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  • Rt. Hon. Jarigbe Agom Felicitates With Aides, Stephen Okpako, Odey Aganyi and Okwori Mary Amicable On Their Birthday

    The member representing Ogoja/Yala federal constituency heartily felicitates with members of his team, Stephen Okpako, Odey Aganyi and Okwori Mary Amicable on the occasion of their birthday.

    The MP in a statement, on his verified Facebook page, @Jarigbe Agom, extended his regards to the celebrants, and wished them a fruitful year.

    His words, “I wish you all a fruitful new year as you open new chapters of your lives, may joy and progress never cease to locate you all”

    Congratulations and happy birthday to you all.

    Sign: Rt.Hon Jarigbe Agom
    Member Representing Ogoja/Yala federal Constituency.

  • Breaking: Two inmates Of The Nigeria Correctional Centre, Tests Positive For COVID-19.

    Two inmates of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Cross River State Custodial Center has tested positive for COVID-19.

    The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Beta Edu confirmed the first-hand development as she disclosed that, they are two, one male the other female. She further revealed that they have been isolated to avoid spread.

    ©CrossRiverWatch

  • Gov Umahi Set To Leave PDP For The Ruling Party APC

    The Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, told the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja on Tuesday that he was leaving the party.

    He said he would join the ruling All Progressives Congress which he claimed would protect the interest of the South -East in the 2023 elections.
    Our correspondent gathered that Umahi told the members of the National Working Committee of the PDP that his decision to join the APC was irrevocable.

    The members of the PDP NWC , who were led to the meeting by its National Chairman , Prince Uche Secondus , were said to have tried in vain to convince the governor not to abandon the party.

    Apart from Secondus, among those that were at the meeting at the Ebonyi Governor’s Lodge in Abuja were Deputy National Secretary, Agbo Emmanuel ; National Organising Secretary, Austin Akobondu; Financial Secretary, Abdullahi Maibasira; National Women Leader, Mariya Waziri and Senator Sulieman Nazif.
    The governor was said to be friendly when he received the PDP delegation, but stuck to his decision to leave the PDP when the issue came up.

    It was gathered that the PDP delegation impressed it upon the governor that there was no need leaving the PDP for the APC , which they argued had become unpopular.
    Sources at the meeting, however, said the governor was not convinced, insisting that the APC was planning to zone the 2023 Presidency to the South-East.
    He was said to have promised to stay in the PDP if the party could make a pronouncement that it would zone the Presidency to the same zone.

    One of the sources said, “I think his (governor’s ) mind was made up. We told him there was no need for him to abandon the party that had made him a deputy governor , state chairman of the party , two -time governor and all that. But he refused.

    “He wanted us to unilaterally zone the office of the Presidency to his area . We cannot do that. Parties are not run that way. He told us he was leaving . That is what we got from him.”

    When contacted, Secondus confirmed that the party ’s leadership met with Umahi .
    He, however, refused to declared the details of the meeting , insisting that the meeting was on ‘‘ national issues. ’’

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  • SACA DG Decries Stigmatization Of Persons Living With HIV, Debunks Myths That HIV Is A Scam.

    By Elijah Ugani – Calabar

    The Director General of the Cross River State Action Committee on AIDS SACA, Dr. Ansa Etcheri has expressed concern on the stigmatization of people living with HIV/AIDS, especially by health personnel who ethically should protect them.

    Etcheri stated this at the inaugural planning meeting for the 2020 World AIDS Day.

    Her words “The Human Immuno-deficiency Virus(HIV) still exists. It is heart touching to note that persons infected with HIV are being stigmatized, especially by health personnel who ethically should protect them”

    The DG stressed that HIV is like other illnesses such as Malaria, Hypertension amongst others. She used the opportunity to call on those who have hitherto tested positive to HIV, to gracefully access anti-retroviral drugs bearing in mind that the new drug reduces the viral load that would make a patient healthier.

    Dr. Etcheri maintained that with the theme for the 2020 World AIDS Day, “Global Solidarity; Shared Responsibility”, the celebration will not be a fanfare but more of communicating the right information to the grassroots and community level in order to reduce the current prevalent rate of 2% in Cross River State.

    The DG however entreats all Cross Riverians to adhere to the Covid – 19 protocols and ensure regular use of nose masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Tuberculosis and HIV.
    She maintained that ” the carting away of samples from the Infectious Disease Hospital in Calabar, has made majority of the resident in Calabar susceptible to contacting this viruses, and encouraged adherence to preventive measures.

    The planning meeting was attended by critical stakeholders and partners in the health sector, where they made commitment to the success of this year’s celebration.

  • Dearest Sikile Inde, You’re Are A Shinning Star Clothed With Wisdom For The Manifestation Of God’s Glory.

    By Elijah Ugani

    Happy birth anniversary to you dear Sikile Inde,

    You’re are a shinning star clothed with wisdom for the manifestation of God’s glory.

    You have been a blessing to your parents, siblings, peers and associates. Your presence has always created positive impacts wherever you go.

    You’re humility personified, your beauty is priceless.
    Your respect for humanity is highly commendable.
    Your love for your creator is quite exhilarating.
    Your resolve in the pursuit of the ideals with dexterity and equanimity leaves much to be desired about you.

    On this auspicious day of your birth anniversary, may God in his benevolence and magnanimity enlarge your coast for greater exploits both in your anticipated profession and your quest to serve him and humanity.

    As you mark this day in this physio-temporal terrain, may God perfect everything that concerns you, provide you with global platforms as well as the auction to function for the manifestation of his glory that he may be glorified in your existence. May your life be a leading and shinning example for others to follow.

    I wish you heaven choicest blessings as you begin another cycle of life today.
    May all doors that were shut against you be opened and may you find exceptional favour and grace to direct your affairs.

    May the Lord grant you his love, wisdom and care, may he never depart from you in times of challenges. May his face shine upon you to direct your affairs in times of difficulties.

    Congratulations to you once again.
    The future is even brighter as the best is yet to come.

    Be rest assured of my goodwill and prayers even now and always.
    Enjoy your day and have a blast!

    With much of love, I heart you, my adorable Queen.

    Elijah Ugani Cares!

  • Rt. Hon Jarigbe Agom Supports Physically Challenged Mr. Michael Ogar from Gakem.

     

    The representative of the masses, and member representing Ogoja/Yala federal constituency, Rt. Hon Jarigbe Agom, a God sent leader, who has a passion for people in distress, has continually sought to upgrade the living condition of his constituents and those that come in contact with him.

    The joy that erupted from Michael Ogar from Gakem, Bekwarra LGA after he bumped into Rt. Hon Jarigbe Agom few days ago is a testament to his caring nature.

    The MP was on transit and had a brief stop over at Bekwarra where Michael approached to greet him, on seeing his condition, the MP was touched and immediately rendered financial support to him to start up a business.

    Without any appointment or protocol, the MP handed him some cash and the overwhelmed Michael rejoiced as he hopped on a standby motorcycle.

    Rt. Hon Jarigbe Agom for those who know him is humble, Focused, caring, God fearing and visionary and he’s ready to serve the people of Cross River Northern Senatorial district to the best of his ability.

     

  • CR NYSC Gets 665 Corps Members, Undergoes Covid – 19 Testing As Camp Reopens Today Across The County

    By Elijah Ugani 

    In line with the Covid 19 protocol, Cross River State gets 650 corps members for the 2020 Batch B Stream 1A service year at NYSC permanent orientation camp, Obubra Local Government Area, Cross River State.

    This was disclosed by the State Coordinator, when contacted by The Lumine News.

    His words “we are expecting 665 corps members because of the Covid – 19 protocol. We hope to get the best out of this number. We will have a shortfall compared to the expected number of corps members.

    “We are in the camp prepared to received the corps members for the three weeks intensive drilling. With the few number of corps members expected in the camp, we are going to have shortage of corps members to deploy to various establishments in the state”

    Nakanda further disclosed that “we are grateful to NCDC for the Covid – 19 testing at the entrance of the camp for both NYSC officials and corps members. With this testing, we are confident of a successful orientation camping”

    Recall that NYSC Orientation camps were shut down across the country following the outbreak of the dreaded Covid – 19 pandemic. A development that almost frustrated the hopes of prospective corps members. However, with the reopening of orientation camps across the country, there seemed to be jubilation, especially among graduates that awaits the mandatory one year national service.

  • Golden Eaglets Begs Ayade To Redeem Pledged House Gifts

    Culled From The Nationonline

    Seven years after, the FIFA U-17 World Cup-winning Golden Eaglets’ squad of 2013 has yet make a clarion call to Governor Ben Ayade to redeem the Cross River State’s pledge of a house gift to players and officials of the team.

    A feat that made Governor Ayade’s predecessor, Senator Liyel Imoke, during the State’s banquet for the team at Government House in Calabar on Saturday 15th November 2013, announced the house gifts to the 21 players and 10 officials, adding the houses would be located in the State’s new housing estate in Akpabuyo Local Government Area.

    “Frankly, it’s unbelievable that we are yet to be given these houses almost 10 years after we won the FIFA U-17 World Cup and celebrated by everybody.

    “In fact, we were most impressed when Senator Imoke said in the presence of the then Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi; former NFF President Alhaji Aminu Maigari and members of his cabinet, that he preferred house gifts as a lasting legacy than monetary rewards; but it’s unfortunate that after all these years, we are still waiting for the houses to be delivered to the players and officials.”

    Speaking in the same vein, the 2013 World Cup-winning captain, Musa Muhammed said he was tired of explaining to the players time and time again that the houses were yet to be given: “I don’t think a day has passed without one or two of the players asking me about our houses in Calabar but I want to use this opportunity to beg our father, Governor Ayade, for the house gifts for both the players and officials.”

  • Obanliku Council Chairman Hosts Officials Of National Boundary Commission, Deputy Governors Of Cross River And Benue States.

    By John Akpo

    The Executive Chairman of Obanliku Local Government Council, Evang. Mrs. Margaret Inde, on November 9th, 2020 hosted of officials of the National Boundary commission (NBC), Deputy Governors of Cross River and Benue States, to flag off the boundary verification exercise.

    The verification exercise is however expected is expected to be followed by planting of beacons to bring permanent peace in the affected areas of dispute between the two states.

    The event was held the Obanliku Local Government Secretariat.

    The council boss had on November 8th, 2020, welcomed the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ivara Esu, and his entourage, the Chairman of NBC and other delegation at the Obudu Mountain Resort.

  • Obudu Council Chairman Stole The Show, Hosts Chairmen Of Cross River And Benue State

    By Richard Abu

    The Executive Chairman of Obudu Local Government Council, Hon. Boniface Eraye Ewhe played host to his counterparts from Northern Cross River and Benue states in his official residence, Obudu council secretariat after the successful flag-off of the field verification exercise on the Cross River/Benue boundaries.

    In attendance were; Hon Dr. Joe Owan, Hon. Fabian Ogbeche and Hon. Boniface Eweh Bekwarra and Yala and Obuf Local Government Areas respectively.

    Also in attendance were Hon. Mrs. Tyoer Garber Kukase of Vandeikya, Hon. Mrs. Joyce Chianson of Kwame, Hon. Mwuese Ubebe of Konshisha and Hon. Clement Onah of Oju Local Government areas of Benue States.

    The get-together further created acquaintance and harmony among the Chairmen from Cross River and Benue States which they promised to extend to their people.