247 Mr Bassey Ebit and Mrs Juliet Orok spoke on behalf of the participants. They are positive that if the bill and policy become operational, lives will be positively impacted. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has urged residents to be hopeful of improved Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services. Engr Okon Ita, the […]
87 Some of the STG-WASH members who spoke to our reporter acknowledged that their capacity has been improved. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Ministry of Water Resources in partnership with Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) and Self Help Africa (SHA), with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), has improved the […]
231 The Chairman of the State Task Group on WASH revealed that Obubra has suffered neglect from the state government and international organisations, hence, the need for the planned intervention. By TheInvestigator The Cross River state government is preparing to begin implementing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) measures to tackle the high waterborne diseases in […]
132 World Condom Day is celebrated on February 13th every year, by the World Health Organization and it was first observed in 2009. By Nakanda Iyadim As the world marks the 2025 World Condom Day, the Director General of the Cross River State Agency for the Control of AIDS (CR-SACA), Dr Charles Iwara, has emphasized […]
194 When Yakubu regained consciousness, he was lying on his bed at home with many members of his community wailing outside, thinking that he had given up the ghost. By Chika Mefor-Mwachukwu It was just past midnight when Sam Yakubu’s phone rang, waking him up from a deep sleep. He wasn’t startled, though, as he […]
249 Terms of References (ToR) for the sub-committees set up during the inaugural meeting were reviewed. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (STG-WASH) has proposed a harmonised data system to facilitate access and research, a critical impediment to delivering WASH services. The STG-WASH Chairman, Engr Okon Ita, Permanent […]
164 Speaking after her inauguration as the Yala LTG-WASH Chairman, Dr Augustina Okem said she was grateful to lead the group. By TheInvestigator The Local Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (LTG-WASH) has been inaugurated to coordinate WASH services in Yala local government area of Cross River State. The body will rekindle the open […]
221 The union said it was disheartening that after over a year of engagement with the government, no meaningful action has been taken to address issues in contention with the union. By Solomon Azu, Guardian Newspaper A 21-day ultimatum has been given to the Cross River State Government by the Joint Action Committee of the […]
446 He also lamented the vandalism of local government properties by hoodlums, attributing some of these challenges to the paucity of funds. By TheInvestigator The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area, Dr Fred Okem has called on the state government to establish the Yala Urban Development Authority (YUDA) to address critical Water, Sanitation and Hygiene […]
136 Though primarily focused on prevention programmes, Staff members were encouraged to adopt a client-centred approach, prioritize teamwork, and strive for continuous improvement in their respective roles. By Nakanda Iyadim The Director General of the Cross River State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (CR-SACA), Dr Charles Iwara, has urged staff members to adopt a […]
301 In its 2023 supplementary and 2024 Appropriation Act, the Kano State government budgeted billions of naira for the purchase of furniture, renovation of the governor’s lodge and upgrading of the Deputy Governor’s official residence. However, across many communities, access to healthcare remains a challenge. From dilapidated infrastructure to a dearth of medical supplies and […]
253 Participants are required to pre-register online, with details and links available on AHOA’s official communication channels. By TheInvestigator The Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) has unveiled plans for a Town Hall Meeting aimed at enhancing meaningful and evidence-based engagement of civil society organizations (CSOs) and indigenous populations in the 2025 United Nations High-Level Political Forum […]
762 Concerned citizens are calling for an investigation into the ownership of the Obudu-German Hospital, which has become a focal point of controversy and conflict of interest involving high-profile figures in Cross River State. Archibong Jeremiah of TheInvestigator has uncovered troubling connections between Dr Betta Edu, the sacked Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, who was the […]
466 By Archibong Jeremiah This investigation reports on the dire situation that residents of neglected Ekukunela community in Ikom, central Cross River State find themselves as the only health post serving six villages is collapsing before their very eyes. The construction of a comprehensive health centre for the people started in 2010 but remains uncompleted […]
193 Efforts by WikkiTimes to obtain an explanation for the suspension of the ongoing drainage system project in Nguru proved unsuccessful. By Yawale Adamu In August 2024, the bustling town of Nguru in Yobe State was thrown into chaos as relentless rains transformed daily life into a harrowing nightmare. For residents like Dauda Muhammed Aji, a father of 21 […]
233 On October 6, Sampson Udo, a Lagos-based saxophonist known popularly as King Sax, was at Elegushi Beach to attend an event his acquaintance invited him to. While there, he lured this lady to his car and raped her. When her sister went public with it a month later, he got her arrested and then […]
268 Mr Pate, a professor, said the initiative is an ambitious commitment to reducing maternal and newborn mortality across Nigeria. By Nike Adebowale-Tambe The Nigerian government has announced that cesarean sections will now be provided free of charge to women in need, as part of its efforts to reduce the country’s maternal mortality rate. The […]
323 A surge in kidney disease cases has ravaged several communities in Jigawa State, claiming countless lives and leaving families devastated. In this report, Stallion Times reporter Lukman Abdulmalik visited Mezan community in Kafin Hausa Town Local Government Area where about 13 people have recently died of kidney disease. Jigawa State is facing a worsening […]
358 The CRSHIA is tasked with implementing the state’s health insurance policy, aimed at ensuring access to affordable healthcare for residents of Cross River State. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has announced the appointment of the Governing Board for the Cross River State Health Insurance Agency (CRSHIA), following Law No. 10 of 2016. […]
479 The family remains optimistic and is seeking urgent support to avert further health deterioration. By TheInvelstigator A heartfelt plea for assistance has emerged as the family of Obeten Godfrey, appeals for financial support to help cover the medical expenses of her ailing mother, who has been battling diabetes since 2022. In a public statement […]
452 She warned that further inaccurate reporting could lead to legal action for libel and slander. By TheInvestigator The College of Nursing Sciences, Itigidi, Cross River State, has strongly refuted allegations of extortion made by parents and circulated on social media. The college issued a formal disclaimer, signed by its Provost, Mrs Ruth Ita Ebong, […]
540 … 25 to 30 experienced professionals, including doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and other specialists, would be on the ground for the 16-day outreach. By Kingsley Agim The Cross River state government says it has concluded plans for a United States-based nonprofit organisation, Sharing Hope Medical Mission, to host a training and surgery medical […]
714 Ayuk said he has directed the Mpox Emergency Operation Center to be activated immediately, with the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Ekpo Ekpo as the Incident Manager. By Kingsley Agim A monkeypox (Mpox) case has been confirmed in Okoshe community in Obudu local government area of Cross River state, the Ministry […]
542 Addressing members of the press, Dr Ayuk expressed gratitude for the media’s continued support in promoting the health initiatives of Governor Bassey Otu’s administration. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, marked his first anniversary in the office yesterday with a media briefing held at Calabar’s Ministry of […]
417 Opening the event with a remark, Mr Felix Ukam, the Executive Director of CHEDRES maintained that the bull needs to be taken by the horn to win the fight against TB. By Christiana Ofem Participants have been empowered with the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) […]
726 He said that Cross River, with a population of approximately 3.4 million people to grapple with a hitherto paltry number of 20 doctors and 938 nurses in… By Kingsley Agim Cross River governor, Senator Bassey Otu has approved for the employment of 31 medical doctors, 22 pharmacists and 153 nurses in his bid to […]
510 The activity was implemented by the Fund TB Cluster, with support from USAID and Palladium. By Christiana Ofem A crucial stakeholder roundtable discussion on unlocking funding for tuberculosis (TB) interventions was held in Calabar, bringing together key representatives from various sectors to address the persistent challenges in financing TB-related initiatives. The event, organized by […]
402 A unique dimension of the project is that it will also work with the private sector to attract funding for improved TB services. By TheInvestigator Policy Alert together with four other organisations have commenced the implementation of a project geared towards enhanced and sustainable service delivery through increased domestic investment for Tuberculosis (TB) interventions […]
457 Dr Dan Abubakar, said the closure became necessary after confirming from the State Ministry of Health that the clinic was not on the list of registered facilities. By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has sealed off Ben Damare Clinic and Maternity at Ekori community in Yakurr local government area, having been declared […]
649 Despite these profound impacts, Nigeria’s response to the sickle cell crisis has been inadequate. Nigeria stands as the global epicenter of sickle cell anaemia, with an alarming annual birth rate of 100,000 to 150,000 affected children. This figure represents 33% of the global total, highlighting a severe health crisis that demands urgent and comprehensive […]