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By Ofem, Jesam (Trinity) The presidential candidate for the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) Sen. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to cure the Cross River State's headache if elected on the 25th of February 2023. Addressing the mammoth crowd on Tuesday the 31st of January 2023 at Calabar Stadium in the company of his running mate Senator Kashim Shettima and his entourage, Tinubu apologizes for keeping his supporters waiting for so long. He also used the opportunity to thank Sen. John Owan Enoh and Barr. Mary Ekpere for respecting him and withdrawing their lawsuits against the party, that what they have done, God will bless them and they will never regret the sacrifice they made. He further emphasizes that he will make Cross River State a tourism wonder, adding that money will enter cross river state. "Cross River State you will defeat your enemy and God will give you happiness". Earlier the Governor of Cross River State said Tinubu you have won, y

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu has unveiled a policy agenda he will implement if elected in March 2023. Otu released his policy agenda tagged ‘People-First’, comprised: Agriculture and commodity value chain, Infrastructure, Transportation, Roads and street infrastructure, Water, information and communication Technologies, Automation and Modern Technologies, Environment, Education; Mineral Resources, Education, Health, Land Administration and Management, Human Capacity Development and Humanitarian Affairs. Otu while addressing Journalists at NUJ secretariat Calabar appreciated the efforts of past administrations starting from Udoakaha J. Esuene, Paul Omu, Tunde Elegbede, Clement Isong, Donald Etiebet, Daniel Archibong, I in Princewill, Ernest Atta, Clement Ebri, Ibrahim Kefas, Gregory Agbonemi, Umar Faoruk Ahmed, Christopher Osondo, Donald Duke, Liyal Imoke and Ben Ayade. He noted that his

The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Janet Ekpenyong reiterated Cross River State Government's committment to improve health care services while applauding the management and staff of the Ogoja General Hospital for their coordination and professionalism in rendering health services including maternal and child health care services. She made the commitment during an unscheduled personnel and facility tour to Ogoja Local Government Area in order to checkmate staff responsiveness and commitment to duties as well as identification of critical sections to be improved upon. According to the Commissioner, the Ogoja General Hospital is one of the busy and improved Health facilities which have constantly had a touch of the Ayade's midas touch and a model for many facilities in the Northern Senatorial District due to its effective and uncompromising leadership over the years She said the quality and confidence of Pregnant women within the zone in the utilization of

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has commended the outgoing Commander of NNS ViCTORY, Commodore Ifeanyi Okpala, for the excellent working relationship he cultivated between the command and the institution. Prof Obi made the commendation in an interactive session with pressmen shortly after the farewell parade organised by the command in honour of the outgoing commander at the NNS VICTORY parade ground in Calabar. The VC described Commodore Okpala as a veritable professional who discharged his duties creditably and was very responsive to security issues affecting the university. She lauded the proactiveness of the command under his watch and the gains recorded in combating the menace posed by kidnappers along the waterways. In his farewell address, Commodore Ifeanyi Okpala appreciated officers of the command for their cooperation and sustained presence in its maritime designated areas which assisted in the destruction of several militan

……UNICAL lecturer, postgraduate student, bags commonwealth Split-Site Scholarship As part of her dogged commitment and foresight towards promoting academic excellence in UNICAL, Prof. Obi is raising the capacity and intellectual base of academic and non staff of the institution. It would be recalled that on August 12, 2021, the University of Calabar entered a Memorandum of Understanding with Queen’s University, Belfast, United Kingdom. The MOU entered into was to pursue exchange of graduate students for study and research; visits by and interchange of staff for research, teaching and discussions; exchange of information, as well as joint research activities. Gladly, the partnership has began to yield positive academic results. Today, an academic staff and a postgraduate student, both of the University of Calabar, have been awarded the 2023 Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarship tenable at Queen's University, Belfast, United Kingdom, to enable them carry out part of their PhD re

A political pressure group, the Cross River Central Fron­tiers, has described the former APC Central Senatorial District aspirant, Barr. Mary Ekpere as one who had been playing the ostrich on mat­ters that involves the party. In a statement on Friday, the group’s president, Prince Victor Ewa frowned that the claim by Barr. Mary Ekpere, that APC Central Senatorial Candidate, Rt. Hon. Eteng Williams is the one in court with her is untrue. According to the group, “While we do not want to join issues with the former Director General of the National Centre for Women Development (NCWD), we believe we must give the public the right information, the fact on the ground remains that Barr. Ekpere shortly after the fresh primary, Ekpere again challenged the outcome in suit No.FHC/A45|CS/2377/2022 between Mary Ekpere vs Jonah Eteng Williams and 3 others, Ekpere, through her counsel, B.J Akomolafe, SAN, seeking automatic disqualification of Eteng Williams from participating in the fresh primar

By Ita Bassey The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prof Ben Ayade has assured Cross Riverians of effective and efficient health care system. The governor made this statement during the official commissioning of Zipline Technology, a health care organization that utilizes drone to deliver drugs within few minutes to remote and urban areas. According to the governor, "Cross River set up one of the most sophisticated pharmaceutical factory in Calabar, the Calapharm, manufacturing all sorts of drugs,including medicines,antibiotics, vaccines, for children and the sick. In order to have optimum value for our pharmaceutical factory, we needed to partner with Zipline to serve as a major source of drug supply to Zipline whose core precept is essential service and logistics support system." Ayade further buttressed that "with the setting up of this Zipline in Cross River State, Ogoja LGA, it will serve over 300 health centres. Our primary health care structure will there

Abia state citizens turned out in their millions to give over whelming support as they received the winning presidential candidate of APC Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a huge show of love. Asiwaju Tinubu said he will reposition the commercial activities in Abia state, thereby making it an International centre of Commerce. He promised the youths who kept screaming and pledging their support to him that they would not do a 4 years course for 8 years. He promised to end incessant strikes in universities while investing heavily in education. He pleaded with Hon Uche Ogar to see him and settle any difference as he will be fully accommodated. Conversly, addressing party faithfuls who trooped out in their large numbers, the performing Governor of Imo state Sen Hope Uzodinma said it is in the best interest of easterners to cast their vote for Asiwaju. he will turn Abia state economy to be like Lagos State economy and boost the transportation system to carry & deliver products, goods

Senator Oluremi Tinubu wife of the APC Presidential Candidate and senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial zone was today ably represented by the APC National Women Leader Dr Betta Edu as she rained business startups Items and startup funds on her constituents during her Women empowerment Program in Lagos. The Very Dynamic Sen Oluremi Tinubu, who spoke through the APC National Women Leader Dr Betta Edu and the Lagos state Chairman of SUBEB Hon King Wahab, noted that women are the life wire of any society and nation. So the more women are empowered financially and otherwise, the better it will be for their families and society. She thanked her constituents especially the women for the overwhelming support which she has received over the years promising that as they go all out to get their PVC and vote for her husband Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and APC, they will do more to not just empower Women and mainstream women, but they will ensure Nigeria is fixed, greater and better. D

The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC today kicked off it’s campaign for the 2023 general elections at the Ogoja township stadium. The event witnessed an unprecedented crowd as residents welcomed the governorship hopeful with so much energy. Speaking at the event, Governorship candidate of the party, Ntufam (Prince) Bassey Otu said he was excited to be in Ogoja. “ I am a true Ogoja son. I lived and grew up here,i also went to school here” he said. The frontline gubernatorial Candidate who used the opportunity to unveil his manifesto titled, ‘People-First Manifesto' said "the last time I came here was to thank you for electing me as the APC flagbearer for our dear State. "While I was here, we had some discussions and I took note of everything you said. Today, I have returned with a solution to those issues you raised and I have put them into a document that represents our manifesto. And we will follow it to the later to ensure its implementation. That is wh

The Cross River South Senatorial Candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Asuquo Ekpenyong has urged the people of Akpet/Abini Ward in Biase Local Government Area to vote all candidates of APC in next year’s election, adding that the party understands the people more. He said the people should vote APC from top to bottom. House of Reps Candidate for Biase/Akamkpa, Onun Dr Emil Inyang who spoke during the rally said, when elected he will give the people better representation by ensuring that he brings the federal government’s attention to Akpet/Abini. "Asuquo Ekpenyong, Emil Inyang and Francis Ogban will never let you down, they are gentle, honest and progressive, therefore, I urge you to vote for them, I stand as surety for them” Chief Ogbodim the Ward Leader noted. Others who spoke include, the DGs of the Campaign, Hon Oqua Edet Oqua, Prof Uti Egbai, the House of Assembly Candidate for Biase, Engr Francis Ogban and Edison Eyong, amongst many others notable stakeholder

The Director General of the Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency Deaconess Mrs Abasioffiong Offiong yesterday met with the PHC Directors of the 18 LGA on a familiarization meeting on the possible way forward to continue the good works and outstanding achievements of the Agency, she appreciated the Directors for remaining steadfast, committed, efficient, dedicated and hard-working. She charged them to continue in that same spirit putting the lives and welfare of cross riverians first before anything else. Deaconess Abasioffiong reassured them of her unflinching support while calling on all health workers across the various Local Government Areas to continue to work with, and support their PHC Directors to help achieve more success in the health sector. The PHC Directors on their part commended the DG for starting strong and for addressing major issues bothering the people especially on her quick intervention for the people of Obubra LGA on the Cholera outbreak a

The Director General of the Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency Deaconess Mrs Abasioffiong Offiong wishes to inform the shortlisted candidates for the primary health care development job that the timetable for the screening interview is scheduled as seen below. The DG in her usual magnanimity has also instructed that those who applied for the job and were not shortlisted but are sure they have the requirements for the job can also come for the interview under their respective local governent areas. Applicants are requested to obtain and complete the interview score sheet at the interview venue. Applicants are also requested to come with the original copies of their credentials and must adhere to normal interview dress codes. Areas of application includes; Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses, Midwives, CHEWS, JCHEWS, Health Records, Information Officers, Pharmacy Technicians, Lab Scientists/Lab Technicians, Drivers, Environmental Health Officers, Health Records Te

Ahead of the 2023 general election ballot gains the PCC Directorate of Election Planning & Monitoring headed by H.E Babatunde Fashola organized a day train the trainers workshop that had the Winning APC Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Tinubu, National Chairman, DG of campaign, Governor El RUFAI and the ebullient National Women Leader of APC Dr Betta Edu as speakers. The Next President Asiwaju Tinubu addresses the trainers of Polling Unit agent to take the exercise seriously and read the manual as many times as possible to internalize and train others. He said the entire nation is dependent on them to properly train and provide daily report of what is going on in the various Units. “ This is the core of the entire electioneering process, and we must work in sincerity and great commitment. It is not about me as Tinubu but about the destiny of a great nation, Nigeria. We are working for the greatness of our country, we are working to improve lives, the economy, security, healthcare,

Following the recent outbreak of Cholera in Ofatura, Ovonom and Ofodua communities in Obubra LGA, the just appointed Director General of the Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency Deaconess Mrs Abasioffiong Offiong has hit the ground running as she storms the affected communities in Obubra LGA with a team of medical experts to ensure a thorough medical responses and sensitization exercise. The team headed by the Honorable Commissioner for Health Dr. Janet Ekpenyong who was on ground herself to ascertain the number of affected persons and provide medical solutions toured the various affected communities with a strong sensitization exercise educating the people on the proper ways of practicing good hygiene and possible ways to prevent themselves from further contracting the waterborne disease. In her message; "We're here under the instructions of the State Governor Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade to provide medical attention to you, His Excellency sends his well wishe

The 110th Inaugural lecturer of the University of Calabar, Prof. Joe Duke II has called for the institutionalization of mentoring programmes in Universities as a path to raising global competitiveness. Prof. Duke made the call at the institution's International Conference Centre while delivering the 110th Inaugural lecture of the institution on the topic: '' Hold My Hand and Lead Me On; Mentoring in the Nigerian University System''. According to the inaugural lecturer, a formal mentoring programme urgently needs to be instituted in Nigerian Universities, adding that, strong institutional support should be provided for implementing the programme. Duke, a Professor of Business Management and current Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences said mandatory participation in the proposed mentoring programme should be mainstreamed into the employee's contract with the University. The Don maintained that the Human Resource(HR) Department of the University&#

CONGRATULATIONS My wife, Margaret, and I, sincerely rejoice with you, your loving family and the large army of your friends and associates on your recent appointment by His Excellency Mohammadu Buhari, GCFR, President, Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and your subsequent inauguration as Commissioner/Member Representing Cross River State on the Governing Board of the Niger-Delta Development Commission. Cross Riverians, like their counterparts in all other Sister-States that fall within the mandate of NDDC, place a very high premium and hope on the Commission as the key vehicle to drive the realization of the overall Economic Development Vision of the Niger Delta Region in a coordinated, integrated and Sustainable manner a plethora of challenges, especially the human factor, have over the years since its inception, hindered the realization of that vision to any meaningful degree, the enormous resources that have been available to the Commission notwithstan

As part of her activities upon resumption of office the honourable commissioner for health Hon.Dr.Janet David Ekpenyong embarked on a facility inspection tour of the Obudu German Hospital with the state governor H.E Sen.Prof.Ben Ayade CON. expressed optimism that at the completion of the hospital, the state will become Nigeria's medical tourism hub as it will be the first of it's kind in Africa as Nigerians will no longer have any reason to travel abroad in search of medical solutions to complicated health challenges. The Obudu German Hospital which has a 140 bed space provision offers top-notch medical services,with the Cross River state government partnering with Health Share Solutions of South Africa and Siemens Technology to ensure a smooth and professional running of the hospital. Dr.Janet Ekpenyong who was overwhelmingly grateful to his excellency for embarking on a highly commendable project as this which she retorted will affect positively the lives of Cross Riveria

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has visited a year-one student of the institution, Likita Desmond, who was involved in an auto crash along Ikom-Calabar highway on January 8, 2023. Desmond left Makurdi to Calabar for school resumption before the unfortunate incident occurred. The VC, who visited the student at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, offered financial assistance to him for his medication. Prof. Obi, thereafter, directed the Director of UNICAL Medical Centre to liaise with the management of UCTH for his treatment. While wishing Desmond a quick recovery, the VC urged students of the institution to take advantage of the T-Ship programme for their medical needs. She stressed that the university under her administration places premium on the health of students, hence the need for them to visit the institution’s medical center for their medication and other health issues. Desmond’s mother, who responded on behalf of her

The newly appointed Director General of the Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency Deaconess Mrs Abasioffiong Offiong Amos has expressed her appreciation and felicitations to Cross Riverians for their wonderful/massive show of Love, Goodwill and Congratulatory messages. Speaking through her Media Aide, she reassured the entire Cross Riverians that they'll be no gap in the provision of medical attention/services stating that the administration of Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade has made provisions for standard medical services to the people and as such Cross Riverians should continue to expect the very best. In her words; "The show of Love, support, congratulatory messages through calls, text messages, WhatsApp and Facebook messages have been massive and this I don't take for granted. To me, this is a call for more service and because His Excellency Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade and his dear wife Dr. Linda Ayade has shown confidence and trust in my ability, I'll wish t

The honourable commissioner for health. DrJanet David Ekpenyong on Monday 16th January,2023 attended the ministerial briefing organized by the ministry of Information under the auspices of Hon.Eric Anderson Iso-Enangetta Speaking at the briefing the commisioner extolled and commended the goodheart and foresight of the governor Sen.Prof.Ben Ayade on appointing and saddling her with the task of coordinating and overseeing the affairs of the ministry of health as commisioner whilst eulogizing the massive feats of support and interest the sector has enjoyed as a result of the high level of importance his excellency attaches to the state health sector Dr. Janet Ekpenyong took out time to appreciate the gigantic and towering achievements of her predecessors Dr.Betta Edu and Dr.Mrs.Inyang Asibong the erstwhile commissioners of health as she spoke on pertinent issues that relates to ongoing interventions,executed and proposed programmes,funding and supports as well as partnership from

The All Progressives Congress Senatorial Candidate for Central Senatorial District in Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams made the assurance at the ward to ward APC campaign rally in Abi/Yakurr yesterday. The incoming Senator who was visibly elated with the crowd of party faithful that converged at the day one campaign venue in Idomi and Nko communities observed that, by the show of support, the entire people of Idomi, Nko had settled on the choice of APC and its candidates in the forthcoming general elections. Williams described politics as an interesting exercise when you follow who knows the road. He assured that as a party, they are ready to win from Presidential to House of Assembly, top to bottom. The people’s senatorial candidate added that the Governor a few days ago lifted the ban on scholarships and all the students will benefit from it. He cautioned the people not to allow themselves to be deceived by the other parties but to stick with the governme

Presidential Campaign Rallies are unarguably very significant and momentous events in the electioneering process. Such rallies offer the presidential candidates the opportunity of not only espousing their party manifestoes and getting to assess the strength of the party across the nation but also gives the candidates a clear view of the loyalty they have from the states and the likely outcome of their electoral fortunes. More often than not, the electronic and print media are awash with statistics relating to the attendance at rallies and the number of political juggernauts present at the events. It is therefore expected that the ruling party in any given circumstance will expect the presence of President Muhammadu Buhari at such events. Nevertheless, events of high official altitude may alter the direction of the President's attendance at rallies. This does not in any way suggest any crack in the party or any sign of disagreement at the topmost level of th

Deputy Speaker of Cross River House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Joseph Bassey, has called on Nigerians to always recognise and support the sacrifices and contributions of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in keeping the territorial integrity of the country. Bassey made the call on Sunday in commemoration of this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration. According to him, the sacrifices of the nation’s fallen heroes will always be remembered for the supreme price they paid to protect the territorial integrity of the country. He urged the Federal Government to provide special intervention funds for the military to enhance their performance. “We know the enormous sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to protect the territorial integrity of our nation in the fight against the various forms of insecurity across the country. “I want to call on the Federal Government to continue to support the armed forces through appropriation and other interventions that will enhan

Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade has approved the full commencement of the Federal Government /World Bank NG-Cares Programme in the State with a directive that the verification exercise commence immediately. Ayade stated this when he recieved the Programme verification exercise team who have been in Cross River State for fifteen days on a fact finding mission to know the state of preparedness of the state. Represented by the Commissioner for International Development Cooperation, Dr Inyang Asibong, Ayade said the inspection tour is to ensure accurate implementation and delivery of micro projects in the state, aimed at directly enhancing the lives of the rural dwellers. According to the Governor, Cross River is among the states where the World Bank program is being carried out to foster community and social development to the less-privileged. " The Independent Verification Agents ( IVA) of The Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG