The Federal Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola announced on Friday that Nigeria’s current power generation has reached 7000 Mega Watts. Fashola said this at the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing 4th Edition Retreat for top directors, heads of units and chief executives of agencies and parastatals in Calabar. He…
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President Muhammadu Buhari would on Tuesday visit Cross River to commission the first in Africa multi billion naira automated rice seeds and seedlings factory in Calabar. The state Governor, Mr. Ben Ayade, said the state was prepared for the official visit for the inauguration of the factory which he said, “is a seed multiplication centre…
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At least three persons are reportedly dead after suspected naval officers attacked a police station in Calabar, Cross River State on Tuesday. According to Premium Times, the naval officers attacked and burnt down the police station following a row with some police officers earlier in the day. Some naval officers had allegedly ran the red…
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Air Peace has condemned the attacks on its staff members by some passengers at airports in Abuja, Lagos, Calabar and other parts of the country. In a statement issued on Friday by its Corporate Communications Manager, Chris Iwarah, the airline warned that it would no longer condone members of the public endangering the lives of…
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In a developing story, over 30 people are feared dead at a football viewing centre in Calabar, the Cross River State capital after being electrocuted by a high tension cable that reportedly fell on them. Channels TV reported that the football fans were at the center to watch a UEFA Europe League quarter-final match between Manchester…
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Star Larger Beer has revealed plans to kick off the 2016 edition of the annual nationwide concert, Star Music Trek holding in five cities around the country – Markudi, Abuja, Calabar, Owerri and Lagos. In an exciting online unveil, artistes performing on the Star Music Trek made the official announcement, as they took to their…
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Governor Ben Ayayde Not less than 20 suspectedBakassi militants invaded the Cross River State Governor’s office in Calabar on Friday, to express anger over an alleged abandonment of the Bakassi returnees by the government. The group arrived the state’s seat of power shortly after the Deputy Governor, IvaraEsu, reported for duties, reports Premium Times. The…
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There was a gas explosion at the Calabar office of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) today when a cylinder being used by welders at the site caught fire. Confirming the report, CBN Director of Corporate Communications, Mr. Isaac Okorafor said the explosion occurred at the part of the premises under re-construction. According to him,…
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The Finalists Team HAI Team MeddleLane with FayrouzLOriginal2 Team In an interesting twist of event, Team Hai and Team Meddle Lane emerged finalists of the Fayrouz L’Original Expression Show season 2. The two teams stood out in their presentation and style of the six teams that made it to the semi-finale. Held at the Tinapa…
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Kelechi Amadi Obi Mai Atafo Veteran photographer Kelechi Amadi Obi and Fashion designer Mai Atafo judges of the Fayrouz L’Original Expression competition both displayed their other sides at the Semi-Finale in Tinapa, Calabar. Who knew they could both sing? After a hectic day spent tutoring and mentoring the Semi-Finalists of the Fayrouz L’Original Expression show…
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