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CHAIRMAN’S VISIT TO NDUBI

July 23, 2026
Dr Matthew Okiri Okeyim

I wish to sincerely appreciate the Executive Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Chief Chris Agbeh,…

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ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT TO REMAIN IN OFFICE TILL 2037

July 23, 2026
Dr Matthew Okiri Okeyim

ZANU PF’s Harare Province is actively campaigning to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure from 2030 by…

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THINK CROSS RIVER PROJECT COMMENDS PROF. ODEY, LAUDS EDUCATION REFORMS IN CROSS RIVER

July 22, 2026
Dr Matthew Okiri Okeyim

July 22, 2026 The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Sen. Prof. Stephen A Odey, Esq.…

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CROSS RIVER RELEASES 2025/2026 PRIMARY SCHOOL PLACEMENT EXAMINATION RESULTS, RECORDS 95.9% PASS RATE

July 21, 2026
Dr Matthew Okiri Okeyim

July 21, 2026 The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Professor Stephen Odey, Esq., has…

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Earlier today, on behalf of the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, I had the honour of flagging off the 2025/2026 Annual School Census, a critical exercise that will provide the accurate data needed for effective educational planning and development across our state.

July 21, 2026
Dr Matthew Okiri Okeyim

During the flag-off, I addressed Education Secretaries, Executive Secretaries, Education Management Information System (EMIS) Officers, the…

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C’RIVER FLAGS OFF 2025/2026 ANNUAL SCHOOL CENSUS, ODEY CHARGES STAKEHOLDERS ON ACCURATE DATA COLLECTION

July 20, 2026
Dr Matthew Okiri Okeyim

July 20, 2026 The Cross River State Government has officially flagged off the 2025/2026 Annual School…

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The African President Who Has Been in Power Since 1979—And Most People Have Never Heard of HimWhen people think of Africa’s long-serving leaders, the same names usually come up: Robert Mugabe, Muammar Gaddafi, maybe Yoweri Museveni.But there’s one man who has quietly stayed in power longer than all of them.His name is Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the President of Equatorial Guinea. He has led the tiny Central African nation since 3 August 1979. That’s more than four decades in office—an extraordinary political record that rarely gets the attention it deserves.What’s even more surprising is how little the outside world knows about him.The Coup That Changed a NationObiang didn’t inherit power or win it through an election. He seized it in a military coup against his own uncle, Francisco Macías Nguema.His uncle’s rule had become one of Africa’s most feared dictatorships, marked by repression, fear, and economic collapse. When Obiang took over, many hoped the country was turning a new page.No one expected that the new president would still be in office more than 46 years later.Then Oil Changed EverythingFor years, Equatorial Guinea was one of Africa’s poorest countries.Then came the 1990s.Huge offshore oil reserves were discovered, and everything changed. Money poured in. Roads were built. Modern buildings appeared. The country’s economy grew at a remarkable pace, making it one of Africa’s wealthiest nations by GDP per capita.But there’s another side to the story.Despite the oil wealth, many citizens still struggle with poverty, unemployment, and limited public services. It’s a reminder that a country’s natural riches don’t always translate into a better life for everyone.A Presidency That Just Keeps GoingSince taking office, Obiang has won every presidential election by overwhelming margins.Supporters credit him with keeping the country stable after years of turmoil.Critics argue that opposition parties face major obstacles, political freedoms are restricted, and elections have not provided genuine competition.Whichever side you take, one thing is undeniable: very few leaders in modern history have remained in power for this long.Will the Family Stay in Power?One of the biggest questions surrounding Equatorial Guinea is what happens next.Obiang’s son, Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue—better known as Teodorín—is the country’s Vice President and is widely seen as the leading candidate to succeed his father.If that happens, political power could remain in the same family for decades to come.Just Think About This…When Obiang became president:The Berlin Wall still stood.Jimmy Carter was in the White House.Mobile phones were rare.The internet didn’t exist.Millions of Africans alive today had not yet been born.Yet one thing hasn’t changed.Teodoro Obiang is still president.Whether history judges him as a symbol of stability or as a leader who simply stayed too long is a debate that will continue for years.

July 16, 2026
Dr Matthew Okiri Okeyim

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C’RIVER COMMISSIONER FOR EDUCATION RECEIVES NYSC OFFICIALS, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

July 15, 2026
Dr Matthew Okiri Okeyim

July 15, 2026 The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Professor Stephen Odey, Esq., on…

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PLANNED RELOCATION OF OKUKU CAMPUS

July 14, 2026
Dr Matthew Okiri Okeyim

Good afternoon dear sons and daughters of Yala, in response to the several calls, sms and…

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CROSS RIVER NORTH AND THE POLITICAL GLADIATORS OF THE RULING PARTY!

July 14, 2026
Dr Matthew Okiri Okeyim

First of all, let it be noted by all, that the purpose of politics is good…