By Frank Ulom The Government of Cross River State has dedicated five days, starting from Wednesday, 24th April to Tuesday, 30th April 2024, for deworming of school and out-of-school children in the state. In a joint press statement by Mrs Veronica Mark, Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Coordinator, Cross River State Ministry of Health, and Mr…
By Etim Etim Corruption has been in the news lately, grabbing headlines and seizing national attention. In the week that Yahaya Bello arrayed the police against the EFCC and prevented the agency from arresting him, Gov. Alex Oti of Abia State made startling revelations on the humungous corruption perpetrated by his predecessors. He announced that…
By Magnus Effiong Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has charged the State’s nine-member Economic Management Team (EMT) to drive initiatives that would berth good economic fortunes for the State and its residents. Speaking while inaugurating the team, Monday, Governor Otu said it was important for the team to align with the workings and programmes…
By Christie Asakem Jordan Barrett, a young man of 24 years from Georgia, United States, was diagnosed with stomach cancer last year which required doctors to perform surgery to remove his entire stomach. After the surgery, he thought that the cancer had been eradicated, but unfortunately, it returned, much worse than before. During his cancer…
By Paschal Abu An Iranian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, Ali Heibati, faced the consequences of his reckless behaviour after a fight in Moscow on Friday. He allegedly kicked a ring girl and sucker punched both his opponent, Arkady Osipyan, and a commentator. As a result of his unacceptable actions, Heibati was immediately banned from…
By Frank Ulom Inter Milan secured their 20th Serie A title by defeating their neighbours AC Milan 2-1 at San Siro, in the Derby della Madonnina on Monday night. The Nerazzurri’s victory ensured that their closest challengers, Milan, could not catch up with them, with just five games left to play. Milan had added some…
By Magnus Effiong Governor Bassey Otu has suspended the Clan Head of Akansoko, HRH Etinyin Archibong Ita and that of Atimbo, HRH Etinyin Ekpenyong Ekpo Asuquo, in Akpabuyo local government area, for acts bordering on insubordination. This is coming two days after the HRH Etinyin Ita, who claimed to speak for other clan heads, raised…
By Chris Thompson A recent incident at Columbia and Barnard faculty has generated controversy and debate among faculty members and students. On 22nd April, the Columbia administration called the New York Police Department to disperse a group of pro-Palestine students who were protesting on campus. This decision has been met with backlash from some faculty…
By Our Reporter As Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno is set to celebrate his 60th birthday, a foremost support group, Connect Initiative has concluded plans to empower 60 vulnerable Akwa Ibomites drawn from across the 31 Local Government Areas. Connect Initiative, a socio-political group of entrepreneurs and professionals is marking the 60th birthday…
By Frank Ulom The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has suspended two clan heads in the Akpabuyo Traditional Rulers Council. The two clan heads in question are HRH Etinyin Ekpenyong Ekpo Asuquo, who serves as the Clan Head of Atimbo, and HRH Etinyin Archibong Ita Le’Nelson, who holds the position of Clan…
