September 20, 2025

Calabar

General Strike

ASUU Declares Readiness for ‘Mother of All Strikes’ If FG Fails to Honour 2009 Agreements”

In a firm, no-nonsense tone during a press briefing in Calabar on Tuesday, the University of Calabar chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) announced that the union stands fully prepared for what it calls the “mother of all strikes”—a show of resolve that authorities say will only be called to action following

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Calabar Erupts in Anger as Court Orders Defendant’s Remand Following Conclusion of Proceedings

Tensions ran high in Calabar yesterday as members of the public expressed outrage after a local court ordered the remand of a defendant immediately following the close of proceedings. The unexpected development sparked protests among supporters and onlookers, who questioned the timing and fairness of the judicial decision. The defendant, who has been standing trial

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Lafarge Africa Graduates 30 Female Truck Drivers, Promotes Gender Inclusion in Logistics

Lafarge Africa Plc has graduated 30 female truck drivers under its Women on Wheels (WoW) training programme in Calabar, Cross River State, further advancing its commitment to gender inclusion and capacity building within Nigeria’s logistics sector. The graduation ceremony, held at the Lafarge Driving Institute, marked a major milestone in the company’s efforts to diversify

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