Give us money to keep covid-19 at bay: Cross River Govt begs FG, NCDC
The Cross River Government has called on the Federal Government, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, for financial support in its fight…
Cross River suspends doctor linked to death of Governor’s aide, closes clinic
The Cross River Government says it has suspended Dr Offiong Okoho, over alleged unprofessional practices leading to the death of Prince Otu-Otu Duke, a patient under his care. Duke, who…
NMA wants Madagascar Covid-19 drug to undergo further scrutiny before use
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has decried the continued obstruction of the National Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) by the Kogi and Cross River State Governments. The NMA…
Covid-19: Give us test kits and money, Cross River Govt begs FG
The Cross River State Government has appealed to the Federal Government to assist it with funds and test kits in containing the Coronavirus spread. Dr Betta Edu, the State Commissioner…
Bakassi youths demand compensation from FG for loss of land, 76 oil wells
Youths from Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River have demanded that the Federal Government pay them compensation for the loss of Bakassi and 76 oil wells. This was contained…
Police nab 4 cultists for allegedly killing rival cultist
The Police in Cross River has arrested four suspected cultists in Calabar for allegedly killing a rival cultist. The police said in a statement made available to the News Agency…
Kidnappers release medical doctor after 6 days in captivity
Dr Ogbonna Uchenna-Aju, a medical practitioner who was kidnapped on May 3 in Cross River by unknown gunmen has regained freedom, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Uchenna-Aju was…
Homegrown School Feeding Now in 30 States As FG Targets 10m Nigerians to Benefit From GEEP Schemes
President Buhari In continuation of its efforts to invest in the country’s human capital development, the Buhari administration has continued to make significant strides through its National Social Investment Programmes…
Militancy: Military Destroys Major Militant Camps in N’Delta
The Joint Military Task Force (JTF) code-named “Operation Delta Safe” says it has destroyed and dislodged major militant camps in the Niger Delta, thereby boosting security in the region. Rear…
USAID Inaugurates ‘Feed the Future Nigeria Agribusiness Investment Activity’ in Nigeria
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has inaugurated a new scheme, ‘Feed the Future Nigeria Agribusiness Investment Activity’ under a new contract with Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA). CNFA…