By Magnus Effiong A group of legal practitioners in Cross River has petitioned the Commissioner of Police in the State, Augustine Grimah, to urgently investigate the reported brutality meted out on a citizen, Ogo Ogar Ichire, by the police in Ikom, central Cross River. The lawyers, led by Barrister Sony Mgbe, said Ogo Ichire was…
Calabar, Nigeria – In recent months, scientists have made remarkable strides in medical research, paving the way for treatments that could potentially revolutionise healthcare. Notable breakthroughs span several fields, including cancer treatment, gene therapy, infectious disease control, and brain science. One of the most significant advancements is in cancer immunotherapy. Researchers have developed novel immune-based…
Calabar, Cross River State – The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has trained and equipped 25 journalists in Cross River State. The three-day training, which was held from October 14-16, 2024, in Calabar, saw the journalists from print, electronic and online, giving themselves CPR…
Idemili North, Anambra State – Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has continued his legacy of support for education and healthcare in his home state by donating 50 million Naira to the University of the Niger (UNINIGER), Umunya. The funds, designated for infrastructure development, were presented at the…
Asi Ukpo Comprehensive Cancer Center has taken the fight against breast cancer to secondary schools in Cross River. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Centre, which commenced its campaigns to schools in the month of Oct., generally accepted as the breast cancer month, visited The Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) Calabar on…
