Calabar – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:44:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Calabar – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Reps Commend Safety Standards at Calabar Power Plant https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-commend-safety-standards-at-calabar-power-plant/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-commend-safety-standards-at-calabar-power-plant/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:44:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467937 The House of Representatives’ Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has praised the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) for maintaining high safety standards at the 565-megawatt Calabar Power Plant located in Odukpani, Cross River State. The commendation came after lawmakers conducted an on-the-spot inspection of the facility on Monday, September 29, 2025, noting marked [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-commend-safety-standards-at-calabar-power-plant/feed/ 0 Court Sentences Five Internet Fraudsters to Jail in Calabar https://www.theinfostride.com/court-sentences-five-internet-fraudsters-to-jail-in-calabar/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-sentences-five-internet-fraudsters-to-jail-in-calabar/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395234 The Federal High Court in Calabar, Cross River State, has convicted and sentenced five individuals to various jail terms for their involvement in internet fraud. Presiding over the case, Justice Rosemary Dugbo-Oghoghorie handed down the sentences on Monday, November 18, 2024. The convicts were charged by the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-sentences-five-internet-fraudsters-to-jail-in-calabar/feed/ 0 Blackout Hits Calabar as Windstorm Topples Electric Poles https://www.theinfostride.com/blackout-hits-calabar-as-windstorm-topples-electric-poles/ https://www.theinfostride.com/blackout-hits-calabar-as-windstorm-topples-electric-poles/#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:33:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393587 Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State, was plunged into darkness following a severe windstorm that tore through parts of the region, causing significant damage to power infrastructure. The windstorm, which occurred earlier this week, brought down multiple electric poles, cutting off power supply to numerous communities and businesses across the city. Widespread Damage [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/blackout-hits-calabar-as-windstorm-topples-electric-poles/feed/ 0 Lagos-Calabar Highway Project: Property Owners Reject N18bn Compensation Offer https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-calabar-highway-project-property-owners-reject-n18bn-compensation-offer/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-calabar-highway-project-property-owners-reject-n18bn-compensation-offer/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:20:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393301 Property owners along the proposed route for the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project have voiced strong opposition to the government’s N18 billion compensation plan, arguing that the amount is insufficient to cover the actual value of their properties and relocation costs. The Lagos-Calabar highway, a critical infrastructure project designed to connect major economic hubs along Nigeria’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-calabar-highway-project-property-owners-reject-n18bn-compensation-offer/feed/ 0 Internet Fraud: Calabar Federal High Court Sentences Six Fraudsters https://www.theinfostride.com/internet-fraud-calabar-federal-high-court-sentences-six-fraudsters/ https://www.theinfostride.com/internet-fraud-calabar-federal-high-court-sentences-six-fraudsters/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:30:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383287 The Federal High Court in Calabar, Cross River State, on Friday sentenced six individuals to six months in prison for criminal impersonation, love scams, and identity theft. The convicts were prosecuted by the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on two separate charges, to which they pleaded guilty. The EFCC [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/internet-fraud-calabar-federal-high-court-sentences-six-fraudsters/feed/ 0 Lagos-Calabar Highway: 750 Properties Face Demolition Amidst Compensation Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-calabar-highway-750-properties-face-demolition-amidst-compensation-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-calabar-highway-750-properties-face-demolition-amidst-compensation-dispute/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 19:09:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378734 The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced that 750 houses along the path of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway are set for demolition. This was revealed during a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos on Thursday. Umahi stated, “If we go by the new alignment, 490 houses would be demolished, also following the gazette alignment, 750 houses [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-calabar-highway-750-properties-face-demolition-amidst-compensation-dispute/feed/ 0 Stakeholders Advocate Legal Framework to Combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-advocate-legal-framework-to-combat-sexual-and-gender-based-violence-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-advocate-legal-framework-to-combat-sexual-and-gender-based-violence-in-nigeria/#respond Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373759 Stakeholders have urged state and federal governments to enact laws and implement drastic measures to deter sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria. They emphasized the need for a policy document from the government to effectively address the menace. This call was made during a one-day training on sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment held in Calabar. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-advocate-legal-framework-to-combat-sexual-and-gender-based-violence-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 SDP senatorial aspirant expresses worry over poor sanitation in Calabar https://www.theinfostride.com/sdp-senatorial-aspirant-expresses-worry-over-poor-sanitation-in-calabar/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sdp-senatorial-aspirant-expresses-worry-over-poor-sanitation-in-calabar/#respond Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:41:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=333506 The Senatorial Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Newton Bassey has bemoaned the poor sanitary in Calabar, the state capital. He said in an interview that the state has lost it in the area of cleanliness, adding that his party will bring about sanity and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sdp-senatorial-aspirant-expresses-worry-over-poor-sanitation-in-calabar/feed/ 0 Ayade’s Govt Worst Ever – Imoke’s Former Aide, Oti https://www.theinfostride.com/ayades-govt-worst-ever-imokes-former-aide-oti/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ayades-govt-worst-ever-imokes-former-aide-oti/#respond Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=330086 The government of Prof Ben Ayade in Cross River State has been described as the worst that has happened in the state. This assertion was made by the former special adviser to the immediate past governor of the state, Liyel Imoke, Dr Peter Oti. He spoke in Calabar at a 3-day workshop on budget tracking [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ayades-govt-worst-ever-imokes-former-aide-oti/feed/ 0 Governor Ayade Canvasses Greater Inclusion Of Youths In National Politics https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ayade-canvasses-greater-inclusion-of-youths-in-national-politics/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ayade-canvasses-greater-inclusion-of-youths-in-national-politics/#respond Sat, 19 Feb 2022 20:30:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=318912 Gov Ben Ayade of Cross River State has canvassed for increased inclusion of younger Nigerians in national politics. He made the statement today at the All Progressives Congress Youth Mega Rally at UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. The governor said that Nigeria has made much progress but it is not noticeable because young people have not [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ayade-canvasses-greater-inclusion-of-youths-in-national-politics/feed/ 0 C/River By-election: PDP Stopped From Launching Flagoff Campaign In Calabar https://www.theinfostride.com/c-river-by-election-pdp-stopped-from-launching-flagoff-campaign-in-calabar/ https://www.theinfostride.com/c-river-by-election-pdp-stopped-from-launching-flagoff-campaign-in-calabar/#respond Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:30:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=318910 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State was on Saturday stopped from launching its flag-off campaign for next weekend’s by-election for Yala/Ogoja Federal Constituency and Akpabuyo State Constituency. The security agents stopped three governors and two former governors and functionaries from launching the campaign slated for the private Calabar Sports Club, saying the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/c-river-by-election-pdp-stopped-from-launching-flagoff-campaign-in-calabar/feed/ 0 Cross River Guber: Present Aspirant Instead Of Being Violent – Group To Zoning Advocates https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-guber-present-aspirant-instead-of-being-violent-group-to-zoning-advocates/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-guber-present-aspirant-instead-of-being-violent-group-to-zoning-advocates/#respond Sun, 26 Dec 2021 09:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=315379 The Bridge Movement has cautioned a youth group in Cross River South Senatorial District planning to occupy the State PDP Secretariat in Calabar over alleged refusal to zone the 2023 governorship to their district. It told the group to rather jettison such plan and present a credible governorship aspirant. The group cautioned the youths not [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-guber-present-aspirant-instead-of-being-violent-group-to-zoning-advocates/feed/ 0 I Wasn’t Appointed To Give Out Rice, Cooking Oil, Clothes — Power Minister https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wasnt-appointed-to-give-out-rice-cooking-oil-clothes-power-minister/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wasnt-appointed-to-give-out-rice-cooking-oil-clothes-power-minister/#respond Tue, 29 Dec 2020 08:06:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=279961 Minister of State for Power, Mr. Goddy Agba, has said that his appointment has specific roles assigned to him, one of which is the provision of electricity to urban and rural communities and not to give handouts in the form of bags of rice, cooking oil and wrappers to people. Agba, who spoke against the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wasnt-appointed-to-give-out-rice-cooking-oil-clothes-power-minister/feed/ 0 Suspects in Police Custody Escapes in Calabar https://www.theinfostride.com/suspects-in-police-custody-escapes-in-calabar/ https://www.theinfostride.com/suspects-in-police-custody-escapes-in-calabar/#respond Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:54:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=278302 Some armed robbery and kidnap suspects have escaped from police custody in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The Police Public Relations Officer in Cross River, Irene Ugbo, confirmed the incident on Monday. The suspects escaped from the Headquarters of the Police Command along the Diamond Hill Road in Calabar. While reports say about 19 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/suspects-in-police-custody-escapes-in-calabar/feed/ 0 Assistant Commissioner of Police Murdered by Gunmen in Calabar https://www.theinfostride.com/assistant-commissioner-of-police-murdered-by-gunmen-in-calabar/ https://www.theinfostride.com/assistant-commissioner-of-police-murdered-by-gunmen-in-calabar/#respond Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:28:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=276330 The Police Command in Cross River State has confirmed the murder of an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr Egbe Edum, by gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday in Calabar. Edum before his murder was the Borno State Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). Speaking with reporters in Calabar, the police spokesperson, Irene Ugbe, said the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/assistant-commissioner-of-police-murdered-by-gunmen-in-calabar/feed/ 0 I Will Develop Calabar — Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-develop-calabar-buhari/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:07:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238757 President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that the Federal Government will fully back the development of the historic City of Calabar. He disclosed this as he received His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi, Otu V, Obong of Calabar, at the State House, Abuja, yesterday. Buhari said even if the City had lost its [...]

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]]> FRSC Recovers 2 Stolen Toyota Highlanders https://www.theinfostride.com/frsc-recovers-2-stolen-toyota-highlanders/ Sat, 29 Jul 2017 05:54:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174848 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it recovered two stolen vehicles with the aid of its National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS) in Calabar, Cross River. The Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem, revealed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. NAN reports that [...]

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]]> Oil Bunking: Court jails Tony Ochonogo and Efe Alex to Five Years in Prison https://www.theinfostride.com/court-jails-two-oil-bunkerers-five-years-efcc-nigeria-news/ Fri, 14 Jul 2017 10:25:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171908 Justice I.E Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, on Monday convicted and sentenced two oil bunkerers: Tony Ochonogo and Efe Alex to 5years imprisonment each without an option of fine. The convicts were brought before the court on a four-count charge, bordering on conspiracy and illegal dealing in petroleum [...]

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]]> Navy/Police Clash Set To Be Probed In Calabar https://www.theinfostride.com/navypolice-clash-set-to-be-probed-in-calabar/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 21:03:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167977 The Defence Headquarters has set up a high-powered committee to investigate the remote and immediate causes of the recent clash between personnel of the Nigerian Navy and Police in Calabar. The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche on Tuesday, noted in a statement that the committee was mandated to recommend appropriate sanction or sanctions to [...]

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]]> Yemi Osinbajo Hails Governor Ben Ayade https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajo-hails-governor-ben-ayade/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 21:06:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166851 The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday commended, Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River for his effort to industrialise the state. Osinbajo said this while performing the ground-breaking ceremony of Ayade Industrial Park Calabar as part of his two-day working visit to the state. He described the park as an industrial hub in Nigeria [...]

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]]> Kiss Daniel, Runtown Rock Calabar At Glo Music Concert https://www.theinfostride.com/kiss-daniel-runtown-rock-calabar-at-glo-music-concert/ Sat, 20 May 2017 09:41:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165655 Last weekend, grandmasters of data, Globacom, held its rave of the moment music concert, Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour, in Calabar, Cross River State, with the country’s leading musicians entertaining the crowd at the city’s Cultural Centre. From Marvin Records sultry singer, Di’Ja, to Kiss Daniel, Omawumi, Runtown and Timaya, the stars delivered incredible performances [...]

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]]> Senator Ita Giwa Welcomes Bassey To Calabar https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-ita-giwa-welcomes-bassey-to-calabar/ Mon, 24 Apr 2017 04:46:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162934 Bassey got a hero’s welcome in Calabar and at the forefront of it all was Senator Florence Ita Giwa. The ex-Big Brother Naija housemate returned to the state on Friday, April 22, 2017, to a grand reception in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. A video footage of the reception shows Bassey hugging the Senator [...]

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]]> FIFA Mourns Death Of Football Fans In Calabar https://www.theinfostride.com/fifa-mourns-death-of-football-fans-in-calabar/ Sat, 22 Apr 2017 04:58:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162760 The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has expressed sadness over the death of some football fans in Calabar, who were electrocuted while watching Europa League quarter-final game on Thursday. Seven fans were confirmed dead and many injured as an electric cable from a high tension installation fell on the viewing centre where they were [...]

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]]> Bukola Saraki Mourns Death Of Soccer Fans In Calabar https://www.theinfostride.com/bukola-saraki-mourns-death-of-soccer-fans-in-calabar/ Sat, 22 Apr 2017 04:22:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162730 Senate President, Bukola Saraki has expressed shock over the death of football fans who were electrocuted at a viewing centre in Calabar, the Cross River state capital. In a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu on Friday, April 21, 2017, Saraki described the incident as tragic but avoidable. The Senate [...]

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]]> Governor Ben Ayade Mourns VIctims Of Viewing Centre Tragedy https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ben-ayade-mourns-victims-of-viewing-centre-tragedy/ Fri, 21 Apr 2017 15:34:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162699 Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has described as tragic and horrifying, the loss of several lives at a viewing centre in Calabar, the Cross River capital on Thursday. The governor said this in a statement issued by Mr Christian Ita, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Chief Press Secretary in Calabar on Friday. [...]

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]]> ThinTallTony, Evicted Housemate Arrive Calabar https://www.theinfostride.com/thintalltony-evicted-housemate-arrive-calabar/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 21:01:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160453 Offiong Anthony, popularly known as ThinTallTony, (TTT) who was recently evicted from the on-going Big Brother Naija reality TV show, on Thursday arrived Calabar to a festive welcome by fans and admirers. TTT, who is a professional dancer, was welcomed by members of Passion 4 Calabar Carnival Band group who dressed in their all black [...]

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]]> Kiss Daniel To Go On UK Tour In March https://www.theinfostride.com/kiss-daniel-to-go-on-uk-tour-in-march/ Thu, 09 Feb 2017 04:03:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156012 Theinfostride has exclusively gathered that Kiss Daniel will be going on a UK tour next month. He’s expected to perform in the cities of London, Manchester and Birmingham. The ‘Woju’ singer was the biggest winner at the 2016 Headies, walking away with three awards for Best R&B/Pop album, Hip Hop World Revelation and Album of [...]

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]]> Petrol Might Soon Be Scarce – IPMAN https://www.theinfostride.com/petrol-might-soon-be-scarce-ipman/ Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:20:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153803 The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has warned that petrol might soon be scarce in the country. The warning was given on Tuesday, January 10, by IPMAN Vice President, Alhaji Abubakar Dankigari. Dakingari said that a scarcity was imminent because the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was no longer loading petrol. “If care [...]

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]]> Fuel Scarcity Hits Calabar https://www.theinfostride.com/fuel-scarcity-hits-calabar/ Sun, 08 Jan 2017 16:05:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153503 Kerosene scarcity has hit Calabar and its environs as the price of the commodity now ranges between N350 and N400 per litre, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN survey on Sunday showed that the product was not available in any filling station in the Cross River capital and its suburbs. However, the product [...]

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]]> Happy Birthday Iyanya https://www.theinfostride.com/happy-birthday-iyanya/ Wed, 02 Nov 2016 22:06:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146451 ‘Kukere’ singer, Iyanya is a year older today! Born to a headmistress and forester in Calabar, Cross River state on October 31, 1986, Iyanya is a Nigerian recording artist and performer. Best known for winning the 2008 MTN Project Fame West Africa as well as his hit song ‘Kukere’. He released his debut studio album [...]

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]]> Akinwunmi Ambode Sacks LASEMA Boss https://www.theinfostride.com/akinwunmi-ambode-sacks-lasema-boss/ Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:30:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=144517 Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has sacked Mr Michael Akindele, the General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) with effect from Sept. 14, 2016. The Head, Public Affairs Unit of the agency, Mr Adebayo Kehinde, disclosed in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Lagos, that Akindele had been replaced by [...]

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]]> Calabar Garment Factory Employs 300 Workers https://www.theinfostride.com/calabar-garment-factory-employs-300-workers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/calabar-garment-factory-employs-300-workers/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2016 21:17:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142316 The Governor of Cross Rivers state, Prof. Ben Ayade has approved the employment of 300 indigenes of the state to work in the Calabar Garment Factory. Ayade, who said the opening of the factory for business is a fulfilment of his dream, promised to pay the workers well. He said “When we set up this [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/calabar-garment-factory-employs-300-workers/feed/ 1 Gunmen Kidnap Seven, Including Australians, In Southern Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/gunmen-kidnap-seven-including-australians-in-southern-nigeria/ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 19:35:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=133444 Gunmen have killed a local driver and kidnapped as many as seven people in Calabar, Cross River State of Nigeria. At least three of whom kidnapped are Australian citizens and one an Australian resident, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Thursday. There was some initial confusion over the number of victims and nationalities of those [...]

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]]> 365 Days Of Governor Ayade In The Saddle: The Developmental Journey So Far https://www.theinfostride.com/365-days-of-governor-ayade-in-the-saddle-the-developmental-journey-so-far/ Wed, 25 May 2016 13:18:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128283 365 days in the life of an administration, organization or an individual might mean very little to many but to a political leadership/head that from the inception sets out with an eye single to bring development and economic empowerment to his people, 365 days provides adequate allowance to create a positive impact that can be [...]

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]]> Muhammadu Buhari To Commission Calabar Monorail https://www.theinfostride.com/muhammadu-buhari-to-commission-calabar-monorail/ Wed, 25 May 2016 09:55:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129822 Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has announced that the Calabar Monorail is set to be commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari. He said the commissioning of the project will be to mark his first year in office. Ayade stated this after a second test ride of the monorail in Calabar. He said that taking another [...]

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]]> Internet Scam: EFCC Arraigns Ighofose Oyoma for $9,200 Fraud https://www.theinfostride.com/internet-scam-efcc-arraigns-ighofose-oyoma-for-9200-fraud/ Wed, 04 May 2016 11:39:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127518 Ighofose Oyoma was yesterday, May 3, 2016 arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice E. A. Obile of the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State on a 7 count charge bordering on Conspiracy, Forgery and Obtaining Money by False Pretence to the tune of Nine Thousand Two Hundred Dollars [...]

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]]> Clergyman Urges Couples To Embrace Family Planning https://www.theinfostride.com/clergyman-urges-couples-to-embrace-family-planning/ Sun, 27 Dec 2015 12:34:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115548 A Clergyman and the the Assistant Parish Priest at St Peters Catholic Church in Calabar, Rev. Fr. Leonard Ojorgu, has urged couples to embrace family planning by having only the number of children they could cater for. He gave the advice at the end of the 2015 Sunday Church service in Calabar. The clergyman said that the attitude [...]

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]]> Governor Ayade Issues Ministry 7-Day Ultimatum To Fix Potholes In Calabar https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ayade-issues-ministry-7-day-ultimatum-to-fix-potholes-in-calabar/ Sat, 12 Dec 2015 20:35:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112294 Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, has issued a directive to state Ministry of Works to fix portholes in Calabar. In line with this directive, the ministry yesterday commenced ‘operation zero portholes’ in Calabar, the state capital. Gov. Ayade had given the ministry a seven-day ultimatum to fix all potholes identified in the 120 internal roads [...]

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]]> Open Letter To Cross River State Federal Legislators On The State Of Calabar, Ikom, Ogoja Highway https://www.theinfostride.com/open-letter-to-cross-river-state-federal-legislators-on-the-state-of-calabar-ikom-ogoja-highway/ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 09:21:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106816 Dear CRS Federal Legislators, It is with heavy heart that i write this, I would love if my honorable legislators take out time to reflect on the message of my piece. My legislators, I write to draw your attention on the deplorable condition of the Calabar, Ikom, Ogoja road. It is no news that the [...]

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]]> Poor Environmental Condition In Cross River State https://www.theinfostride.com/poor-environmental-condition-in-cross-river-state/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:09:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100893 At some point in Nigeria, Cross River State was the neatest city in Nigeria in terms of her green, clean and serene environment. The State capital, Calabar, was the dream of most Nigerians. I can recall vividly in my journeys across the country, most of my friends and associates kept on telling me that they [...]

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]]> Operation Skolombo and the Expectation of Cross Riverians https://www.theinfostride.com/operation-skolombo-and-the-expectation-of-cross-riverians/ Sun, 20 Sep 2015 17:45:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100143 The Street kids of Calabar in months past is a situation that has given the People of the State great concern. On Friday 10th July, 2015, the State Governor Senator Prof. Ben Ayade Inaugurated a task force body tagged “Operation Skolombo”, with the sole responsibility of bringing peace to the once peace loving tourism destination. [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Cross River Ready To Host President Buhari – Governor Ayade https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-cross-river-ready-to-host-buhari-ayade/ Thu, 17 Sep 2015 11:30:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-cross-river-ready-to-host-buhari-ayade/ Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s planned visit to inaugurate the 260 kilometre Calabar-Katsina Ala Road as an indication that the president shares his good vision for the state. He spoke while inspecting a portion of the highway where work has already commenced at Nsan village in Akamkpa Local Government [...]

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]]> Curbing Truck Accidents: The many Unchecked menace on our Highways in Cross River State https://www.theinfostride.com/curbing-truck-accidents-the-many-unchecked-menace-on-our-highways-in-cross-river-state/ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 20:59:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99181 On the 23 June, 2015, the leader of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Moses Ucheche raised a motion about the menace created by trucks packed along the Murtala Mohammed Highway, Calabar and how it threatens the lives and property of the Cross River People. The motion was welcoming as every member [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Navy Takes Ownership Of New Warship To Combat Oil Theft and Piracy https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-nigerian-navy-takes-ownership-of-new-warship-to-combat-oil-theft-piracy/ Sat, 05 Sep 2015 19:30:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-nigerian-navy-takes-ownership-of-new-warship-to-combat-oil-theft-piracy/ The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Nigerian Navy in Calabar, Cross River, on Friday received a new warship, the NNS Centenary. The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, who was on ground to receive it at the NNS Victory jetty, said the ship was the newest in the navy’s fleet. Ibas [...]

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]]> My Target Is To Make Heaven – Shan George https://www.theinfostride.com/my-target-is-to-make-heaven-shan-george/ Sun, 23 Mar 2014 17:08:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=30349 Cross River State born Nollywood actress Shan George has expressed her genuine commitment to serving God. . The mother of two took to her Facebook page to deliver the following message: . “The only thing I target to achieve in life is ‘TO MAKE HEAVEN’ The rest na Jara! So if the way I live [...]

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]]> Residents Of Calabar Resort To Jungle Justice To Curb Robbery Attacks https://www.theinfostride.com/residents-of-calabar-resort-to-jungle-justice-to-curb-robbery-attacks/ Sat, 15 Feb 2014 10:31:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=21305 Since the beginning of 2014, criminals have been on the onslaught in Cross River State especially in Calabar, the state capital, attacking and dispossessing residents of money and valuables. . Reports of nocturnal visits by criminals particularly in Calabar South neighbourhoods have become a recurring decimal. As a result of this ugly development, many residents [...]

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]]> Tonto Dikeh Insults AY On Twitter Over Post On His Blog https://www.theinfostride.com/tonto-dikeh-insults-ay-on-twitter-over-post-on-his-blog/ Sun, 26 Jan 2014 20:16:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=14098 Tonto and AY are good friends. She’s even done a few skits for AY comedy shows but last night the two friends went for each other, well more like Tonto went for AY. . Trouble started after the comedian re posted a link to a story on his blog which was an earlier post about [...]

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]]> Cross River State Is Free Of Militancy, Declares Gen Okwudili Azinta https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-state-is-free-of-militancy-declares-gen-okwudili-azinta/ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 20:03:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=9729 The outgoing Commander of 13 Brigade, Nigeria Army, Brig. Gen. Okwudili Azinta, Calabar, on Friday 10th of January said that there was nothing like a militant camp in Cross River. . Azinta said this in Calabar when he handed over the leadership of the command to the next in line, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru. . [...]

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