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DSS Arrest Alleged Suspect Behind Murder of Don

Africa · Calabar

DSS Arrest Alleged Suspect Behind Murder of Don

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended the alleged mastermind behind the kidnapping and killing of Professor Ekanem Philip Ephraim, a distinguished professor of neurology, almost two years after the incident. According to Arise News, a reliable security source disclosed that the suspects were arrested on December 27 at a medical facility in Cross River State. Those taken into custody include 23-year-old Patrick Ess…See the Story

Uzodinma, APC National Chair, Others Grace 20th Carnival Calabar

Coronavirus · Calabar

Uzodinma, APC National Chair, Others Grace 20th Carnival Calabar

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) , Prof Nentawe Yilwatda and wife, were among those who graced the 20th anniversary of Carnival Calabar. Others in attendance included Minister of State (industry), Senator John Owan Enoh and wife, some retired military officers, Nollywood actors, among others. Speaking while flagging off the event christened, Africa’s biggest Street par…See the Story

Troops Foil Kidnapping of 8 Boat Passengers on Ikang – Cameroon Waterways

Military · Cross River

Troops Foil Kidnapping of 8 Boat Passengers on Ikang – Cameroon Waterways

Troops from the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued eight civilians, including two children, who were abducted by suspected militants along the Ikang-Cameroon waterways in Cross River State.The victims, six adults and two minors were kidnapped on December 29, 2025, when militants intercepted a commercial boat.In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for Headquarters 13 Brigade, Maj…See the Story

I Couldn’t Find a Job After NYSC, So I Moved Cities to Start A Phone-Charging Business

It takes about 15 exhausting hours to travel by road from my hometown in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria, to the coastal city of Calabar in the South. I made that trip nearly a decade ago, leaving behind everything I knew in Saminaka, Lere. I had done everything I was supposed to do. Having completed my secondary education in 2004, I went on to earn a National Diploma (ND) and subsequently a Higher National Diploma (HND) from a polytechnic. Like many …Entrepreneurs · Calabar Read Article

ANALYSIS: Christmas: Cross River glows amid deepening poverty

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

According to the 2022 Multidimensional Poverty Index report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), 75.6 per cent of Cross River’s population (about 3.44 million people) are living in multidimensional poverty. The post ANALYSIS: Christmas: Cross River glows amid deepening poverty appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Poverty · Cross River Read Article

Troops Foil Kidnapping of 8 Boat Passengers on Ikang – Cameroon Waterways

Troops from the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued eight civilians, including two children, who were abducted by suspected militants along the Ikang-Cameroon waterways in Cross River State.The victims, six adults and two minors were kidnapped on December 29, 2025, when militants intercepted a commercial boat.In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for Headquarters 13 Brigade, Maj…Military · Cross River See the Story

NiMet forecasts three-day sunshine, cloudiness - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a sunny and cloudy atmosphere from Monday, December 29 to Wednesday, December 31, 2025, across the country. ‎The NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday, December 28, in Abuja, envisaged sunny skies over the northern region throughout the forecast period. ‎According to MiMet, sunny skies with a few patches of clouds are anticipated over the central region throughout the forecast period.…Climate Change · Cross River Read Article

Uzodinma, APC National Chair, Others Grace 20th Carnival Calabar

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) , Prof Nentawe Yilwatda and wife, were among those who graced the 20th anniversary of Carnival Calabar. Others in attendance included Minister of State (industry), Senator John Owan Enoh and wife, some retired military officers, Nollywood actors, among others. Speaking while flagging off the event christened, Africa’s biggest Street par…Coronavirus · Calabar See the Story

NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, cloudiness

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a sunny and cloudy atmosphere from Monday to Wednesday across the country. ‎NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies over the northern region throughout the forecast period. ‎According to MiMet, sunny skies with a few patches of clouds are anticipated over the central region throughout the forecast period. ‎The agency anticipated sunny skies in the souther…Africa · Cross River Read Article

DSS Arrest Alleged Suspect Behind Murder of Don

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended the alleged mastermind behind the kidnapping and killing of Professor Ekanem Philip Ephraim, a distinguished professor of neurology, almost two years after the incident. According to Arise News, a reliable security source disclosed that the suspects were arrested on December 27 at a medical facility in Cross River State. Those taken into custody include 23-year-old Patrick Ess…Africa · Calabar See the Story

Gov Otu Flags Off 2025 Bikers Carnival In Calabar

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safety, tourism promotion, and global cultural exchange as he flagged off the 2025 Bikers Carnival in Calabar, one of the signature events of the Carnival Calabar festival.Calabar · Calabar Read Article

America and Governor Makinde’s Precision Strikes, By Festus Adedayo

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

In Nigeria, on Tuesday and Thursday last week, two precision airstrikes hit targets. As similar as the pains the airstrikes brought, they were also marked by dissimilarities. While one hit the country’s northwest target against ISIS terrorists on Thursday, Christmas day, earlier on Tuesday, the other hit the heart of state capture in Nigeria. But localities of the strikes […] The post America and Governor Makinde’s precision strikes, By Festus A…Airstrikes · Calabar See the Story

Children Charged to Preserve Cross River’s Cultural Legacy as 2025 Calabar Junior Carnival Kicks Off

The Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Archbishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has charged children across the state to take ownership of the preservation and sustainability of Cross River’s rich cultural heritage, as she officially flagged off the 2025 Calabar Junior Carnival. The colourful flag-off ceremony, held at the Botanical Garden in Calabar, marked […] The post Children Charged to Preserve Cross River’s Cultural Legacy as 2025 Calabar J…Calabar · Calabar Read Article