Cross River gas explosion victims rise to 60
An official said that victims with minor burn injuries would be transferred to the General Hospital, Calabar, to ease pressure ...
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EFCC chair seeks strong whistleblower protection law amid reprisal in Nigeria
The EFCC chair noted that only a few countries within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have enacted ...
Navy destroys illegal refinery in Rivers, intercepts stolen petroleum products in Calabar – Official
The Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
Ezechukwu hits World U20 qualifying mark at MTN CHAMPS Calabar
In the men’s 400 metres, Ethiopia’s Merdekiyos Wolde Wachiso led the field with 47.20 seconds, underscoring the international dimension of ...
States on final lap of athletes’ selection for Niger Delta Games
The Niger Delta Games, sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission and organised by Dunamis-Icon Limited, are scheduled for Edo ...
N3billion worth of properties lost to fire in Cross River
Meanwhile, early this month, an angry mob in Calabar metropolis had attacked a fire truck belonging to the Federal Fire ...
Golden Penny Foods rewards over 10,000 consumers during 65th anniversary promo
Spanning major cities and communities from Lagos to Kano, Calabar to Ile-Ife, and many places in between, the 3-month promotion ...
Aptech launches an all-in-one AI career programme in Nigeria
The programme offers an opportunity for eligible students to gain industry exposure through a structured, paid internship programme and an ...
APC local govt chairpersons in Cross River protest, lock party secretariat
The APC local leaders are demanding the resignation of the state chairman of the party.
Calabar safe, ready to host NUGA – Gov Otu
“The field we are standing on today has produced some of Nigeria’s greatest football icons, including Uwem Ekarika, Etim Esin, ...
Pirates abduct 17 passengers travelling on Nigerian waterways
A similar incident occurred in April, when pirates abducted 20 passengers who were travelling in a boat from Oron to ...
Oil marketers push back Otedola’s call on depot owners to change business
PETROAN president described Mr Otedola’s comment as insensitive to the struggles of businessmen.
FirstBank announced as sponsors for Calabar Entertainment Conference
The two-day event will feature keynote addresses, masterclasses, panel discussions, and networking sessions
NUPENG Strike: Roadside petrol vendors spring up in Calabar
Meanwhile, NUPENG on Tuesday evening suspended its strike following an agreement with the management of Dangote Refinery to recognise workers’ ...
Police plan autopsy on remains of man shot at governor’s residence
The victim’s mother said her son was shot when he visited the governor’s residence and insisted on seeing him.
Wike’s loyalists list demands ahead of PDP convention
The members, operating under the platform of Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP, met in Abuja on Monday ...
Police operative arrested for allegedly killing man in Cross River
The police said the operative is in detention.
Mother demands probe into son’s alleged murder by governor’s security aides
Mother of the deceased, Victoria Mba has called for justice over the alleged killing of her son by security operatives ...
Job seekers pay N600,000 for civil service job as commission arrests two over fake employment
“We are using this (arrest) to sound a note of warning to others that we are after them if they ...
NPA boosts Eastern ports’ operations to drive economic diversification
The renewed push aligns with the “Nigeria First” policy, which prioritises infrastructure modernisation, operational efficiency, and indigenous participation in the ...
Cross River acquires two additional aircraft for Cally Air
Vice President Kassim Shettima inaugurated the latest aircraft on Tuesday at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar.
Tinapa: Cross River’s ambitious project fades away
The Tinapa project reportedly cost over $350 million. Its free trade zone has facilities like a shopping mall, a business ...
Mid-year: Cross River reports one Lassa fever death
According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Nigeria has recorded 155 deaths from Lassa fever in 2025, ...
South-south contributed N34trn to Nigeria’s economy in 2024 – CIBN
“As we work to reposition the South-south for broad-based prosperity, the financial system must play a central role, not merely ...
Survivor of deadly shooting by police officer says authorities have abandoned him
It would be recalled that on 23 March, an alleged mentally unstable police inspector, Effiong Bassey, opened fire on people ...
