UN Nations Chief Praises Nigeria Aug 15, 2008
Also in attendance at today's ceremony in Calabar, Nigeria, was the Secretary-General's Special Representative for West Africa, Said Djinnit. AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over , plus more than , who are responsible for their own reporting and views. (allAfrica.com)
Compensation deal for bombing victims Aug 15, 2008
Calabar Nigeria has handed over the Bakassi peninsula to Cameroon, ending a 15-year dispute over territory rich in oil and gas, and complying with a ruling by the International Court of Justice at The Hague. (AFP). (Times Online)
Nigeria...now minus Bakassi Aug 15, 2008
Even as the handing over ceremony was going on in Calabar, militants were reported to have attacked the gendarmes in the Peninsula but there were no details on casualties ... However in Calabar, in the full glare of the international community that witnessed the ceremony, Aondoakaa, at precisely 12 ... " The Camerounian attorney-general, Kamto, on his part said: "It is a privilege and great honour for me and for the Camerounian delegation to take part here in Calabar, on Nigerian soil, in the... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria finally hands over Bakassi to CameroonCalabar, Nigeria (PANA) - Nigeria Thursday fully transfered itsadministrative authority over the Bakassi peninsula to Cameroon, inline with the 2002ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the Hague andthe subsequent Green Tree Agreement (GTA) brokered by the UN in NewYork in 2006. 14/08/2008 Full Text... Aug 14, 2008
Calabar, Nigeria (PANA) - Nigeria Thursday fully transfered its administrative authority over the Bakassi peninsula to Cameroon, in line with the 2002 ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the Hague and the subsequent Green Tree Agreement (GTA) brokered by the UN in New York in 2006 ... Both officials embraced warmly, to an applause from the sizable crowd at the State House in Calabar, capital of Cross Rivers State which, until the hand over, counted Bakassi as part of its... (Panapress.com)
D-Day: Bakassi goes to Cameroun! Aug 14, 2008
From John-Abba Ogbodo, Azimazi Momoh Jimoh, Mohammed Abubakar, Kelechi Okoronkwo (Abuja), Anietie Akpan, Ayoyinka Olagoke (Calabar) and Alemma-Ozioruva Aliu (Benin) ... The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mike Okiro yesterday left Abuja for Calabar, the Cross River State capital, and later headed for Bakassi to assess the security arrangement for the event ... The former Chairman of Bakassi Local Council, Chief Emmanuel Etene, said he was not sure whether the ceremony would hold because "there... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Bakassi Security Beefed Up Aug 13, 2008
Ernest Chinwo, Stanley Nkwazema and Damilola OyedeleCalabar. Ahead of the historic handover of Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroon tomorrow, there was a massive security build-up last night in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, and other areas around the disputed peninsula ... Public Relations Officer of the 13 Motorised Infantry Brigade, Calabar, Captain Ebri Eteng, confirmed the movement of troops and added that it had nothing to do with the handover. (allAfrica.com)
Loss of Bakassi painful, says Yar'Adua Aug 13, 2008
" At the Eastern Naval Command, top officers declined comments on the matter but a source there said: "As far as the Navy in Calabar is concerned, we are not aware of any movement of naval vessels to the Peninsula and there has been no signal from the headquarters to that effect. " But a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Fidelis Ugbo, said: "Thursday, August 14, 2008, Cross River State Government will be playing host to officials from the Presidency and the international... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Cameroun Closes Border Aug 10, 2008
Villagers Claim Ignorance Of Hand Overt From Anietie Akpan, Calabar. CAMEROUN has shut its borders in the north of the disputed Bakassi Peninsula, even as tension builds in the area ahead of its Thursday's official hand over to Nigeria's eastern neighbour. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Niger Delta Speaks With One Voice Aug 7, 2008
The final paper for the day on "The Petroleum Act 51 of 1969 and the imperatives of evolving true Federalism in Nigeria," will be presented by Dr. Michael Ibanga (Senior Lecturer, Law, University of Calabar). Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State will give the executive perspective at the session to be chaired by Chief Philip Asiodu, while the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly will lead the discussion. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria loses N6b daily to gas flaring Aug 5, 2008
Panel wants private investors in NNPC By Yakubu Lawal, Dele Fanimo, Yetunde Ebosele, Taiwo Hassan (Lagos) Mathias Okwe (Abuja) and Anietie Akpan (Calabar) ... Alao who spoke yesterday in Calabar while delivering a key note address at a three-day stakeholders' consultative workshop organised by National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) disclosed that the body has certified 327 oil impacted sites since October 2006 when it was established". In 2006, the Minister said: "253 oil... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Cameroon:Nigerians Flee Bakassi Ahead of Handover Aug 4, 2008
As the August 14 hand over date of the Bakassi Peninsular to Cameroonian government approaches, many Nigerians are relocating to Calabar and Ikang area of Cross River State. "If there were Nigerians still in the Peninsular, as at Friday August 1, they cannot be more than five," a boat operator in Ikang, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar ... "There are no more people living in Abana, they have all come back to Ikang and Akpabuyo and even to Calabar, and no more business there. We... (allAfrica.com)
Govt Faults Court Order, To Handover Bakassi Aug 2, 2008
Saturday, August 02, 2008. Saturday, August 02, 2008. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria court stops Bakassi handover to CameroonAbuja, Nigeria (PANA) - In a new twist to the saga of Nigeria's handover of the resource-rich Bakassi peninsula to Cameroon, a court inNigeriahas stopped the federal government from going ahead with the full handover scheduled for 14 August 2008. 01/08/2008 Full Text... Aug 1, 2008
Last week, the Nigerian military also weighed in on the agreement, saying the full hand over of the peninsula would make it impossible for Nigerian Navy warships to access the Calabar estuary without permission from Cameroon, thus endangering the country's security. Abuja - 01/08/2008. (Panapress.com)
Govt unfolds new package for Niger Delta Aug 1, 2008
From Emeka Anuforo, Mathias Okwe, Collins Olayinka (Abuja), Kelvin Ebiri (Port Harcourt), Nkechi Onyedika (Yenagoa) and Anietie Akpan (Calabar). FROM the Federal Government again came promises yesterday on development in the Niger Delta region if only militants in the area will sheathe the sword. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Yar'Adua tasks Cameroun on security in Gulf of Guinea Jul 29, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Tuesday, July 29, 2008. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria:Yar'Adua Commits to Bakassi Handover Jul 27, 2008
Damilola OyedeleAbuja And Ernest Chinwo in Calabar. President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua yesterday said Nigeria was ready and fully committed to a successful hand over of the Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroun on August 14, 2008, in accordance with the Green Tree Agreement signed between the two countries. (allAfrica.com)
Yar'Adua Reassures Cameroun On Bakassi's Handover Jul 26, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008. Saturday, July 26, 2008. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: President Halts Arrest of Former Governor Over Power Probe Jul 25, 2008
A delighted Imoke was said to have thrown a party in his house where minions came to rejoice over the "triumph" of their boss over the EFCC. The next day, Imoke left for Calabar to a heroic welcome. Earlier on Tuesday, Imoke had met with President Yar'Adua at the Presidential Villa to fine-tune strategies to escape justice. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria's Diaspora Day Holds Wednesday Jul 20, 2008
THE Tinapa International Business Resort, Calabar, Cross River State will witness a beehive of activities this week as the third Nigeria Diaspora Day and the 4th Science and Technology Conference holds from July 23-27. The Nigerian Diaspora Day July, 25 was declared in 2005 as part of the Federal Government's efforts to mobilize the Nigerians in the Diaspora to be involved in Nigeria's development process, recognize their importance as important stakeholders in Nigeria's development as well as... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Bakassi Treaty Dangerous, Says Nigerian Military Jul 18, 2008
Sufuyan OjeifoAbuja And Ernest Chinwo in Calabar ... The Senate Joint Ad Hoc Committee on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) judgment, which paved the way for the GTA, was told that the nation's naval warships could only operate to a certain level in the Calabar Estuary following the treaty ... Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Andrew Owoye Azazi, and the Director, Training, Nigerian Defence Headquarters, Commodore Dele Izioba, painted to the committee a picture of how the movement of... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Appeal Court Nullifies Election of State Governor Jul 15, 2008
Chuks Okocha and Ernest Chinwo in CalabarAbuja. The Appeal Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, yesterday nullified the election of the state Governor, Mr. Liyel Imoke, and his deputy, Mr. Effiok Cobham ... The opposition parties candidates, Dr. Paul Ukpo (ANPP), Pastor Iheke Awa Solomon (PPA), Mr. James Ebri (ARP) and the AC, had asked the Court of Appeal to set aside the judgment of the governorship and state Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Calabar which declared that... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Cross River State Governor Fired Jul 15, 2008
MR. Liyel Imoke's tenure as Cross River State governor was terminated yesterday by the Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar which annulled his April 2007 election ... He said: "I Senator Liyel Imoke, Governor of Cross River State hereby acknowledge the verdict of the Electoral Appeal Tribunal delivered in Calabar today (yesterday), Monday, 14th July, 2008, nullifying my election of 14th April, 2007 as Governor of Cross River State."I wish to state categorically that as a law-abiding citizen, I... (allAfrica.com)
Appeal Court sacks Imoke Jul 15, 2008
Mark, Oyinlola know fate today From Anietie Akpan (Calabar), Bayo Ohu (Lagos) and Simeon Nwakaudu (Markudi). LIYEL Imoke lost his job as Cross River State governor yesterday with the Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar ordering "the immediate swearing of the Speaker of the House of Assembly while election should be conducted within three months from the date of judgment." ... Six Opposition parties in Cross River State had challenged Senator Imoke's declaration as governor at the gubernatorial... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Addax Petroleum announces production milestone in Nigeria Jul 7, 2008
Commenting, Jean Claude Gandur, President and Chief Executive Officer of Addax Petroleum said: "I am extremely proud of this recent accomplishment given Addax Petroleum acquired OML123 in 1998 with a fraction of the reserves we have there today. Achieving this 200 million barrel production milestone, along with celebrating 10 successful years of operating in Nigeria, highlights the quality of our Nigerian assets and our track record of delivering results that enhance shareholder value. We... (Canada Newswire)
Good Fences Make Good Neighbours: So To Speak Jul 5, 2008
When you desire something desperately and you work hard to achieve it, the Calabar people of Nigeria call that thing an Irom. Iroms are rare commodities, because, often times, people are caught up in the tortuous routines of daily existence, and they live as though there are no Iroms at stake. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Govt warns NUT against closure of private schools Jul 3, 2008
" Aja-Nwachukwu, who got the FEC's approval, through a memo, for the construction of the proposed College of Medicine Laboratory at the University of Calabar, said despite the uncompromising posture of the teachers, "the government is committed to the teachers' cause and also encouraging the states to do what is possible and l can assure you that some states have started discussing the issue with their teachers. " The minister added that the government would only dialogue with the striking... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
13 firms get licences to import cement Jun 17, 2008
They include: Wapco/Lafarge Cement Company, Ashaka Cement, Benue Cement Company, Obajana Cement, Unicem, Calabar, Cement Company of Northern Nigeria, Sokoto and Rurechem in Ogun State. Others include Minaj Holdings Enugu, Madewell Products Sapele, Bua International Kano, N.I.C.A Maiduguri, Reagan Renaissance, Calabar and Maan Lababidi, Lagos. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Teachers Go On Warning Strike Jun 11, 2008
Ernest Chinwo Calabar and Imam ImamGusau ... The union disclosed, at its east regional working committee meeting in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, at the weekend, that the warning strike may lead to an indefinite strike, if government fails to implement the salary scale that both parties agreed on 15 years ago. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Militants Storm Oil Security Vessel, Kill Naval Officer Jun 10, 2008
According to a Reuters report, the attackers, who came in speedboats, ambushed the vessel with eight navy seamen on board as they travelled from Calabar near Nigeria's south-eastern border with Cameroon towards Rivers State in the Niger Delta. The report quoting the spokesman for the Nigerian Navy, Mr. Henry Babalola, said the gunmen were initially repelled and two of their boats sunk after an exchange of gunfire. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria oil militants attack boat Jun 10, 2008
"Militants and eight naval ratings are on the ship, which left the Calabar area and is heading towards Onne in Rivers state," Nigerian navy spokesman Henry Babalola told the Reuters news agency. A military official told the BBC that four sailors had been seriously injured, in addition to the one confirmed fatality. (BBC News -- Africa)
Nigerian militants seize oil vessel with 8 sailors Jun 9, 2008
"Militants and eight naval ratings are on the ship, which left the Calabar area and is heading towards Onne in Rivers state," Nigerian navy spokesman Henry Babalola said. "We have asked for the commander in the Port Harcourt area to send reinforcements to rescue the ship," he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Govt may concession more power plants Jun 4, 2008
Others are Ikot Abasi Thermal Power Station, Akwa Ibom State (300mw), Eyaen Thermal Power Station, Edo State (500mw), Egbema Thermal Power Station, Imo State (350mw) and Calabar Thermal Power Station, Cross River State (500mw) with total capacity of 2,500mw. The Guardian learnt that the proposed scheme is part of several measures being put together by the government to bail out the crisis-ridden sector. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Our desire, by Nigerian children May 28, 2008
Just like other parts of the country, it is common to find kids between the ages of seven and 13 roaming the streets of Calabar as destitute. Some of them live in motor parks. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Corruption Commission Stops Activities Over Due Process May 22, 2008
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Nigeria:Police Chief Warns Of Al-Qaeda Bomb Plot May 11, 2008
Advising all senior police officers to ensure that they go for medical check up, at least once a year, Okiro regretted that barely a week after the Kaduna CP, Haz Iwendi lost his life to stroke, an unnamed Commissioner of Police collapsed on his way from Calabar to the Obudu Resort and was rushed back to his state for medical treatment. Another senior Police officer collapsed at the Lagos State police Command two days ago and this has shown the need for proper medical check up. (allAfrica.com)
* World News Quick Take May 11, 2008
They were returning to the firms residential compound from a site near the remote southeastern state capital of Calabar. A Cross River state spokesman, Patrick Ugbe, had earlier told reporters that Nigerian staff of CCECC had given a protest letter to Governor Liyel Imoke on Tuesday, when he visited a site where the company is building a bridge, complaining about poor wages and welfare. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
China says 3 of its construction workers abducted in Nigeria have been freed May 11, 2008
The abducted workers were employed by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. They were snatched Tuesday near Calabar, capital of the Nigerian state of Cross River. China's drive to develop sources of oil and raw materials for its booming economy has taken its companies into unstable areas of Africa where Chinese workers have suffered a string of attacks. (International Herald Tribune)
Results of CHAN qualifiersLagos, Nigeria (PANA) - Nigeria's home-based Super Eagles Sunday beattheir visiting counterparts from Burkina Faso 2-0 in their first leg,first round qualifiers of the African Nations Championship forlocally-based players. 05/05/2008 Full Text... May 5, 2008
The Nigerians were not impressive in the match, watched by a capacity crowd at the U.J. Esuene stadium in the South-eastern city of Calabar. Nigeria coach Okey Emordi said the Stallions of Burkina Faso had a better game plan that his wards, hence the second leg in a fortnight will be a tough affair. (Panapress.com)
Crew picks up Nigeria U-23 int'l midfielder Ekpo Apr 18, 2008
The 20-year-old, who has spent time training with the crew this past month, comes to Major League Soccer after starting his professional career in the Nigerian Premier League with Rovers of Calabar, Akwa United and, most recently, Enyimba FC.. "We are thrilled to get this significant signing in within the transfer window," said Crew Technical Director Brian Bliss in a statement. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Contractors of failed power projects may refund money with interest Apr 15, 2008
" The GE boss said the company has concluded the assignment and report already submitted to the government. He explained that he was in Nigeria last month to meet with Yar'Adua to discuss ways to support the country's energy development plan, adding that the implementation of the plan is a vital step to help Nigeria improve its power sector, help its people access electricity and improve the quality of life. The power plants, whose execution are at various stages, are the Omoku 150 MW plant in... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Foreigners import fake syringes into Nigeria duty-free, says NAFDAC Apr 10, 2008
Akunyili, who spoke during a visit to First Medical and Sterile Products (Firstmed) in the Calabar Free Trade Zone (CFTE), Calabar accused Indian and Chinese businessmen of being behind the importation. The development, she noted, has not only cost the country billions of naira in revenue, but has also killed or discouraged local production of syringes. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Obasanjo to Be Summoned Over Energy Deals Apr 4, 2008
This was made known in Calabar Cross River State when the committee led by its chairman, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, visited Cross River State to inspect the sites of on-going projects in the power sector. Speaking to newsmen after the committee met with Governor Liyel Imoke at the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor's Office, Hon. Elumelu explained that relevant invitations would be made during the course of the committee's investigations. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Power Contractor Overpaid, Probe Hears Apr 2, 2008
Stanley NkwazemaCalabar ... 4 billion for the Calabar 561mw GT power station ... The governor told the committee at the Government House, Calabar that after the visit, "you should sanction those who have failed to perform and commend those who excelled. For us in Cross River, it is our hope and belief that your visit will facilitate the completion of the projects". (allAfrica.com)
Government deploys N4b power equipment, 10 years after Apr 1, 2008
While one of the assessment teams focused on PHCN power generation plants at Kainji, Jebba, Shiroro, Egbin, Afam, Delta, Sapele, Ijora and Calabar, the attention of some others was on what needed be done to achieve optimum generation available in each station within the short and medium terms. The task forces also had the mandate to evaluate the newly-built generation plants at Omotosho, Papalanto, Alaoji and Geregu and assessing the current level of completion and operation and determining any... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Govt to withdrawn licences of inactive FTZs Mar 31, 2008
Indeed, investments in Calabar FTZ hit $100 million at the end of last year. The minister, however, acknowledged what he referred to as lapses in operations of the FTZs. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Pengassan May Begin Nationwide Strike Monday Mar 20, 2008
Rising from its emergency meeting held at the Mirage Hotel, Calabar, Cross River State, the association resolved that in the event that the meeting with the Presidency on Mobil Oil matter is unable to broker a resolution acceptable to it, the union will have no alternative but to commence its planned strike from Monday. PENGASSAN in a communiqu;' issued at the end of the meeting signed by its President General, Comrade Peter Esele, and the General Secretary, Comrade Bayo Olowoshile respectively... (allAfrica.com)
Missing plane, dead crew found in Obudu Mar 17, 2008
30 a.m. after the plane failed to land in Obudu "and we immediately went into action after liaising with stakeholders at NAMA and the NCAA and we contacted the Enugu Tower, Calabar, Port Harcourt, and all the other aviation stakeholders in the South-East.". According to him, a NEMA rescue helicopter was dispatched from Abuja to Obudu at about 1. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria:Fresh Facts Emerge on Power Expenditure Mar 1, 2008
The task forces inaugurated by the minister yesterday were on PHCN power generation plants for the existing stations at Kainji, Jebba, Shiroro, Egbin, Afam, Delta, Sapele, Ijora and Calabar; and one for new PHCN/NIPP power generating plants at Omotosho, Papalanto, Alaoji and Geregu. Others were the task force on the transmission grid, distribution, marketing and service delivery. (allAfrica.com)
Stephanie Umoh sees a different side of herself Feb 17, 2008
Seeing a pair of shackles worn by slaves was "heartbreaking," as was a performance she saw in the seaport city of Calabar, where a troupe of dancers poignantly reenacted the slave experience. "I had assumed that since I lived in America and I know where my family comes from, I'm not really linked to the American slaves, but I am," she says. (Boston Globe)
Govt overhauls gas sector to end energy crisis Feb 14, 2008
Details of the infrastructure blueprint comprises the creation of three domestic central processing facilities at the Warri/ Forcados area in Delta State, the Akwa Ibom /Calabar section and the Obiafu zone located in the North of Port Harcourt, Rivers State ... They include the Western system comprising the existing Escravos Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) and a new offshore extension to Lagos; the first South-North gas transmission line that will take dry gas through the Akwa Ibom/Calabar facility... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Country Losing Over N$200 Bllion in Business Venture Feb 10, 2008
Ernest ChinwoCalabar. Nigeria may be losing more than N219 billion annually to Dubai due to the failure of the Federal Government to approve the procedures and guidelines for the take-off of the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort in Calabar, Cross River State ... The Managing Director of Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort limited, Mr. Bassey Ndem said in Calabar Friday that the failure of the Federal Government to approve the Procedure and Guidelines for the operation of the Resort was... (allAfrica.com)
Delay In Policy Rules Threatens TINAPA Feb 9, 2008
There are fears that the N45 billion investments in TINAPA Tourism and Business Resort in Adiabo near Calabar, Cross River State may suffer set backs as the Federal Government has not given approval for special guidelines and procedures on its (TINAPA) operations. Consequently, over 40 per cent of investors that have registered presence in TINAPA can not begin operations as customs officials at strategic points in TINAPA do not allow the various shops to function in the absence of the... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
KORA Awards is back in a grand style Feb 7, 2008
KORA is now in Calabar, Cross River State in Nigeria to stay for a minimum of five years ... All roads will be leading to Calabar, Nigeria for the biggest awards ceremony ever in Africa. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cup of NationsAfrican readers share their thoughts on the tournament Feb 3, 2008
Name: Eteobong Isaac Akpan Town: Calabar, Cross River State Age: 22 Job: Computer instructor. I am very happy that the Super Eagles made it through to the quarter finals. (BBC News -- Africa)
Nigeria: Govt Hands Over Six Airports to Private Firms Jan 24, 2008
Others are Calabar Airport, the Port Harcourt International Airport and the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. A top operator in the industry is said to have indicated interest in taking over the operations of Lagos, Kano and Abuja airports as well as the Skypower Aviation Handling Company (SAHCOL), which is billed to be privatised by March this year. (allAfrica.com)
FEC okays new policy on industrialisation, reviews EPA pact Jan 24, 2008
" President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, who travelled to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Summit, had already given anticipatory approval to the IDA credit for the improvement of the aviation and safety and security in the country. The concessional facility, with a repayment period of 40 years, including 10 years moratorium, will be implemented by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigeria Airspace Management and Nigeria College of... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Football passionAfrican readers are getting ready for the Cup of Nations Jan 19, 2008
Name:Eteobong Isaac Akpan Town: Calabar, Cross River State Age: 22 Job: Computer instructor ... Furthermore, if there is any power failure, I will have no other alternative than to watch it through one of the football cinemas here in Calabar. (BBC News)
Nigeria: Duke - Fraud Allegations Meant to Smear Us Jan 15, 2008
Mind you, the state government at that time, had no organisation with the scope to handle such a programme effectively," she noted.Convinced that the idea would work well for the state, Onari said an MOU outlining the terms and conditions of the programme and named People Empowerment Initiative (PEPI) was signed. And given the heightened political and social unrest in Calabar in 2003, it was agreed that the programme be launched in the state capital."The state machinery was fully deployed to... (allAfrica.com)
Minister raises hope on Nigeria's bid for Security Council seat Jan 4, 2008
Briefing reporters in Calabar, Cross River State yesterday, Minister of State for External Affairs, Bagudu Hirse, said Nigeria had received the support of African countries and other things being equal, the seat would be secured ... " According to him, the TAC programme is a veritable instrument to project the image of Nigeria abroad and it has provided the country the opportunity to share its technical know-how with the benefiting countries. Contrary to the belief in some quarters that the... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria seeks to create 'Paris' of Africa Dec 27, 2007
"This place should be booming but instead it is empty," said Ushie Peter Tinker, a project manager at a nongovernment organization, who had taken time off from work in the nearby city of Calabar to visit Tinapa on a recent morning. Some of the empty shops are already branded with the logos of prestigious clothes, textiles or cosmetics chains and mobile phone networks MTN and Celtel, the two biggest in Nigeria. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Monkey business| Dec 15, 2007
They christened the baby, now aged 19 and a great grandmother, Calabar after the name of the town where they had found her. Only after the acquisition of Calabar did Gadsby understand the fascination of primates ... One group of drills and four chimpanzees are kept at the drill ranch in Calabar, known to locals simply as The Monkey Place, to educate visiting school groups on the importance of conservation. (iAfrica.com)
Bakassi: Quit Notice Expires Today Dec 15, 2007
Saturday, December 15, 2007. Saturday, December 15, 2007. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Key airport in Nigeria's oil region set to re-openLagos, Nigeria (PANA) - The Port Harcourt International Airport inNigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta regionmay be re-opened next week, after more than 15 months of closure forurgent repairs, according to the Federal AirportsAuthority of Nigeria (FAAN). 10/12/2007 Full Text... Dec 10, 2007
While the closure lasted, Port Harcourt-bound flights were diverted to smaller airports in Owerri or Calabar, both in the South-east. New Transportation Minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke, had earlier rejected plans to re-open the airport in March 2008 and promised it will be re-opened latest 18 December. (Panapress.com)
Gas shortage threatens five power stations Dec 10, 2007
He named the plants which include, Rivers state 100MW Independent Power Projects (IPP), Ubarain/Ubie 250MW plant, Sapele 500MW Thermal Plant, Ikot Abasi 300MW IPP Plant as well as Eyean, Egbama and Calabar power plants with installed capacities of 500MW, 350MW and 500MW.. The management of PHCN had in its statement gave notice of load shedding across the country, appealling to its customers to bear it any inconvenience this may cause the power consuming public. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigerian witch hunts hit children Dec 9, 2007
It was started by a local woman, mother-of-two Helen Ukpabio, whose luxurious house and expensive white Humvee are much admired in the city of Calabar where she now lives. Many people in this area credit the popular evangelical DVDs she produces and stars in with helping to spread the child witch belief. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
