Month: February 2020

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Nigeria centre for disease control (NCDC) have donated Lassa Fever protective kits to fight Lassa Fever in the state. The donation was made for improved healthcare service delivery against Lassa Fever, According to statement issued on Monday by the NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Charles Odili, the interventionist agency also expressed concern about the well-being and healthcare of the South-South People of Nigeria; expressing joy that Governor Ben Ayade’S response you the crises is second to none in the country. Dr Betta Edu,…

…donates preventive equipments to 13th Brigade Command Calabar In continuance with the State’s fight against Lassa Fever and corona virus outbreak in the State, the cross river state government through the Ministry of Health has donated health preventive equipments to the 13th Brigade Command Akim during the Lassa fever sensitization campaign organized by the Nigerian Army in collaboration with the CRSMOH and WHO. The Health Commissioner alongside the the 13th Brigade Commander and NAOWA coordinator CRS carried out a physical demonstration on hand washing sensitization before the donation of the…

…gives 72 hours ultimatum to reverse candidature Following the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Yala Local Government affirmative congress ahead of the Local Government Elections in Cross River State, youths under the auspices of Yala Youth Liberation Movement (YYLM), has written a letter to the State Governor, Sir Ben Ayade, rejecting the concensus candidate that emerged and flag-bearer of the party, Barr Fabian Ogbeche. The letter titled, ‘Yala Youths Say No To Imposition of Chairmanship Candidate In The Forthcoming Local Government Election In Cross River State, Slated For…

Cross River State Governor, Sir Ben Ayade has approved the names of as new appointees into various offices and agencies of the state government. The appointment was contained in a press release signed by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, Mr Christian Ita and made available to journalists on Monday in Calabar, the state capital on. See below the full list… Our Ref: GO/PRESS/012/VOL.I/ 140 FEBRUARY 3, 2020 PRESS RELEASE The State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Ben Ayade has approved the following appointments with immediate effect:…

A human rights activist and Director of Communication and Advocacy of Make A Difference Initiative, Lemmy Ughegbe, has decried the failure of Justice Yusuf Halilu to diligently follow the letters and processes of law in reaching a decision to convict Maryam Sanda on the charge of taking the life of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. Speaking with newsmen, the human rights advocate said Justice Halilu, whom he described as a “courageous judge”, had stripped the judgment of legitimacy by abusing due process. He noted that Justice Halilu had jumped the gun…