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As the country enters the next phase of the novel Coronavirus management, I commend President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Federal Ministry of Health and the State COVID-19 Response Taskforce for the skillful management of the pandemic. I am delighted to annouce that till this day Cross River State so farContinue reading “GOVERNOR AYADE SPEAKS ON THE NEXT PHASE OF COVID-19.”

The Cross River State Councilor leaders Forum paid familiarization and enlightenment visit to the Honorable Commissioner, ministry of Local Government Affairs, Hon. Mrs Stella Oreme Odey-Ekpo in her office. The forum requested to be briefed of their entitlement and better ways to work Harmoniously work for the good of the grassroot. The Commissioner, in herContinue reading “CRS COUNCILOR LEADERS FORUM MEETS WITH COMMISSIONER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, PRESENTS THEIR LEADERS OF LEADERS’ FORUM.”

In a bid to ensure the successful realizations of the vision of the Governor of Cross River state, Senator Professor Ben Ayade in the area of Urban/town Planning and Development Control, a synergy is being established among government establishments, whose functions falls within the above purview. The Director General, Cross River State Development Control. AgencyContinue reading “CRSDCA Strikes Symbiotic Relationship with Urban Development, Town Planners Directors.”

The Commissioner for Commerce, Pst. Mrs. RoseMary Archibong, has expressed profound appreciation for the courtesy visit of the Igbo leaders of repute to her office recently at Prof. Eyo Ita House, Marian road Calabar. She commended them for the interest that the Igbo Community, demonstrates in activities in the State adding that His Excellency, GovernorContinue reading “CRS COMMISSIONER FOR COMMERCE DRAWS ATTENTION OF BUSINESS MEN/WOMEN TO RECENT AGROBUSINESS DRIVE AS SHE HOST EMINENT IGBO LEADERS.”

Society for Abused Minors and AIDS Victims (SAMAV) presents REAL BROTHER AFRICA!It is An Annual Intervention and Advocacy Campaign to get youths involved in curbing various societal ills.Real Brother Africa encourages ingenuity in young people and recognizes youths as the change agents and Nation Builders of any Country. How to Participate:Send a creative, scientific orContinue reading “DON’T MISS OUT: Ever Dreamt of Being a Housemate in a Reality Show?!Here is Your Chance! And it is for a Plausible Cause!”

Since the outbreak of the Covid19 pandemic, little campaigns are been made to promote other services in health institutions which expert says ,could overwhelm the nation if urgent steps are not taken. This is why the Cross River State Government is calling on operators of different media houses to diversify their focus in their newsContinue reading “CRS-Govt Calls for a Shift of Attention to other Diseases as well Rather than Concentrating Solely on the Covid-19 Pandemic.”

In a press release from the Office of the Chairman, Cross River State Anti-Tax Agency, the chairman, Bishop Dr. Emmah Gospel ISONG, expressed disappointment on the actions of some newly inaugurated chairmen of councils in CRS on illegal collections revenues and resumption of checkpoints in their LGAs. The statement, “It has come to the noticeContinue reading “CRS Anti -Tax Agency Boss Frowns at Illegal Collections of Revenues & Resumption of Checkpoints by Some Newly Inaugurated LGAs’ Chairmen.”

In the height of agitations for Chairman by various Clans in Boki II Constituency, it was a fact that only Osokom I Clan (Ekpashi & Ogep Wards) has not produced a Chairman since the democratic dispensation, 1999 – date. Boki II is made of three Old Clans, each comprising of two political Wards. Each ClanContinue reading “Ekpashi PDP Youths X-ray History, Clarify & Pray: “SECRETARY OF BOKI LG COUNCIL: LET GODLY CONSCIENCE PREVAIL””

The Commissioner for New Cities CRS, Hon. Mike Usibe has reiterated the Governor’s determination to decongest Calabar Metropolis which is the state capital and create new cities across the state. He stated this when the board of the Greater Calabar City Development Agency paid him a visit in his office in Calabar. Hon Usibe commendContinue reading “GOVERNOR AYADE OKAY’S DECONGESTION OF CALABAR METROPOLIS.”

Cross River state governor, Professor Ben Ayade has advocated for a greater collaboration between the state and Nigerian Navy in the area of security. The governor who spoke in Calabar Tuesday during a courtesy call on him by the new commandant of Nigerian Navy Ship, (NNS) Victory, Calabar, Navy Commodore Idi Abass, commended the NigerianContinue reading “Ayade Seeks Greater Collaboration Between Cross River & Nigerian Navy.”

On this day, this month, some years ago, a princess, beauty and blessing package to the society was born, and she was named, SAKEENAT…Hence, making this day & month very special in the pages of history… Dearest Sakeenat Musa, as you turn plus 1 today and celebrate the most important day in the entirety ofContinue reading “SamakwaGist Media House Facilitates & Celebrates With Sakeenat Musa on Her Birthday.”

Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph has slammed Ghanaian actress, Akupem Poloo for going completely naked in front of her son to wish him a happy 7th birthday.  On Tuesday, June 30, the controversial Ghanaian actress and video vixen shared a naked photo of herself with her son and explained that she decided to go naked in frontContinue reading “You are really delusional & you need urgent mental evaluation – Anita Joseph slams Ghanaian actress, Akupem Poloo for going completely naked in front of her son.”

The Ekiti state government has directed worship centres in the state to resume services from Friday July 17,  in line with the agreement reached by the state government and leaders of religious organisations in the state.  Worshippers and religious leaders were urged to ensure “full compliance with the regulations regarding worship centres, which includes social distancing of 6-feet between worshippers,Continue reading “Ekiti State Govt Plans to Resume Schools on July 20th 2020.”

Peace Mass Transit (PMT) Limited, is gearing up for resumption of operations  on July 1st, 2020, following the relaxation of interstate lockdown announced by the Federal Government on Monday.  The company was the first to suspend operations early March at the escalation of the Covid-19 pandemic across the globe, and consequent devastation of lives andContinue reading “Peace Mass Transit (PMT) Limited, is gears up for resumption of operations  on July 1st, 2020.”

Following the withdrawal of the law suit between aggrieved PDP members of Cross River state and the Authentic Chapter and Ward Exco, the Chairman of Boki PDP chapter Mr. Febian Okwajie, described it as a welcome development and as well thank every member of the party for standing strong throughout the period under review. HeContinue reading “New Boki PDP Chapter Chairman Calls on Aggrieved Members to Join in Driving Party Affairs for Party Interest.”

With enforcements of no entry at the Gakem-Benue border still ongoing, a ‘J5’ vehicle conveying about 29 suspected Almajiris/Herdsmen from Kano State, billed for Cross River State were intercepted and ordered to return back with escorts as a way of ensuring that they do not divert through any other route into the State. Urging CrossContinue reading “COVID-19: ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM THE NORTH INTERCEPTED AT GAKEM-BENUE BORDER.”

The Cross River State Government has restated its commitment to work out modalities that are geared towards improving the welfare of Local Government Pensioners in the State. The Government’s position was made known when the Association of Local Government Pensioners,Cross River State Chapter paid a courtesy call to the Commissioner For Local Government Affairs, Hon.Continue reading “CRSG RESTATES COMMITMENT TO PENSIONERS’ WELFARE.”

The Management of Cross River State Water Board Limited has called on the Commissioner of Police in the state to arrest and prosecute members of the Nigerian Labour Congress who invaded the company’s premises and destroyed its Water treatment materials yesterday to act as a deterrent to others in the future. The Managing Director ofContinue reading “CRS WATER BOARD MD URGES POLICE TO ARREST NLC OFFICIALS.”

The commendation was made during a visit of the management of Greater Calabar City Development Agency to the Chairman of Odukpani LGA, Hon.(Mrs.) Justina Edem in the council headquarter. Speaking further, the Director General of the Agency, Comrade Kingsley lta lkpeme said that the agency is collaborating with other relevant sister agencies that are valuableContinue reading “GOVERNOR BEN AYADE COMMENDED FOR HIS INITIATIVE IN CHANGING THE ONE-CITY STATUS OF CROSS RIVER STATE.”

As the need arises for standardized & reliable testing and the activation of Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Infectious Diseases Hospital in Calabar, Cross River State, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has donated reagents and test kits to the Cross River State Government capable of carrying out 1,000 tests.Receiving the kitsContinue reading “Cross River State Government receives NCDC Recommended Test kits & Reagents from Stanbic IBTC Bank.”