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25-year-old man rapes 2-year-old cousin in Lagos, parents want to settle “in-house” (PICTURED)

by Isi Esene A 25-year-old man, David Nnebong was on Monday arrested for defiling a 2-year-old girl put under his care. Nneobong was said to have been living with the little girl’s grandmother, Iya Wura, who resides at at 18 Awoseyin Street, Somolu. The victim’s grandmother was said to have left the victim in Nnebong’s care... Read More

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Super Eagles: “I will not beg him to play” – Joseph Yobo protests non-inclusion

by Isi Esene Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo is certainly not happy with team coach Stephen Keshi for seemingly neglecting him vowing not to beg to be invited to camp. The team captain who spoke with Sports Radio 88.9 Brilla FM lamented over the manner in which he was ignored just after leading the national... Read More

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Hello, Brazil! Lagos brings the magic home with mega carnival

by Isi Esene Carnivals around the world convey the image of fanfare, exotically costumed fun-seekers and all measure of excitement. From the Rio Carnival in Brazil to the Notting Hill Carnival in the United Kingdom, and several others in the West Indies, carnivals continue to evolve a unique identity, style and theme which its connoisseurs... Read More

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February 4, 2013

“A dejobbed person, bewifed, much childrenised gentleman” – Impressive 1929 letter by ‘Calabar’ man revealed (SNAPSHOT)

On February 2nd of 1929, the following hilarious letter of complaint was sent to a government official in Calabar, Nigeria, by a “bewifed” and “much childrenised” ex-employee who had recently been “dejobbed” due to his apparent laziness. It is unknown whether he was subsequently “rejobulated.” The letter is now held at the National Archives, is truly... Read More

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February 2, 2013

Pope appoints His Lordship, Most Rev Joseph Effiong Ekuwem the new Archbishop of Calabar

by Isi Esene His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI today appointed his Lordship, Most Rev Joseph Effiong Ekuwem as the new Archbishop of Calabar. Ekuwem was until his appointment the Bishop of Uyo Diocese. Most Rev Joseph Effiong Ekuwem replaces His Grace Most Rev Joseph Edra Ukpo who retired having attained the canonical age of 75.... Read More

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January 29, 2013

Okey Ndibe: The death of common sense (and why we badly need its ressurection)

by Okey Ndibe Nigeria’s tragedy does not lie simply in the inability of its “leaders” to engage in serious thinking about wrestling with complex issues. The greater tragedy is the death – and dearth – of commonsense in the ranks of those who parade as political leaders There was this fascinating loafer of a student... Read More

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January 25, 2013

Insecurity: 2 men jailed for concealing firearms in a bag of garri

Two persons, Ogenebo Sweet and Francis Richie, were on Tuesday jailed for concealing two locally made pistols in a bag garri. Sweet who was 18 years old in 2009 when he committed the offence was sentenced to the number of years he had spent in custody. Richie who was 23 at the time of committing... Read More

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January 24, 2013

Mali crisis: US, UK, Germany, Canada issue travel warnings on Nigeria

Embassies of the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Canada on Wednesday issued fresh warnings to their citizens, advising them not to travel to Nigeria. The embassies hinged their warnings on the deployment of troops in northern Mali, fearing attacks on Nigeria by Islamic terrorists with sympathy for the Malian rebels, especially on Thursday (today)... Read More

Abuja, calabar, Canada, Germany, lagos, terrorism, travel warning, united kingdom, united states

January 3, 2013

Life’s a party: Goverment plans new committee… on festivals

by Emmanuel Okubenji Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, the Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) on Wednesday said it would constitute a National Committee on Festivals to streamline all festivals in the country. Runsewe said in Abuja that the committee would be mandated to monitor festivals in states and create a comprehensive national tourism... Read More

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January 1, 2013

Just terrible! 12-year-old girl murdered by ‘naval rating’ over N800 debt in Calabar

by Isi Esene Chidera Timothy, a twelve year old girl has been killed in Calabar, Cross River State, over an N800 debt. The young girl was allegedly killed by Ikechi Okoro, who claimed to be a naval rating. Chidera was a primary five pupil of the Holy Trinity Anglican Primary School, Calabar. Okoro’s brother, Orieke,... Read More

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December 27, 2012

Colourful sights and stunning beauties from the Calabar Carnival – See Photos

by Isi Esene It has been hailed as the best Carnival in this part of the world and we doubt anyone can dispute that. We bring you pictures from the ongoing Calabar Carnival taking place in Cross River. Please see the photos below: – Photos courtesy Editi Effiong

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December 27, 2012

JTF arrests a senior police officer, others for operating illegal fuel depot in Calabar

by Isi Esene An illegal fuel depot containing nothing less than 8,000 drums of petrol and diesel has been discovered during a Christmas Eve raid in Calabar, Cross River State, by a Joint Military Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield 01. The spokesperson of the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Capt. Joseph James, said this... Read More

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November 28, 2012

Akon, Hugh Masekela, Sakordie, 2 Face, others for 2012 Calabar Festival

Barely a week to the commencement of the Calabar festival, the senior advisor to the governor on event management, Cross River State, Nzan Ugbe has released the itinerary for the 31 days event which kicks off on Friday. According to Ugbe, topping the list of the list of international and local musicians expected to perform... Read More

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November 26, 2012

Newspaper vendor murdered for turning down free reader

A newspaper vendor in Calabar, Cross River State, Innocent Monday-Francis, was on Thursday murdered after an argument that followed his refusal to allow one of his neighbours, identified as Eno, to read the papers. Monday-Francis (22), who sold newspapers around the popular Flour Mill junction, along the Murtala Mohammed Highway in Calabar, had retired to... Read More

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November 10, 2012

‘One-chance’ robbery gang caught red-handed in Calabar

by Isi Esene A robbery gang was was recently apprehended by the police in Calabar, Cross River State. Reports say the robbers specialize in dispossessing unsuspecting victims of their belongings by disguising as commercial taxi operators. The robbers were caught by a patrol team around the Mary Slessor Area of the city when they were... Read More

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October 13, 2012

A preview of Nigeria vs Liberia: It’s win or bust

by ‘Ifreke Inyang October is almost a month to dread for the Super Eagles. This time last year, the Nigerian national team’s dream of qualifying for the African Cup of Nations, for first time since 1986, was nipped right in the bud. The absence of Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal, etc. from the continental fiesta, that was... Read More

calabar, Cross River, football, liberia, mikel obi, nations cup, nigeria, super eagles

August 22, 2012

Eight policemen arrested for mounting illegal roadblocks & improper dressing

Isi Esene The Police Mobile Force (PMF) led by the Commander in charge of Ethics, Doctrine and Monitoring, Mr. Anietie Eyoh, yesterday arrested three errant policemen in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and five in Calabar, Cross River State. The policemen were arrested for mounting illegal roadblocks, improper dressing, and general violation of police ethics. Two... Read More

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August 11, 2012

Teacher plunges to death while plucking fruit for girlfriend

by Mayowa Salami It was a tragic end to a love story for a teacher based in Calabar, Cross River State, simply identified as Eddy, who reportedly fell from a tree while trying to pluck a pear fruit for his girlfriend. The man, who was a teacher at the Federal Housing Estate Secondary School, Calabar,... Read More

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Love turned lethal: Nurse baths praying boyfriend with acid (GRAPHIC PHOTO)

by Isi Esene Nursing is perceived the world over as a caring profession, but Dorothy Nkanu wasn’t any close to caring when she poured a bucket of acid on her lover, Edmund Educhukwu. Nkanu had accused Educhukwu of cheating, and planning to dump her for another woman. The victim said he tried to assuage her... Read More

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At last, we are making money – Tinapa’s managing director celebrates

by Chi Ibe Tinapa’s managing director, Bassey Ndem announced that the business and leisure resort has recorded significant successes in recent times. According to him, the resort had hosted numerous international activities, and its hotel is currently the most performing hotel in Cross River.“There are a lot of good things in Tinapa, There is an air... Read More

calabar, Cross River State, Leisure Resort, Tinapa Business

October 13, 2011

Something New: KCee remakes a KC Presh track

Singer KCee of the now defunct group KC Presh has dropped a new single titled “Carnival’’. The record is a theme song for the Calabar carnival and was originally recorded by the duo KCPresh last year but KCee has gone ahead to record a new version sans his former bandmate. Is it any good? You... Read More

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