By Anietie Akpan The Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, Rep. Bassey Akiba, has sued for an urgent for the Governments at all levels and the entire society to intensify efforts to combat the menace of drug abuse and illicit trafficking. In a statement dated June 26, to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse…
Charles Mkpang, the only survivor of the March 23 Police shooting. By Anietie Akpan The only survivor of the March 23, 2025 police shooting in Calabar, Cross River State, has cried of neglect, saying support from the police and state government has been limited. The survivor, Charles Mkpang, a 46 year old artisan, said he…
The World Bank has committed $40 million in performance-based funding to help strengthen financial protection for impoverished and vulnerable groups in Nigeria, as part of a newly launched national health initiative.
By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Government and the Calabar Centre, South South Zone of the National Blood Service Agency(NBSA) and others have declared their resolve to boost blood donation. This commitment was made on Monday as they joined Lions Club International, DNKI , Nig Red Cross Society and other organizations, to mark World…
The First Lady of Cross River State, Bishop (Dr) Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has flagged off the 7th edition of the Free Medical Outreach and the inaugural International Medical Outreach at the General Hospital, Calabar.
