Community parades pastor accused of burying charms in someone’s house

A man said to be a pastor in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River state has been paraded in a community after he was allegedly caught burying charms in someone’s house.

Photos: Acting President Yemi Osinbajo feels at home with kids in Calabar

The acting President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, was in Calabar on Thursday to hold a town hall meeting with the people of Cross River State. Osinbajo called Cross River, “This state of peace, beauty and hospitality….. This is no ordinary state; you are rich in history and richer in promise.” The acting president had a great time with school kids who came out to receive him. See more photos after the cut…..

Duke demands return of oil wells to Cross River

Mr. Donald Duke

By Nicholas Kalu

Former governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke, yesterday, used the occasion of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential rally in Cross River State to demand the return of the oil wells the state lost to neighbors Akwa Ibom as a result of the loss of Bakassi to Cameroon.

Wow! Soon, there’ll be a train-ride from Lagos to Calabar!

Soon, very soon, commuters in Nigeria will be enjoying train-ride from Lagos to Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, as President Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly approved the building of a rail line to link the two cities.

Cross River to host Africa International Film Festival

Organisers of Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) have announced that the third edition of the event will hold from November 10th to 17th, 2013 at the popular TINAPA resort in Calabar, the Cross River state capital.

Founder and Project Director, Chioma Ude noted that the synergy created by experiencing the festival in Calabar will be something to cherish for a lifetime. She said it will be the ultimate experience for all participants from home and abroad.