Pass and published by Parresia Publishers, Lagos, in 2024. •Governor Umo Eno and the author, Anietie Usen (standing) Looking at it from the perspective of a journalism teacher, this book seems to be the longest feature story ever […]
Officer Cadet, Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu, is a trailblazing figure in the Nigerian military, having achieved the distinction of becoming the first-ever Nigerian female officer to graduate from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in the United Kingdom. At the age of 24, she stood out among 135 Officer Cadets during the Sover...
•PHOTO: Governor Eno (L) and Senate President Akpabio at state banquet in Uyo last night. ANIETIE USEN, Uyo reporting Last night there was a state banquet in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State. The event was held in honour of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, courtesy the state governor, Pastor Umo Eno. Recall that the […]
Nigerian men have been ranked second in the list of Africa’s most handsome men according to a report by Insider Monkey. In the list, Kenyan men are ranked number one while Nigerian and Ethiopian men rank second and third respectively. Rwanda, South Africa and Angola men come fourth, fifth and sixth respectively on the list. […]
•Photo of Okuama community residents living in the forest Displaced residents of Okuama-Ewu in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, have urged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to establish an Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, Camp for them, saying they were dying and in pain in the forests. Recall that the residents had taken refug...
•Dosunmu, Lagos market fire Alhaja Mainat Bakare’s voice broke at intervals as she struggled to hold back tears from her reddened eyes while speaking with our correspondent. The businesswoman could hardly find words to describe how her warehouse on Dosunmu Street, in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State, which was recently restocked with goods...
•Skills Many Nigerians are relocating overseas to find greener pastures for themselves and families. However, before making such a significant move, it is important to equip oneself with crucial skills that can pave the way for financial stability and success in a new environment, reports The Nation. Here are seven necessary skills to consider...
Even if your heart is made of stone, you will weep at the sight and circumstances of the famished innocent babies, children, women, and men of the Okuama community, at their sanctuary in a forest in a part of the state. The villagers displaced from their homeland because of the March 14 brutal massacre of […]

