849 health centres in Cross River are nonfunctional – Commissioner
Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Egbe Ayuk, has disclosed that only 196 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHC) of the 1,045 centres spread across the […]
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Cross River First Lady commissions 120 stalls in Akim Market
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State First Lady, Mrs Eyoanwan Bassey Otu has commissioned no fewer than 120 new stalls in Akim […]
Governor Otu will strengthen business communities in Cross River – DG, MEDA
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Director General, Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA), Mr. Great Ogban has said the season […]
Cross River shall be richest state in the world – Olumba Obu
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The spiritual leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, has declared that […]
High-tension electricity spark injures 2 in Calabar as residents call for measures to ensure public safety
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Two young men were hospitalized in Calabar after they were injured by an electricity spark from a high-tension pole […]
Police parade man who macheted lover for failing to show up in his house on Valentine’s Day
The policep command in Cross River on Thursday paraded a 30-year-old man who allegedly macheted his lover for failing to show up in […]
Governor Otu grants scholarship to deceased loyalist’s children
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has granted scholarship to the children of a staunch loyalist of his, Prince […]
How Nigerian Navy saved 91,725 barrels of crude oil in 2023 – Ex-Commandant
A former Commandant of the Navy War College, Rear Admiral Murtala Bashir (rtd.), has said the Nigerian Navy’s onslaught against oil thieves saved the […]
Bolt driver rescues passenger on suicide mission in Calabar
A driver with an e-hailing company, Mr Kingsley Benson, on Monday saved a passenger who was on a suicide mission in Calabar. The driver, […]
Plots against Akpabio thickens in 2024 – Bishop Isong prophecies
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The General Overseer of Faith Mansion World Center, City of Testimony Ikot Eneobong 8 Miles, Bishop Emmah Gospel […]
NMA decries non release of member after 148 days in captivity
he Cross River chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has decried the non release of its member and a Professor of medicine, Ekanem […]
Bolt driver escapes from kidnappers with gun injury in Calabar
A driver with an e-hailing company, Bolt, in Calabar, on Wednesday night escaped with gun injuries from the hands of his alleged abductors […]
Kidnappers, armed robbers on the prowl in Calabar
The activities of kidnappers and armed robbers have continued to instill fear among residents of Calabar, the capital city of Cross River, within the […]
Naira scarcity: PoS operators hike charges by 100 per cent
Operators of Point of Sale (PoS) in Calabar, the Cross River State capital have increased their charges by 100 per cent for all transactions, […]
Promise Omoro wins HOWASA 5km marathon race in Calabar
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar -. Delta born athlete, Promise Omoro has won the 2023 HOWSA mini marathon race in the male category while […]
2023 Carnival Calabar: C’River ready to host tourism world – Gov. Otu
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has said the state is ready to host the tourism world at […]
Police retirees petition AIGs, IGP over Contribution Pension Scheme
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Retired police officers have petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and all Assistant Inspector General […]
Cally Air resumes flight services at Calabar Airport
Cross River State-owned airline, Cally Air, managed by Aero, has resumed flight operations at Margaret Ekpo International Airport, to address the increasing air traffic to […]
C/River to boost Cally Air with three new planes – Gov Otu
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has said arrangements have been concluded to boost the state-owned airline, Cally Air, with three additional planes. The […]
Regular check-up, exercise regiment basic necessities – Health Commissioner advises journalists
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk has advised journalists to prioritise regular checkups and healthy […]