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  • 2020 World AIDS Day: C’River Commemorates Day With A Walk, Advocates Measures To Reduce Prevalence Rate

    By Admin

    The Cross River State Government has joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2020 world AIDS day with a walk and a call on citizens to take advantage of routine counselling, testing and Anti-retroviral use for those who are already infected to ensure that the state prevalence is less than that of national prevalence ratio Which is currently at 1.4%.

    Flagging off the exercise in Calabar, the Cross River State Deputy Governor Professor Ivara Esu said the state Government is committed to actualizing a reduction in new infectious rate through the development and adoption of policies which grant full access to Improved living and halt to new transmission.

    Professor Esu who commended the state Governor, Professor Ben Ayade and other stakeholders in the health sector for the low prevalence rate in the state, encouraged the team to build on the gains of recent successes and work towards improving on the indices through awareness creation and improved client’s services.

    Professor said the state is poised to ensuring that in less than no time there would be zero percent transmission of HIV/AIDs in Cross River State as the state has decentralized it’s response program through the setting up of Local Government and Community based response platform to meet the needs of Cross Riverians.

    Speaking earlier, the state Commissioner for health, Dr Betta Edu encouraged everyone to get tested as she noted that, “the state in collaboration with partners have introduced an oral test kit to minimize piercing which is another method of HIV/AIDs transmission”

    Speaking to newsmen after the completion of the 10 kilometers walk, the Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong urged Cross Riverians to ensure that they know their HIV/AIDs status

    Dr Ekpenyong said, a HIV/AIDS generation is possible if all hands are put on deck as well as supports for victims are offered, She urged pregnant women to always visit primary health care Facilities for antenatal care services in order to know their status and prevent mother to child transmission.

    On her part, the Director General of the Cross River State Agency for the control of AIDS, Dr Ansa Echeri admonished people to regularly present themselves for testing as she noted that HIV is not a death sentence but early detection can improve chances of a healthy lifestyle and building of resistance against other common diseases.

    HIV/AIDs can be transmitted from persons to persons through unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing of sharp objects like needles, razors, injections among others with blood transfusion being listed among the possible ways of infection.

    1. The event was witnessed by the speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Eteng Jones as well as the Chairman of the House Committee on Health, Hon. Dr. Ekpo Bassey with partners and other stakeholders in attendance.

  • Florence Obi Takes Over As The 11th Vice Chancellor Of The University Of Calabar

    By Admin

    Prof. Florence Obi, today, December 1st assumed office as the 11th Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, following the expiration of the former Vice Chancellor, Prof. Zana Itunbe Akpagu, the first alumnus, who was the 10th  VC of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) on November 30, 2020.

    Prof. Obi is referred to as the Amazon of Academic Excellence, is the first female VC of UNICAL, 45 years since inception.

    Obi was elected as the new VC of UNICAL on the 10th of September, 2020 and is expected to steer the  affairs of the institution for 5 years; from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2025.

    Some dignitaries at the investiture of Prof. Florence Banku Obi include but not limited to:

    1. Pro-Chancellor of UNICAL, Sen. Nkechi Nwaogu.
    2. H.E. Donald Duke, former governor of Cross River State and Wife, Mrs. Onari Duke
    3. Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ivara Esu and Wife, Mrs. Omotunde Ivara Esu
    4. High Chief Asuquo Ekpenyong
    5. Newly elected VC of CRUTECH, Prof. Austine Angba.

    6. Senator Florence Ita-Giwa
    7. Minister of State for Power, Prince Goddy Jedy-Agba
    8. Former VC of CRUTECH and Federal University Lafia, Prof. Eka Braide
    9. Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V
    10. Paramount Rulers of Calabar South, Municipality and Bakassi

    11. Former VC of UNICAL, Prof. Kevin Etta
    12. Newly elected VC of UNIUYO, Prof. Nyaudoh Ukpabio Ndaeyo
    13. VC of UNIBEN
    14. VC of UNILAG
    15. VC of UNIPORT

    16. Captain of industries
    17. Service Chiefs
    18. University Dons, among many others.

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  • Second Class Degree Holder, Ebere Asonibe Turns Native Doctor

    Beautiful lady identified as Ebere Asonibe, is a graduated with a second class degree who turned a native doctor.

    She is the owner of an herbalist page on Facebook known as Ebere Herbals.

    According to Ebere after she graduated she attended different interviews, and she was called by different firm for the job but she turned them down.

    But she couldn’t take up the job because her dead ancestors were disturbing her to take over the herbalist profession of her great grandmother, she said they interfered in her life and make life unbearable for her’

    According to her, her ancestor will come to her in a vision and show her herbs and where to locate them, when she go to the bush in the morning she will see the exact herbs.

    Ebere said different men of God have tried to deliver her but they couldn’t. She said she didn’t want to give in to their ancestors wishes but she had no choice.

    After fighting without no results she decided to do what her people want, she accepted to become a native doctor and now she is now a known herbalist, she now uses herbs to treat different diseases. She is popularly known as Ebere Herbals.

    Now she is a Native Doctor using herbs and roots to take care of all manner of illness in the society.

    https://www.informationnigeria.com/2020/11/meet-beautiful-igbo-lady-who-is-a-native-doctor-and-a-university-graduate-read-her-story.html

  • Just In: Super Mart Owner Kidnapped In Calabar

    Culled From CrossRiverWatch.

    A super mart owner at IBB way by Etagbo round-about, Calabar simply identified as Chibuzor, has just been kidnapped few minutes ago.

    Eye witnesses say three gun men in a red color Audi car came for the operation.

    “The young man struggled and the boys in the area tried their best but couldn’t face the kidnappers who were shooting left and right non stop until they finished their operation.” One eye witness told CrossRiverWatch, a while ago.

     

  • Just In: Two Persons Rushed To The Hospital As Armed Robbers Invades Etonko Street In Calabar

    By Admin

    Two persons have just been rushed to hospital after armed robbers invaded Etonko by Bateba street, Calabar South. The duo were wounded by the robbers who just finished an operation in the area.

    Witnesses are reporting to CrossRiverWatch that six armed robbers arrived the street over and hour ago with two fully dressed in military camouflage and held residents hostage, robbing and dispossessing people of their belongings. There is still panic and pandemonium in the area right now, we are told.

    This is happening same time the owner of Chi Divine super mart was kidnapped at IBB way by Eta Agbo.

  • GFO Orim Foundation Fulfills Promise To Widow, Renovates House And Provides Solar Light

    By Elijah Ugani

    In fulfilling the earlier promise made by GFO Orim Foundation on Saturday October 7th, 2020 to renovate the house of Mrs. Agnes Godwin Afo, a widow with four kids at Anyikang, Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State, the foundation has kept to its words by renovating the building.

    Speaking to The Lumine News, the elated Mrs. Agnes Godwin Afo, thanked the Founder of GFO Orim Foundation, Hon. Martin Orim, who is also the Chief of Staff to the Cross River State Governor.

    Her words “My name is Agnes Godwin from Anyikang, as my husband died, I have no place to stay, I was here with my children, I had no place to stay, Hon. Martin Orim came and renovated this house for me. Kindly help me thank God for him. I had no light, he provided solar light for me, I had no toilet, he provided me with toilet, kindly help thank God for him”

    On his part, the Special Adviser to the Governor on International Donor Development Cooperation and immediate past leader of Obudu legislative council, Hon. Sylvester Agabi, noted that “GFO Foundation has never met this widow before, all we do is to ensure that we put a smile on her face. GFO Orim Foundation has paid so many persons school fees, provided wheel chairs to the disabled, trained youth on different skills.

    “Thank God you are here, you have heard from her, pictures don’t lie. The Chief of Staff is poised to alleviate the plight of the less privileged in the society”

    Recall that the Chairman/Founder of GFO Orim Foundation had pledged to plaster the entire building, install doors and windows in the building, install solar light in her house, providing her with a grinding machine to enable her start a business, and to supply food items at regular intervals to enable her provide for the children.

    Barely two weeks from the time of the visit, the foundation has completed the renovation work and the widow has packed into the building.

    When contacted, the Chairman/Founder, GFO Orim Foundation told The Lumine News that “I’m shocked that you could find your way to Bekwarra to see things for yourself. I don’t believe in making a show with my intervention. My late father was very passionate about the less privileged. He was generous and he handed over these virtues to me. I have decided that the only I can sustain this virtue is to reach out to those in need. I wish I have enough to reach out to more.

    “As a foundation, we will continue to do the little we can to help the vulnerable, according to the resources in our disposal”

  • CRS YPP Dissociates From The Alleged Endorsement Of Dr. Steve Odey For CRN By-election

    By Admin

    PRESS RELEASE

    The attention of Young Progressives Party (YPP) Cross River State Chapter has been drawn to the purported endorsement of Dr Stephen Odey, the PDP Candidate for the 5th December, 2020 Cross River North Senatorial District by-election by our party’s candidate, Dr. Francis Agaba.

    Ordinarily, we would have ignored it as another ploy to distract the party that has since positioned itself as the major opposition political platform in Cross River State but the danger this information portends may be damaging to the image of the party, hence the need for this rebuttal.

    Expectedly, this unfortunate incident was hurriedly reported by a media happy aide of the PDP. As a party, we hereby state as follows;

    That we totally dissociate ourselves from the alleged endorsement as it does not reflect the decision of the party.

    That the party has immediately commenced investigation into the reason behind the presence of our candidate in the meeting of the PDP campaign organisation.

    The party equally condemns in very strong terms the desperation of PDP to leverage on the rising profile of our great party without due process.

    That the party has no plans whatsoever either now or in the foreseeable future to align or form any coalition with any political party.

    Although, our candidate has explained his side of the story, we are currently studying the situation and will soon communicate appropriate sanctions in line with the constitution of the party. Our party will not tolerate any form of anti party activities from any member.

    Thank you!

    Comrade Anthony Bissong Attah

    State Chairman (Chief Servant)

  • School Teacher On The Run After Beating His Student To Death In Lagos

    By Ngozi Ikebuaso

    A Nigerian man, Ridwan Oyewunmi, has called on Nigerians on social media to help him get justice after a school teacher who is currently on the run, allegedly beat his younger brother, Boluwatife Omelaja, to death at a school in Ikorodu, Lagos state on Thursday, November 26, IgbereTV reports.

    In a Twitter thread, the distraught brother said the teacher beat Omelaja because he couldn’t answer a question.

    His tweets read:

    “Twitter NG i just lost my brother to School Teacher Brutality. Mr Emmanuel(frame 1)is a sec school teacher at Elihans college, Ikorodu in Lagos. He beat up my brother Boluwatife Omelaja(frame 2) to death on 26th of November in the school premises because he couldn’t answer a math question he was asked correctly.

    The school initially made us believe he slumped and died while he was trying to answer the question on the board, a boy who wasn’t ill or showed any sign of sickness before.

    He was brought home in the school’s bus by the school proprietress and principal, along with Mr Emma-whom we didn’t know was the killer at that time, and he was buried few hours later according to muslim’s doctrine

    Meanwhile Bolu’s other brother, Lateef Omelaja was prevented from leaving the school premises, in order to prevent him from spreading the true news to us at home and to buy Mr Emma more time to run away.

    We believed the rooster and bull story the school fed us not until Lafeef got home at around 5pm and narrated what really happened at the school to us.

    We also confirmed this from other students of the school including classmates of Boluwatife.

    The painful part is, the school keeps trying to cover up for Mr emma claiming he didn’t beat Bolu.

    Mr Emma is on the run, nowhere to be found.

    I know no amount of punishment for him will bring back my brother but i just want Mr Emma located and justice served.”

    #JusticeForBolu”

  • Man Stabs His Wife To Death For Refusing To Register Her New Car In His Name

    By Admin

    This man has been accused of killing his wife to death. He allegedly committed the atrocity because the lady refused to register her new car in his name.

    The story was shared on Facebook by a Facebook user and it reads;

    “A man with the help of his 16 years old nephew stabbed his wife to death because she refused to use his name in her new bought car documents.

    “The woman said she can’t use his name on the documents because the said man never paid her bride price ( they are just leave in lovers. Di na nwuye ndi Lagos) and have not married her after living together for 8 years.

    “They locked her in immediately she came back from shop and killed her. This is a jobless man that has been feeding off the woman. This is so sad”

  • Ebonyi Youths Beats Up Catholic Priest For Flogging Nkomoro Ward Councillor’s Son

    Culled From Vanguard

    Report reaching Vanguard has it that the Catholic Priest in charge of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Nkomoro in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Rev. Fr. Ejike, has been attacked by some irate youths of the area.

    Father Ejike was said to have flogged and held the son of the Councilor of Nkomoro Ward, Mrs Ngozika Onele, for allegedly destroying his cassava farm, which led to his attack.

    A source from the community told Vanguard that Fr. Ejike had vowed not to release the child without seeing the parents, having warned him several times, against destroying his farm produce.

    But Fr. Ejike’s refusal to release the child, angered his family members who went and reported the matter to the Chairman of the Parish Council.

    The source said: “When the Chairman of the Parish Council arrived Father’s house, alongside Kelechi Nwali and Chika Nwali, who are the brothers to the Ward Councillor, he sought to know what happened.
    “But Fr. Ejike asked him to ask the people who brought him into the matter. It was in the process that a quarrel ensued.

    “Then, Chika Nwali insisted Father must release the boy to them without further delay. His outburst angered Father who ordered that he should leave his compound. But he refused.
    “Chika said he would not leave without Father releasing the boy. In anger, Father brought a cane and started flogging him to leave his compound. The Rev. Father who could not bear the assault, left the community, and is currently at Bishop’s quarters in Abakaliki, where he is also receiving treatment.

    The Bishop of Abakaliki Dioceses, Michael Nnachi Okoro and the entire Catholic community are said to be very furious over the development.

    When contacted through his GSM line, Fr. Ejike said he was not stable to talk on the matter.
    The Catholic priest said: “I’m not stable to talk to you now.”

    Asked whether it was as a result of the attack that caused him not to be stable, he said: “Allow me be for now, please,” and he hung up the phone.