Three Years, 30 Bills, No Member Lost: C’River Speaker Reflects On Assembly’s Journey
Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has said the 10th Assembly has recorded significant legislative milestones, including the passage of over 30 bills, while maintaining an unbroken record of not losing any member since its inauguration three years ago.
FG Orders Withdrawal Of Contaminated Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension, Levamisole Drugs Over Brain Damage Risk
In a circular dated June 4, 2026, and addressed to Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors (MDs) of health institutions, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare directed healthcare providers to suspend the purchase and use of the affected medicines and report any adverse reactions associated with them to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
Anti-Quackery Task Force Seals Clinic After Patient’s Death In Calabar
The Cross River State Task Force on Health Quality and Anti-Quackery has sealed an illegal maternity facility in Calabar Municipality following the reported death of a patient after surgery, with investigations uncovering what officials described as widespread violations of healthcare regulations and professional standards.
Edo Police Detain Woman For Allegedly Making False Kidnap Claims On Social Media
Police stated that she shared a video online claiming that students from Green Park Academy in Aduwawa and Western Boys’ College in Ikpoba Hill had been abducted.
FGGC Cross River Ranks Second Nationally In Girls ICT Competition
Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC), Cross River State, has emerged second nationwide at the Third National Girls in ICT Competition 2026, placing the state among Nigeria’s top three performers in a contest that attracted more than 3,700 participants from across the country.
G7 Agrees First-Ever Global Framework To Protect Children Online
The landmark agreement was reached during a meeting of G7 digital and technology ministers and was welcomed by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which described it as a pivotal moment in global efforts to safeguard children in digital spaces.
New Building Rules, Electric Buses, Green Corps Top Otu’s Climate Reform Agenda
Governor Bassey Edet Otu, has unveiled a sweeping package of climate and urban development reforms that will introduce mandatory green building standards, deploy electric mass transit buses, and create 1,000 jobs through a newly established Green Corps as part of efforts to build a more resilient Cross River State.
World Cup 2026: Major Shake-Up As FIFA Introduces Eight New Rules
FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina said the amendments were designed to “tackle discrimination, eliminate time-wasting, heighten match tempo, and significantly improve the overall experience for both players and fans.”
Alleged Harassment Of Motorists In Calabar, NUJ Demands Investigation
The Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for an investigation into the activities of transport regulatory agencies in the state, accusing them of allegedly harassing motorists and transport operators under the guise of revenue generation.
Court Remands Suspect As GADA Pushes Justice For Seven-Year-Old Survivor
Amid growing concerns over a surge in rape and gender-based violence (GBV) cases in Cross River State, Gender and Development Action (GADA) has secured court action in an alleged child rape case involving a seven-year-old girl, reinforcing efforts to strengthen justice delivery for survivors.