FG Opens Automotive Training Centre To Prepare Nigerian Youths For EV, CNG Technology
The project is expected to support skills acquisition, boost local manufacturing, promote innovation and provide young Nigerians with opportunities to participate in the future of mobility technology.
60 Farmers Benefit As Akamkpa Flags Off Free Distribution Of 15,000 Oil Palm Seedlings
No fewer than 60 farmers across Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State are set to benefit from the free distribution of 15,000 oil palm seedlings under a new agricultural empowerment programme initiated by the local government council.
400,000 Hospital Visits Recorded As Cross River Expands Maternal, Child Health Outreach
The Cross River State Government recorded an estimated 400,000 outpatient visits in hospitals across the state in 2025, with community outreach programmes accounting for a significant portion of the healthcare services delivered, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, has disclosed.
Ibom Deep Seaport Nears Construction As Govt, Foreign Partners Review Progress After France Talks
The Akwa Ibom State Government has intensified efforts to commence construction of the proposed Ibom Deep Seaport following a high-level technical session in Paris, France, and a fresh inspection of the project site by key stakeholders.
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.