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In a post titled ‘The habitual silence of the University of Calabar when it matters most, the former University of Calabar student decried the bad communication mechanism of his Alma mater, describing the university's move as medicine after death. In a now viral post shared on his verified Facebook handle, Emmanuel Richard accused the university helmsman of negligence of duties. Read his post below:                  University of Calabar logo THE HABITUAL SILENCE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR WHEN IT MATTERS MOST. For the over five years I spent at the University of Calabar pursuing a four-year course, it was always when things seemed to get out of hands that the university management often find pleasure in addressing the almost decaying issues.  Suffice to say, the school usually pays deaf ears and maintained blind eyes to matters until a protest was in sight before they sluggishly jump into action.  Ranging from various...

On 1st October 1960, the Nigerian people could not hold their excitement as they finally broke out from the shackles of colonialism, slavery, and the imperial rule of the Queen of England. For the longer years of intimidation, infringement of human rights, desecration of the traditional Nigerian society, exploitation of natural resources and introduction of systems that at best worked against the Nigerian people and the misunderstanding and war between the amalgamated protectorates. The first Republic coming to an early end through coups and counter coups was unplanned and unforseen. In fact, it was disastrous and deadly was its consequences. Attempts to eradicate bad governance led to the above mentioned fatal experiences and all hopes for change placed on the civilians coming back to occupy the seat of power were a mere imagination.  The June 12th, 1993 Presidential election was considered in the history of Nigeria's politicking as the most free, credible and fair ele...

The 2023 election has once again proven beyond any doubt that indeed the masses are the owners of power. How the big actors travel to the nooks and crannies of rural communities to canvass support is a lesson to be learnt by those who undermine the voices and collective will of the people at the grassroots. The promises made by these politicians no longer motivates the people as much as the money and bags of salts and other well meaning items to the stomach do. This is because they have had and heard enough of unfulfilled promises and yet these bigger boys do not have any atom of remorse but still come to them for support. For the common people, this is an opportunity to make as much as possible from the overflowing tap of the national treasury knowing too well that after March 2023 and perhaps final verdicts at the Supreme Court, the streets will return to its vicious bites of hunger and state of penury. It will interest you to know that the past few weeks had been about a...

One of the things that togetherness can birth is the ability for goals to be accomplished with ease. A study of the establishment of the Igbo Imabana Women's Development Center has proven beyond doubts that, there lie great strength in unity, as earlier said. I see today as "a dream coming to it's realization state" for our Mothers who went all length to raise the beautiful edifice that awaits habitation. Our Mothers' love for growth, prosperity, progress and above all, Community development is the force behind their sleepless nights in labour of how the average Imabana Women and Youths can get equipped with advanced knowledge and practical skills that'll be able to lift them from the state of lack to financial independency.  Moves of this nature is what further makes a community formidable in all wise.  While the efforts of our Mothers remain commendable and worth emulating, I enjoin all well-meaning individuals to embrace Community service, as it...

     Photo: Emmanuel Richard (Author) When you want to marry, choose a woman/man that understands what being "ONE" means. I have seen a lot of men struggling day and night to keep their families going and unfortunately for such men, they're joined in holy matrimony to women who aren't appreciative. Instead of helping their husbands, they criticize their efforts and at the end bring nothing to the table themselves. A situation where a woman stays at home from morning to night and all she does is wake up, bath, eat and sleep is practically termed "juju" except otherwise. When a man allows all the home bills to his wife because she's more of a giver, she's more financially stable and he himself fails to go out to struggle for his family, it's pure negligence of duties and responsibilities. That one is more than "juju".  Being hardworking doesn't mean killing yourself for your family but bringing something tangible to the ta...

    Photo: Eleng Evalsam Samuel In moments such as this, one is always lost with words to express himself. However, I am glad you answered the call for service and during your government the union experienced massive transformation. I am using this medium to thank you for your continued contribution towards the growth of Students unionism in Igbo Imabana.  May this year's birthday bring you more open doors of opportunities as you live healthy to fulfill your mandate on earth. Happy Birthday Mr President. From all us under FIIS-WW. Signed - Presidency. Led by Comrade Ike Emmanuel Richard