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  As the nation marks its 61 Independence Anniversary, a lawmaker in the Crose River House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong, has called on all Nigerians to be united with a sense of purpose in other to curb the myriads of security challenges facing the nation. In his Independence message made available to journalists in Calabar, the Lawmaker who represents Boki II in the assembly, said it was only unity, love and cooperation of all Nigerians that would help to reduce cases of insecurity across the country. Bisong, who commended the military for its doggedness in the fight against insurgency in troubled spots in the country, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to show more strength and commitment in the fight against insecurity. He noted that no meaningful development can thrive in a hostile area, hence the need for the Federal Government to deploy adequate manpower to troubles spots across the country. Hon. Bisong called on Nigerians to always avail security agencies with timely in

As Nigeria celebrates her 61st Independence Anniversary today, October 1, the Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams has sued for unity and peaceful coexistence among ethnic nationalities in the country. The Speaker, who made the call recently in Calabar, also congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Ben Ayade, and Nigerians as a whole for attaining the milestone, despite the challenges the country has gone through. “At 61, I wish every Nigerian well. Let us keep Nigeria united and peaceful. We have gone through a lot. We have gone through so many challenges. Every great nation goes through that. Let us have hope, especially for us Cross Riverians. Let us think of Cross River, let us think about the Nigerian project. We must leave in peace with one another. “For those that are giving us cause to cry, I say please let us unite and work with the government to achieve a better Nigeria. Our founding fathers have done well. This is the time f

By Kingsley Agim   Saturday, September 18, 2021, will continue to be an historical day in Cross River State, a date that  symbolizes the unity of Nigeria which Calabar and Cross River State stand for.  History establishes that Calabar as the first capital of Nigeria, was the city where the Northern and Southern Protectorate agreement was signed, little wonder the city/state is known for many firsts.  Another first recorded in Calabar was the Wedding Fathia of a famous journalist, public affairs commentator, writer and media entrepreneur, Alhaji Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair and his heartrob, Zainab Oluwatoyin Usman both from ilorin in Kwara State.  The "Special First"  was the  attendance of the  Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade and the  Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Chief Kayode Alabi, both Christians but served as Special Father and Father of Groom at the wedding Fathia. Ayade became the first sitting  governor to have attended a Muslim Wedding in the mosque in Cro

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has urged newly admitted students of the institution to shun all forms of illegal practices that are capable of truncating their future. Prof. Obi stated this at the 2020/2021 freshmen orientation exercise held at the institution's International Conference Center. The VC assured the students that her administration won't let anyone harass them, adding that she will protect their rights and privileges. She noted that her administration was determined to ensure that students are given the right and deservable treat to enable them excel in their various disciplines.  According to her, every student admitted deserve the best, noting that the management of the University exist because of the students. While congratulating the freshmen for being among those admitted, the VC said that out of the fourty thousand students who applied to study in the University, only ten thousand were lucky to be admitted into the Un

  The Chief Executive Officer of Akpanke Foundation, Mr Peter Akpanke, has felicitated with former Governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke, on his 60th birthday. Akpanke, in his goodwill message to the sexagenarian, extolled Duke's dynamic leadership and qualities that have kept him afloat in the mainstream of leadership and political circle since 1999. He described Donald Duke as a man with absolute integrity which has continued to endear a majority of people to him. According to Akpanke, Donald Duke is a veteran leader who has supported the People's Democratic Party to grow the state and the country. "Your Excellency, your devotion towards the growth of Cross River State and the people of the country is highly appreciated and we recognize your giant strides towards nation building. "Leaders are the stars of the night and the moon that gives light to our path in the dark. I’m glad you are these and more.  "You’ve developed the four corners of your territor

  A Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) with interest in promoting accountability, transparency and openness in public service, Accountability Lab Nigeria has selected Comrade Inyali Peter as one of its thirty integrity icons of the year.  In an unveiling message posted on the organization's official Facebook page, the NGO described Inyali, publisher of online news platform, Fearless Reports and Lectures in the department of Mass Communication, University of Calabar as a public servant of "good virtue".  The NGO narrated how the University Don has severally turned down gratification of any kind in exchange for favour.  According to the NGO, "Inyali Peter is a public servant of good virtue. For the past five years, he has been a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communications at the University of Calabar. He is currently ON a national assignment at the Federal Ministry of Power, Office of the Minister of State. At his university, the students have grown wary of atte

The Cross River State Commissioner for Health Dr. Betta Edu visited Refugee Camp at Ogoja Local Government Area as part of sensitization exercise for Cholera prevention and Phase two roll out of  COVID-19 Vaccination across the State alongside the Director-General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Janet Ekpenyong, and the vaccination Team. The COVID-19 pandemic which is having a serious impact on the most vulnerable communities worldwide and threatens progress on HIV, TB, malaria, maternal care, vaccination, and other areas of healthcare especially amongst Refugees and internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have received adequate attention by the State Governor, Senator Prof Ben Ayade who has stated severally and demonstrated his support for total rehabilitation and reintegration of refugees and IDPs across the State.  With the new wave of Cholera outbreak in Nigeria and the receipt Of doses of the Modena vaccines early this month in the state, Cross River ha

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As measures to hit herd immunization and achieve 100% coverage on Covid-19 Vaccination remains a priority, leaders from the South South region of Nigeria have converged in Benin, the Edo state Capital  to seek ways of combating rumours, fears and misconception about the Covid19 Vaccines. The Town Hall Meeting which was organized by the Presidential Steering Committee on Covid-19 in collaboration with National Primary Healthcare Development Agency had representatives from all South South states share their experiences on strategies adopted in reaching out to the already vaccinated groups. It was also an avenue  to galvanize support and buy-in from all stakeholders and key influencers including traditional, religious leaders,  government, academia, private sector etc on the need to encourage people to get vaccinated while dispelling all rumors and myths surrounding the Covid-19 Vaccination. At the end of the event, everyone pledged their support to the ongoing Vaccination exercise in the

  The Unified Commercial Drivers Association of Cross River State through their chairman Pastor Thomas Effiom Okon has urged the leadership of the party to zone the Apc State Chairmanship to Ogoja and support the aspirations of Mr. Godwin Nyiam as the next Chairman at the party's forthcoming State convention. The Association Chairman made the call at the press conference held at transcorps Calabar, today, the 26th of September 2021. Okon said,  Nyiam, a one-time aspirant of the North senatorial seat and the DG of Traffic Management and Regulatory Agency (TRAMA) was completely outstanding, Young among other contestants for the position,  having the pedigree and experience to deliver on the Job as State Chairman. According to him, zoning the Chairmanship to Ogoja and supporting Nyiam's candidature is critical to ensuring the party's success and Unity. He added that many crossriverians would decamp from People Democratic Party( PDP) to APC because of Nyima's styles of lead

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has held a thanksgiving mass in her honour to dedicate her emergence as the first female and 11th substantive VC of the institution to God. The thanksgiving mass was held in her home town of Bansan community, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Boki local government area, Cross River State. The VC, who led her family, friends, colleagues and well wishers to thank God for her emergence, said that her educational career towards attaining the highest rank of a Professor wasn't a smooth one, hence it came with challenges, but she was determined towards achieving success. She told the congregation that as a young child from a humble background, she was focused on  becoming great through her educational pursuits inspite of the challenges. Prof. Obi noted that her emergence as the 11th VC of UNICAL was divine. The VC encouraged women to always have a positive outlook towards life, adding that success does not come easi

As the world struggles to fight COVID-19 and more persons including young people die of Heart failure; there is a need for everyone in Cross River state to be more aware of the importance of ensuring good health and fitness. The theme for 2021 World  Heart Day is "Harnessing the power of digital health to improve awareness, prevention, and management of CVD globally" The State Ministry of Health in Collaboration with over 12 Fitness clubs staged a 12km walk through the Calabar Carnival Route to mark the day and sensitize people on the dangers of Cardiovascular disease and the need to exercise to keep fit as one major part of preventive healthy living. The Commissioner For Health, Dr. Betta Edu disclosed that Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the world’s number one killer, resulting in 18.6 million deaths a year across the globe. According to her, the disease has many causes ranging from smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, to air pollution, and less common c

  The Cross River University Technology (CRUTECH) Alumni Association has set up a twelve-man Transition Committee to be Chaired by Comrade Castro Ezama, Special Adviser on Education to Governor Ben Ayade.  National President of the Association, Comrade Eyam Abeng announced the composition of the committee yesterday, at the association's Annual General Meeting (AGM) which held at Transcorp Hotels, Calabar.  Other members of the committee includes, Pastor Eno Clement, Alternate CHAIRMAN, Dr. Ukam Ngwu, Esq., Secretary, Mrs. Betty Nji, Angela Oko, Abang Ogon, Romanus Abua, Mefiok Umana and former National Association of Nigerian Students, Engr. Jerome Egbe as members.  Pioneer President of the Association, Dr. David Mbotor, Secretary of the University's Postgraduate School, Ntufam Barr. Victor Ndifon as well as  a retired Superintendent of Police, Mr.  Ibiang Iwara  were also appointed Advisers of the committee. The committee is saddled with the responsibility of amending the asso

  In recognition of its enviable role in radio programs, FAD93.1FM Calabar has emerged as the 'Next Rated Radio Station in Nigeria' in promoting excellent radio programs in Cross River State and Nigeria at large. Receiving the award at the Nigerian Media-Nite Out Awards (NMNA) held in Lagos on Saturday, September 18, 2021, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of FAD MEDIA GROUP, owners of FAD93.1FM Calabar, and FAD360TV, Mr. Fidelis Duker said the radio station has over the years gone beyond just providing news items to listeners but has evolved as reporting news on all modes of exemplary radio programming which include sports, radio drama, entertainment, and many other interesting programs. Duker described the award as a reflection of the hard work of management and staff, promising that the recognition will further encourage the station to continue to provide improved service to the public. While thanking the organizers of the event for recognizing the commitment of FADFM

  A Non-governmental Organization given to Peace Building and Conflict Management in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria , Partners for Peace in the Niger, P4P has called on the government of Cross River State to as a matter urgency begin the process of implementing the report of the Ndoma-Egba's led committee it set up to mediate on the Ebom, Ebijakara crisis.  In a statement issued by the Cross River State Chapter Coordinator of the Network in Calabar, Mr. Ukorebi Esien, mentioned that the Governor having received the report from the Ndoma-Egba's led committee over 3 months ago, should as a matter of urgent public interest begin the implementation process of the report so the crisis do not return. He noted that implementing the report will go a long in ensuring that the ongoing peace process as brokered by several Peace Actors within the communities and members Network wouldn't be in vain.  Ukorebi who made this known in a message made available to our news room as part of

  The Emiritus Bishop of the Metropolitan Arch-diocese of Calabar, His Eminence, Bishop Joseph Ukpo has received his first jab of the Covid-19 Vaccine  as he charges Nigerians of influence to live by example and help government in the fight against the Corona virus pandemic. The one time Bishop of Chullu and Ogoja Diocese made the move recently in Calabar in support towards the state's geared efforts in  reducing Covid-19 related deaths and minimize transmission rate across the state. It will be recalled that, the Catholic Diocese of Calabar and Ogoja had recently endorsed the vaccines during the 2021 spiritual week held in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State where over 150 priests and Perpertual sisters got vaccinated. Responding to the magnanimity and cohesive nature of the 84 year old very, Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong said, leaders like Bishop Ukpo with wide range of exposure and intellect ha

  No fewer than 63 newly inducted doctors of the University of Calabar have been told to prioritize the health needs of patients if they must excel in the medical profession. Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, who stated this during the 52nd Physicians’ Oath Taking Ceremony (Sponsio Academica) charged the inductees to always place the well-being of their patients on the front burner. While congratulating the inductees for scaling the hurdles in the course of their training, she urged them to adhere strictly to the ethics of the medical profession and imbibe the spirit of excellence and professionalism in the discharge of their duties. The VC, who described the college as the flagship of the institution, said: "I am proud of the products from the college because they have been making great exploits all over the world. ‘’I am happy to be part of your success stories and I urge you all to be good ambassadors of the institution’’. This came has she reite

  By Uchino Amatey Members of the State Social Mobilization Team have paid an advocacy visit to the Executive Chairman State Universal Basic Education Board, Mr Victor Odo and SUBEB Management. The visit which held recently at the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Calabar, was to brief SUBEB Management on the upcoming Polio vaccination tagged “Outbreak Response (OBR) Campaign,” holding across the 18 Local Government Areas from 2nd - 5th of October, 2021.   Speaking during the visit, the State Mobilization Officer, Mrs. Nsa Ekpenyong said the visit was to solicit SUBEB’s support in disseminating information and creating awareness within the Agency on the forthcoming campaign. According to her, “We are here today because SUBEB is a major stakeholder, you deal with children under the polio vaccine age of 0-59 months. We need your help in notifying heads of schools, teachers and pupils of the upcoming polio campaign. They should be informed that health workers will be at the v

Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Betta Edu has laid the foundation stone for the construction of an ultra-modern Diabetes Screening/Treatment Centre, at the General Hospital, Ogoja, in Ogoja Local Government Area of the state which is been donated by Lion Lynda Odu-Okpeseyi led Lions Club International, District 404 A2. Dr. Edu, during the ground-breaking ceremony, stated that the General Hospital Ogoja under her watch has become a center of Excellence with several specialties to cater to the needs of persons in the Northern senatorial district and beyond. The state Health commissioner said Diabetes has the highest prevalence in the south-south region of Nigeria which includes Cross River state and 50 percent of persons living with diabetes are still undiagnosed. Persons living with diabetes are more likely to die from COVID 19 as compared to the General population, this is why the State government is collaborating with Lions Club to ensure that Diabetes prevention is giv

  Today is a great day, a day to reflect on the birth of a distinguished Nigerian and a czar of quality university education. SEPTEMBER 19 is quite significant because it afford us another opportunity to celebrate a record breaker, a sterling woman, a dynamic personality, the amazon of academic excellence, one of Nigeria's leading most influential woman and the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar. Your life has continued to reinforce my belief in the aphorism that "leadership is not just a position but a call for service and responsibility". You have continued to exemplify your unquenchable zeal and passion for quality service delivery towards nation-building since your journey as Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar. Over the years, you have demonstrated the real leadership ideals, values, progressivism and ethics embedded in you. Today and everyday, we celebrate your continuous relevance as not just accidental but a visionary and transforma

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has signed a memorandum of understanding between the university and MTN to enhance internet services in the institution.  The move by the Vice Chancellor marks the beginning of a paradigm shift in the area of telecommunications and internet services in the University of Calabar.  According to Dr Adie Edward of the Faculty of Arts, "the Vice Chancellor was highly elated that this giant stride has been achieved under her administration because activities such as internet browsing, phone calls, SMS, ATM, POS etc will happen with relative ease and speed as soon as this very important project is concluded". Accordingly, the VC expressed happiness with the Dean of Arts, Prof Stella Effa Atoe and the entire Faculty for initiating a laudable move of putting ICT and digitalization on a speed lane in the university, just as she promised to drive the project to a logical conclusion in no distant time. 

  The University of Calabar has commenced massive construction and rehabilitation work on the lectures halls on campus with a view to create more learning classrooms for students. The construction work is ongoing in PAV1, PAV2 and PAV3 respectively. The old structures are been demolished for the construction of better classrooms for students' comfort. While inspecting the work, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, said that the objective of the construction of the massive classrooms was to create more spaces for the students to attend their lectures conveniently. According to the VC, one of the major challenges faced by students of the institution was that of comfortable classrooms, hence the management's decision to embark on the construction of more classrooms to accommodate the students. She disclosed that the new design for the lecture halls, which will come in storey buildings, will have students convenience, office spaces and relaxation

    The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila on Thursday received delegation of APC Youth Lobby Committee in his office where the group had come to advocate on youth inclusion in governance.   The Speaker in his remarks said he subscribed to the belief that the Nigerian youth had a lot to offer, a remained a youth advocate.   The Statement issued by the Speaker's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Lanre Lasisi  stressed that the 9th House of Representatives had also keyed into the youth advocacy in governance and public offices as many bills being considered were motivated by the interest of the youth.   According to him when the Speaker hosted the APC Youth Lobby Committee on Inclusion during a courtesy call on Thursday at the National Assembly, Gbajabiamila encouraged the Nigerian youth to continue to be productive.   However, the Speaker noted that "power is not served à la carte," hence the Nigerian youth must peacefully work toward

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has commended the MBBCH Class of 2000 for renovating and equipping a Meeting Hall in the College of Medical Sciences. Prof. Obi who gave the commendation while commissioning the Meeting Hall in the College of Medical Sciences appreciated them for giving back to their Alma Mata. While describing the College of Medical Sciences as the flagship of the institution, the Vice Chancellor said she was proud of MBBCH Class of 2000 and by extension the College for supporting the University Management. She said the renovation and equipping of the Meeting Hall has lifted a huge burden off the shoulders of the University Management, adding that, the MBBCH Class of 2000 have left indelible footprints on the sands of time. This came as she charged students of the institution to always take responsibility for their actions by contributing positively to the growth of the institution. "We are proud of the College because it

  The internal security operatives of the University of Calabar has arrested one Okon Okon Jacob, who is not a student of the University of Calabar for inciting students to stage a protest in the school over increased in school fees. Okon Okon Jacob, who said he is a graduate of an unknown College of Education, got entrance into the University with other youths who were not students of UNICAL to stage the protest. Student Union Government President, James Ugah, said that their attention was drawn to the activities of the group on campus. Ugah explained that when they accosted Okon Okon Jacob and his group, they found out that they were not students of the University of Calabar. "Our attention was drawn to the activities of the group around the hostel, when we immediately rushed to the area, we interrogated them and found out that they were not students of the University of Calabar. Infact they were hoodlums who came in to disrupt the peace of the institution. "Thereafter, we

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has commended students of the Law Faculty of the institution for emerging victorious and winning awards in national competitions. Obi gave the commendation in Calabar when the Law students visited her to present the awards to her and share the experiences of their academic exploits at national competitions. The students were led on the visit by Ms. Elizabeth Idiku, President of Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN), University of Calabar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the students emerged victorious in the just concluded “Battle of the Wigs Competition” held in Portharcourt. The students also participated in the “All Nigeria Universities National Advocacy Championship” in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and “Mock Competition” in Ile-Ife respectively. Obi told the students that their exploits have brought joy, pride and national recognition to the university, adding that the students