By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has blamed the recent fire incident that razed a popular wood market in Calabar- Akim Timber market, on “a power spark.” A devastating fire had burnt down parts of the timber market, destroying goods worth millions of naira and heightening concerns over a growing pattern of
By Patrick Obia At about 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 21th 2026, a gas explosion left many fatally injured and properties destroyed during an attempt to transfer gas from the storage tank to the service tank by a gas attendant. According to one of the staff who narrated the tragedy to the Cross River State
By Jonathan Ugbal There is palpable fear among residents of Calabar Road, Ewa Henshaw, Daniel Henshaw, and Effanga Effiong Streets in the Efut Abua area of Calabar, the Cross River State capital, who are struggling to pack valuables following an explosion that rocked a nearby gas station. The explosion occurred around 10:06 AM causing the
By Kelvin Ololo A fire outbreak on Sunday gutted several shops at the Goldie area along Bassey Duke Street in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, destroying goods and properties worth millions of Naira. The cause of the fire is not ascertained as of the time of filing this report. Eyewitnesses said
By Kelvin Ololo A raging inferno suspected to be fuel explosion, has left Calabar residents panicking and confused. The incident said to be fuel explosion happend around Calabar Free Trade Zone (CFTZ) way close to petrol tank farm, a distance from the Living Faith Headquarters Church, off Murtala Mohammed Highway Calabar, Cross River State. An
They need to look into the fire prevention and suppression system they have in place because I am not sure there is something formidable to combat fire
By Godwin Otang A truck loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) better known as fuel has exploded into high flames opposite County Specialist Hospital, Calabar-Ikom highway, Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State, causing panic in the area. The fire broke out 15 minutes ago and is still burning as of the time of
By Patrick Obia The member representing Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Alex Egbona, and member-elect of Yakurr 1 State Constituency in State House of Assembly, Hon. Cyril Omini has sympathized with victims whose shops were razed down in Ugep main market last night. They both conveyed their sympathy through different statements