Calabar nigeria news
Here are some recent news updates from Calabar, Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Calabar Carnival 2022: Thousands of revelers throng streets (The Guardian, December 2022) - The 2022 Calabar Carnival, themed "Eko Iyong" (My Calabar), has kicked off in Calabar, with thousands of revelers participating in the colorful procession.
- Cross River State Government approves N1.5 billion for Calabar-Ogoja Road reconstruction (Vanguard, November 2022) - The Cross River State Government has approved N1.5 billion for the reconstruction of the Calabar-Ogoja Road, which has been in a deplorable state for years.
Local News
- Calabar residents lament poor state of roads (Daily Trust, November 2022) - Residents of Calabar have expressed frustration over the poor state of roads in the city, calling on the government to take immediate action to fix the roads.
- Calabar International Conference Centre to host 2023 Africa Economic Summit (Leadership, October 2022) - The Calabar International Conference Centre has been selected as the venue for the 2023 Africa Economic Summit, which is expected to attract business leaders and policymakers from across the continent.
Crime and Security
- Police arrest 10 suspected cultists in Calabar (Punch, November 2022) - The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected cultists in Calabar, following a raid on a suspected cult hideout in the city.
- Calabar residents cry out over increasing cases of armed robbery (Vanguard, October 2022) - Residents of Calabar have expressed concern over the increasing cases of armed robbery in the city, calling on the government to take decisive action to address the issue.
Education
- University of Calabar gets new Vice-Chancellor (The Nation, October 2022) - Professor Florence Obi has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, succeeding Professor Zana Akpagu.
- Calabar Polytechnic students protest over poor infrastructure (Daily Trust, November 2022) - Students of the Calabar Polytechnic have protested over the poor state of infrastructure in the institution, including lack of classrooms, water, and electricity.
Health
- Calabar records outbreak of Lassa fever (The Guardian, November 2022) - The Cross River State Government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever in Calabar, with several cases reported in the city.
- Calabar General Hospital gets new medical equipment (Vanguard, October 2022) - The Calabar General Hospital has received new medical equipment, including dialysis machines and ventilators, to improve healthcare services in the city.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Calabar, Nigeria. If you're looking for more information or specific news on a particular topic, feel free to ask!