By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal and substandard health facilities, issuing a firm directive to erring clinics following a comprehensive inspection across the Central Senatorial District. The enforcement action followed a recent assessment carried out by the Department of Medical and Dental Services of the Ministry of…
By Odey Ojeka In a bid to douse rising tension over commercial motorcycle fares, Mr Ewii-Ephraim Okoi Arikpo, Mr Leboku 2025, on Tuesday held a crucial meeting with Mr Felix Denis, the newly elected Chairman of the Motor Bike Association, Ugep Branch. The meeting followed widespread rumours that Okada fares in Ugep would jump from…
By Frank Ulom A Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has convicted and sentenced a 38-year-old woman, Mbika Asuquo Edem (a.k.a Ikwo), for selling a newborn. Converseer reports that Edem was convicted and sentenced by Hon. Justice Rosemary Dugbo Oghoghorie, on 23 April 2026. The conviction was secured by the National Agency…
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has felicitated its National President, Alhassan Yahya, on the occasion of his birthday, commending his leadership and contributions to the journalism profession in Nigeria. In a statement issued by the State Chairman, Archibong Bassey, the Council described Yahya as a…
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital Calabar to enhance healthcare delivery and improve medical services across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, gave the assurance recently while receiving the Medical Director of the hospital,…
