The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended 19 students due to alleged examination misconduct.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has enrolled 2,917 indigent families in the Calabarzon region as new beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Calabarzon has provided cash assistance to 104 beneficiaries of the Tara Basa! Tutoring Program in Cavinti, Laguna.

Alphonsus Eba, the former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, claims political witch-hunt after receiving a demolition notice for his Calabar residence.

A 28-kilometre stretch of the Federal Government's 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, traversing the coastline of Ogun State, is expected to be ready this year. The project is also boosting the development of a deep sea port in the region.

Nigeria's Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has dismissed concerns regarding water retention on certain sections of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development announced that over 200,000 public utility vehicle drivers in Calabarzon have received government cash assistance to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region IV-A has distributed P1.096 billion in cash relief assistance to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers across Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon). This initiative aims to provide financial support to drivers in the region.

The Cross River State Government has sealed a maternity facility in Calabar as part of an ongoing enforcement campaign against unauthorized and substandard healthcare practices, following a patient death probe.

A woman in Calabar has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment for operating illegal pharmacies. The court handed down the sentence after finding her guilty of the offense.

A graduate from the University of Calabar (UNICAL) shares her inspiring journey of overcoming academic delays and challenges through resilience and discipline to achieve success.

One hundred vulnerable children in Cross River State received free healthcare services, food, and gifts as part of an impactful outreach program organized by the De New Calabar Lions Club.

A hit-and-run driver in Calabar has killed three people, including a TRAMRA officer. The incidents involved a mini-bus driver and resulted in multiple fatalities.

Cavite City in the Philippines recorded a heat index of 48°C on Thursday, marking the highest in the Calabarzon region, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

The Chief Medical Director of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Prof. Ikpeme Ikpeme, has refuted allegations of ethnic discrimination in the recruitment of house officers.

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCH Calabar) has denied allegations that it rejected emergency patients due to their inability to pay for treatment. The hospital clarified its policy regarding emergency care provision.

Police in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, have arrested two individuals suspected of looting items and truck tyres from a truck involved in an accident on the Calabar–Itu Highway.

Four areas in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines are expected to experience dangerous heat index levels on Wednesday and Thursday, prompting warnings for residents.

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its operations against militants and kidnappers in Cross River, seizing boats and outboard engines in the Calabar waterways.

A tragic road accident on the Calabar-Itu Highway in Nigeria's Cross River State has resulted in the deaths of three university students and one staff member.

The Calabar Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike in state universities due to unpaid allowances and poor staff welfare.

Over 2,200 tricycle drivers in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines have received government cash assistance as part of a distribution program by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

The Oron–Calabar waterway is a subject of ongoing discussion and development, as reported by The Guardian Nigeria News.

The Guardian Nigeria News provides an archive of articles related to the Calabar-Oron waterways, indicating ongoing interest or developments in the region.

A joint police and navy operation has commenced to rescue 15 passengers who were abducted by gunmen on the Calabar–Oron waterway in Nigeria.

The alleged leader of a group believed to be behind a series of convenience store hold-ups in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines has surrendered to authorities.

The number of violations under the 'Safer Cities' campaign in Calabarzon, Philippines, has dropped by half in a week, with minors violating curfew hours and public drinking/smoking being the most common infractions.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the rerouting of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to pass through Ogoniland, a decision made in recognition of the service of the late Senator Mpigi.

The Nigerian Federal Government has confirmed that port upgrades are a nationwide initiative, including Warri, Calabar, and Onne, to enhance maritime infrastructure and efficiency.

A massive fire broke out late Friday evening, destroying a timber market in Calabar, Nigeria, with flames still raging hours after most traders had closed.

There is widespread outrage in Calabar, Nigeria, following allegations that CUDA officials flogged and detained street children, sparking calls for investigation and accountability.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has dispatched a team to Calabar, Nigeria, following a gas explosion in the Edibe-Edibe area that resulted in 43 injuries.

No fewer than 31 persons sustained varying degrees of injuries, mainly burns, in a gas explosion that rocked Fomex Filling Station along Edibe Edibe Road, Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross…

(Trigger warning: Mentions of violence and suicide) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) warned parents to keep children away from online games that “encourage violence.” The caution comes after seven teens in Calabarzon were turned over to social workers after engaging in online discussions involving a mass shooting. “We have to work together

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has commended indigenous contractors handling federal highway projects for the pace and quality of work, describing their performance as proof of Nigeria’s growing local engineering capacity. Umahi made the remarks during an inspection of ongoing construction along a section of the Calabar corridor of the […] The post Umahi commends indigenous contractors, inspects Ndibe bridge linking Ebonyi and Cross River appeared first on Vangu...

A pastor’s wife, Mrs. Unyime Bassey, has been arrested by the Cross River State Police Command for allegedly assaulting her five-year-old niece, Edidiong (name withheld), at her residence on Stream…

A mob set a suspected transformer vandal ablaze in the early hours of Tuesday at Palm Street by Target Road in Calabar South Local Government Area.

The Nigerian Navy has foiled a suspected sea robbery attempt and rescued 16 passengers along the Ibaka–Calabar Channel during a swift maritime security operation on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The post Navy foils sea robbery attempt, rescues 16 passengers on Ibaka–Calabar Channel appeared first on Vanguard News.

PRESS RELEASE: Women artists from all over Calabarzon share their perspectives, experiences, and visions through vibrant artworks, proving that women’s voices and creativity deserve center stage

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted and auctioned 14,375 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Calabar, Cross River, which was intended for smuggling into Cameroon.

A fatal truck crash on the Calabar-Itu Highway in Cross River, Nigeria, claimed one life and injured others, with eyewitnesses blaming poor road conditions.

An officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Benson Akpama, was found dead in his apartment in Calabar, Cross River State capital.

There was pandemonium in the early hours of Thursday as commercial drivers in Calabar blocked major roads in protest against alleged multiple taxation, harassment, and extortion by both authorized and illegal enforcement agents in the state capital. The post C/River: Commercial drivers block major roads over multiple taxation appeared first on Vanguard News.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced that the first section of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway is expected to be commissioned by May, while also condemning vandalism along the project corridor.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Minister of Works Sen. Dave Umahi have dismissed claims that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project is responsible for recent flooding in Lagos.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is considering a request to extend the tenure of a retiring Calabarzon top cop for another year, citing the need for continuity in critical high-impact operations.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has asked the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to extend the active service of Calabarzon police chief Brig. Gen. Hansel Marantan for an additional year.

Tens of thousands of seedlings were planted across the Zamboanga Peninsula and Calabarzon regions of the Philippines in observance of Arbor Day. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) organized numerous tree-planting sites for the event.

Experts have endorsed the proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, recognizing its potential for national development while advocating for inclusive planning to mitigate environmental impacts.

A family in Calabar, Nigeria, is mourning after 74-year-old Okon Bassey Okon Ansa was found dismembered, with his daughter claiming the suspect kept her father's pictures like a trophy.

Residents in Calabar and Kwara, Nigeria, are decrying the high cost of cooking gas, with prices soaring to N2,200 per kilogram. The significant increase is causing hardship for many households.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has intensified its "Bata Balik Eskwela" campaign to encourage school enrollment among child beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in the Calabarzon region.

The Efut Efio-Ene community in Calabar South LGA, Cross River State, is urgently seeking government assistance after devastating floods destroyed homes and properties.

At least nine areas within the Calabarzon region, including parts of Cavite, Batangas, Quezon, and Laguna, are forecast to experience dangerous heat index levels on Friday.

Inspector-General Disu visited the Ministry of Works and committed to providing robust police protection for critical national infrastructure projects, including the Lagos-Calabar road.

PAGASA has warned that many areas across the Philippines, including Metro Manila and Calabarzon, are expected to experience dangerous heat index levels. This forecast persists even with predictions of easterlies and thunderstorms bringing some rain.

LUCENA CITY — Dangerous heat indices are forecast in seven areas in the Calabarzon (Cavite, Lagina, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) region on Sunday, with residents advised to take precautionary measures.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region IV-A began distributing cash relief assistance to jeepney drivers across the Calabarzon region of the Philippines. This initiative started on Wednesday, May 13.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Calabarzon region announced that all its offices will shift to a four-day workweek starting May 11. This change was communicated through a public advisory.

The Commission on Audit (COA) has reported that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor is the highest-paid government executive, with the DOST Secretary also noted as the highest-paid Cabinet member for 2025.

A 27-year-old man in Nigeria has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of a 13-year-old girl. The court delivered the verdict in Calabar, emphasizing justice for the victim.

Protests have erupted in Calabar following the deaths of students from the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) and a driver. Demonstrators are demanding action and justice regarding the incidents.

A 46-year-old man, Imeh Sunday, has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for incestuous rape. The post Court jails 46-year-old man for life over daughter’s rape in Calabar appeared first…

Reno Omokri defended the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Dino Melaye shared a video showing flooding, attributing the issue to Lagos' geography rather than project failure.

Gunmen ambushed a passenger boat on the Calabar–Oron waterway, abducting at least 15 people. A joint security operation is underway to rescue the victims.

Over 91,000 tricycle drivers in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines have received P5,000 each in financial assistance from the national government. This aid aims to help drivers cope with rising fuel prices.

Today's headlines include updates on 'Safer Cities' initiatives, the situation in Scarborough Shoal, and general news related to Iran.

Ogun State-owned Gateway Air has announced plans to commence one-way flight operations to major Nigerian cities including Abuja, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Jos, and Kano starting April 13, operating on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

A police official in Batangas, Philippines, was relieved from his post following accusations of abuse by a policewoman. The relief came through special orders from the Police Regional Official Calabarzon.

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended an admission officer and reconstituted its Central Admissions Committee as part of reforms to combat certificate racketeering.

A massive fire engulfed the popular Akim Timber Market in Calabar, Cross River State, just six days after a gas explosion in the same area injured about 60 people.

he National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Cross River State Command, has secured the conviction of two men for trafficking eight children, some of them their…

The number of victims from a gas explosion in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, has increased to 60, with the state government assessing injuries and covering hospital bills.

A gas station explosion in Calabar, Cross River State, has left several residents injured and destroyed properties, including vehicles and nearby shops. The incident occurred at Fomex filling station along Edibe Edibe Road.

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) VICTORY has handed over two suspected impersonators of naval personnel to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Nigeria Police Force in Calabar for further investigation and prosecution. The post Navy hands over two fake officers to police in Calabar appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Navy has dismantled an illegal refinery site in Rivers State and seized stolen petroleum products in Calabar, Cross River State, as part of its efforts to combat crude oil theft and economic sabotage.

As Eddie remains in Calabar, unable to attend BJ’s funeral due to failing health, he feels the weight of time. They entered this ideology together more than half a century ago.

A PUNCH report on Calabar’s growing refuse problem triggered swift government action, leading to a massive Calabar waste cleanup across the city. Read More: https://punchng.com/media-pressure-government-action-how-punch-report-triggered-cleanup-in-calabar/

The Nigerian Navy has foiled a suspected sea robbery attempt and rescued 16 passengers along the Ibaka–Calabar Channel during a swift maritime security operation on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The post Navy foils sea robbery attempt, rescues 16 passengers on Ibaka–Calabar Channel appeared first on Vanguard News.

Commercial tricycle operators, popularly known as keke drivers, staged a protest on Thursday in Calabar, Cross River State, over exorbitant daily ticket rates and the activities of unauthorized taskforces in the metropolis. The post Calabar tricycle operators protest high ticket rates appeared first on Vanguard News.

Police in Rizal believe a series of convenience store robberies is connected to a group responsible for at least 17 other robbery and theft incidents in Calabarzon and the National Capital Region.

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended nine students for two academic sessions due to their involvement in examination malpractice and result forgery.

LUCENA CITY—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced the start of the two-month closed season for “tawilis” (Sardinella tawilis) fishing in Taal Lake, Batangas, running from March 1 to April 30. In an advisory posted on Thursday, DENR Calabarzon reminded the public that catching, selling, trading, transporting or engaging in any transaction

By Emma Unah CALABAR- A growing number of women are shattering stereotypes and taking to the wheel of commercial vehicles in Cross River State, effectively competing with their male counterparts for clients. From mini buses to long-distance trucks, these women are proving they can handle the road with the best of them. The driving force behind […] The post Women take to the wheel in Cross River  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Senator David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has announced that Section one of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is scheduled for commissioning by May.

The Cross River Police Command has impounded 25 vehicles due to registration plate violations and is prosecuting the offenders as part of an ongoing enforcement effort in Calabar.

Nigerian music promoter and socialite Sam Larry has been hospitalized following a road accident on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, which also resulted in the death of his bouncer.

The Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) reports significant progress in its peace campaign, declaring the Calabarzon region a Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) area following a decline in communist insurgency.

A young man and his girlfriend have reportedly died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, after inhaling fumes from an overnight generator.

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) has declared the Southern Tagalog region (Calabarzon) under 'Stable Internal Peace and Security,' citing a rejection of communist ideals.

The Calabarzon region in the Philippines was formally declared free from communist insurgent influence during an Independence Day ceremony.

The Cross River State Government has sealed the Safe Hand’s Maternity Clinic in Calabar, citing multiple violations and quackery, following the death of a patient.

The DSWD announced that 206,633 public utility vehicle drivers in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines have received P5,000 each in government fuel assistance.

A woman in Cross River, Nigeria, has been sentenced to eight years in jail for operating unregistered pharmacies in Calabar, violating regulations set by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria.

Governor Otu has announced ‘Rethinking Our Collective Destiny’ as the theme for the 2026 Calabar Carnival, along with new innovations aimed at boosting participation and economic opportunities.

The father of seven-year-old Happiness Ekere, a survivor of a March 20 gas explosion in Calabar, Nigeria, has appealed for urgent assistance to cover mounting medical bills.

Despite the approaching rainy season, several areas in Cavite, Batangas, and Rizal provinces in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines are expected to experience dangerous heat index levels.

UNICEF and the University of Calabar (UniCal) are collaborating on a campaign to end open defecation on the university campus. The initiative addresses health risks and poor sanitation practices.

DILG Secretary Remulla has indicated his interest in returning to Cavite for the 2028 elections, while also alleging that Atong Ang is actively evading arrest by moving across the Calabarzon region.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched the 'Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program' for 3,855 struggling readers in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines, with college students conducting tutorial sessions.

Students from the University of Cross River State are demanding accountability and urgent repairs on the Calabar–Itu Highway following a fatal crash, accusing the federal government of politicizing the road project.

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has expressed condolences following a tragic road accident on the Calabar–Itu Highway that claimed the lives of several UNICROSS students and a staff member.

Police in Calabar have arrested a 26-year-old suspect accused of attacking a motorcyclist with a machete and subsequently stealing his motorcycle and phone.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed cash assistance to 4,000 tricycle drivers across the Calabarzon region. This aid aims to support drivers in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon.

Suspected pirates intercepted a passenger ferry travelling from Calabar, Cross River State, to Oron, Akwa Ibom State, on Sunday, and abducted 15 passengers. The post Police launch operation to rescue…

Sea pirates have abducted multiple passengers, including some UTME candidates, during an attack on Calabar waterways in Nigeria. Police have confirmed the incident, though reports vary on the exact number of victims.

A youth group has expressed concern over the ongoing dispute between Winhomes Global Services Limited and diaspora investors affected by the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project, calling for a lasting solution.

Philippine Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that gambling tycoon Atong Ang was seen in Calabarzon two weeks ago, traveling in a small group of three people.

Police in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines arrested 1,225 violators on the first day of the government's 'Safer Cities' initiative, a new law enforcement operation.

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, commissioned the Southern District office of the Homeland Safety and Security Agency in Calabar, aiming to strengthen community-based security architecture.

The State Vice Chairman (Central) of the Cross River ADC, MacFarlane Ejah, announced at a press briefing in Calabar that the party rejects the interim caretaker committee.

Outrage has erupted in Calabar, Nigeria, following reports and footage of Cross River State agency officials flogging street children, sparking widespread condemnation.

Experts project that the ambitious Lagos-Calabar coastal road project could significantly increase Nigeria’s GDP to $14 trillion, with stakeholders planning collaborative development efforts.

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State visited the site of a devastating gas explosion in Edibe Edibe, Calabar, pledging free medical care and compensation for the victims.

The Philippine National Police prevented an alleged school attack plan by seven teenagers in the Calabarzon region and urged parents to caution children against online games that promote violence.

The suspects, Mr. David Norbert Aleji and Mr. Francis Gideon Isaac, were arrested on 10 March 2026 after they were found dressed in military camouflage. The post Navy hands over suspected impersonators to police in Calabar appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The post Navy destroys illegal refinery in Rivers, intercepts stolen petroleum products in Calabar – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

An alleged transformer vandal was lynched and burned to death by a mob in Calabar, Cross River, prompting police condemnation and warnings against mob justice.

The University of Calabar SUG tackles a major bedbug infestation by procuring 500 new mattresses and fumigating hostels to improve student welfare. Read More: https://punchng.com/bedbug-battle-unical-sug-procures-500-mattresses-fumigates-hostels/

MANILA, Philippines — Highway Patrol Group (HPG) Police Brig. Gen. Hansel Marantan has been appointed the new director of the Police Regional Office Calabarzon (PRO 4A) effective on Monday. The appointment came through the Philippine National Police Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (PNP DPRM) General Orders No. NHQ-GO-DES-2026-1126 dated March 9. READ: 8 ranking

THE Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has ordered the University of Calabar to pay the sum of 55 million naira to eight engineering students of the school. The post Court orders UNICAL to pay N55m to eight demoted students appeared first on Vanguard News.

A 30-year-old Nigeria Immigration Service officer, Wofai Benson Akpama, was found dead in his Calabar apartment, prompting a police investigation.

Calabar, once Nigeria’s cleanest city, faces a severe waste crisis. See how heaps of refuse are causing public outcry and raising epidemic fears. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-clean-and-green-to-filth-and-fury-calabar-waste-crisis-triggers-epidemic-fears/

Commercial drivers in Calabar, Nigeria, blocked major roads to protest alleged multiple taxation, harassment, and extortion by both authorized and illegal enforcement agents, causing chaos in the state capital.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to inaugurate Section One of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway in May 2026, according to the Federal Government.