By CrossRiverWatch Admin COVID-19 rest result for the late member representing Obudu State Constituency, in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Godwin Akwaji has returned negative. The disclosure was made by the Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Beta Edu. According to the State Commissioner for Health, the result of Akwaji who
By Archibong Jeremiah No plan to transport positive samples from one State to the other – NCDC “The statements by the Cross River State Commissioners of Information and Orientation and Health are a misinterpretation of the Federal Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 testing strategy and efforts to protect the health of Nigerians from this disease.” The
By Olugbenga Adanikin, International Centre For Investigative Reporting The Nigerian Army says it is unaware of the claim made by Bauchi State Government that 35 soldiers in the State have tested positive for the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The Cross River State Government also denied the report, describing it as fake. Bala Mohammed, the Bauchi State
By Judex Okoro, Daily Sun Cross River State Government has begun consultations with relevant stakeholders on planned amendment of 2020 budget. Commissioner for Finance, Asuquo Ekpenyong, who disclosed this during a Citizen Budget Forum in Calabar, said at a time the world is facing economic downturn, occasioned by coronavirus pandemic, the State Government is once again
Yes…Allow Them Like other characteristics of all living things, there is nothing special or unique about death or dying. Don’t let any custom or tradition make it seem so. Talkless of politics. It is that simple. As early as elementary three science, pupils are taught the characteristics of living things among which are: MR NIGER
By Archibong Jeremiah Again, the Cross River State Government has accused Federal Government of plotting to smuggle COVID-19 Positive samples into the State. The accusation was made this time by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Asu Okang in an address. Watch video below on CrossRiverWatch TV.
By Anietie Akpan, The Guardian Following Federal Government’s directives, the Cross River State Government has shelved its plans of partial resumption of schools in the state on Monday, June 16, 2020. Governor Ben Ayade and Commissioner for Education, Godwin Amanke had last week announced that experimental resumption of schools would commence on June 16 and
By Archibong Jeremiah Resumption of schools is alarming There’s gross under-testing The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Cross River State branch has faulted the State Government’s intention to re-open schools. The State NMA in a press release dated June 13, 2020 with reference number NMACRS/SG/2020/06/245 also maintained that “there’s gross under testing.” It further warned that “the