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02/08/2026

ETUNG YOUTH COCOA SUMMIT 2026: PUTTING ETUNG ON THE WORLD COCOA MAP

A New Era for Cocoa, Youth Empowerment and Economic Transformation For generations, cocoa has been more than a crop in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State. It has been part of the identity, heritage, and livelihood of our people. From the farms cultivated by our fathers and ancestors to the aspirations of a new generation, cocoa represents an opportunity to create wealth, generate employment, promote entrepreneurship, and position Etung as a significant contributor to Nigeria’s cocoa economy....

A New Era for Cocoa, Youth Empowerment and Economic Transformation For generations, cocoa has been more than a crop in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State. It has been part of the iden…

27/07/2026

A TRIBUTE TO DR. PATIENCE ORU EBAM ON HER 65TH BIRTHDAY AND RETIREMENT

By Barr. Maurice Oru Ebam Today, we celebrate an exceptional scholar, educator, administrator, mentor, and mother, Prof. Patience Oru Ebam, as she marks her 65th birthday and retires from active service after decades of outstanding contributions to academia. Dr. Patience Oru Ebam's career has been defined by excellence, visionary leadership, and an unwavering commitment to education. Through her dedication to scholarship and institutional development, she has inspired generations of students, mentored countless academics, and contributed immensely to the growth of higher education in Cross River State....

By Barr. Maurice Oru Ebam Today, we celebrate an exceptional scholar, educator, administrator, mentor, and mother, Prof. Patience Oru Ebam, as she marks her 65th birthday and retires from active se…

27/07/2026

A TRIBUTE TO DR. PATIENCE ORU EBAM ON HER 65TH BIRTHDAY AND RETIREMENT

Today, we celebrate an exceptional scholar, educator, administrator, mentor, and mother, Dr. Patience Oru Ebam, as she marks her 65th birthday and retires from active service after decades of outstanding contributions to academia. Throughout her distinguished career, she served with excellence in several key leadership positions, including: Head of Department (HOD), English Dean, School of Languages Director of Academic Planning (DAP)...

20/07/2026

THANK GOD NIGERIA DIDN’T PARTICIPATE IN THE WORLD CUP

As the World Cup comes to an end today, many football lovers will remember the goals, the celebrations, and the drama. But as a Nigerian, I find myself reflecting on something deeper.Perhaps Nigeria’s absence from the tournament was not merely a sporting disappointment; perhaps it was a national wake-up call.If the Super Eagles had qualified, millions of Nigerians would have been emotionally invested in every match....

As the World Cup comes to an end today, many football lovers will remember the goals, the celebrations, and the drama. But as a Nigerian, I find myself reflecting on something deeper.Perhaps Nigeri…

19/07/2026

WHAT NIGERIA CAN LEARN FROM THE NBA: THE CASE FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF RESULTS

By Maurice Oru EbamLawyer | Former Social Secretary, Young Lawyers Forum, Abuja Unity Bar | Former National Youth Leader, ADC | Principal Partner, Stamba Attorneys The 2026 Nigerian Bar Association election offers Nigeria an important lesson as we approach the 2027 general elections. The NBA's adoption of a digital electoral process demonstrates that technology can play a critical role in improving transparency, accountability, and confidence in elections....

By Maurice Oru EbamLawyer | Former Social Secretary, Young Lawyers Forum, Abuja Unity Bar | Former National Youth Leader, ADC | Principal Partner, Stamba Attorneys The 2026 Nigerian Bar Association…

18/07/2026

LAWYERS AS CHANGE ENGINEERS: A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION

By Maurice Oru EbamLawyer | Former Social Secretary, Young Lawyers Forum, Abuja Unity Bar | Former National Youth Leader, ADC | Principal Partner, Stamba Attorneys In the coming hours, the Nigerian Bar Association will witness a historic moment. Following the emergence of its first female President between 1991–1992, the Association is set to welcome another female President in the person of Mrs....

By Maurice Oru EbamLawyer | Former Social Secretary, Young Lawyers Forum, Abuja Unity Bar | Former National Youth Leader, ADC | Principal Partner, Stamba Attorneys In the coming hours, the Nigerian…

09/07/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR GARRISON COMMANDER AND DG, ONE ADC MOVEMENT, LAURETTA ONOCHIE

By Chief Ralphs Okey Nwosu Today, we celebrate the birthday of Lauretta Onochie an accomplished public servant, educator, administrator, and one of Nigeria’s most recognizable voices in publi…

09/07/2026

HAPPY 67TH BIRTHDAY TO THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL, ONE ADC MOVEMENT, LAURETTA ONOCHIE

The One ADC Movement heartily celebrates our Director-General, Lauretta Onochie, on the occasion of her 67th birthday. Today, we honour a distinguished public servant, administrator, educator, and …

09/07/2026

CELEBRATING A TRAILBLAZER: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LAURETTA ONOCHIE

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Lauretta Onochie—an accomplished public servant, educator, administrator, and one of Nigeria’s most recognizable voices in public communication. As the fir…

08/07/2026

WHY IT SHOULD BE AFAM OKEKE FOR GENERAL SECRETARY OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION

Every NBA election season, we see candidates reaching out, building new relationships, and reconnecting with lawyers across the country. That is part of democracy. However, there are a few individuals whose accessibility did not begin with an election. They have always been available, approachable, and willing to serve. With the greatest respect to all the distinguished candidates contesting for the office of General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, including two highly respected seniors whom I know and admire, my support goes to Afam Okeke....

Every NBA election season, we see candidates reaching out, building new relationships, and reconnecting with lawyers across the country. That is part of democracy. However, there are a few individu…