CRS Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk. By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa Fever in Obubra Local Government Area (LGA of the state), following the death of a 30-year-old male farmer from Unincha community. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, announced the outbreak…
One of the honoured past Chairmen, Elder Willie Etim Okokon, showing off his portrait. By Ita Williams, Calabar In a landmark event aimed at preserving the legacy of journalism in Cross River State, the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council recently unveiled its Hall of Fame under the theme, “Honoring Legends, Preserving…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on Monday, February 24, assigned portfolios to 25 newly appointed Commissioners and two Special Advisers in the state. According to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah, the governor assigned the portfolios following their swearing-in on February 24….
In a remarkable display of unity and purpose, over 1,500 members of the Labour Party (LP) have officially declared their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 8, Calabar Municipality. A statement from “The Bridge Media”, said this significant move underscores their unwavering support for the visionary leadership of Rep. Bassey Akiba, Member,…
By: Sylvia Okoi Abi and Yakurr Local Government Areas have shown exceptional compliance with Cross River State’s monthly sanitation exercise. Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, who gave the pass mark Saturday, during the February edition of the State Wide Environmental sanitation exercise, praised the areas’ effort which has led to a high level of…
Pastor Shyngle Wigwe By Biodun Bello At over 90, this is not how Pastor Shyngle Wigwe had planned to spend the last few years of his long life. For the last 30 years, he’s been living a good life in a peaceful retirement, enjoying the support and benevolence of his industrious and wealthy second…