By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River Government has assured the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in the State of the safe return of Prof. Ekanem Philip Ephraim. NMA led by its State Chairman, Dr. Felix Archibong, Tuesday 1 of August 2023 defied the heavy rain and marched to the Government House. Prof. Ekanem has
By Patrick Obia The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Cross River State chapter have staged a peace protest calling for the unconditional release of their colleague, Professor Ekanem Phillip Ephraim who was kidnapped from her residence at about 7:15 pm on Thursday 13 July 2023 along the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries, Atimbo by unknown
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
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
By Vincent Yusuf, Daily Trust The Federal Government has officially confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country. A statement released by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Monday signed by Dr. Columba T. Vakuru, Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, said animals showing signs of a possible case of anthrax on a
By Godwin Otang The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Cross River State, has appealed to the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, to secure the unconditional release of their member, Mrs. Ekanem Philip-Ephraim who was recently kidnapped in Calabar. Mrs. Ekanem, a Professor of Medicine, was kidnapped from her residence at about 7:15 pm on
By Godwin Otang The member representing Yakurre 1 state constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly Hon. Cyril Omin, has called for more support for Stephen Bassey Offor, one of his ailing constituents. Hon. Cyril made the call shortly after making a N1,000,000 donation to Bassey who has been diagnosed with liver enlargement,
By Joseph Adeiye, Foundation For Investigative Journalism The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned that unknown quantities of contaminated Sprite, a Nigerian soft drink, have entered the market. NAFDAC shared its official statement to notify the public through a tweet on Wednesday. According to the statement, the affected 50cl