by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, has charged the Nigerian Navy to ensure that the Naval Referral Hospital in Calabar, which construction began about 35 years ago is completed and put to use within the life time of the present administration. Imoke gave the charge when the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC)
by crossriverwatch admin Retirees under the United Local Government Service (ULGS) have called on the Government of Cross River State to come to their aid as the health of most members is deteriorating due to irregular payment of their entitlements that should help them to cater to themselves. The association also announced its preparedness to
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State College of Health Technology, Calabar has just matriculated 628 students in its 7th matriculation ceremony which took place on Wednesday at the college compound. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony, Governor Liyel Imoke who had earlier commissioned an ultra-modern two story block comprising classrooms, a workshop, laboratories and lecture
by crossriverwatch admin The National Association of Seadogs otherwise known as the Pyrates Confraternity on Tuesday disclosed that it spends about N20m annually to carry out its free medical mission across the country. President of the association, Mr Ide Owodiong-Idemeko, stated this at Ikang, headquarters of Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, during
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Commissioner for Information, Chief Akin Ricketts in collaboration with an Indian Firm, Tulsi Chanrai Foundation is set to provide residents of different communities in Yakurr Local Government Area free eye care services. The one day free eye screening exercise for communities within Yakurr II State Constituency is to
by crossriverwatch admin The Director, Centre for Petroleum Energy Economics and Law, University of Ibadan, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju says he has heard that due to the unending problem of unstable power supply in the country, doctors at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH sometimes operate patients with light from their mobile phones. Prof. Adeola
by crossriverwatch admin Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State has restated the call for the creation of awareness on the stigmatization of those living with HIV/AIDS in the society. Speaking at the end of a four kilometer walk to mark the World Aids Day, Imoke who was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Obioma Liyel
by crossriverwatch admin Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River state on Thursday said available data indicates that 90 percent of business ventures in the state are owned by stranger elements and not by indigenes. Speaking during the commissioning of Asi Ukpo Diagnostic and Medical Centre in Calabar, the Governor reiterated that major business outfits which