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By Joseph ETTA in Calabar

Students of the Cross River State University of Technology (CRUTECH) where a final year student of Education was matcheted and killed last week Thursday at the campus are now living in fear and the entire atmosphere in the campus is enveloped in high tension.

Worry is written on the faces of the students with fear of who is next?”

When Daybreak visited the Ekpo Abasi, Calabar campus  – the campus was like a Ghost town, deserted and calmed as a result of the Thursday killing, the week-long student’s week was called off, the caravan show slated for Friday did not take place.

When Daybreak sought audience with the public relations officer of the school, who refused to allowed his name on print,  he stated  that “the authority has given instruction to us not to speak to the press until the school authority issues the official report on the killing incidence.”

When asked when that is expected, He answered “the chief security officer of the school is preparing the report, even if you go to the Vice Chancellor now, she will not talk to you.”

An insider however told Daybreak that the woman is overwhelmed with the high incidence of killings and cult activities in the school.

“A woman is not fit to be the Vice Chancellor of this volatile school, the challenges in the school is too enormous for a woman to handled”. The source said.

Meanwhile, the president of the student union government, Ogbe James and a female student who were hit by stray bullets on the day of the incidence are all responding to treatment.

But when Daybreak called his two telephone lines to get his reaction on the killing incidence, he refused to pick his calls.

By Joseph ETTA in Calabar

A former police top notch in Cross River State, Effiong E. Effiong has canvassed for the state House of Assembly to make law that will classified Kidnapping, Cultism a capital offence in the state.

He reinterated the fact that this will definitely reduce the menace of kidnapping and cultism in our higher institutions.

Effiong, a retired Assistant Commissioner of police in his hey days in the force was known as Effiong the “Shooter” because he terrorize armed robbers and will always chased them to their hole.

In a parley with Daybreak, he observed that the government of the day has made Cross River State a lawless society by not giving the police an enabling atmosphere to work and also their interest in cult activities.  “can you imagined if you arrest the cult boys today, a call will come from above asking the police to release them.

But if there was a law or gazette making these offences a capital offence, it will embolden the police to take them to court immediately and they will be sentence to death.

This will serve as deterrence to others looking at our neighbouring state, Akwa Ibom, they did it and now the incidence of kidnapping and cultism has drastically reduced.”

When asked where the student and cult boys get the sophisticated arms from and where do they get money from to buy such sophisticated arms/guns, the retired ASP said that, the politicians release arms to these boys as thugs to help them win election but when they win the election, they will not retrieve the arms from them.

“Many notable politicians in the state sponsored these boys and support them financially”.

In a related development, the wife of the Assemblies of God pastor, Theodore Effiong, Pst. (Mrs.) Mary Theodore Effiong kidnapped 10days ago in their Calabar home is still being held hostage by the kidnappers.

When Daybreak contacted the Anti-Cultism and Kidnappery unit at Cultural Center Complex Calabar, the detective boss who pleaded for anonymity said, they cannot do anything because the kidnappers have refused to call – “it is only when they called that we can move.”

Their telephone call will give us a lead to track their location.

Software development has been a lucrative venture of late and this has made software developers be scarce. Most of the software developers found today are average software developers. The great developers in the world don’t just focus on writing solid code but also have significant imperceptible qualities. Many people think that software developers lack social abilities and are in-house people but these people have their own qualities that are suitable in their field. If you love coding and you pay attention to detail, you can fit well in this field, however, you also need to have other skills and personality characters that will make you suitable.

In this article, we have covered some of the qualities of a great software developer. You may also be interested to find gaming jobs.

1. Basic Computer Science Skills

Basic computer science skills are obvious skills that every software developer must have and many others. In addition to basic computer science skills, a software developer must have research skills, reading comprehension and the ability to use library facilities appropriately.  Also, understanding computer problems is very important for a software developer who would want to be great in their work.

2. A Team Player

A good software developer must be able to help other developers to be great developers also. He/she should be able to able to work hand in hand with others and help them when they are facing problems. He/she should be able to impart new skills to his teammates and provide them with some documentation that is helpful that will help them as well as other developers.

3. Thirst for Code

To be a good software developer you should be interested in your field and you must have a passion for code. This will help you to develop codes from scratch. Programming is like painting in that the way a painter develops paint is the same way a programmer develops code.

If you are thinking of buying a mobile phone, you must have saved up some amount of money for it. It is important to know that you are going to use your hard earned money to buy that particular phone you have been dreaming of. This calls for one to put in mind some important things so that you buy the best cell phone.

Many a time people are carried away by advertisements that could be from the internet or from a friend. You must understand that you are buying something that has got many features in it and just because it comes with a Blackberry, Android or Apple’s trademark does not mean it is what you have been dreaming of.

Instead of being carried away by these advertisements, try to consider some important things before you buy a cell phone.

This article compiles some of the 5 items to help you to decide the cell phone that is suitable for you.

Battery life
This is one of the most important items in a cell phone that you must not ignore. Having a durable battery is good for the functioning of your cell phone. It is advisable to go for those cell phones that are sold with an extended battery life as this will minimize chances of having to plug your phone in the charge every now and then. Remember the lesser battery life your cell phone has then more you often will be required to charge it and this will affect the performance of your cell phone in the long run. If your battery capacity is lower, it will drain easily even when doing light tasks that don’t consume a lot of power. If you are going to buy a cell phone online, it is good to check on the cell phones talk time before you decide to buy it. If you find a cell phone that says it offers less than 12 hours talk time per day on 2G network think twice.

Keyboard
Today, you can find a cell phone with QWERTY or touch. Note that all the two are great when it comes to typing on your cell phone, however, when you are going to use your phone to send and receive emails you should ensure to go for a cell phone that has a physical keyboard. The QWERTY is best when it comes to tasks that involve a lot of typing. This keyboard resembles that of a computer. If you think of buying a cell phone to use just for the basic functions, you can buy one with a touch keyboard. The only problem with the touch keyboard is that you cannot type very fast while a QWERTY keyboard allows faster typing.

Cell phone screen
The size of the screen of your cell phone matters a lot when it comes to battery consumption. Most people prefer big screen but in the long run, they realize that it drains your battery faster. Therefore, you must understand that the bigger the screen your cell phone has the more power it will consume. In fact, experts recommend cell phone users to go for LED as they are believed to consume less power.

Longevity
No one wants to buy a cell phone today that will die in the next few months. Everyone wants a durable item that will serve them for a longer period of time. But how do you know that your dream cell phone is durable?

You can get to know if your phone is durable by searching on YouTube for “drop tests” of your cell phone make. Here you will be able to find videos that will help you to know which cell phone model is durable than the other.

Your budget
This is also another important factor in buying your new cell phone. It doesn’t matter whether you think of buying a high grade, mid-grade or lower grade cell phone, what matters is your spending power. Sometimes you might find that you have set your budget for a mid-grade cell phone but you want to buy an older high-grade model. Don’t! it is better to buy that mid-grade model than to buy the older high-grade model.

Java is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. Many big Companies like Google, Amazon are using java for back end services and infrastructure. But despite its huge popularity, Java’s reputation among programmers is something of a mixed type. Some seem to like but others hate it.

I have used Java for more than decade now. I find it an awesome language. Obviously, it is not perfect but has more pros than cons.

Following are some of the things I think Java got right:

Object Oriented Language
Java has huge learning curve but once you are comfortable with it, you will be able to solve problems with minimum time and maximum quality.

Java is purely Object-oriented language. You can write code around objects and their interaction. For example, let’s you are creating library management system, you’ll most likely write code objects representing books, members, staff but also more abstract concepts such as loan and book issue.

This seems to be a fair way, instead of big step by step algorithm, you can think of Java as a set of interacting object. If you design your system right, it will be very easy to maintain and extend the code.

Obviously, Java did not invent the idea of Object Oriented Programming. In fact, OOP concepts are quite old back to late ’60s, but the Java language creators did a great job executing the Object Oriented Programming idea in the language in such a style that it is productive and productive for the programmer.

The Java Virtual Machine
One of Java’s most beneficial features is the Java Virtual Machine (or JVM). The JVM essentially works as the translator between Java code and the underlying operating system on which you are running java code.

Java depicts “write once, run anywhere”. Without the JVM, you’d have to compile your code for each operating system separately. the JVM ensures that Java code runs in same way on Linux, Mac or Windows.

Automatic Memory Management
If you ever practiced a language such as C or C++ then you might be closely familiar with the meticulous effort involved in manually managing memory allocation in your programs. and designers of the Java Programming Language chose to automate memory management.

In Java, you can create objects as per requirements and need not to worry about garbage collection as Java will automatically restore the memory once objects are not being utilized in the program.

Great Programming API
Another important reason to love Java is that it’s a very rich API. It gives everything you need to write a successful program whether it is input-output handling, XML/CSV parsing, socket communication, mail API, etc.

Moreover, there are lot and lot of Java open-source libraries like Spring framework, Spring boot, etc. that provides quite a good amount of functionalities.

If you’re coming from a programming background in C/C++ or VB to Java, it would be a delightful surprise for you to see so much functionality that is properly planned and executed.

Huge Community
According to Wikipedia, there are more than 9 million Java developers around the world. This is a large benefit because for just about every problem you face into as a developer there is a high chance that someone, somewhere had already solved a variety of this problem or same kind of problem. If you search for any problem on web, you are very likely to get solution for the problem.

Fantastic Frameworks & Libraries
Java has good amount of frameworks and libraries to choose from,

Java has an enormous array of frameworks and libraries to choose from. My favorite framework is the Spring Framework which had become the most famous java framework for any sort of work involving web (HTTP) technologies as it helps us to reduce the amount of work required to write the code.

For example: Spring JDBC helps you to remove a lot of boilerplate code which you need to use with conventional Java JDBC.

Here is a good Spring tutorial to learn spring quickly and in effective way.

Good Opportunities
Java is among the most demanded programming skill in the world. Many big companies such as google/Amazon because of its performance and availability of open source libraries. If you are core java developer/Programmer, you can get a lot of opportunities in many good companies.

Final thoughts
There are many good languages to choose from out there. Java is just one of them. This article is in no way trying to declare that “Java is the best” or that “Java is better than X language” but it demonstrates why you should learn java in 2019.

Romance is vital for a happy relationship. Lack of romance in a relationship can be a major source of resentment and dissatisfaction.

However, there are certain reasons why some relationships have no romance and these reasons include the following:

1. You and your partner are stuck.

If you feel stuck and in a passionless place in your relationship, you’re probably not making it up. You’ve probably got real and legitimate reasons why you believe that there is no romance.

The thing to do when you feel stuck is to get curious. Stop looking for who is to blame and try to get clearer about why you feel stuck and what habits (that you and your partner have) are contributing to this.

For example, it could be that you two have become entrenched in a routine that is very busy and leaves little time for connection and to be alone. This is particularly so for couples who have young children or even teenagers living at home.

The more you can figure out how you and your partner are stuck and the more you can get creative and make more time to really BE with one another, the easier it will be to bring back the romance.

2. Resentment and/or anger are in the way.

There’s no bigger passion killer than resentment and anger. Both build up and can be a dangerous pair.

If you recognize either of these emotions dominant within you or in your relationship, trace it back to the source. What events are you still holding onto? What conflicts remain unresolved?

Take steps to make peace with the past, to resolve divisive issues that linger between you and your partner and to live more fully in the present moment.

It’s not going to encourage your partner to be more romantic when you are still angry about how badly he (or she) handled a past Valentine’s Day, anniversary, or any other special occasion, for instance.

You might need to do this letting go of the past by yourself or in conversation with your partner. If you do need to communicate about your lingering anger, do so in a way that allows you both to be heard and to move forward — together.

3. Either or both of you are afraid to trust.

Another block to romance is mistrust. When you don’t fully trust your partner (or yourself), you hold back. You aren’t as open and intimate with your mate and this can be felt.

You might have good reasons for holding back or mistrusting. It is important that you address your doubts and hesitations and get clear about whether they stem more from past experiences or from things going on now.

There simply isn’t room for romance when the foundation of trust is shaky or nonexistent. Make a conscious effort to rebuild trust if it feels broken or missing, and notice when your partner follows through and keeps his or her word.

This will help you know that it’s wise to trust and open yourself up again.

4. You have different ideas of what romance and love are.

It happens all of the time. Both people in the relationship have completely different preferences and ideas of love and romance.

One might believe that he or she is expressing feelings of love while the other person doesn’t see it.

While it’s helpful to know how you want to be loved, try to be flexible too. Be willing to communicate to your partner what feels romantic to you, but don’t go so far as to dictate or micro-manage a romantic experience that your mate might be trying to provide for you.

It can be a bit of a balancing act. Give information about what your preferences are while also inviting yourself to appreciate the efforts that your partner is putting into loving you and making you feel special in his or her unique way.

Receive the love that’s being offered to you — even if it comes in a slightly different “package” then you had in mind. This will open the door to even more romance to come.