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CR-SEMA Conducts Rapid Assessment of Fire Incident at Murtala Mohammed Highway, Calabar By David Asu The Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA) has conducted an immediate damage and needs assessment following a fire outbreak that destroyed shops and valuable property along No. 90 Murtala Mohammed Highway, Ishie Town, Calabar. The assessment, carried out on Sunday, July 19, 2026, was led by the Director General of CR-SEMA, Mr. Efa Nyong, in collaboration with the Vice Chairman of Calabar Municipality, Hon. Okon Etim Nyong, and officials of the Nigerian Red Cross Society. The fire, which affected four commercial shops, completely destroyed three of the businesses and their contents, leaving the owners with significant losses. Among the worst-hit businesses were a laundry service and a fashion design shop, where sewing machines, fabrics, customers' clothing, generators and other valuable equipment were completely consumed by the inferno. Parts of the affected building...

Ernest Joes Engages Youths Across Obubra I, Urges Them to Shun Social Vices, Register for PVCs The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Obubra I State Constituency ahead of next year's House of Assembly election, Tpl. (Dr.) Ernest Joes Obasse, has called on young people across Obubra I Constituency to reject social vices, embrace good morals, and contribute positively to the development of their communities. Dr. Obasse made the call on Sunday while addressing the leadership and ward coordinators of the Assembly For All Young Generation Movement, a support group of over 500 members drawn from the four wards of Obubra I Constituency, at his residence in Obubra. He explained that the movement was established at his instance to bridge the gap between leaders and the younger generation by creating a platform where young people can be mentored, guided, and inspired to become responsible and productive citizens of the society. In his address, Dr. Obasse condemned criminality, cul...

Etaba Pays Condolence Visit to Ebokpo Over Mother's Death Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba, Member representing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the family of Barr. Dr. John Ebokpo at Ogada, Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, following the death of his mother. The lawmaker was accompanied by several stakeholders and supporters who joined him to commiserate with the Ebokpo family over the loss. During the visit, Rt. Hon. Etaba conveyed his condolences to Barr. Dr. Ebokpo and other members of the family, describing the late matriarch as a woman whose life and legacy would continue to be remembered within the community. He urged the family to take solace in the fond memories of their mother and to remain united during this period of mourning. Barr. Dr. Ebokpo, on behalf of his family, thanked the lawmaker and the delegation for identifying with them in their time of grief, describing the visit as a demonstrati...

Etaba Inspects Emergency Healthcare Facility in Apiapum as Project Nears Completion The Member representing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba, on Saturday inspected the ongoing construction of the Emergency Healthcare Facility at Apiapum Community in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, as the project nears completion. The healthcare facility, facilitated by the lawmaker, marks another significant milestone in his commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and expanding access to quality emergency medical services across the constituency. Designed to strengthen emergency response and healthcare delivery, the facility will be equipped with a fully functional ambulance to ensure prompt medical intervention and the swift transportation of patients during emergencies. Although construction commenced barely one month ago, the project has recorded remarkable progress, reflecting the commitment of the contractor and Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba's determina...