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February 1, 2023

Don’t mind PDP, they cannot even provide electricity to roast boli – Tinubu

At a rally for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River state on Tuesday, APC presidential candidate Bola Tinubu criticized the country’s foreign currency (FX) rate management system. The rally was held at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar, the capital of Cross River. Taking shots at Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku... Read More

2023 elections, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, atiku abubakar, calabar, Cross River, Electricity, Naira depreciation, Naira redesign, PDP, tourism, UJ Esuene Staduim

December 22, 2022

CBN raises daily cash withdrawal limit to N500,000; Nigeria’s problem stems from country’s poor leadership – Peter Obi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

CBN raises daily cash withdrawal limit to N500,000 Nigeria’s problem stems from country’s poor leadership – Peter Obi PDP chieftain, driver die in auto crash in Delta Osinbajo visits Tinubu in Abuja Saraki ties Emefiele’s DSS probe to top politicians Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news... Read More

9 killed in oil depot explosion in Calabar

An explosion at Linc Oil and Gas tank farm in Calabar, Cross River state, on Sunday morning has reportedly led to the death of nine persons. The state commissioner of police, Hafiz Inuwa confirmed the incident to NAN. He said several persons sustained injuries and are bring treated at an undisclosed hospital. He added that... Read More

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“We feel pained and insulted” | Efik people distance self from Biafra

The Efik Leadership Foundation (ELF) has warned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to desist from including the Efik people in their agitation. The ELF is a pan Efik non-governmental organisation (NGO) that champions the cause of the Efik people of Calabar, Cross River State. A statement signed by members of the group including the... Read More

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People call me a magician because I continually pay salaries – Governor Ayade

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has said despite the receipt of only N4.3 billion as federal allocation, he has been able to pay workers in the State. He disclosed this shortly after his arrival from Abuja at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar. He said, “As you all know, we got N4.3 billion... Read More

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Police reportedly arrest 4 suspects with 4,555 National Identity Cards

The Cross River command of the Nigerian Police have, on Monday, arrested four suspected thieves for the unlawful possession of 4,555 National Identity cards 21 others, The Nation reports, have also been arrested for various offences. The State Commissioner of Police, Hafiz Inuwa, said this in Calabar on Tuesday while speaking with newsmen. Inuwa said... Read More

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Gov. Ben Ayade hosts Acting President ‘Yemi Osinbajo as he commissions milestone projects in Cross River (OFFICIAL PHOTOS)

Acting President, Prof. ‘Yemi Osinbajo today embarked on an official visit to Cross River to commission milestone projects undertaken by the state government. Osinbajo was received at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport by Governor Ben Ayade in the company of members of the state executive, before proceeding to the palace of the Obong of Calabar,... Read More

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“The President himself negotiated the Lagos-Calabar rail funding” – Osinbajo

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari personally re-negotiated the funding of the Lagos-Calabar rail project. He also disclosed that the Odukpani-Ikot Ekpene road was captured in the 2017 budget, adding that the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Uguru Usani, has also proposed the reconstruction of the Calabar-Ogoja Road. Osinbajo said... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog] Osinbajo made interesting remarks about Bakassi in Calabar

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN was in Calabar yesterday to commission the Monorail and other milestone projects. Asides meeting with kids and holding and MSME meet up, he also attended a town hall where he assured the people of Bakassi and government of Cross River that the Federal Government remains committed to addressing the plight... Read More

The Presidential Blog

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The Defence Headquarters need to provide details on the Navy, Police clash in Calabar

by Alex Onukwue The official word, as it stands, from the clash between officers of the Navy and the Police was that there had been a disagreement at a traffic light. That clash left three police officers dead and some officers on both sides wounded. But could it have really been all as a result... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

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Osinbajo visits Calabar (PHOTOS)

It was reported that Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, was to visit Calabar to commission some projects undertaken by the state government. Taking to Twitter, Osinbajo posted pictures of a warm welcome he has received. More pictures as they come in.

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For the Presidency, Calabar getaway is a welcome distraction from the 2017 budget

by Alex Onukwue On Wednesday evening major online news platforms reported that the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo would sign the 2017 budget on Thursday morning, with Senate President Bukola Saraki expected to join in the ceremony. Later that day, Osinbajo’s media aide, Laolu Akande, said, in a tweet, that “consultations” were still on-going on... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

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The YNaija Tracklist: Abducted Reps member released | JAMB releases 1,606,901 results | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Abducted House of Reps member released – YNaija UTME 2017: JAMB releases 1,606,901 results, supplementary exam to take place – YNaija Doctors, security officers clash in LUTH (WATCH) – YNaija Reps to probe 5-day-old company awarded multi-billion naira contract – YNaija Navy investigates clash with police in Calabar – YNaija... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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Navy to investigate clash with police in Calabar

The Nigerian Navy has said an investigation has begun to ascertain the cause of the incident between the Navy and Police in Calabar. The Director of Information, Nigerian Navy (NN), Navy Captain Suleman Dahun, said in a telephone interview with NAN that it was an unfortunate incidence that led to the loss of lives and property.... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations. 1. 3 policemen reportedly burnt alive by angry naval officers in Calabar Three policemen were reportedly burnt to death on Tuesday, following a clash between the Police and some officers of Nigerian Navy in Calabar, Cross River state capital. 2. Nigerian actress who escaped from prison rearrested... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Minimum wage: Reps to cause review every five years The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, moved the process of making the review of the National Minimum Wage a periodic exercise of every five years. 2. Three policemen burnt alive by angry naval officers... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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3 policemen reportedly burnt alive by angry naval officers in Calabar

Three policemen were reportedly burnt to death on Tuesday, following a clash between the Police and some officers of Nigerian Navy in Calabar, Cross River state capital. The Cable reports that the naval officers set the policemen ablaze in their station, starting with a misunderstanding between the two parties at a police checkpoint, opposite the... Read More

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Police disperse peaceful protesters with teargas in Cross-River (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian police, has reportedly dispersed some peaceful protesters in Calabar, Cross-River. According to@EiENigeria, the protesters were attacked with teargas and threatened with gunshots. They had scheduled to converge at Millennium Park, Calabar, and march on to other places in the state capital, before the policemen arrived. The protest, with the hashtag #TheCalabarWeKnow is organised... Read More

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Couple sell daughter to pay rent and start a business

by Omoleye Omoruyi Police Command in Cross River have apprehended a couple for allegedly selling their six-year old daughter for N400,000. The state Commissioner for Police, Hafiz Inuwa, said the suspects were arrested on April 26 following information from concerned individuals. Inuwa said the couple sold their daughter in order to pay their house rent... Read More

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Calabar tragedy: Manchester United players to wear black armbands in memory of dead football fans

by Dolapo Adelana Premier League club, Manchester United has said that its players will wear black armbands to honour seven Nigerian football fans who died last week Thursday in Calabar, Cross River while watching the team’s Europa League quarterfinal match against Belgium side, Anderlecht. The fans died when a high tension electricity wire fell on... Read More

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Dogara calls for probe into death of football fans in Calabar

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has urged the state government to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of soccer fans in Calabar. About seven persons were reportedly electrocuted while watching a football match in Calabar. [Read Also: SEVEN DEAD AT FOOTBALL VIEWING CENTRE IN CALABAR] In a statement issued by... Read More

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FG directs NERC, NEMSA to investigate death of football fans in Calabar

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and Nigeria Electricity Management Service Agency to investigate the electricity accident in Calabar that led to deaths of seven people at a football viewing centre in Calabar. In a statement issued on Friday, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing said both... Read More

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Death of Manchester United fans unfortunate – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed shock over the death of football fans through electrocution at a viewing centre in Calabar, the Cross River State capital and described the incident as tragic. Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, commiserated with... Read More

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Manchester United’s condolence message to Calabar fans is a slap in the face of the Nigerian government

by Soma Oj. The past few weeks have been eventful for football fans world over. And those events have not been the happiest. First, it was the Dortmund bus bombing that saw the UEFA Champions league organisers postponing a crucial game, the most instant in a series sympathetic responses to the plight of those directly... Read More

Thinking Through

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The Thread: “What a monumental tragedy” “RIP” | Reactions from Manchester United and Nigerians over the death of football fans in Calabar

Nigeria is such an insecure country, not because Boko Haram terrorists are on the loose but because anything is capable of sending citizens to the great beyond. It could be reckless driving. It could be the awful craters that litter our roads. It could be hunger, or it could be high tension cables. It was... Read More

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Buhari condoles with families of football fans killed in Calabar

by Azeez Adeniyi President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolences to the family of football fans who died at a viewing centre in Calabar on Thursday evening. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President commiserated with the government and people of Cross River State, and football... Read More

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Seven dead at football viewing centre in Calabar

Seven people have reportedly been electrocuted at a football viewing centre in Atimbo, Calabar, Cross River state capital. The football fans were reportedly watching a UEFA Europa League match when an high tension cable fell and electrocuted them. It was gathered that the live electricity cable broke from its mooring and fell on the viewers.... Read More

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Justina Ovat, Christabel Ndubuisi, Esther Eshiet, Lizzy Udie and others lead Global Mentoring Walk in Calabar

Afterschool Centre for Career Development joined over 13,000 women globally to mark the 2017 Global Mentoring Walk. The walk in Calabar was part of the 117 walks held concurrently on Saturday, March 11th 2017 in 60 countries. The Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walk provided an environment for aspiring young women to gain the support and... Read More

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The Thread: Here’s why our states need to become self-sufficient

Everyone agrees- at least most do- that the current system we are running in Nigeria, where states look up to the Federal government for their daily bread is neither tenable nor efficient. @damisiabijo compares two states both earning income from the FG and these are his reviews. Do see below: True.

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February 5, 2017

“The call has gone beyond 2Baba…” | EiE Nigeria speaks to YNaija, goes ahead with protest march

by Isime Esene Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE Nigeria) has vowed to go ahead with the planned OneVoice Nigeria protest march scheduled to take place in Lagos and Abuja on Monday, February 6, 2017. This is following the withdrawal of Innocent Idibia, a Nigerian pop icon, from the planned protest. Idibia who is also known as... Read More

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