By Dame Senator Florence Ita-Giwa As a public figure of several decades standing, my antecedents are widely known. Nevertheless, it has become necessary to restate who I am and correct some misleading information made about my person. My name is Florence Mayen Ita-Giwa (Asibong Ita, was also my maiden native Efik name). I was born…
The Cross River State Commissioner of Health, Dr Egbe Ayuk has advocated for integrated programming to advance immunisation and other prevention programmes in child health. Dr Ayuk, who made the advocacy, recently, at Primary Healthcare Centre, Ikot Omin, Calabar, while flagging off the polio immunisation cycle in the State, admonished the good work being done…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu has charged the people of Imo State to brace up for the reelection of Governor Hope Uzodinma for a second term come November 2023. Governor Otu stated this in Owerri on Saturday (Sept. 16), while speaking as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National…
Fran Garcia is enjoying the left-back role for Real Madrid since rejoining from Rayo Vallecano. The Spanish International ensured Carlos Ancelloti had no regrets giving him a head start with a Man-of-the-Match performance against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday (Sept. 17). Garcia provided two assists for Federico Valverde and Joselu who also…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth, pending her confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President has further approved the nomination of Mr Ayodele Olawande to serve as the Minister of State for Youth, pending his confirmation by…
This Sunday’s Big Brother Naija: All-Stars eviction show proved once again why it’s an All-Stars season. The evening was packed with drama and unexpected turns. The evening commenced with Big Brother addressing the previous week’s transgressions. A heated altercation between Alex and Pere led to both being penalised. Pere received a strike for aggressively removing…
Addressing Recent Issues and Ensuring a September to Remember in Cross River State I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to express my deep concern about the recent issues plaguing our beloved Cross River State, which have garnered significant attention and, regrettably, tarnished the image of our…
By Cynthia Maduekwe The Young African Leaders Initiative Cross River State (YALI-CRS) Hub is proud to extend heartfelt wishes and warm congratulations to our remarkable Coordinator, Tony Ebigwai, on the occasion of his birthday and marriage anniversary. This dual celebration is a testament to his unwavering commitment, vision, and dedication to the growth and empowerment…
By Chris Njoku Prof. Florence Obi, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar on Friday disclosed that the management of the institution would not be intimidated by detractors in the investigation of alleged improper conduct against Prof. Cyril Ndifon. Obi said this in a press conference in Calabar while reacting to an alleged viral video of…
By Frank Ulom The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi has said the university under her watch has recorded tremendous achievements, yet, negative publicity still trails the learning citadel. Obi stated this in a press briefing on Friday (Sept. 15) at the University Council Chamber, adding that her responsibility is important…
