By Our Reporter The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on health, Dr Ekpo Ekpo Bassey, has explained how the Governor’s pragmatic approach to the challenge of brain drain in the health sector was helping to reduce it to the barest minimum Dr Bassey said this shortly after the just concluded 66th Regular Session of…
A week-long, comprehensive free medical outreach is scheduled to commence in Calabar, Cross River State, next week, offering a wide array of specialized health services to the public at no cost. The outreach, tagged the “Calabar Free Medical Outreach,” is a collaborative effort by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council on Thursday joined over 5,000 worshippers to celebrate the Divine Manifestation of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu in Calabar. Led by the Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey, the NUJ delegation joined traditional rulers, industry leaders, clergy, Nollywood figures, and members of the Brotherhood…
By Kelvin Obambon The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State Chapter has inaugurated its new state office, a generous donation by the Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu. The event, held on Thursday at Adsuite Hotel, Calabar, marks a historic milestone in the political landscape of the state, symbolizing strengthened cooperation between the government…
The Community Relations Officer of Etung Local Government Area, Lady Victoria Njar, has extended warm felicitations to the Executive Chairman of Council, Hon. Henry Njar Anom, as he marks his birthday, describing him as a leader of rare courage, conviction and exemplary character. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Lady Njar hailed the Chairman for…
Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has directed the cancellation of the 2025 Agbokim Waterfalls Green Marathon, following what he described as the “prevailing national security realities” requiring cautious action and responsible planning. Announcing the decision, the Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, said the Governor considered it…
By Kelvin Obambon The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Cross River State has apprehended a 52-year-old teacher, Mr. Onun Ikoli, and his wife, Mrs. Itam Onun, in the Yakurr local government area. The couple was arrested for being in possession of 360 bags of marijuana (Indian Hemp), which had a total weight of…
Governor Bassey Otu has met with the Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Councils of Cross River State in a strategic session aimed at strengthening security, enhancing citizens’ welfare and assessing the progress of his People-First administration as the year draws to an end. Speaking during a recent meeting at the State Executive Council Chamber,…
By Kingsley Agim and Jessica Edet Nigeria’s top health policymakers, technical experts, and development partners have converged in Calabar as the 66th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Health (NCH) commenced at the Calabar International Convention Centre (CICC). The week-long gathering, widely regarded as the apex policy forum for the country’s health sector, opened…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, collaborated with the Internet Society Nigeria Chapter to host a vital training session for journalists on data encryption and digital security, marking the 2025 Global Encryption Day. The event, themed “A Shield in Uncertain Times: The Role of Encryption,” took place on…