Tag: Calabar
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Cross River govt approves two flyovers in Calabar
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has approved the construction two flyovers and the dualisation of the 4.8km MCC-Goodluck Jonathan bypass in Calabar.
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Just in: Police officer runs berserk, allegedly shoots many dead in Calabar
An unidentified police officer has allegedly shot many at the Watt business area of Calabar, in Cross River State, on Sunday. The police officer, identified to be an inspector, reportedly, stepped out of a nearby police station, with his cocked gun and began shooting. The video of the incident, uploaded by an 𝕏 account, Official…
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Newborn baby dumped inside gutter, found dead in Calabar
The body of a newborn baby who was dumped inside a gutter at Ekpo Abasi junction by Umo Edem Street, Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State has been found dead.
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Standard Chartered Bank to fund Lagos-Calabar highway, Port-Harcourt-Maiduguri rail line – Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has stated that Standard Chartered Bank has indicated interest to fund key infrastructure projects in the country including the Lagos to Calabar superhighway project, Port-Harcourt to Maiduguri rail line as well as $3 billion financing for NLNG.
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Arthur Jarvis University begins treatment of life-threatening illnesses
Wevole Ezin, Calabar As part of efforts to promote local content, Arthur Jarvis University Institute of Trado-Medical Research in Akpabuyo, Cross River State says it has commenced treatment of life threatening illnesses in the South South region of the country. The Chancellor of the University, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong made the disclosure in a press…
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UNICAL removes HOD for alleged failure to present students for convocation
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has relieved Prof. Victor Ecoma of his appointment as the Head of Department of the university’s Fine and Applied Arts Department for alleged negligence and incompetence.
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How Bolt driver rescued female passenger from committing suicide in Calabar
A driver with Bolt, an e-hailing company, Mr Kingsley Benson, on Monday saved a passenger who was on a mission to commit suicide in Calabar.
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Five African-American women trace roots back to Calabar
Five African-American women on Saturday in Calabar embraced Efik as their ancestral root after being inducted into the kingdom at a formal ceremony by Ntiero Edem Efiom Ekpo Royal House. Following their induction, the women had additional names added to their original names.
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Humanitarian minister, graces Obong of Calabar anniversary, vows to launch grant for vulnerable groups
Wevole Ezin Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu on Saturday graced the 15th coronation anniversary of the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, which also coincided with the annual Utomo Obong festival. The twin events were held at Adiabo, the country home of the revered first-class Efik monarch…
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Nigerian artiste, Iyanya recovers Mayorkun’s stolen necklace, announces $500 bounty for the second one
Nigerian artiste, Iyanya has revealed that Mayorkun’s necklace reportedly stolen in Calabar has been recovered and returned to him. Recall that Mayorkun vowed never to perform in Calabar again after he was reportedly robbed of his multi-million naira jewellery while in the city to perform at an event.