The drum bells rang loud and clear in Uyo recently, producing distinctive and resonant sound as Akwa Ibom State marked its 35th anniversary. Listen carefully; the sound waves from the clanging bells still travel across the length and breadth of the country – and even beyond. On 23rd September 1987, General Ibrahim Babangida’s administration created Akwa Ibom state from the …

Africa is expected to be one of the world’s super powers; but due to a myriad of challenges that plague the continent, it is one of the poorest – and often regarded as the dark continent. The narrative of the continent is that of war, poverty, terror, corruption, disease. And irrespective of the standards of education and achievements, it is …

Driving through the city of Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, one cannot help but observe the practical steps taken by the administration of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu to establish environmental sustainability in the state. Following the blueprint of the T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda introduced by the Governor as soon as he assumed office in 2019, the state has prioritised cleanliness and environmental sustainability. Spearheading …