Parents in Calabar, Cross River capital have ascribed the low turnout on resumption day in schools to the present economic realities in the nation. Some of the parents who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in interviews on Monday (Sept. 18) in Calabar said the situation was a perfect reflection of the hardship…
The long-standing communal clash between the neighbouring Ugaga and Igbekurekor communities in Yala Local Government Area of Criss River State has come to an end as they formally agreed to embrace peace and harmony. The successful mediation efforts were spearheaded by Hon. Brian Odey, member representing Yala I State Constituency in the Cross River State…
The church and other community-based social organisations should mobilise and actively be at the forefront of community-based prevention of diseases, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, Cross River State Health Commissioner has advised. Dr Ayuk who took his health advocacy, Sunday, to the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Ikot Nkebre-Calabar, told the church to actively align with government…
By Dame Senator Florence Ita-Giwa As a public figure of several decades standing, my antecedents are widely known. Nevertheless, it has become necessary to restate who I am and correct some misleading information made about my person. My name is Florence Mayen Ita-Giwa (Asibong Ita, was also my maiden native Efik name). I was born…
The Cross River State Commissioner of Health, Dr Egbe Ayuk has advocated for integrated programming to advance immunisation and other prevention programmes in child health. Dr Ayuk, who made the advocacy, recently, at Primary Healthcare Centre, Ikot Omin, Calabar, while flagging off the polio immunisation cycle in the State, admonished the good work being done…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu has charged the people of Imo State to brace up for the reelection of Governor Hope Uzodinma for a second term come November 2023. Governor Otu stated this in Owerri on Saturday (Sept. 16), while speaking as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth, pending her confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President has further approved the nomination of Mr Ayodele Olawande to serve as the Minister of State for Youth, pending his confirmation by…
This Sunday’s Big Brother Naija: All-Stars eviction show proved once again why it’s an All-Stars season. The evening was packed with drama and unexpected turns. The evening commenced with Big Brother addressing the previous week’s transgressions. A heated altercation between Alex and Pere led to both being penalised. Pere received a strike for aggressively removing…
Addressing Recent Issues and Ensuring a September to Remember in Cross River State I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to express my deep concern about the recent issues plaguing our beloved Cross River State, which have garnered significant attention and, regrettably, tarnished the image of our…
By Cynthia Maduekwe The Young African Leaders Initiative Cross River State (YALI-CRS) Hub is proud to extend heartfelt wishes and warm congratulations to our remarkable Coordinator, Tony Ebigwai, on the occasion of his birthday and marriage anniversary. This dual celebration is a testament to his unwavering commitment, vision, and dedication to the growth and empowerment…