Heavy rain which started by 9:45 p.m., in Calabar on Saturday, March 21, has destroyed property and power installations in some parts of the state. The rain which started with heavy wind pulled off some roofs of buildings, trees and high tension wires in Atimbo and Iyanghasang areas of Calabar Municipality Area Council. In Atimbo, […]
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A newborn baby boy was found abandoned among heaps of refuse in Calabar, Cross River state. The incident, According to Vanguard, occurred at Otu Ansa Street by Immigration office in, Atimbo, Calabar Municipality LGA, Cross River state. It was gathered that an unknown person suspected to be the mother dumped the baby on Sunday night, […]
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Two persons have been abducted by gunmen in Calabar over the weekend, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). NAN gathered that Dr David Ugwu, an Associate Professor with University of Calabar, was abducted at his home on Friday evening, while Mr Morris Archibong, a Staff of Cross River Newspaper Corporation, was kidnapped on his […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday commissioned the automated rice seed and seedling factory in Cross Rivers State capital, Calabar. He applauded the Cross Rivers state Governor, Ben Ayade, over his contribution to Federal Government’s Agricultural revolution. “When we assumed the reins of leadership of our dear country, this administration launched a zero oil economic roadmap […]
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A woman in Cross River state has been reportedly killed by suspected Lassa Fever at the Intensive Care Unit of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. The woman, who was transferred from the Navy Hospital in Calabar to UCTH, was said to have come into the state from Taraba State. Although, a hospital source denied that […]
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One policeman and five other persons were killed in an inter-communal conflict between the villages of Uyangha and Ojor in Cross River State. The clash happened on on Christmas day, December 25. It was reported that trouble had been brewing between the two neighbouring communities for some days. It was gathered that on Christmas day, […]
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About nine people have been confirmed dead in Cross Rivers in a fire outbreak that occurred at Linc Oil and Gas tank farm on Sunday morning. Hafiz Inuwa, the state commissioner of police said several persons who sustained injuries were currently being treated in one of the hospitals in Calabar. According to him, the manager of the […]
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Goodwill Edward, son-in-law of former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, was on Friday shot by gunmen in Calabar, Cross River state. Edward was reportedly attacked at his residence in the state capital. Hafiz Inuwa, state commissioner of police said, though the matter had not been reported to the police, Edward had been attacked on “three […]
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Marcus Rashford’s extra-time goal sent Manchester United into the Europa League semi-final at the expense of Anderlecht on a night of tension at Old Trafford. United took the lead on the night and in the tie when Henrikh Mkhitaryan drilled in a low finish in the 10th minute but Anderlecht restored parity when Sofiane Hanni […]
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Calabar, popularly referred to as Canaan City, has a complicated yet fascinating history. One of the Nigeria’s famous travel destinations, numerous attractions abound for tourists paying a visit to this beautiful city. However, although it is common to make mistakes when exploring the unknown, certain flubs can turn your trip into a disappointing experience, especially […]
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