By Glory Odey The Cross River State Government has announced its first confirmed case of Monkeypox (Mpox) in Okoshe village, located in Obudu Local Government Area. The diagnosis was verified by the National Reference Laboratory in Abuja on Saturday, August 24th, 2024. The Commissioner for Health Egbe Ayuk, stated that the patient, a woman from
By Anita Otu The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its ban on individuals under the age of 18 from taking the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) exams. The Minister of Education,Tahir Mamman confirmed this directive during a recent appearance on Channels Television, where he emphasized that the age limit
By Marvellous Nkanu The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) says an agreement has been reached with German tactician Bruno Labbadia, to become the 37th head coach of the senior national male football. team, the Super Eagles, with immediate effect. Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, the NFF General Secretary said earlier today, Tuesday, August 27, 2027, being Tuesday; “The
By Beatrice Ori And Favour Effiong Three teenage girls, Ofem Obasse-Ota Komomoh 14, Akingbade Olamide Felicia 15, and Bassey Theresa Okey 16 years, respectively, have emerged winners at a technology enhancement skill innovation program, Shenovate, co-founded by Mr. Elisha Agbama and Miss Joy Ofere. The program is a platform that encourages females to participate in
By Marvellous Nkanu The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Honorable Peter Odey has hosted a Cross River-born genius, Stephen Apebendeh who excelled in his West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the 2024 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams. The 16 years old came to limelight after he scored 356 in the JAMB CBT,
By Victory Anty The former Vice Chairman of Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Honorable Robert Hogan, is reportedly dead. Robert Hogan who served as the Acting Chairman of the LGA passed in the early hours of Saturday August 24th, 2024. The cause of his passing on can not be ascertained but
By Winifred Michael The Calabar-Itu road, a crucial artery connecting Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, has deteriorated to a critical level, causing frustration and concern among travelers and residents. The worsening state of the road has heightened fears of delays, accidents, and economic difficulties in the region. Large potholes and severe erosion have left
The role of the Church in Nigeria is well documented. Very properly documented. The positive impact of the early churches in this country connects to nearly every family tree in southern Nigeria and the history isn’t a bad one. The church positively influenced every facet of our communal and personal lives. The true churches have