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Title: Civil War Child Author: Nestor Udoh Publisher: Origami/Parrésia Publishers in 2023 No of pages: 453 Reviewer: Israel Umoh The exciting but fascinating semi-autobiograhical novel or autofiction is remarkably spun from a village setting bastardised by the outbreak of a three-year Nigerian Civil War coupled with return of the villagers to build a stronger community.  It tells a story of a young boy born after the colonial rule, baptised in Catholic Faith before the Nigerian Civil War outbreak and groomed to adulthood after the period the author daubed “confusion” and “madness.” From the semi-autobiography, the author draws on the historical…

Aniefiok Christopher The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, has identified the trio of President Bola Tinubu, Governor Ademola Adeleke and Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as the most influential personalities who shaped the outcome of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. Governor Adeleke of the Accord Party won the hotly contested election for a second term in office, defeating his main challenger, APC’s Bola Oyebamiji, and 13 other candidates. Mr Adeleke polled 511,067 votes while Mr Oyebamiji received 444,815. In his post-mortem on the outcome of the election, Mr Israel blamed APC’s defeat in the governorship…

… As Arsenal beat Manchester City to lift Community Shield Edi Umoh Cameroon lifted their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after beating debutants Malawi 3-0 in the final of the tournament at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday night. ​The Indomitable Lionesses opened the scoring in the 21st minute of the encounter through Marie Ngah, who headed the ball into the back of the net. ​Ndjoah Eto then doubled their advantage six minutes later with a sharp, swivelling finish inside the box. Also read: 2026 WAFCON: Nigeria Bow Out Against Cameroon  Ngah struck…

Aniefiok Christopher Accord Party’s  Ademola Adeleke defied Federal might to sweep past his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for another four-year term. Adeleke, who returned to Bola Ige House in a gallant manner as Osun State Governor, withstood the heavy security presence, APC’s menacing machines and threats and intimidations by opponents. The Returning Officer for the Osun governorship election, Joshua Ogunwole, who announced the results at the INEC Collation Centre in Osogbo early Sunday, said Governor Adeleke of Accord Party polled 511,067 votes to emerge as the winner of the keenly contested exercise. Also read:…

The members in the House of Representatives, Dr. Unyime Idem has thrown weight behind a representation that delivers tangible projects and programmes, which touch lives, create opportunities and leave lasting footprints in the communities. Idem, who is representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House, stated this Saturday during the inauguration of an ultra-modern six-classroom building he constructed and furnished for QIC Central School, Ikot Akpa Nkuk in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. Apart from serving as a centre of learning for generations of pupils, the school, for decades, serves as a rallying point for political, religious and…

…why the State Must Move Beyond Traditional Crafts and Prepare Children for the Digital and Green Economy Prince Ukpong Idiong Jr & Ekerete Umoren In the first part of this series, Revitalising Handwork, Rebuilding the Future: Why Akwa Ibom Must Restore Trade Education to Primary Schools Before It Is Too Late, we argued that the gradual disappearance of practical education from our basic school system deserves urgent attention. The response to that conversation has reinforced one important reality: Akwa Ibom must begin to rethink what we traditionally call “handwork.” Handwork must no longer be understood merely as the traditional crafts…

Agency Report A former Cambridge Professor, Jason Arday, was found dead at his London home on Friday, one week after his resignation from the university following accusations of plagiarism. Arday, 41, became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge when he was hired as professor of Sociology of Education in 2023. London’s Metropolitan Police said it responded to a report of a man found unresponsive inside a property at 3:12 p.m. on Friday, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been notified and are being supported by officers, police told NBC News, without naming…

Our Reporters Governor Ademola Adeleke has raised alarm over alleged attempts to intimidate voters and manipulate the ongoing Osun State governorship election, while expressing confidence that the process will remain peaceful. Adeleke spoke after casting his vote at his polling unit in Ede, where he said voting had been smooth and expressed hope that the process would remain peaceful across the state. However, the governor raised concerns over alleged attempts to disrupt the election and influence voters. Adeleke accused a police officer of carrying out what he described as a “hatchet job” aimed at scaring voters away from polling units.…

Aniefiok Christopher Alumni of Nigerian Christian Secondary School, Ukpom in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom have been charged to rise to the occasion by harnessing their resources, expertise, and networks to enhance the growth of the association. Aniekan Etiebet, Esq. the Chairman, Board of Trustees/Legal Adviser of Nigerian Christian Secondary School Old Students Association (NCSSOSA), who made the call in an acceptance speech, described the task before them as enormous and significant, noting ‘‘but I am confident that together, we can achieve more.’’ This was as Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno recently remarked that an individual’s success in…

Akakan Umoh Ikot Ekpene Local Government Council in Akwa Ibom State has embarked on projects to revive rural economy and boost the livelihoods especially that of the less privileged in the area. The council’s Chairman, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom said his administration is embarking on commercial ventures, Agricultural production, and community development initiatives to improve living conditions and strengthen the rural economy. Speaking during an interview with the members of Amalgamated Newspaper Publishers Association (ANPA), led by its President, Pastor OsuiniAbasi Alfred, Mr. Nkom said the administration has prioritised the building of a shopping mall with 46 shops at 12 Umuahia…