News

FAAN decries states of facilities in schools in C’River

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2017 0

Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has decried the increasing level of infrastructure in Schools in Cross River State. “I wish more schools in Cross River State could be like ours but of course there are physical constraints.” Lamenting the decay in almost all the schools in the state

Tourism

Africa: The International Carnival has transformed the Carnival Calabar – Governor Ayade

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2017 0

The Executive Governor of Cross River State Professor Ben Ayade commended the international Consultant to Calabar Carnival Mr. Ikechi Uko of Jedidah Promotions who also is the Organiser of Akwaaba African Travel Market. “Ikechi Uko has added huge Value to the Carnival as People are now excited about the international part of the Carnival. We […]

Interviews

Why Calabar airport excels in hospitality business– Ayodele

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

The Airport Manager of Margret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, Mr. Sunday Ayodele, in this interview with CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO, speaks on the developments in the airport, assuring that the airport will continue to do give passengers efficient services. Can you comment on the recent developments in your airort, given that you are located in the rain […]

Business Energy Headlines News

FG approves sale of 3 NIPP Gencos

Ihesiulo Grace 12 October 2017 0

Alaoji, Geregu, Calabar to have new owners Simon Ugwu Three electricity generation companies (Gencos) built by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) under the National Integrated Power Projects (NIPPs) would soon be sold to private investors in continuation of the 2013 NIPP privatisation that was suspended, the Managing Director of NDPHC, Mr. Chiedu Ugbo, […]

Economy News

Fashola calls for cargo to be diverted to Warri and Calabar over Lagos congestion

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2017 0

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has called on importers to utilise Warri and Calabar sea ports to decongest the current traffic challenge in Lagos. Mr. Fashola, who made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while addressing journalists, blamed the traffic challenge on the ongoing rehabilitation work on Apapa-Wharf road on congestion. […]

News In Brief

Foreigners arrested in Calabar for diverting diesel

Ihesiulo Grace 16 September 2017 0

The Nigerian Navy in Calabar has arrested six Bangladesh nationals and 16 Nigerians for allegedly illegally diverting 22 metric tonnes of diesel in an illegal Ship to Ship (STS) transfer along the Calabar water channel. The vessel, NV Princess Oge, which brought the product from offshore Lome to deliver to a tank farm in Calabar […]

News

Group Threatens To Drag Ex-UNICAL Bursar To Anti-graft Agencies Over Fraud

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2017 0

A Civil society group, the Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET)has said it is ready to provide the anti-corruption agencies with documented evidence of alleged frauds committed by ex-bursar of the University of Calabar, Mr Peter Agi. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, CESJET Executive Director, Joyce Adamu said the Centre has commenced […]

Crime

Police parade five-armed robbery suspects in Calabar

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2017 0

A gang of suspected armed robbers numbering more than 20 who invaded some streets in Calabar South local government area of Cross River state, have been nabbed by the police. The robbers, who operated in broad day light, robbed people of their property along Ephraim by White House street and other surrounding streets in Calabar. […]

Brands and Marketing

Star Dedicate Concerts to Consumers’ Achievements

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2015 0

It is known fact that, no matter how engaging a brand’s character can be, it cannot have a breakthrough without connecting with its target audience. Analyst also believe that handlers of brand must learn how to see value in their people, as this is what make some brands global icons while others remain inhibited. Understanding […]

News

Election: Military’s ‘show of force’ in Cross River

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2015 0

A convoy of combined team of members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the para-military organisations, on Tuesday, in a show of force, drove round the streets of Calabar in Cross River State, blaring sirens as they drove along. The convoy, consisting of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Mobile Police, the Police, Civil Defence, Prisons, […]

News

Family alleges extra-judicial killing by police

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2015 0

The family of Stanley Etim, 23, allegedly slain by the police at the weekend in Calabar is demanding jus­tice through the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Suile­man Abba. Representative of the family, Supol Arit Nyong, claims the deceased was beaten to dead by policemen attached to `D5` in Calabar. Arit Nyong, Chief Super­intendent of Prisons, […]

Entertainment

MTV VJ, Ehiz, Sharon Ezeamaka to Host MTV Shuga Tour

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2015 0

The duo of MTV VJ, Ehiz and actress,Sharon Ezeamaka will host three exciting editions of ‘On Tour WithShuga’ festivals in Lagos, Abuja and Calabar on May 2, May 9 and May 16 respectively.The tour, a new outreach campaign for MTVShuga to further motivate young people on the need to know theirstatus, is sponsored by MTV Base, MTV Staying Alive Foundation and Elton […]