Red Cross raises alarm over lassa fever spread in Nigeria
By Franca Ofili The International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC has expressed concern over the alarming spread of Lassa Fever to new areas across Nigeria. Speaking at a Lassa fever…
Children’s Day: Hunters boss urges govt. to prioritise welfare of children
Dr John Metchie, Deputy Commander General, Technical Services, Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services (NHFSS) By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Dr John Metchie, the Deputy Commander-General, Technical Services,…
Gov. Otu has reinvented governance in Cross River – Inforrmation Commissioner
Mr Erasmus Ekpang, Cross River Commissioner for Information, says Gov. Bassey Otu has reinvented governance through his people oriented projects within one year in office. The Commissioner said the governor’s…
12,539 teachers write 2024 professional qualifying exams
No fewer than 12,539 teachers nationwide sat for the May diet of the Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) which began on Thursday and ended on Saturday. The qualification examination is conducted…
Cross carpeting destroying role of opposition – CSO
By Perpetua Onuegbu, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Peers Advocacy and Advancement Centre (PAACA), has called for an end to carpet crossing by politicians in the…
Naira mutilation: Public holidays stalls Bobrisky’s sentence
The Sallah holidays on Tuesday, stalled judgement by a Federal High Court Lagos, in a charge against convicted cross dresser, Idris Okuneye alias Bobrisky, over mutilation of the naira. Bobrisky…
FG develops roadmap to tackle oil theft
The Federal Government says it has developed a roadmap to end crude oil theft in the country. Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo and the Chairman, Crude Oil Theft and Management…
NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, haziness from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, forecasts sunny skies on Monday…
Police confirm passengers abduction in Cross River
The Police in Cross River have confirmed the abduction of some passengers around Nde 3 Corners Akparabong Junction in Ikom Local Government Area of the state. The passengers, who were…
Calabar Carnival created over 40,000 direct employment since formation- Chairman
Dr Gabe Onah, Chairman, Carnival Calabar Commission on Saturday said over 40,000 direct employment had been generated since the inception of the carnival in 2004. Onah, who disclosed this while…
Red Cross disburses N45.7m to 1,500 flood Victims In Kogi
The Nigeria Red Cross Society (NRCS) on Thursday commenced disbursement of N45.7 million to 1,500 2022 flood victims in Kogi Alh. Danjuma Usman, Kogi NRCS Secretary, while flagging off the…
Physically challenged persons take centre stage at Carnival Calabar
Some physically challenged persons participating at the ongoing 20th edition of the Carnival Calabar on Thursday expressed excitement over their involvement in the event. They in separate interviews said that,…
Ghana, Cameroon,15 states shine at 2023 cultural carnival in Calabar
Cultural troupes from Ghana, Cameroon and 15 states in Nigeria were among those that shone at the 2023 Calabar Cultural Carnival on Wednesday, a report claimed. The event, which witnessed…
Gov Otu pledges united, prosperous Cross River
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has pledged that his administration will leave legacy of a united and prosperous Cross River that will be the envious of the nation’s subnational.…
1m visitors expected in Calabar for Carnival-Commissioner
No fewer than one million visitors are expected in Calabar for the final lap of this year’s edition of the Calabar carnival. This was disclosed by the Cross River Commissioner…