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The Honorable Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang was in Bekwarra to pay tribute and last respect to his cousin, late Ukan Rowland Idagbo which interment held at St. Benedict’s Cathedral in Ogoja. Other dignitaries in the funeral were, the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey PhD, High Chief Peter Higgins. Others are the All Progressive Congress (APC) State chairman Barr. Alphonsus Eba, the member representing Obudu/ Bekwarra/ Obanliku Federal Constituency, Hon. Peter Akpanke, former chief of staff, Chief Martins Orim and host of dignitaries and state officials. Hon. Erasmus Ekpang PhD, prays for the reposed soul of his cousin, Late Ukan Rowland Idagbo to find rest with his Creator. _This Message is brought from the office of Commissioner for Information._

2023; APC Women United for Victory - Betta Edu The National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress APC, Dr Betta Edu has charged all women across the country to be united for the victory of the presidential candidate of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a new year message to the womenfolk delivered by her Special Adviser on political matters, Seun Bosede Osamaye, Dr Betta Edu declared that the victory of the APC is victory for all women in the country and they must all speak with one voice in giving massive votes to ensure victory in the 2023 elections. In her words "In the spirit of the new year celebrations, we must be reminded that women are the strongest pillars of progress in this country and the major determinant of the winner of the 2023 elections if they remain strong and United" We must be united and unwavering in our determination to vote massively for Asiwaju in the presidential election. The APC national women leader hailed APC women acro...

_Governor Ayade, APC National Woman Leader, Dr Betta Edu & Zahra Buhari-Indimi catching a glimpse of the Carnival performance._ _You can catch the live coverage from the comfort of your homes on DSTV and GOTV Holiday Channel._ _Carnival Calabar 2022: Best Carnival Experience._

  Dr. Betta Edu, hails from Ibalebo in Abi local government Area, Cross River State. She was the Director General of the Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA), and Special Technical Adviser, Cross River state Privatization Council to the Governor.  She has a medical degree from University of Calabar, Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health for Developing Countries from London School  Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK, Master of Science Public Health in Developing Countries from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK, and Doctor of Public Health from Texila American University. She regularly updated her professional and leadership skills through numerous executive programmes from renown institutions including University of London UK, Harvard University, University of Washington, and University Virginia in the United States of America.  Dr. Betta Edu, as Youngest Special Adviser to a Governor in Nigeria, built, renovated and...

  MY LOYALTY AND SUPPORT IS FOR AYADE COME 2023 The Special Asssistant to the Governor on Security, Yakurr, Mr Cyril Omini says the decision to dump the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the Governor remains one of the best decision the governor has taken in the life of his administration. Mr Omini who stated this in Calabar during a chat with reporters said the governor’s decision is one of the smartest/genuine move to be undertaken by any State Governor in recent times. According to him, a state that is at the bottom in terms of Federal allocation cannot continue to be in the opposition to the detriment of the people. “See guys, lets tell ourselves the truth. Anybody who thinks well of Governor Ayade and desires the success of his administration would not afford to query or pick holes with his decision to defect to the APC. For the Governor to achieve his lofty vision for the State, he needs the support of the centre”. On the claim by memb...

  HON. BLESSING EGBARA PRACTISES/PREACHES LOVE TO CROSSRIVERIANS IN A BID TO MARK  EASTER RITUALS. The commissioner for Humanity and social welfare, Hon. Blessing Egbara extends a hand of blessing to Crossriverians across the board. The hon. Whose stock in trade has always been Love, Care and compassion towards the destitute and those without a happy life. Yesterday she and her team of humanist toured across the state, putting smiles and reviving lost hopes to the lives of Crossriverians who barely have enough to lean on through her humanly gesture of providing Chicken to them as directed by Prof. Ben Ayade and work description of the ministry whose energy she charges. While addressing recipients of the free chicken, Hon. Blessing said and I quote: "God provides comfort designed life for many - not just for the benefit of those with it, but also to assist those without it. This is the period where we all gather across the globe as Christians to mark the sacrifice of an innocen...

  E  A  S  T  E  R    M  E  S  S  A  G  E COMMISSIONER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS CROSS RIVER STATE, Hon Mrs Stella Oreme Odey  -Ekpo SUE FOR LOVE, PEACE AND CHRIST-LIKE LIFE AMONGST ALL CROSS RIVERIANS AND CHRISTIAN FAMILIES. Hon Mrs Stella Odey -Ekpo has sue for Love, peace as she enjoined all Cross Riverians and Christian families to live a CHRIST-LIKE life as our lord and saviour Jesus Christ lived while on earth to mark this all important day EASTER which signifies the greatest show of love as CHRIST offered Himself as a sacrificial lamb for the forgiveness of our sins. She in a statement reinterated that  Easter symbolizes a sense of joy, renewal and new beginnings. May by HIS resurrection instill in us the grace to love and the knowledge that all our worries has been nailed to the cross as our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ said while giving off His ghost  "IT IS FINISH" Furthermore, she admonis...

  Easter: C’River Speaker, Williams Felicitates with Christians, Preaches Brotherhood and Humanity The Speaker, Cross River State House Of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams, has felicitated with the Christians on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration, calling on the faithful to imbibe Godly values of righteousness, peace and justice. In his goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Hope Obeten, Williams noted that the Easter period provided an opportunity for unity of purpose, reinforcement of bond of brotherhood and dedication in service to God and humanity as exemplified by Jesus Christ. He said Easter symbolised love, sacrifice, service to God and country as well as triumph of good over evil, urging the people to always reflect on the lessons and significance of the season and demonstrate same in their lives. “On this occasion of Easter feast, I want to enjoin our Christian brothers and sisters in Nigeria and the world over to continue to promote p...

  EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA, CROSS RIVER STATE CHAPTER Today, we join Christians all over the world to commemorate the Easter celebration which is a celebration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This occasion comes to rekindle hope to mankind and remind us all that an empty tomb can fill the world with grace. Easter proves that Christ's resurrection was and still is a victory over death, sin, and hell. This glorious resurrection was only possible because of the sacrifices of Good Friday. Amidst the merriment and feasting which will be witnessed today in line with the occasion, we must show love to the people around us, feed the poor and hungry, and carry our random acts of kindness. We must remember that Jesus is the reason for this season.  To every young person celebrating this occasion, I implore you to celebrate with caution. We must be careful to have a peaceful celebration that would not involve c...

 Abi PDP Chapter Chairman Mr Victor Bassey Admonished party faithful and call for Peace, love and Committment as part of Easter resolution  Today I join all mankind of the Christian faith all over the world to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Let us fulfil the reason of His ressurection in our daily activities as we live in peace, unity and love among ouselves. The bible says “follow peace with all men” Men in this context does not exclude people of other faith and beliefs. It is our prerogative as Christians to be light unto the path of others. Let me use this opportunity to admonish our party faithful to be stable and focus as we continue to love and reconcile our aggrieved members and keep mobilizing for 2023 victory. My administration as the chapter Chairman will continue to do it best and will never tolerate anti-party activities but will continue to be synergistic with other parties for a peaceful Abi. We will continue to show loyalty to the leader of the party in t...

Governor Wike's Arrogance and Meddlesomeness State Governors are the leaders of the federating units of the Federation. They are elected by their people and therefore answerable only to their people. If a State Governor is not doing, it is left for his people to deal with it. It is not the business of another state to begin to tell us that a particular is not doing well. The States are independent and autonomous as long as they operate within the confines of their competencies or spheres of authority as delineated by the Constitution. The Governors are not answerable to the federal authorities as long as they operate within their confines of governmental powers prescribed by the Constitution. The States are co-equal in everything. No one State is bigger than the other, no longer how big or populated or wealthier it is. Rivers State is just a State as Cross River State. It may have oil wealth or more wealthier than Cross River State, but it is not more important than Cross River Sta...

The Executive Chairman of Yakurr LGA. Hon Ofem Ebri Obeten, and his dear wife and family, vice Chairman, leader of council, Hon. Councilors, members of the executive council and all other political appointees of Yakurr LGC, Staffs of Council and the entire good people of Yakurr LGA heartly felicitate with our own son, brother, In-law, uncle, husband and leader of Yakurr politics, Elder Prof. John Ofem Inyang, Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development Cross River State on the occasion of his remarkable and unique birthday. We pray that, the Almighty God will continue to bless and keep you for many more years for the service of mankind. May the Lord also grant you favour, peace and your heart desires as his face continue to shine upon you and your family as you take the people of Yakurr to the next level. May he protect and guide you and your family in Jesus mighty name we pray. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Our Amiable Leader. Eno Eno Edet, Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman Yakurr LGA...

  In efforts to prevent a meningitis outbreak in the state and  continue boosting the immunity of children against meningitis, the Cross River State Government, in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the World Health Organization (WHO), with support from UNICEF, MDF, and others today kicked off a State wide campaign to reach at least 693,000 children with lifesaving potent vaccines. Children between ages 1-5 years will be vaccinated across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State with special focus on markets, schools, churches, mosques, creeks, hard to reach communities and every catchment area where target population lives. Flagging of the campaign, the Cross River State Deputy Governor, Prof Ivara Ejemot Esu who was represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu disclosed that meningitis is a dangerous diseases affecting children and these disease could cause death or permanent deformity in children by affecting th...

The Hon. Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon. Stella Oreme Odey-Ekpo under the OGALAMA FOUNDATION is ready to launch the "OHOLEYI MEDICAL OUTREACH" which will begin today being December 1st - December 17th 2020. across the 14 Wards of Yala Local Government Area, Okuku Yala. Hon. Stella Odey who successfully inaugurated the 'WORDU ANYA' (Women's Wealth) on September 2nd, 2020 has considered it very imperative to further extend her gratitude to God by touching more lives through the General Medicare to be held across Yala LGA beginning from today. Hon. Stella Odey through 'OHOLEYI MEDICAL OUTREACH' which will be carried out in all the villages in Yala LGA will be giving out free health care services which will provide the necessary care and attention to each individual with health challenge for seventeen (17) days.  Hon. (Mrs) Stella Odey said this medicare outreach is a way of giving back to the community and showing love to the people of the com...

  ABUJA-- Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Betta Edu has stated that young and innovative Nigerians can drive sustainable development by forging new pathways to inspire social progress and political change as we Build a new and better Nigeria. Betta Edu stated this at the floor of the United Nations House in Abuja amongst other young persons invited by the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina J. Mohammed for an interactive engagement and intergenerational dialogue to explore innovative solutions to the challenges faced by Nigeria's teeming youth in the key areas of economic empowerment, health, education, gender equality, governance, #EndSARS Protest and climate change. The Commissioner stated that Over 20 million Nigerian youths are registered voters and more can still get their PVCs before 2023, adding that the young people are only clamoring for the basics in Nigeria and if the government can listen, things will get better "Government should prov...

The young, vibrant Dr Betta Edu spoke on the floor of the UN House in Abuja Nigeria, amongst other young persons invited by the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina J. Mohammed for an interactive engagement and intergenerational dialogue to explore innovative solutions to the challenges faced by Nigeria's teeming youth in the key areas of economic empowerment, health, education, gender equality, governance, #EndSARS Protest and climate change. the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina J. Mohammed has called on the Government of Nigeria to dialogue more with the youths to avoid a repeat of the EndSARS Protest in Nigeria. Dialogue and proper communication is important to understand the youths. She said it is now obvious to all the Leaders in Nigeria that the right things has to be done in a transparent manner because the young ones are ready to hold Government and Leadership at all levels accountable.  This generation will bring the “must happen in Nigeria”...

The Honroable Commissioner for Finance and Chairman of the Cross River State SFTAS Steering Committee, Mr Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr has revealed that Cross River State has earned $5,000,000 for its 2020 amended budget meeting relevant criteria and objectives set by the world bank under the State Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability Program for Results. The State SFTAS Committee under the supervision of the Commissioner for Finance amended the 2020  It would be recalled that the independent verification agents from the Office of Auditor General of the Federation had lauded His Excellency, Sen Prof Ben Ayade and the administration during their visit for its amended transparent, accountable and sustainable state-level fiscal/budget framework. “The federal government of Nigeria (FGN) has disbursed to the eligible States on the basis of the Amended 2020 Budget results achievement.” Mrs. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, the Honourable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning d...

  Cross River State Ministry of Health partners NMA National to mark world diabetic day in Calabar . 1 in every 10 persons is diabetic and sadly only 50% of persons suffering from Diabetes know that the have the disease. Most Carry on till complications, sometimes irreversible complications set in. It was against this background that the Nigerian Medical association National partnered with the Cross River State Ministry of Health, Diabetic society of Nigeria  and others to carry out free outreach and massive screening for the University of Calabar Community. The screening which started at 7am witness many staff of the university come-in to test their blood sugar and get medical advise on time. The Commissioner for Health Dr Betta Edu; sensitizing the crowd on diabetes and how to reduce the risk of coming down with it said The theme of World Diabetes Day 2020 is “the nurse and diabetes” because nurses play key roles in providing lifelong care for people with diabetes and it’s c...

 Cross River State Commissioner for Health Dr. Betta Edu Wins 2020 'Medical Expert of the Year' Award. After a 7 Day Voting by Nigerians via several social media handles and email, the Cross River State Commissioner for Health and head of the Cross River State #COVID19 Response Taskforce, Hon. Dr Betta Edu who is also the  National Chairperson, Nigeria Health Commissioners' Forum emerged the winner out of five nominees.   The other nominees were: Prof. Shamsideen Ogun, Dr. Azubuike Onyebuchi, Dr. Odoh Iyke, and Dr. Ngozi Onyia

NYCN Chairman Obudu Chapter and others fingered in a First Degree  murder Case The Chairman of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Obudu Chapter, Mr Abua alias Rati has been fingered in a murder Case involving the murder of one Mr. Musa Abdullahi in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. The Murder which was said to be committed by Mr. Abua in connivance with one Mr. Godwin Unimke alias Papa Bala SA Peace and Security Obudu Local Government Area, Mr John Liko, Mr Augustine Adie alias Agur Miki Miki, Mr. Itiunbe, Okosisi and Mr. Enu Ambas has left the community in a confused state as youths call for the arrest of the perpetrators. Speaking to our correspondent, a source which pleaded to remain anonymous told our correspondent that the Youth Council Chairman has been in the business of fomenting troubles in the community and threatening to deal with anyone that seek to resist him. The source called on security operatives to speedily effect the arrest of the perpetrators. As...