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  By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has condemned the vandalism of facilities at the General Hospital, Calabar , following protests linked to a tragic accident involving students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk , described the incident as “unfortunate and overblown” during an on-the-spot assessment, confirming that infrastructure including an ambulance, electrical installations, doors, windows and ward equipment were damaged. “We are assessing the extent of the damage. The ambulance screens have been broken, and parts of the hospital have been destroyed. We will also evaluate the impact on the wards,” he said. Ayuk explained that the protest stemmed from a fatal road accident along the Calabar–Uyo highway , where some students reportedly died at the scene. He clarified that injured victims brought to the General Hospital were promptly attended to, with critical cases referred to the University of C...

  By Kingsley Agim Cross River State has once again recorded a major public health milestone the following the successful treatment and discharge of the state’s only confirmed case. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk , disclosed that the lone case was confirmed on April 16, 2026, by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) isolation centre. According to him, the State Government swiftly activated its public health emergency response mechanisms, including the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), to contain the situation and prevent further spread. Dr. Ayuk explained that the response, carried out in close collaboration with key partners such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the NCDC, involved comprehensive contact tracing , line-listing of exposed persons, clinical monitoring, as well as sample collection and testing. He noted that all identified contacts were closely followed up, and none develo...

  The Office of the Special Adviser on Public Utilities to the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Prince Sen. (Apostle) Bassey Edet Otu, led by Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe, KSM, has condoled with the management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), the Students’ Union Government, and Nigerian students at large over the tragic auto crash that claimed the lives of three students and one staff member. Engr.  Egbe,  also condemned the destruction of public property following the incident, particularly the attack on the General Hospital in Mary Slessor, Calabar, describing the action as unfortunate and unacceptable. Speaking during an on-the-spot assessment of the level of destruction at the hospital alongside the Honourable Commissioner for Health, the Special Adviser expressed disappointment over the attack on a public health facility meant to serve the people. According to him, while the anger and frustration of the students were understandable, such actio...

  A sociopolitical group, The People’s Mandate Group, has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms for Hon. (Obol) Cyril James Omini, member representing Yakurr I State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, citing his proactive and people-oriented representation of the constituency over the past three years. Speaking on behalf of the group during the presentation of the forms to Hon. Omini at his residence in Ugep on Saturday, Mr. Odum Odum Sunday said the gesture was a reflection of the group’s confidence in the lawmaker’s leadership. According to the group, the decision to purchase the forms was informed by Hon. Omini’s performance, accessibility, and commitment to the welfare and development of the constituency, as well as its desire to see him continue his legislative duties under the platform of the APC in the interest of the people of Yakurr I and the state at large. Odum noted that Hon. Omini has distinguish...

The Sector Commander Corps Commander Innocent Tommy Etuk has restated the commitment of the Corps in maintaining a zero tolerance against reckless driving, particularly by truck drivers along Odukpani-Itu road in respect to the incessant cases of fatal crashes and avoidable loss of lives along that stretch. Following the recent crash involving students of the University Of Cross River ( UNICROSS) leaving four victims death, six injured and on admission in Aruba hospital and UCTH respectively, Sector Commander described the actions of some truck drivers as devastating and avoidable noting that, brake failure, wrongful overtaking, excessive speed and loss of control by heavy duty vehicles have continued to account for multiple deaths and injuries on the highways. While strongly condemning the bad driving behaviour of the truck drivers, the Sector Commander further called on all relevant stakeholders to partner with the FRSC in concerting efforts geared towards promoting strict enforce...

  The Management, staff, students and the entire University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) community have received with profound sadness the news of a tragic road accident involving twenty-four (24) students and one (1) staff member of the University. The students, mostly members of the executive body of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), were returning from an official assignment in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, when the unfortunate incident occurred at Odukpani Local Government Area. Regrettably, the accident claimed the lives of three students and one staff member. The deceased have been identified as Comrade Solomon Uya, Director of Sports of the Students’ Union Government; Comrade Lucky Erim, Department of Chemistry and President of the Faculty of Physical Sciences Students’ Association as well as President of Presidents; Comrade Favour Darlington of the Department of Educational Management; and Mr. Anthony Arikpo, the driver of the vehicle and a staff member of the University. Su...