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1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol induces testicular toxicity by altering biochemical and hormonal indices of fertility in male rats
Abstract 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol (1,3-DCP) is a moderately volatile organic compound with industrial applications in food and water processing, but it exhibits high reactivity with lipid-rich tissues. This study examines the effect of 1,3-DCP on reproductive fertility parameters in male Wistar rats. Male animals weighing 250 ± 50 grams were assigned randomly to five groups (A–E).
Nigeria: AfDB President, Adesina, Pledges Support for C'river Health, Agric Sectors
Calabar — The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has pledged substantial investment support for health and agriculture sectors in Cross River State. Speaking last Wednesday during a state banquet organised in his honour, Adesina outlined bold plans to support primary healthcare delivery in addition to the investments they are already promoting in the state with the launch of the Special Agro Processing Zone project.
Nigeria: Govt to Flag Off Cross River, Akwa Ibom Sections of Lagos-Calabar Highway in August
*Umahi flays foreign contractors for alleged delay in road projects The federal government has concluded plans to commence the next phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway from Cross River to Akwa Ibom states in August. A statement signed by Edet Ekpenyong on behalf of the Director of Information and Public Relations, stressed that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this at a stakeholders' engagement in Uyo.
The genetic dissection of fetal haemoglobin persistence in sickle cell disease in Nigeria
Materials and methods Patients One thousand one hundred and fifty-eight individuals with sickle cell disease (HbSS/HbSβ0) recruited from four sites in Nigeria: Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos; Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria, Lagos; University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja; and Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria (Supplementary table 1) were genotyped.
Nigeria: APC Sustains Momentum, Retains Kaduna, Borno, Nasarawa, Cross River, Ebonyi, Niger
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Nigeria: APC Sustains Momentum, Retains Kaduna, Borno, Nasarawa, Cross River, Ebonyi, Niger By Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja, George Okoh in Makurdi, John Shiklam in Kaduna, Ibrahim Shuaibu in Kano, Michael Olugbode in Maiduguri, Sylvester Idowu in Warri, Laleye Dipo in Minna, Benjamin Nworie in Abakaliki, Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi, Daji Sani in Yola, Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia, Gideon Arinze in Enugu, Bassey Inyang in Calabar, Seriki Adinoyi in Jos, Igbawase Ukumba in Lafia and Wole Ayodele...
By Adedayo Akinwale Verified, George Okoh, John Shiklam Verified, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Michael Olugbode Verified, Sylvester Idowu, Laleye Dipo Verified, Benjamin Nworie, Segun Awofadeji, Daji Sani Verified, Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo, Gideon Arinze, Bassey Inyang, Seriki Adinoyi, Igbawase Ukumba, Wole Ayodele
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Triumph of a David over Goliaths
By Bassey inyang "We grew up learning to cheer on the underdogs because we see ourselves in them"- Shane Koyczan. The above quote mirrors the exhilarating victory of Asuquo Ekpenyong (Suki), in the just concluded Cross River South Senatorial election. In that election, he was the underdog who refused to be dwarfed by the giants.
Needed for continuity: Umo Eno’s A.R.I.S.E. agenda
On Saturday, March 11, 2023, the people of Akwa Ibom State, like their compatriots across the length and breadth of Nigeria, will troop out to elect their governor for the political dispensation commencing May 29, 2023. For the people of the state, it will be a choice between the devil they know and the angel they do not know; a choice between certainty and uncertainty, and a choice between going forward and moving backward.
Needed for continuity: Umo Eno’s A.R.I.S.E. agenda
BY BASSEY INYANG On Saturday, March 11, 2023, the people of Akwa Ibom State, like their compatriots across the length and breadth of Nigeria, will troop out to elect their governor for the political dispensation commencing May 29, 2023. For the people of the state, it will be a choice between the devil they know and the angel they do not know; a choice between certainty and uncertainty, and a choice between going forward and moving backward.
Nigeria: APC Has Taken Us Adrift, Let's Work Together to Recover Nigeria - Atiku
Nigeria: APC Has Taken Us Adrift, Let's Work Together to Recover Nigeria - Atiku By Chuks Okocha in Abuja and Bassey Inyang in Calabar Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has taken the nation and her people adrift, and would require a collective effort to recover Nigeria from them.
2023: PDP Prayed against Tinubu’s Emergence, Says Senator Onor
Bassey Inyang in Calabar The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Senator Sandy Onor, has stated that his party had prayed against the emergence of Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
2023: I Have What It Takes to Unite Nigerians, Says Saraki
Bassey Inyang in Calabar Former President of the Senate and presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Bukola Saraki, has stated that he has what it takes to unite Nigerians and give them a sense of belonging in the affairs of their country.
Five Councillors in C’River Dump APC for PDP
Bassey Inyang in Calabar Five serving lawmakers of the Obanliku Legislative Council in Cross River State have defected back to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
APC, PDP Win By-election in C’River
By Bassey Inyang in Calabar The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday morning in Ogoja, Cross River State announced the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Jude Ngaji, winner of the Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency by-election held on Saturday.
Nigeria: N400 Billion Needed to Fix All Federal Roads - Lawmaker
Calabar — The Chairman Senate Committee on Federal Emergency Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Senator Gershom Bassey, has disclosed that it would require about N400 Billion to repair and maintain all federal roads in the country. Bassey who is the representative of Cross River South Senatorial District in the National Assembly stated this in a statement made available to THISDAY in Calabar, yesterday. "We oversight FERMA...
Ayade Presents N276bn Budget of ‘Conjugated Agglutination’ for 2022
By Bassey Inyang The Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, has presented an Appropriation Bill of N276 billion for the 2022 fiscal year before the state House of Assembly. While presenting the bill yesterday which he christened ‘Budget of Conjugated Agglutination’, before the state lawmakers, Ayade said the budget proposal was among other things, designed mainly to attend to existing projects across the state.
C’River Assembly Loses Female Member
By Bassey Inyang The member representing Akpabuyo state constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mrs. Elizabeth Ironbar, is dead. Sources from the late lawmaker’s family said she died last Tuesday night in her official residence at the Assembly Village, Ekorinim, Calabar Municipality, after battling with protracted illness from an undisclosed ailment.
FG Promises Adequate Funding of Calabar-Itu Road, Says Senator Bassey
By Bassey Inyang The Chairman Cross River Caucus of the National Assembly, Senator Gershom Bassey, has disclosed that the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has given the assurance that the construction of the deplorable Calabar-Itu road, which is ongoing, will be adequately funded.
Navy to Establish Two New Operational Bases in C’River
By Bassey Inyang The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice-Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, has stated that the Nigerian Navy will soon establish two additional operational bases in Cross River State. Gambo, who made the disclosure in Calabar, the state capital, on Thursday said one of the bases would be an outpost at Ikang, and the other, a naval security station, at Dayspring Island.
Appeal Court Sacks Odey, Declares Jarigbe Senator-elect for C’River North
By Bassey Inyang The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar has declared the Member representing Obudu/Yala Federal Constituency Hon. Jerigbe Agom Jarigbe of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as Senator elect for Cross River North senatorial district. In a judgement delivered on Friday, the three man Appeal Tribunal headed by Hon. Justice Chioma I. Nwosu, held that Jarigbe was the lawful candidate of the PDP for the December 5th, 2020 By-election, and not Dr. Steven Odey.
Nigeria: Despite Ban, Open Grazing Persists in Southern States
By Adibe Emenyonu, James Sowole, Bassey Inyang, David-Chyddy Eleke, Sylvester Idowu, Kemi Olaitan, Victor Ogunje and Amby Uneze Despite the ban on open grazing of cattle by Southern governors, the practice has continued to flourish in the 17 states of the region with stakeholders asking for legal backing for the proscription order.
Imoke Denies Collecting Money to Make Ayade Gov in 2015
Says PDP will be stronger in C’River without Ayade By Bassey Inyang Former Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, has debunked claims within political circles in the state that he collected money to install Professor Ben Ayade as the state governor in 2015.
Nigeria: Stay Away From PDP Event in Cross River, Police Warn Trouble Makers
The Cross River State Police Command has warned those perceived as trouble makers to stay away from the proposed venue of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) press conference in Calabar. The police issued the warning against the backdrop of fears expressed in some quarters that some people were out to disrupt the event billed for Transcorp Metropolitan Hotel in Calabar yesterday.
Ayade Dumps PDP, Defects to APC
By Bassey Inyang The Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ayade announced his defection Thursday morning at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office while hosting some governors of the APC; among them Dr. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, Senator Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Hon.
Nigeria: ICT Experts Seek Inclusion of Digital Marketing, Branding in Secondary, Tertiary Education Curriculum
The Director and CMO of Activecode Business Hub, a forex, ICT based/digital marketing company, Mr. Kelvin Akparanta, has called on the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, include technological skills like digital marketing and branding into secondary and tertiary education curriculum. Akparanta said this during the pre-launch press briefing of his book 'Everything Personal Branding and Digital Marketing' in Calabar recently.
Navy to Fully Implement Presidential Directive against Insecurity, Says CNS
By Bassey Inyang The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, has stated that the navy will leave no stone unturned in implementing the presidential directive to all service chiefs and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) to return peace and security to the country, so that Nigerians can move around freely and conduct their daily activities without fear of being attacked by violent criminals.
Nigeria: Nexim Bank Wants Govt to Establish More Functional Ports to Improve Exports
Calabar — The Managing Director/ Chief Executive of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank, NEXIM, Mr. Abba Bello, has advised the federal government to open up more functional ports so as to expand economic growth and ease the Apapa gridlock.
Gunmen Kill Two Policemen, Kidnap Chinese Expatriate in C’River, Ekiti
By Victor Ogunje in Ado-Ekiti and Bassey Inyang in Calabar No fewer than two policemen were killed yesterday and their rifles stolen by gunmen in two communities in Cross River State. A Chinese expatriate was also on Tuesday evening kidnapped by bandits in Ekiti State and his whereabouts were yet to be ascertained by security agencies as at yesterday.
Finally, Ayade Swears in Justice Ikpeme as Chief Judge
By Bassey Inyang After nine months of undue delay, Justice Akon Ikpeme was yesterday sworn in as the substantive Chief Judge of Cross River State by the state Governor, Professor Ben Ayade. While performing the inauguration at the Executive Chamber of his office, Ayade said her inauguration has a defined touch because it has happened at God’s appointed time.
Finally, Ikpeme Inaugurated as Cross River CJ
By Bassey Inyang After nine months of delay, Justice Akon Ikpeme was on Monday sworn in as the substantive Chief Judge (CJ) of Cross River State by Governor Ben Ayade. While performing her inauguration at the Executive Chamber of his office, Ayade said her inauguration has a divine touch because it has happened at God’s appointed time. The governor said the state was faced with a lot of challenges that would require a rancour-free judiciary to work in league with the executive.
Nigeria: Cross River Lawmakers Approve Justice Ikpeme's Nomination As Chief Judge
Calabar — The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed Justice Akon Ikpeme as the substantive Chief Judge of the state. The House had objected the nomination of Ikpeme by the Governor of Cross River State, Professor Ben Ayade, on two previous occasions, March 2, 2020 and June 2, 2020, on the grounds that she would be a "security threat" to Cross River State, as an indigene of Akwa Ibom who was married to an Efik man from Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State.
C’River, EU Destroy 260 Arms, 5,510 Ammunition in Calabar
By Bassey Inyang The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)-European Union arms destruction exercise commenced yesterday in Calabar, Cross River State capital, with the destruction of a total of 260 arms and 5,510 ammunition. The state Governor, Professor Ben Ayade; representatives of ECOWAS-EU as well as service commanders in the state took part in the destruction exercise.
Nigeria: Ugwuanyi, Mohammed, Ayade, Sule Sign 2021 Budgets Into Law
Calabar, Lafia and Bauchi — Enugu State Governor, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, Cross River State Governor, Sir Ben Ayade and Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, yesterday signed their states' 2021 Budgets into law. While Ugwuanyi signed N169,845,758,500 for Enugu, Mohammed signed N213,914,559,427 for Bauchi, Ayade signed N281.9billion and Sule signed N115.8 billion respectively.
Nigeria: Senate Investigates Nigeria's Alleged Loss of N1.2tn Oil Revenue to Sinopec-Addax Deal
Calabar — The Senate has commenced investigation into the alleged breach of the 2000/2001 the federal government's Fiscal Incentive Package Conditions by SINOPEC-ADDAX, following fears in some quarters that Nigeria may have lost over N1.2 trillion in oil revenue due to improper execution of the deal by the company.
Nigeria: With Threats From Buhari, Police, #EndSARS Protesters Beat Retreat
By Chiemelie Ezeobi, Omololu Ogunmade, John Shiklam, Bassey Inyang and Sylvester Idowu The plans by youths to hold another round of protests fell through yesterday as they beat a hasty retreat as security agents, including military and police personnel, in preemptive moves, took over strategic locations in some states.
PDP’s Akwaji Wins Obudu Assembly Bye-election
By Bassey Inyang The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mrs. Maria Akwaji, has been declared the winner of Saturday’s bye-election for Obudu State Constituency of Cross River State, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The INEC Returning Officer of the election, Prof. Abel Ezeoha, announced the results on Sunday after the collation of votes cast during the polls.
Nigeria Facing Fifth Generation Warfare, FG Laments
·Tasks graduands on national security By Bassey Inyang The federal government yesterday lamented that diverse security threats manifesting in Nigeria were a manifestation of the fifth generation warfare or hybrid warfare, which it said, was not peculiar to the country. Consequently, the apex government challenged graduates from the Naval Warfare College to imbibe practical and pragmatic approaches to overcome security threats to the country. The Minister of Defence, Gen.
#EndSARS: Death Toll Now 73 with 205 Police Stations Burnt
Nigerians take part in a protest against alleged violence, extortion and harassment from Nigeria's Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), in Lagos, Nigeria October 11, 2020.
Nigeria: House Member Declares Self PDP Candidate for Cross River Senatorial Bye-Election
Controversy has continued to trail the outcome of the primary election for the candidate to fly the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Cross River North senatorial district bye-election billed for October 31, as a member of the House of Representative, Mr. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, declared himself the winner of the primary election held last Saturday at the Ogoja council hall.
Again, C’River Assembly Rejects NJC's Request to Confirm Ikpeme as CJ
By Bassey Inyang The Cross River State House of Assembly for the second time has rejected the request by the National Judicial Council (NJC) seeking the confirmation of Justice Akon Ikpeme as the state’s substantive Chief Judge.
PDP Wins all LG Seats in Cross River Elections
By Bassey Inyang The People Democratic Party (PDP) has recorded a resounding victory in last Saturday’s local government area elections held in 196 wards and the 18 local government areas of Cross River State. From the results so far announced by the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC), the PDP emerged victories in all the election results declared from 10 local government areas.
Nigeria: NCDC Commends Cross River's Pandemic-Free Status
Calabar — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has commended the Cross River State Government for taking proactive measures against the spread of COVID-19, saying from every indication, the state is free from the virus, which has infected about 6,000 Nigerians.
Nigeria: Medical Lab Scientists Urge Cross River to Conduct Aggressive Tests
Calabar — Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) in Cross River State have raised the alarm that there are possible COVID-19 carriers in the state and called for the conduct of aggressive testing of samples of suspected carriers across the state.
Nigeria: Extending Lockdown Will Be Catastrophic for Nigeria, Says Ayade
Calabar — Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, has warned that any further extension of lockdown of the country in response to the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic will spell doom for the country. He said any further extension of the lockdown would give rise to uncontrollable youth restiveness, adding that it was better to lockout than lockdown. The governor spoke at the Industrial Park, Calabar.
Nigeria: COVID-19 Scare in Cross River Over Isolation of 28 Oil Workers in Tinapa
Calabar — The Cross River State capital, Calabar, has been enveloped by COVID-19 scare following reports that 28 persons suspected to be workers of an oil exploration company who entered the town last Saturday are being lodged in a form of isolation at the Tinapa Lakeside Hotel.
Nigeria: After 175 Days in Detention, Agba Jalingo Gets Bail
Calabar — Relief finally came the way of detained Nigerian journalist, Mr. Agba Jalingo, as the Federal High Court, sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, yesterday granted him bail in the sum of N10 million. Jalingo, who is the Publisher of an online newspaper, Crossriverwatch, was arrested last year and kept in detention for 175 days before he was granted bail by the court. He is being tried for terrorism-related charges.
Nigeria: PDP Stalwart Advocates Two Party System for Nigeria
Calabar — A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Mr. Ben Akak, has advocated for a two party system in order to accelerate socioeconomic development of Nigeria. Akak argued that the two party system would work tremendously for the country if it would be adopted and practiced properly.
Nigeria: 12 Persons Feared Killed As Communal Clashes Erupt in Cross River
Calabar — No fewer than 12 people were feared killed in the central district of Cross River State following fresh outbreak of violent clashes between communities in the Bahumunu axis of Abi Local Government Area (LGA), particularly Usumutong, Ebijakara and Ebom.
Nigeria: Opposition Battles Ayade Over Alleged Attempt to Impose CJ
Calabar — The battle line appears drawn between the Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade and some members of the state bar as a result of the growing suspicion of what they perceive as surreptitious moves by the governor to supplant a replacement for the outgoing Chief of the State, Justice Michael Edem who retires today with a surrogate.
Nigeria: Ayade Presents N1.1 Trillion Budget for 2020
Calabar — Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, yesterday presented a budget of N1.1 trillion to the state House of Assembly for the 2020 fiscal year. Presenting the appropriation bill tagged: "Budget of Olimpotic Meristemasis" before the lawmakers, Ayade put the budget estimates for capital expenditure at N911 billion, representing 82.8 per cent of the budget, and recurrent expenditure at N188 billion, representing 17.2 per cent.
Nigeria: Ayade Wins At Appeal Court
Calabar — The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar, Thursday affirmed Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State as the winner of the March 9, 2019 governorship election in the state. The ruling of the appellate court upholding Ayade's victory was unanimous by the five-man panel of the Appeal Court judges.
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