By Julius Nsikak Once a beacon of discipline and academic excellence in Akwa Ibom State, Etinan Institute at 110 now stands in alarming decline. A recent homecoming by the Etinan Institute Old Students’ Association exposed the depth of decay within the historic school, including crumbling classrooms, unsafe dormitories, non functional laboratories and a […]
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By Julius Nsikak Umoh Boniface remembers the cold before anything else. Then the fear that followed. It was the night of 13 December 2024 along the Rumuji Expressway in Rivers State. Boniface, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Osun State, was travelling home to Akwa Ibom for the Christmas holidays.
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By Julius Nsikak When Akwa Ibom State created its entertainment industry, it was hailed as a gateway for young talents to shine. But years later, the silence surrounding the struggles of creatives like Christian Victor Eshiet, a visually impaired singer from Eket, exposes a troubling gap between promise and performance. In an exclusive
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By Julius Nsikak In my quiet moments, one recurring thought has continued to unsettle me, the issue of sex and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Stepping into advocacy journalism has been one of my most revealing and transformative experiences. Through months of research and field findings across Akwa Ibom State and beyond, I have come face
By Julius Nsikak At just nine years old, God’spower Effiong lives with a reality most of his peers cannot imagine. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy shortly after birth, the condition has shaped his childhood, influencing his growth, speech, and ability to interact with others. On a quiet afternoon in Uyo, he is seen trying to keep
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