By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Ministry of Culture and Tourism Development led by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Eme Afiah has commiserated with the management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) on the boat mishap of its medical students at the Marina Resort. During the visit, she expressed sadness over the loss of the
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent It was a moment of joy sharing and thanksgiving as the Speaker, Hon. Elvert Ayambem, and members of Cross River State House of Assembly trooped en mass to celebrate with one of their members – Honorable Linus Bassey. Hon. Linus Bassey is a member representing Akamkpa 2 State
By Patrick Obia Men of the Nigerian Police Force, Cross River State Command led by the Commissioner – CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah said three bodies of drowned medical students have been recovered. Recall that fourteen Calabar University Medical Students Association had on Saturday 24th June 2023, boarded a boat at Marina Beach for a ride
By Adetola Bademosi, Nigerian Tribune Newspaper Customers, from July 1, will start paying more as the electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have disclosed plans to implement a new tariff. This according to the DisCos is in view of the fluctuating exchange rates. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in a statement on Sunday said under the
By Patrick Obia Following the tragic boat mishap that led to the drowning of three medical students out of 14 in Calabar Marina Resort, Governor Bassey Otu has ordered an indefinite suspension of cruise operations at the Resort. Fourteen Calabar University Medical Students Association had on Saturday 24th June 2023, boarded the boat at Marina
By Emmanuel Onwuka, Fadfm Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has ordered an investigation into the cruise boat mishap involving 14 medical students at the popular Marina Resort in Calabar, the State capital. The governor, who is saddened that 3 of the medical students, who are in Calabar for the Nigeria Medical Students Games,
By Vanguard Newspaper The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun said the Nigeria Police will establish a Quick Intervention Squad to tackle the menace of crimes and criminality. Egbetokun said this in Abuja during his inaugural conference with Strategic Police Managers, consisting of officers from the rank of Commissioners of Police and above.
By Patrick Obia Two out of fourteen boat passengers identified as Calabar University Medical Students Association are still missing at Calabar Marina Resort beach. Fourteenth of them had boarded the boat at Marina Beach for a ride in what was tagged ‘The Paradis Experience’ but along the line the boat capsized, emptied all 14 students