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42 Km Calabar Marathon Debuts This Easter

January 2, 2014January 2, 2014 Admin No Comments

Plans are nearing completion for the commencement of a 42km world class marathon in Calabar, Cross River state, to rival renowned marathons the world over. The state’s tourism bureau has already penned an agreement with two firms, Active Sports Nigeria International and Connect Marketing Services, to stage the event. Michael Williams, Managing Director of the…

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Imoke Appoints 14 New Permanent Secretaries

January 1, 2014 Admin No Comments

In what may be considered as a move to inject new blood into the systew, 14 new Permanent Secretaries have been appointed for the Cross River State Civil Service. A press release signed by Mike Aniah, Secretary to Government, CRS, and monitored by calitown.com revealed that those so appointed will be sworn in on January…

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Ahead of 2015, Politicians Struggle To Outdo Each Other, Give Gifts

January 1, 2014 Admin No Comments

It has emerged on the first day of the new year that seeming efforts made by most politicians in Cross River State to reach out to their constituents during the yuletide period may have yielded minimal benefits, even disdain, calitown.com investigations can reveal. From Bakassi to Obanliku, politicians in the state struggled to outdo each…

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One Doctor, Three Nurses On War Path With CCQ Organisers

December 30, 2013 Admin No Comments

Unless something is done and urgently too, organisers of the recent Carnival Calabar Queen, CCQ, beauty competition may have serious problems on their hands because of one medical doctor and three nurses, calitown.com can reveal. The doctor and nurses, who formed the medical team used throughout the days leading up to the competition and after,…

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Carnival Calabar 2013 Berthes Today

December 27, 2013 Admin No Comments

Eyes the world over are beamed on Calabar, the Cross River State capital as the 2013 Carnival Calabar, takes centre stage today. The event, considered the biggest street party in all of Africa, will see the carnival branded bands; Seagull, Masta Blasta, Passion 4, Freedom and Bayside, thrill spectators from the Eleven Eleven roundabout through…

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Choke Hold On Calabar As Xmas Beckons

December 24, 2013 Admin No Comments

As residents of Calabar make last ditch preparations for Christmas, calitown.com can reveal that the Cross River State capital is a beehive of activities. On the Murtala Muhammed Highway, the major road into the city, vehicular traffic is heavy and traffic wardens are having a difficult time controlling the number of vehicles on the road….

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