The Cross River State Deputy Governor and Chairman State Taskforce Committee on Primary Health Care, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, on Thursday, presided over the meeting of the State Taskforce Committee on Primary Health Care. In his remarks, the Deputy Governor emphasized the State Government’s commitment to substantial investments, not only in Cholera, Poliomyelitis, Meningitis,…
The Managing Director (MD) of Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi and his team, on Thursday, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt.. Hon Peter Odey , in Government House, Calabar. During his opening statements, Dr. Ogunyemi conveyed the warm regards of the Honourable Minister…
By Joseph Bassey , Concerned members of the University of Cross River community across the four University campuses, have issued a stern warning against mischief-makers, who are scripting malicious news aimed at discrediting and distracting the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof Austin Austine Angba whom they described as a ‘God sent’ leader to the…
The State Lawmakers have requested for the State Government’s intervention and support for the people of Ine-Abasi, a fishing port in Bakassi Local Government Area, where a recent fire outbreak rendered most of them homeless. The Lawmakers resolved that, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) should provide relief materials including building and fishing equipments to…
…Presents cow, drinks, yam, cash The Honourable Commissioner for Housing Cross River State, Dr. Beatrice Igwe on Thursday condoled with a notable leader, stakeholder and founder of Opal Group, High Chief Higgins Peters over the death of his beloved younger sister, the late Mrs Juliana Akpowu Ezekiel (nee Peters). Mrs Juliana died on 3rd…
The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey Ph D, today received the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Cross River State Wing, in his office on a courtesy call. The Union members and their Executives, led by their Chairman, Comrade (Amb.) Gregory Olayi, FNHR, congratulated the Commissioner for his well deserved appointment, also…
Honourable Omosede Gabriella Igbinedion, a former member of the House of Representatives, has officially declared her candidacy for the Edo 2024 gubernatorial race. Fondly known as the “Lady Governor” by her supporters, Hon. Igbinedion has already taken a significant step by purchasing her Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)…
In a bid to address the growing concerns of insecurity and kidnappings in Edo State, Hon. Barr. Omosede Igbinedion, a governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has unveiled a bold plan to implement a Special Air Support Security Patrol if elected as Governor. With the recent news of another kidnapping in Edo State,…
The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem has expressed gratitude to his fellow Lawmakers as well as staff of the Assembly for their support and dedication to duty last year. Ayambem who was speaking during the first plenary session for the new year welcomed Members from their recess and also…
The speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has denied the allegations that Hon. Ashakia Pius, his former colleague who represents Obanliku, was forced out of his office by breaking in and taking over from Hon. Thomas Aruku, the member representing Ogoja Constituency. Rt. Hon. Ayambem stated that Mr….