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  Former Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Janet Ekpenyong , has congratulated Dr Betta Edu on the occasion of her 40th birthday, describing her as one of Nigeria’s brightest stars whose contributions to healthcare, humanitarian services and national development have continued to make a remarkable impact. Dr Ekpenyong commended Dr Edu’s exceptional leadership, dedication to public service and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians, noting that her achievements across various levels of government reflect a passion for service and a determination to make a difference. She recalled Dr Edu’s remarkable contributions as Director-General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, where she has demonstrated outstanding zeal and compassion for the people by advancing primary healthcare delivery , extending essential health services to rural communities and improving access to healthcare in underserved areas where such services were pr...

  The President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Comr. Ogar Favour Johobe , popularly known as Noble, has dissociated himself from allegations of cult-related activities following his arrest and subsequent release by the police in connection with an incident near the University of Calabar (UNICAL). In a public statement, Johobe explained that his visit to UNICAL on Thursday, October 22, 2026, was to consult with a friend intending to contest for a position in the National Association of Cross River State Students (NACRISS) Worldwide , following the dissolution of its previous administration.  He denied involvement in cultism or any unlawful activity and called on the Cross River State Police Command to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident and correct any misleading information. Following his arrest, Naija Confra published a Facebook report identifying him among 11 male suspects arrested during a joint se...

  By Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair   Birthday tributes are no lengthy religious sermons, but how does one describe in few words a vibrant young in age but exudes the wisdom of a 90 year old?  A woman whose life is defined by fierce empathy for the downtrodden, unwavering service to humanity, and uncompromising love for country?  At 40 Dr. Betta Edu remains a role model for young people, especially young women, uncertain of life directions. As Co-Director of Women Mobilisation of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), she brings uncommon verve, strategic dexterity and infectious energy to the task of galvanising Nigerian women behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ’s re-election bid.  Her outings so far have been marked by purposeful engagement, formidable grassroots mobilisation, and a refreshing demonstration of political commitment. At the inauguration of the APC PCC, Edu distinguished herself with dignified conduct, measured eloquence, and inspiring remarks t...

Cross River author and politician Rt. Hon. (Otuekong) Orok Otu Duke, Ph.D., has called on minority communities to begin documenting their personal and collective histories, insisting that silence allows others to define their past. Speaking to journalists at the Ernest Etim-Bassey Press Centre in Calabar , Duke linked the appeal directly to his forthcoming presentation of five new books in Abuja on November 5. “Until the lion learns to write ” Duke repeatedly returned to a familiar proverb to drive home his point. “Until the lion learns how to write his own story, the story of the hunt will always celebrate the hunter,” he said. He explained that many communities, particularly those in minority areas, routinely fail to record their experiences — the good, the bad and the not-so-good. The result, he argued, is the gradual loss of communal information, culture and historical memory. “On my own, I found out that a lot of times, we fail to document things about us,” Duke said. “If we do...

  Public health practitioner and former Cross River State Commissioner for Health , Dr Janet Ekpenyong , has urged Nigerians to maintain proper personal and environmental hygiene as a key measure to prevent the spread of infectious diseases . Dr Ekpenyong made the call while speaking on the Silverbird Breakfast Show on Monday, expressing concern over the reported number of people currently under surveillance for the deadly Ebola virus disease , as the disease exposes how easy it is for infection to cross borders and the challenges faced by global health systems. She explained that Ebola is transmitted through direct contact with the blood and other bodily fluids of an infected person or contaminated materials, stressing the need for strict adherence to preventive measures to minimize the risk of infection, especially in state with reported case already. The former commissioner called on operators of public facilities and other places of public interest to provide functional hand...

  Former Special Adviser on Education, Castro Ezama , has paid the school fees of Alice Williams , a Junior Secondary School Three (JSS3) student of Government Secondary School, Akim Quo Town, Calabar , after meeting her on Marian Road , where she was heading home after being sent away from school over unpaid fees. Ezama, who disclosed this in a statement following the encounter, said he decided to follow Alice to her home, where he met her father, Mr. Okon Williams Friday, a transport officer with Calabar South Local Government Area, who is battling prostate cancer . According to him, the family has been facing severe financial difficulties, with the father's medical condition and treatment expenses reportedly making it difficult for him to meet the family's educational and other basic needs. Ezama said the financial strain had become so overwhelming that Williams could no longer sustain the medical bills at the Navy Reference Hospital . Moved by the family's circums...