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Kenya rage at Nigerian World Cup 'school' welcome
Mar 21, 2013 16:07 EDT
Kenya lashed out at African champions Nigeria on Thursday after they were forced to prepare for their weekend World Cup qualifier on a primary school pitch.
29 survivors so far in Nigeria boat sinking
Mar 21, 2013 08:41 EDT
Twenty-nine people, including two who survived by clinging to a cooking gas cylinder, have been rescued after a boat capsized off Nigeria last week with an estimated 128 people on board, an emergency official said on Thursday.
Two survivors in Nigeria boat sinking from 128 on board
Mar 20, 2013 12:54 EDT
Only two survivors have been found so far after a boat capsized off Nigeria with an estimated 128 people on board, emergency officials said on Wednesday.
Kenya names Amrouche as coach, bids for 2019 Cup
Feb 20, 2013 06:42 EST
Kenya on Wednesday appointed former Algerian international Adel Amrouche as their national football coach to take over from Frenchman Henri Michel whose contract was terminated in December.
Kenya names Amrouche as new coach
Feb 20, 2013 05:59 EST
Kenya on Wednesday appointed former Algerian international Adel Amrouche as their national football coach to take over from Frenchman Henri Michel whose contract was terminated in December.
Holders Zambia reach Africa Cup after shootout
Oct 13, 2012 13:20 EDT
Defending champions Zambia qualified for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Saturday after winning a marathon penalty shootout in Uganda.
Nigeria recall Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi
Sep 25, 2012 13:55 EDT
Nigeria have recalled Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi for next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at home to Liberia.
Nigeria military rescues 27 kidnapped oil workers
Aug 26, 2012 09:03 EDT
Nigerian military forces stormed the hideout of a militant gang operating on the waters of oil-producing Cross River State and rescued 27 abducted oil workers, a navy spokesman said Sunday.
Cameroon battle to overcome minnows in African Cup
Jun 16, 2012 16:55 EDT
Cameroon took 81 minutes to score at home against minnows Guinea-Bissau Saturday and ensure progress in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying competition.
Nigerian plane's plunge provoked desperate escapes
Jun 06, 2012 11:39 EDT
The white jet grew closer, buzzing the top of a building and chopping a coconut tree as it descended, before finally smashing into a compound and causing the neighbourhood to erupt with a violent shake.
Uche spares Nigerian blushes with late winner
Jun 03, 2012 15:01 EDT
Nigeria huffed and puffed before finally blowing down Namibia to snatch a 1-0 home victory in a 2014 World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
153 feared dead as plane crashes in Lagos
Jun 03, 2012 13:55 EDT
At least 153 people are feared dead after their plane plunged into a residential area in Nigeria's economic capital Lagos on Sunday, officials and residents said.
153 feared dead as plane hits Lagos building
Jun 03, 2012 13:24 EDT
More than 150 passengers are feared dead after their plane crashed into a two-storey building in Lagos Sunday, an aviation official and residents said.
Chelsea's Mikel dropped by Nigeria
May 17, 2012 08:48 EDT
Nigeria have left Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi out of their squad for a series of World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month.
Cameroon ship attacked off Nigeria, captain taken
Aug 27, 2011 13:08 EDT
Seven heavily armed assailants boarded a Cameroonian ship with 150 people on board off the coast of Nigeria Saturday and took its captain hostage, a shipping company and a witness told AFP.
Spirited Traveler: Drinking (and smoking) in Dubai
Apr 12, 2011 05:53 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Business travel in the small desert city of Dubai can be thirsty work.
Three French oil hostages released in Nigeria: minister
Nov 10, 2010 13:31 EST
"My first thoughts are with our fellow citizens who have just gone through such a difficult ordeal," said Kouchner, adding that he had been informed of the release by Nigerian authorities.
'10 arrested' after deadly fighting in Nigeria
Oct 27, 2010 09:06 EDT
The corpses were found after a weekend dispute between the rival Boje and Nsadop communities in southeastern Cross River State that also led to the burning of dozens of houses and churches.
13 burnt corpses found in Nigeria after land dispute
Oct 26, 2010 09:09 EDT
"We have so far been able to count 13 burnt corpses in the fighting between the two villages in Boki (district)," Cross River state police spokesman Etim Dickson told AFP by phone.
Off-the-pitch controversies dominate African qualifiers
Oct 08, 2010 23:21 EDT
Nigeria's ban by FIFA and a row over Cameroon's decision to play their home game in Garoua, which has suffered a cholera epidemic, have dominated the second round of the qualifying tournament for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations this weekend.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Calabar | |
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  Calabar
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| Coordinates: 4°57′N 8°19′E / 4.95°N 8.317°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Cross River State |
| Area | |
| - Total | 233.2 sq mi (604 km2) |
| Population (2005) | |
| - Total | 1,200,000 |
| - Ethnicities | Efik, Annang, |
| - Religions | Christianity, Traditional religions |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+1) |
| Website | Site |
