By Sylvia Akpan The Federal Ministry of Health has alerted hospitals across the country to be on high alert following the detection of a new XEC COVID-19 variant. In a letter to the Chairman, Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors, the Ministry disclosed that the new variant has been reported in Australia and
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent Ministries and departments in Cross River State have commenced the 2025 budget defense of their ministries. The defense, which is ongoing in the Assembly complex of the State House of Assembly, saw the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon. Cyril James Omini lauded the Information cluster
If you are from Cross River North, kindly come with me. There is something important which you may already know but may not have given thought to. That I want to put in context for you. Do you know that by land mass, all the five local governments that make up Cross River North, put
By Favour Adinya The University of Calabar has officially welcomed eleven thousand, six hundred and forty (11,640) new students during a vibrant matriculation ceremony held today, Friday 6th, 2024, marking the start of their academic journey. The 47th matriculation event was graced by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi, at the Abraham Odia sports stadium,
By favour Adinya In enhancing transparency and accountability, Commissioners in Cross River State have been instructed to submit detailed reports outlining the achievements and progress of their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This is contained in a directive from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government which mandates them to do so
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Management of the Federal Polytechnic Ugep, has disclaimed a news report by an online media platform, ‘The Whisperer’ alleging misappropriation of six hundred million (600) Naira. The school management said as an early take-off fund, the federal government approved the release of N2 billion for the project which is judiciously used
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honorable Bassey Akiba has dumped the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressive Congress (APC). Hon. Akiba who sacked former Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency member, Eta Mbora in the 2023 general elections, threw the Labour Party towels on Thursday December
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has expressed satisfaction with the progress of ongoing infrastructure projects in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, confirmed that the Governor made the remarks during an inspection tour of projects, which include the remodeling of