By Anietie Akpan The Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, Rep. Bassey Akiba, has sued for an urgent for the Governments at all levels and the entire society to intensify efforts to combat the menace of drug abuse and illicit trafficking. In a statement dated June 26, to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse…
Charles Mkpang, the only survivor of the March 23 Police shooting. By Anietie Akpan The only survivor of the March 23, 2025 police shooting in Calabar, Cross River State, has cried of neglect, saying support from the police and state government has been limited. The survivor, Charles Mkpang, a 46 year old artisan, said he…
By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Government and the Calabar Centre, South South Zone of the National Blood Service Agency(NBSA) and others have declared their resolve to boost blood donation. This commitment was made on Monday as they joined Lions Club International, DNKI , Nig Red Cross Society and other organizations, to mark World…
Some of the ANC kits. By Anietie Akpan Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) has witnessed the flag-off of a special intervention programme for the distribution of over 1,000 antenatal care (ANC) kits to pregnant women. The initiative is a product of the benevolent synergy between the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu,…
Hon. Oden Ewa By Anietie Akpan Medical services for all the beneficiaries of Oden Ewa Health Insurance Scheme in the Central Senatorial District have commenced in all the designated health facilities. A statement from Oden Ewa Cares, said the foundation has paid for all services that are to be provided to the beneficiaries and “it…
Cross River First Lady, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu By Kingsley Agim 500 elderly citizens from Cross River State have benefited from the State Health Insurance Scheme, (CRSHIS) courtesy This landmark gesture which is fully sponsored by the Wife of the State Governor, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, ensures the enrollment of 500 senior citizens aged 70,…