Calabar.
city in Nigeria
- Reports this week
- 6
- Active events
- 4
- Connections
- 97
What's happening
Active this week
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The Governor of Cross River State made a call in Calabar on September 28, 2026, with the Speaker representing the state.Some support1 report
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Ecological emergency caused infrastructure damage in Calabar.Some support4 reports
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A highway project connecting Ondo, Calabar, Lagos, and Delta State saw an alleged alignment change by the Ministry of Works.Some support2 reports
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University presence in Calabar is noted to be causing the city's population to expand.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The political landscape in Cross River State is evolving, with Governor Bassey Otu leading the administration in Calabar, and the influence of Tinubu and the APC being noted.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Fire incidents reported in Cross River State, including Calabar.Some support1 report
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Economic hardship is being addressed in Assam due to the issue of soaring rents in the city of Calabar.Some support2 reports
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Joint operations conducted in the region involving the Nigerian Navy, Calabar, and the Nigerian Ports Authority for maritime security.Some support1 report
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Governor Bassey Otu has banned street trading in Calabar.Some support1 report
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The coastal highway linking Lagos and Calabar has been connected, and the federal government is seeking state funding for the project.Well supported4 reports
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Ganduje emphasized collaboration with Cross River state as the Federal Government plans to upgrade Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar.Some support1 report
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The administrative headquarters of the University of Calabar are located in the city of Calabar.Some support1 report
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Enforcement of traffic laws is taking place in Calabar.Some support3 reports
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Governors discuss the need for modernization and interconnectedness of critical seaports like Port Harcourt and Calabar.Some support1 report
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Massive influx of worshippers and tourists is expected in Calabar.Some support1 report
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Remi Tinubu announced cash support for victims in Calabar.Some support1 report
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The superhighway project, considered a legacy of Tinubu, connects Calabar to Abuja, passing through Ebonyi, Nasarawa, and Kogi states.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Under Governor Bassey Otu's leadership, Cross River State is leveraging its assets to establish Calabar as a major aviation hub and tourism destination.Some support2 reports8 developments inside
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The administration led by Bassey Otu has been commended by the federal government for the successful rebuilding and development of the corporation, acknowledged by religious leader Idris in Calabar.Some support2 reports
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A new printing press was inaugurated in Calabar, and Clement Ebri urged Chronicle to embrace technology.Some support2 reports
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A colonial administrator was elected to the Legislative Council in Calabar and Lagos on August 30, 2026.Some support1 report
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Secretariat inaugurated in Calabar for state mobilization.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Landslides and flooding impact residential areas of Calabar, causing property damage valued in naira.Well supported4 reports4 developments inside
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A landslide occurred in Calabar Municipality.Some support1 report
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An engineering assessment has been conducted regarding a geological failure in Calabar.Some support1 report
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The Hope Waddell Training Institution in Calabar served as the location for the church's pivotal beginnings and was involved in anniversary talks representing the Cross River Governor.Some support1 report
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A hospital building in Calabar collapsed due to landslide and heavy rain.Some support1 report
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The state government in Cross River State built a new library in Calabar, while political support was mobilized for Otu's bid.Some support1 report
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The city of Calabar operates within the administrative boundaries of Cross River State.Some support3 reports
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Bassey Otu's administration is focused on state development but is constrained by limited allocations from the FAAC.Some support1 report
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Nigerian Navy conducted a rescue operation in Akwa Ibom State, utilizing Calabar for victim return and assessment.Some support7 reports
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Donald Duke criticizes the priorities of the coastal highway project linking Lagos and Calabar.Well supported10 reports
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Lafarge is mentioned in the context of construction issues in Calabar, while the community seeks aid from Cross River State.Some support1 report
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Infrastructure projects linking Lagos and Calabar were completed under Babangida's administration, including the Coastal road through Cross River State.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Uzochukwu grew up in Calabar and studied in Jos.Some support4 reports
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Governor Bassey Otu directed the development of climate-resilient infrastructure and drainage channels in Calabar.Some support1 report
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Governor Bassey Edet Otu reshuffled the cabinet to reinvigorate governance, with a cabinet meeting announced in Calabar.Some support1 report
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Dr Uche Samson Ogah, President of Masters Energy Group, outlines a blueprint for Nigerian enterprises during a workshop organized by Favour Brothers in Calabar.Some support1 report
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Cross River State is reviving the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort in Calabar after recovering it from AMCON, providing commercial facilities and jobs.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Heavy downpour caused flooding in Calabar, Cross River State.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Stephen Odey assures that the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) campus will not be relocated, noting the Okuku campus is situated in Yala LGA.Some support1 report
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The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) held a press briefing and conducted an enforcement exercise in Calabar, Cross River State.Some support3 reports
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Governor Bassey Otu drives economic diversification plans and supports a coffee initiative in his state.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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House Officer at Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital in Calabar.Some support1 report
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The location of an ongoing super highway project connecting Ebonyi State to Calabar has been identified.Some support3 reports
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Lingzhi Global announced a partnership with a state entity in Calabar, Nigeria.Some support3 reports
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The state government is operating in Calabar, Cross River State, and is enforcing planning laws against members of the Peoples Democratic Party.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chapter addresses local issues in Calabar.Some support1 report
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World Bank project conditions require infrastructure rehabilitation in Calabar.Some support1 report
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NDLEA held a press briefing in Calabar, Cross River State, on June 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Nigerian Army is involved in incidents of extortion and harassment targeting drivers in Calabar.Some support2 reports
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Administration of Donald Duke ensured regular evacuation of drainage channels in Calabar.Some support1 report
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EFCC investigated a major P&ID scam related to a planned gas processing plant in Calabar, Nigeria, leading to a conviction.Some support1 report
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The Nigerian Navy held outreach activities in Calabar and Cross River on May 28, celebrating its anniversary and pledging educational and health support to the area.Well supported4 reports
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What's reaching Calabar
Recent events traced to Calabar, step by stepAround Calabar this week
News at the entities that move Calabar most-
Donald Duke OperationalA discussion regarding the Nigerian political landscape, including issues of petrol subsidy and presidential ambitions, involving Donald Duke, Cross River State, and Atiku Abubakar.Moves Calabar
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Lagos OperationalThe government plans road reconstruction in a constituency and oversees infrastructure projects in Lagos.Moves Calabar
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federal government OperationalA partnership has been announced by the government aiming to create one million jobs.Moves Calabar
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National Emergency Management Agency Shared contextThe state agency in Ebonyi State is coordinating with the federal National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).Moves Calabar
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Bayelsa State TransactionalThe Supreme Court issued a judgment regarding maritime environment control, requiring coordination on licensing and regulatory issues in the Niger Delta.Moves Calabar
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu Shared contextLegislative body considers bills for state police in Nigeria.Moves Calabar
Connections
The 40 strongest of 97, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Lagos Operational
The two cities are functionally linked by the Coastal Highway project, facilitating economic integration and market access.
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federal government Operational
The federal government is actively involved in major infrastructure projects and providing financial aid to the city of Calabar.
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National Emergency Management Agency Shared context
The government agency is deployed to the location to conduct assessments and relief operations.
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Bayelsa State Transactional
Bayelsa State successfully utilized Calabar as the location for a hosted forum.
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Abuja Operational
The two cities are functionally linked by a superhighway, facilitating movement and shared operational presence.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu Shared context
Tinubu's flagship infrastructure projects are centered on and connect through Calabar.
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Donald Duke Operational
Donald Duke actively engages with and comments on infrastructure and development projects in Calabar.
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Nnamdi Kanu Transactional
Kanu made a specific demand regarding the revitalization of the Calabar seaport.
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British Empire Structural
The British Empire exercised administrative control over Calabar, including establishing headquarters there.
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Oluremi Tinubu Shared context
Oluremi Tinubu conducts public programs and events within the city of Calabar.
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Goodluck Jonathan Transactional
Jonathan conceived a specific Lagos/Calabar railway project while in office.
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Ministry of Defence Shared context
The Ministry of Defence maintains an operational presence in Calabar through the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital.
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federal government of Nigeria Structural
The government entity's operational reach includes institutions located within Calabar.
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colonial administrator Shared context
The colonial administrator operated within the political and geographical context of Calabar, specifically being elected to the Legislative Council there.
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Wilmar International Shared context
Wilmar International conducts business activities within the geographic context of Calabar.
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Ebonyi Shared context
Ebonyi and Calabar regions are connected by a superhighway infrastructure project.
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Nigerian Navy Shared context
The Nigerian Navy conducts security patrols and outreach operations within the Calabar region.
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Lafarge Shared context
Lafarge is mentioned in the context of construction issues within the geographical area of Calabar.
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Enugu State Shared context
The entities are described as key commercial hubs connected by renewed infrastructure projects.
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Akwa Ibom State Shared context
Akwa Ibom State serves as the administrative and geographical context for the location of Calabar.
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Peoples Democratic Party Shared context
The Peoples Democratic Party addresses local issues within the geographical context of Calabar.
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Remi Tinubu Transactional
Remi Tinubu announced cash support for victims whose situation is centered in Calabar.
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Nigerian Army Shared context
The Nigerian Army operates in Calabar, where its presence is linked to extortion and harassment of drivers.
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Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria Shared context
A national advertising regulatory body operates within the geographical context of Nigeria, including the city of Calabar.
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Nigeria Shared context
Calabar is a city located within the geopolitical boundaries of Nigeria, serving as a specific location for various national and regional activities.
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Warri Mentioned together
Governors view both locations as interconnected economic assets within the regional context.
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Ondo Shared context
The original planning included a highway intended to connect the two locations.
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Central Bank of Nigeria Shared context
The Central Bank of Nigeria operates within the geographic context of Calabar, having previously held events there.
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Assam Shared context
The two locations share a context regarding the economic hardship caused by soaring rents.
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Boki Shared context
Boki operates in an area connected to Calabar via the Calabar-Ogoja road.
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Anambra State Shared context
Both entities are linked due to their shared vulnerability to severe land degradation and soil loss.
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Nigerian Ports Authority Shared context
The Nigerian Ports Authority operates within a shared operational area with Calabar concerning maritime security matters.
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Nigeria Police Force Shared context
The Nigeria Police Force operates within the jurisdictional and geographic context of Calabar.
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Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Shared context
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria operates within the geographical context of Calabar.
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engineer Shared context
The engineer operates within the context of Calabar to conduct assessments regarding geological failure.
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Bassey Otu Shared context
Bassey Otu's official activities and personal events are documented as occurring within the geographical context of Calabar.
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Inspector-general of police Shared context
The Inspector-general of police operates within the jurisdiction of Calabar for law enforcement purposes.
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governor-general Shared context
The governor-general's administrative headquarters was historically located in Calabar during the colonial period.
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Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Shared context
Ganduje's political activities are observed within the geographical context of Calabar's region.
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state government Shared context
The state government operates within the geographical context of Calabar.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
14 events- The Governor of Cross River State made a call in Calabar on September 28, 2026, with the Speaker representing the state.
- Ecological emergency caused infrastructure damage in Calabar.
- A highway project connecting Ondo, Calabar, Lagos, and Delta State saw an alleged alignment change by the Ministry of Works.
- University presence in Calabar is noted to be causing the city's population to expand.
- Fire incidents reported in Cross River State, including Calabar.
- Joint operations conducted in the region involving the Nigerian Navy, Calabar, and the Nigerian Ports Authority for maritime security.
- Governor Bassey Otu has banned street trading in Calabar.
- Ganduje emphasized collaboration with Cross River state as the Federal Government plans to upgrade Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar.
- The administrative headquarters of the University of Calabar are located in the city of Calabar.
- Governors discuss the need for modernization and interconnectedness of critical seaports like Port Harcourt and Calabar.
- Massive influx of worshippers and tourists is expected in Calabar.
- Remi Tinubu announced cash support for victims in Calabar.
- The administration led by Bassey Otu has been commended by the federal government for the successful rebuilding and development of the corporation, acknowledged by religious leader Idris in Calabar.
- A new printing press was inaugurated in Calabar, and Clement Ebri urged Chronicle to embrace technology.
August 2026
15 events- The political landscape in Cross River State is evolving, with Governor Bassey Otu leading the administration in Calabar, and the influence of Tinubu and the APC being noted.
- Economic hardship is being addressed in Assam due to the issue of soaring rents in the city of Calabar.
- The coastal highway linking Lagos and Calabar has been connected, and the federal government is seeking state funding for the project.
- A colonial administrator was elected to the Legislative Council in Calabar and Lagos on August 30, 2026.
- Secretariat inaugurated in Calabar for state mobilization.
- A landslide occurred in Calabar Municipality.
- An engineering assessment has been conducted regarding a geological failure in Calabar.
- The Hope Waddell Training Institution in Calabar served as the location for the church's pivotal beginnings and was involved in anniversary talks representing the Cross River Governor.
- A hospital building in Calabar collapsed due to landslide and heavy rain.
- The state government in Cross River State built a new library in Calabar, while political support was mobilized for Otu's bid.
- The city of Calabar operates within the administrative boundaries of Cross River State.
- Bassey Otu's administration is focused on state development but is constrained by limited allocations from the FAAC.
- Nigerian Navy conducted a rescue operation in Akwa Ibom State, utilizing Calabar for victim return and assessment.
- Donald Duke criticizes the priorities of the coastal highway project linking Lagos and Calabar.
- Lafarge is mentioned in the context of construction issues in Calabar, while the community seeks aid from Cross River State.
July 2026
19 events- Enforcement of traffic laws is taking place in Calabar.
- The superhighway project, considered a legacy of Tinubu, connects Calabar to Abuja, passing through Ebonyi, Nasarawa, and Kogi states.
- Under Governor Bassey Otu's leadership, Cross River State is leveraging its assets to establish Calabar as a major aviation hub and tourism destination.
- Landslides and flooding impact residential areas of Calabar, causing property damage valued in naira.
- Infrastructure projects linking Lagos and Calabar were completed under Babangida's administration, including the Coastal road through Cross River State.
- Uzochukwu grew up in Calabar and studied in Jos.
- Governor Bassey Otu directed the development of climate-resilient infrastructure and drainage channels in Calabar.
- Governor Bassey Edet Otu reshuffled the cabinet to reinvigorate governance, with a cabinet meeting announced in Calabar.
- Dr Uche Samson Ogah, President of Masters Energy Group, outlines a blueprint for Nigerian enterprises during a workshop organized by Favour Brothers in Calabar.
- Cross River State is reviving the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort in Calabar after recovering it from AMCON, providing commercial facilities and jobs.
- Heavy downpour caused flooding in Calabar, Cross River State.
- Stephen Odey assures that the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) campus will not be relocated, noting the Okuku campus is situated in Yala LGA.
- The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) held a press briefing and conducted an enforcement exercise in Calabar, Cross River State.
- Governor Bassey Otu drives economic diversification plans and supports a coffee initiative in his state.
- House Officer at Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital in Calabar.
- The location of an ongoing super highway project connecting Ebonyi State to Calabar has been identified.
- Lingzhi Global announced a partnership with a state entity in Calabar, Nigeria.
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chapter addresses local issues in Calabar.
- World Bank project conditions require infrastructure rehabilitation in Calabar.
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June 2026
6 events- The state government is operating in Calabar, Cross River State, and is enforcing planning laws against members of the Peoples Democratic Party.
- NDLEA held a press briefing in Calabar, Cross River State, on June 26, 2026.
- The Nigerian Army is involved in incidents of extortion and harassment targeting drivers in Calabar.
- Administration of Donald Duke ensured regular evacuation of drainage channels in Calabar.
- EFCC investigated a major P&ID scam related to a planned gas processing plant in Calabar, Nigeria, leading to a conviction.
- The Nigerian Navy held outreach activities in Calabar and Cross River on May 28, celebrating its anniversary and pledging educational and health support to the area.