By Kingsley Agim The impact of the Cross River State Health Insurance Scheme was once again demonstrated as Cynthia Osam, a young woman from Iyamoyong in Obubra Local Government Area, successfully underwent two life-saving surgeries on Wednesday, thanks to the state’s improved healthcare system. The procedures were performed by Dr. Ekon Francis at General Hospital…
Dr. Oby Ezekwesili. By Etim Etim Since late February when Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan nearly brought down the roof of the Senate, wagging her finger at the Senate President and shouting, ‘’I’m not afraid of you’’, Nigerian women have found their voice and are rising to assert their influence. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment allegation against Akpabio and…
Gov. Umo Eno during the meeting. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom state government will soon commence a modern city bus transportation system in Uyo metropolis just as it goes tough on motorcycles and tricycles. In an eight point resolution of the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting held on Wednesday, March 26, issued by the State…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) has raised the alarm over the increasing deaths in Obubra Local Government Area (LGA) of the state following the dearth of doctors and other health professionals in Gen Hospital Obubra. The House on Tuesday had deliberated on a motion sponsored by the Member representing…
One of the affected houses. By Anietie Akpan First rain of the year in Yala Local Government Area (LGA) of Northern Senatorial District in Cross River state has killed three persons with over 20 houses destroyed. Eyewitness reports said the down pour which was driven by fierce wind and thunder storm occurred on Monday and…
Excited Mrs. Ifeoma Itoro showing off the donated factory equipment from the Governor . By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Tuesday, handed over a fully refurbished factory and equipment, as well as N2 million naira as working capital to Mrs. Ifeoma Itoro, a local food processor. This mouth watering gesture,…