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Author: Lawrence Etim

Prof. Lawrence Etim is the Emeritus Professor of Fishery Biology and Former Dean, Postgraduates School, University of Uyo.
POLITICAL DEFECTIONS IN NIGERIA: Does the 2026 Electoral Guideline Contradict the 1999 Constitution?
Politics

POLITICAL DEFECTIONS IN NIGERIA: Does the 2026 Electoral Guideline Contradict the 1999 Constitution?

Prof Lawrence ETIM   The 1999 Constitution does not prohibit the President or Governors from defecting; it only bans legislators. However, the new INEC Electoral Guideline (2026) appears to extend…

THE “IGBO KING” CONUNDRUM: A Call for wisdom
Opinion

THE “IGBO KING” CONUNDRUM: A Call for wisdom

Prof Lawrence ETIM SUMMARY After South Africa, where will the next “Igbo King” protest take place? There is no need answering this question because the answer will be conjectural. Nevertheless,…

SPACE–TIME CONTINUUM: What Does it Really Mean?
Science & Technology

SPACE–TIME CONTINUUM: What Does it Really Mean?

Prof Lawrence ETIM   PREAMBLE I promise you one thing – I will not use any mathematics or symbols in this explanation. You’ll find this interesting and enjoyable. Please, read…

WHAT IS GRAVITY?: A Simple but Profound Explanation
Science & Technology

WHAT IS GRAVITY?: A Simple but Profound Explanation

Prof. Lawrence ETIM SUMMARY Gravity is one of the most familiar yet profoundly fascinating phenomena in the universe. From a falling apple to the motion of planets, it governs how…

“If I Were …” Understanding a Common English Expression
Understanding English

“If I Were …” Understanding a Common English Expression

ProfLawETIM Many Nigerians and other non-native speakers of English sometimes struggle with the correct use of the expression “If I were…”. The confusion usually arises because the verb form does…

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