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 at the 20th anniversary of FAAN […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]