Cross River NAWOJ celebrating with the vulnerable children of Calabar By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called on the state government to take urgent steps in addressing the issues of street children in Calabar. For the vulnerable children, it was a rare opportunity to…
Chairman PSC, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd), has identified intra and inter-service conflict, the politicization of crime and security issues, and conflict of roles as major challenges confronting the security agencies in due process and application of the criminal justice system. This…
One thematic area in Golden Initiative for All (GIFA) that focuses on the advancement of the economic, political and social status of women is Women Empowerment. The objectives include creating an enabling environment for the economic empowerment of Akwa Ibom women, addressing barriers to women’s effective participation as well as advocacies against harmful traditional practices….
The 36 motorcycles for TB Supervisors and Assistants across the state’s 18 LGAs. By Kingsley Agim In a decisive move to strengthen tuberculosis (TB) control and expand healthcare access, the Cross River State Ministry of Health has reinforced its commitment to an integrated care model, ensuring that TB and HIV patients receive comprehensive treatment from…
Executive Chairman, Yakurr LGA, Yibala Igri Inyang By Anietie Akpan The people of Yakurr Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State have lauded the aggressive renovation projects in the council and empowerment programmes of the council executives led by Hon. Yibala Igri Inyang in barely 100 days in office. In an interview with Pillar…
Gov. Bassey Otu (Centre) and his Deputy, Rt Hon Peter Odey (R) during the projects’ inspection on Thursday. By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has justified the N46 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) that accrued to the state within 18 months with a splash of road projects in Calabar metropolis. For…