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Nakanda, Others Emerge Executives Of Cross River State Government House Press Corps

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Nakanda Amboni, Thelma Eneji, and Ashie Osor have emerged as Cross River State Government House Press Corps executive council members.  The election that produced them was conducted on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 at the Presidential Lodge, Calabar which serves as a temporary Governor’s office due to the ongoing renovation.

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Fuel Price Hike: College Of Education Lecturers To Work Twice Weekly

By Ijeoma Opara, The ICIR Following the hike in fuel prices, the College of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has directed its members to work only two times a week. The directive was contained in a statement issued by COEASU National President, Smart Olugbeko on Wednesday, July 19. Olugbeko said the decision was reached by

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CRSHA Assures NMA Safe Release Of Kidnapped  Medical Doctor

By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Speaker of the Cross River House of Assembly (CRSHA), Honorable Elvert Ayambem has assured the state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA) of the safe release of a Neurologist and Consultant at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Prof. Ekanem Philip Ephraim. Doctor Ekanem Philip

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Cross River 10th Assembly Moves To Tackle Flooding After NiMet Prediction

By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The 10th Cross River State House of Assembly has pledged to tackle flood headlong in the State after Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecast. In a plenary held on Tuesday 18 July 2023, the member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency, Honorable Cyril James Omini, proposed a motion calling on

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16 Years Old Needs N753,000 For Surgical Operation After ‘Hit And Run’ Accident In Calabar

By Patrick Obia A 16-year-old, Asuquo George is currently battling with his leg and life after he was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. He was in March 2023 knocked down by a reckless driver in Calabar metropolis which almost cost him his life on the spot. But

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Cross River Governor Reaffirms Commitment To Improving Economic Fortune Of Ikom

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has reaffirmed his commitments in improving the economic fortunes of Ikom local government area.  He made this known on his social media handle in the wee hours of today.  He posited that the Ikom people must be able to compete favourably with

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Bills To Establish College Of Health In Bakassi, University Of Agriculture In Akpabuyo Pass First Reading

By News Agency of Nigeria A bill to establish the Federal College of Health Technology Bakassi and a bill to establish Federal University of Agriculture Akpabuyo have passed first reading on the floor of the House of Representatives. The bills were sponsored by Hon. Joseph Bassey, member representing Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Federal Constituency in the House

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Hon. Peter Akpanke Birthday Celebrate Birthday With Constituents (PICTURES)

By Our Reporter Hon. Peter Akpanke, the member representing Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku Federal Constituency has marked his birthday with constituents.  The law maker as part of activities for his birthday distributed food items, cash gifts and medical outreach.  According to a statement made available to newsmen by Mr. Awade Friday, SSA Media and Publicity to Hon. Akpanke,

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