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  It's on record that the Cross River State Health Sector under the watch of Dr Betta Edu in Governor Ben Ayade’s Administration has recorded outstanding achievements and stands as one of the States that has made giant strides in key health programs implementation, this hard work hasn't gone unnoticed as today the State has been selected yet again amongst the Three States to be supported in Nigeria by this grant which is to commence in September  2021. The 2021 through 2023 Global Fund Resilient and Sustainable System for Health (RSSH) Grants which CRS has been selected has the National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA) as the Principal Recipient (PR) and the NPHCDA as one of the Four sub-Recipients. The 3yrs Grant is aimed at expanding and strengthening the capacity of the CRS Health System and that of Nigeria through various approaches which includes the provision of effective leadership and an enabling policy environment that ensures adequate oversight and accessibility...

  The Speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams, has condemned in very strong terms, the abduction of a two termed former Council Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area, Chief Ubi Itam Etta from his business premises in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State.  In a statement issued by his media aide, Hope Obeten, the Speaker described as barbaric, callous and ruthless the action of the kidnappers, wondering what they intend to achieve from putting an elder statesman who has dedicated his life to the service of the people and humanity through such an excruciating pain. He said, “This incident is alien to us and a threat to unsettle the otherwise peace and tranquility that exist in our communities. This is not politics, we must courageously stand collectively and confront the evil menace of kidnapping. “There is the urgent need for our Traditional rulers to organise themselves as custodians of the land and synergies with secur...

  Guru foundation has lauded Prof Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar for showing courage in stamping out all forms of mechanically orchestrated marks and other vices across the university. In a letter to the Vice Chancellor dated 13th August 2021, Comrade Oyo Effiom, founder of the group said that the foundation is impressed that the administration is taking concrete steps to sanitize the system and ensure that moral rectitude reigns in the university. According to Guru Foundation, "as the biggest community for ambitious young people in Cross River state, we are optimistic that actions in this direction will make the citadel of learning a global university that will compete with other top universities across the world ". Recalled that the Vice Chancellor has put  modalities in place to ensure that sorting and other vices that bring shame to the university are eradicate  through a sincere commitment to change the narrative.

  The Executive Chairman of Biase Local Government Area, Hon. (Mrs) Ada Charles Egwu, yesterday led a delegation of high profile dignitaries and top government functionaries of Biase extraction to celebrate with the newly promoted and decorated Commissioner of Police, CP Okon Effiong Okon on his well deserved appointment and successful graduation from the National Defence College, Abuja. CP Okon Effiong whose research work: "Electoral Process and National Security in Nigeria: An Assessment" was which adjudged the best by panelists and bagged the Honourable Minister of Defense's Prize for Outstanding Research and Performance at the College. In her remark during the reception ceremony, which held in Abuja, the Executive Chairman of Biase Local Government Council expressed excitement and gratitude to God Almighty over the meritorious achievements of CP Okon in recent times. Speaking further, She said: "CP Okon is a special, celebral and intelligent officer who has made ...

   The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has played host to members of Calabar sports club-1898 in her office while on a courtesy visit to her. Prof. Obi said the visit of the club is of immense benefits to her administration, owing to the fact that the institution intends to partner with clubs to improve the sporting standard of the institution’s Directorate of Sports. She said her administration holds the Club on a very high esteem, believing that sports plays essential role in improving the mental wellbeing of groups and individuals. Speaking during the event, the President of the club, Mr Isa Yusuf(JP), expressed joy over the appointment of Prof. Obi as the 11th Vice Chancellor and the first female of the University of Calabar. Mr Yusuf said the visit was to identify with one of their astute member and Vice-Chancellor with a view to contribute to her lofty dreams with the aim of adding value to the sporting live of the institution.

Misinformed illiterates and market square journalists are busying themselves by trying to distract the well focused VC of our great university, Prof. Florence Banku Obi , who within a spade of 8 months has changed the narrative of the university.   They have failed in their bid to distract her because the Amazon of Academic Excellence has given the University a face-lift upon her assumption of office as the 11th VC of the institution on December 1, 2020. In the last days, I have battled with replying the roadside reporters and perhaps dignifying them and doing a disservice to Prof Obi's teeming supporters and admirers by not correcting the calculated lies.  Let's put the record straight  1. On N5000 gate pass: This is Fake. Anyone in doubt can simply drive to Unical to confirm facts or call any Unical staff or student for confirmation.  2. N10,000 increase in Accommodation. Again, this is Fake. The last administration of Prof Zana Akpagu  increased accommod...

Western and Middle East countries are luring Nigerian medical professionals and healthcare workers to migrate as they seek to bridge the gap in medical personnel created by the Coronavirus outbreak in their countries. Is this a loss for Africa, or are we entering into a different future globalised landscape?  This was disclosed as part of the emerging trends influencing  healthcare delivery in Nigeria during the Annual General Meeting/ Scientific Conference of Nigerian Medical Association, Cross River State Chapter held on Wednesday in Calabar.  Declaring the Scientific Conference open, Wife of the Cross River State Governor, Dr Linda Ayade harps on the need to stem brain drain and attract medical tourism by creating enabling environment and encouraging medical practitioners to improve healthcare delivery across board in the State and country. She assured the Medical personnel's of the state continuous support especially in area of Security and COVID-19 response as Frontl...