Leadership & the Burden of History (A Tribute Lecture for Ray Ekpu at 70)
Chidi Amuta Newswatch & Leadership: There are far too many reasons to felicitate with my brother and friend Ray Ekpu, a man we fondly call ‘Brother Ray’…
Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation
BOOK REVIEW: Saved For His Praise
A BOOK REVIEW BY SAM AKPE If any Christian has ever been confused about Psalms Chapter 23 Verse 4, the time to end that confusion is here. Walk…
I ‘sold’ idea of presidential library to Obasanjo – Nyaknno Osso
He was a foundation member of the team that set up pacesetting Newswatch magazine, published by the trio of Dele Giwa, Ray Ekpu and Yakubu Mohammed.…
Obong Ufot Ekaette: A Celebration Of Meritocracy In Service”.
The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SSG), Ufot Ekaette, is dead. Ekaette was born in 1939 in Ikot Edor, Onna Local Government Area,…
BOOK REVIEW: Directory of Full Professors in Nigerian University System 2017
By the time you finish reading this, you may discover the need for a non-negotiable upward review of your respect level for that small clan of…
Clement Nyong Isong: A life of Integrity, Discipline and Public Service (Book Review)
BOOK REVIEW BY SAM AKPE Here is the book, finally: Clement Nyong Isong: A Life of Integrity, Discipline and Public Service. It is the biography of one of…
Book Review: “It is well with my soul” written by Obong Victor Attah
A review by Ray Ekpu of the book titled, “It is well with my soul” by Obong Victor Attah, ex-Governor of Akwa Ibom State on his…
Ndaeyo Uko’s Story Building: Narrative Techniques for News and Feature Writers
BY SAM AKPE Oh my God! Here is the book at last. It is not meant just to be read; it is to be studied, enjoyed…
Book Review: AKPANDEM JAMES’ Memories of Yesteryears: Nostalgic Reminiscences
BY SAM AKPE This book is sure going to tickle you a little. You will laugh and scream and wonder as you turn each page. Then…
BOOK REVIEW: Anietie Usen’s AUDACIOUS JOURNALISM
By Sam Akpe The book is big – a little over 700 pages. But it’s in no way scary. If you love excellent, descriptive, and thrilling…