At its seventeenth special session, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Political Declaration and Global Program of Action against dangerous drugs. Nothing less was expected from a session devoted to the question of worldwide action and cooperation against illicit drugs. Issues in supply, demand, trafficking and distribution of narcotic drugs and psychotropic
The largest, richest and deadliest criminal enterprise in history is penetrating deeply into civil structures that make democracy what it is: justice systems, police forces, political parties, legislatures, electoral campaigns, civilian – controlled armies, government ministries and presidential palaces – David Schrieberg Newsweek Magazine, 22 January 1996. The instinct for survival is a creed in
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Illicit drug trafficking and abuse have remained a quandary in Nigeria for decades now. The extent of this mire or messy muddle was first brought to public attention on 10 April 1985 during what might be termed Muhammadu Buhari’s ‘First Missionary Journey’ to Nigeria. We could term it so because on the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Dr. Betta Edu, Director General, Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has urged Mr. Omoyele Sowore not to relent efforts in his presidential aspiration saying he’s sacrificing for the future. Dr. Betta made the remark when she visited the Association Of Cross River Online Journalists (ACROJ) secretariat in Calabar, the Cross
By Grace Orok Second Chance Initiative, a non-governmental organization (NGO) has sensitized physically challenged people in Calabar, the Cross River State capital on the need to maintain menstrual hygiene while stepping out of the shyness associated with menstruation. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NGO, Mrs. Lilian Oyama said all girls and women have
By Violet Isek Brencare foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO) with a focus on sexuality education, entrepreneurship and education has tasked Secondary school students in Bakassi local government area of southern Cross River State to take pride in their menstrual cycle. A team from the foundation gave the charge during a one day sensitization visit to
By Elijah Ugani Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade on Monday flagged off the State Health Insurance Scheme tagged “Ayadecare” at a ceremony in Calabar, the state capital organized to mark the 2018 children’s day. This comes 20 months after he signed into law, the bill to establish the insurance scheme as well as several
By Our Reporter Ahead of the May 28 official launch of Cross River State Health Insurance Scheme (CRSHIS), industry experts have identified key areas of collaboration for effective take off and successful implementation of the scheme in the state. At a three day workshop aimed at improving the state’s readiness for the implementation of the