A patient being attended to at the fee medical outreach programme in Akamkpa…recently. By Anietie Akpan Poised to take health-care to the less privileged, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has flagged off its Free Medical Mission in Cross River State, targeting 3,500 rural dwellers. The free medical outreach started on June 16 and will end…
By Ita Williams, Calabar In a bid to promote cross-border trading between Nigeria and its neighbouring countries, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for policy dialogue and advocacy initiatives. CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Raphsanjani, made this call during a two-day stakeholders’ policy dialogue event held at weekend at the Transcorp…
Officials and participants at the workshop. By Anietie Akpan Efforts to rescue Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary in Cross River state from further degradation is on the way as an environmental group has commenced the process of planting 60,000 trees. Over time, the sanctuary which is home to endangered species like the low land gorillas, chimpanzees,…
Dr Betta Edu (L), reaching out to the less privileged By Anietie Akpan The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has called on Muslims and Nigerians at large to inculcate the virtues of obedience and sacrifice even at this transition times. Edu said this in a message on Sunday congratulating millions…
By Ita Williams, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in combating kidnapping activities in the state with the successful arrest of a notorious gang leader known as “Tallest.” A statement at weekend by the Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police, Ugbo Irene on behalf of the State…
Eid-el-Kabir: Otu Charges Muslims On Values Of Sacrifice, Compassion, Unit Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has felicitated with Muslim faithful in the state and beyond on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, urging them to uphold the values of sacrifice, compassion, and unity. In a statement on Sunday by his…