Tag Archives: Calabar

At least 45 dead as boat carrying 166 sinks off Nigeria

March 19, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

At least 45 people died when a wooden boat carrying 166 people from southeastern Nigeria capsized off the coast, a doctor said on Tuesday. The boat left on Friday from the remote town of Oron, in Cross Rivers state, and … read more »

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Kenya fail to draft teenager against African Champions Super Eagles

March 16, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Kenya coach Adel Amrouche has failed to convince 17-year-old Divock Origi to feature in a World Cup qualifier in Nigeria. Origi has already starred for Belgium U17 and Belgium U19s. He was drafted to the Lille main team this season … read more »

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We are creating wealth for Nigerians, Says President Goodluck Jonathan

February 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan The determination of this administration to create wealth in Nigeria and for Nigerians has led us to focus our investment drive towards attracting Foreign Direct Investments in manufacturing and the service sector to ensure that … read more »

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2013 Nations Cup: Liberia can’t stop Nigeria

September 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Joe Erico, a retired goalkeeper of the former Green Eagles in the 1970s, wants total support for the Super Eagles’ Coach, Stephen Keshi, in the October13 clash against the Lone Star of Liberia in Calabar. Erico who spoke in Lagos … read more »

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Nigeria: Why We Lost Bakassi to Cameroun

August 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Ochereome Nnanna, THIS article was published on Thursday October 17, 2002 shortly after the International Court of Justice ceded Bakasi Peninsula to Cameroun. Prof Walter Ofonagoro, who is making a presentation today at the Nigerian Institute for International Affairs, … read more »

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Nigeria/Rwanda: Nations Cup – We Are Happy We Won – Keshi

June 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Calabar — Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi says the team is happy winning a crucial Africa Cup of Nations match against Rwanda. Keshi expressed the team’s happiness while addressing newsmen at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, on Saturday after the … read more »

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Nigeria failed to depart for Peru for a friendly after drugs arrest

May 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Nigerian football team failed to depart for Peru for a friendly after a passenger on the Madrid-bound flight was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of drugs, an official has confirmed. Nigeria team spokesman Ben Alaiya said the … read more »

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Nigeria moves World Cup qualifiers fearing an attack

May 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria moved its upcoming World Cup and African Cup of Nations qualifiers on Thursday over fears about attacks from a radical Islamist sect and spiraling religious violence in the nation. The Nigeria Football Federation issued a statement saying matches scheduled … read more »

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‘Segun Arinze impregnated and abandoned me’ – Woman alleges

March 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Amara Obiefuna says the child (insert) is Segun Arinze’s daughter Nollywood actor and out-going Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), president, Segun Arinze is currently embroiled in a paternity case that has left more questions than answers in its wake. The … read more »

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Nigeria Police arrested 10 after deadly fighting

October 27, 2010 by benim

LAGOS — Nigerian police have arrested 10 local chiefs accused of murder in a land dispute with neighbours after which 13 burnt corpses were recovered, a government spokesman said on Wednesday. The corpses were found after a weekend dispute between … read more »

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Nigerian idol judges take up talents

October 23, 2010 by benim

IT’S the second city, and as usual, we had a feel of the good, the bad and the ugly” Communication Manager of Optima Media Group, Adaora Mbelu said excitingly on a return flight from Abuja this week. A few weeks … read more »

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