Calabar latest news today

Here are some of the latest news from Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria:

Breaking News

  1. Calabar Carnival 2023: Organizers Announce Dates: The Cross River State Government has announced that the 2023 Calabar Carnival will hold from December 1st to 31st, 2023. The carnival, which is one of the biggest events in West Africa, attracts thousands of tourists to the city every year. [Source: Vanguard News]
  2. Calabar-Itu Road Rehabilitation: FG Commences Work: The Federal Government has commenced the rehabilitation of the Calabar-Itu Road, which has been in a deplorable state for years. The project is expected to be completed within the next 12 months. [Source: The Nation]

Local News

  1. Calabar Market Fire: Traders Count Losses: A fire outbreak at the Calabar Main Market on Tuesday night has left many traders counting their losses. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. [Source: Daily Trust]
  2. Calabar Polytechnic Students Protest Over Poor Conditions: Students of the Calabar Polytechnic have protested over the poor conditions in the institution, including inadequate infrastructure and lack of facilities. The students are demanding that the government address their concerns. [Source: Punch News]

Sports News

  1. Calabar Football Club Wins League Title: Calabar Football Club has won the Cross River State Football League title after defeating their opponents, Akwa United, 2-1 in the final match. [Source: Leadership News]
  2. Calabar Marathon: Organizers Announce Date: The Calabar International Marathon has been scheduled to hold on December 17th, 2023. The event is expected to attract athletes from across the world. [Source: This Day Live]

Other News

  1. Calabar Flood: Residents Cry Out for Help: Residents of Calabar are crying out for help as the city is experiencing frequent flooding, which is causing damage to properties and disrupting daily activities. [Source: Premium Times]
  2. Calabar Airport: FG to Upgrade Facilities: The Federal Government has announced plans to upgrade the facilities at the Calabar International Airport to make it more efficient and comfortable for passengers. [Source: The Guardian]

Please note that these are just some of the latest news from Calabar, and the information may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.