Calabar, Canaan City in Nigeria, cross river state, electricity mast
Calabar (also referred to as Canaan City)[2] is a city in Cross River State, in south southern Nigeria. The original name for Calabar was Akwa Akpa, from the Efik language.[3][4] The city is adjacent to the Calabar and Great Kwa rivers and creeks of the Cross River (from its inland delta).
Calabar is the capital of Cross River State, and has often been described as the tourism capital of Nigeria.[5] Administratively, the city is divided into Calabar Municipal and Calabar South LGAs. It has an area of 406 square kilometres (157 sq mi) and had a population of 371,022 at Calabar is the capital of Cross River State, and has often been described as the tourism capital of Nigeria. [5] Administratively, the city is divided into Calabar Municipal and Calabar South LGAs. It has an area of 406 square kilometers (157 sq mi) and had a population of 371,022 at the 2006 census. [6] In Calabar, southeast of Nigeria, about 30 football fans were killed when they were electrocuted by a Crashed electricity mast, reports Nigerian media.
The fans had gathered in a building to watch the Europa League match Manchester United-Anderlecht when the high-voltage mast switched over.
A witness tells the Nigerian Channels TV that the victims were electrocuted when the electricity cable was on the roof of the building.
How the mast could fall is not clear. One of the fans who survived the incident said to the Nigerian Daily Mail that a transformer housing was exploding in the neighborhood. He went outside because he heard a bang and then saw the mast falling over.Seaport City[edit]
Since the 16th century, Calabar had been a recognized international seaport, shipping out goods such as palm oil.[7] During the era of the Atlantic slave trade, it became a major port in the transportation of African slaves and was named Calabar by the Spanish. By the 18th century, most slave ships that transported slaves from Calabar were English, with around 85% of these ships being owned by Bristol and Liverpool merchants.[8] Old Calabar (Duke Town) and Creek Town, 10 miles northeast, were crucial towns in the trade of slaves in that era.[2] The first British warship to sail as far as Duke Town, where she captured seven Spanis
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Top Ten vacation sites in Nigeria
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These are the 7 top Best cities in Nigeria. A lot of factors were considered-facilities,security and spaces for pleasures. Calabar came out the best city in Nigeria in terms of destination for Holiday.The previous Governor and the present one,Gov Imoke has both put their best for the development of Calabar for their people,and it shown what leaders with visions and priorities can accomplished within a short time.The famous Obudu resort contributed quite enormous to the tourism sector of Cross river state. Abuja won the over all ranking because of facilities and of course the open spaces and hotels.This ranking couldn't be perfect considering the fact that individual tastes and regards are differed.Viewers have the right to comment on this video express their opinions but the use of insulting or any abusive languages directed at the producer of this video wouldn't be tolerated.Thanks as you watch your beautiful cities emerged as one of the best...
TRAVEL VLOG|| CALABAR|| TINAPA, MARINA RESORT & MORE
So last month I visited Calabar for the Carnival. During and after the Carnival we took out a little time to explore the city. Places visited are, Tinapa Resort, Marina Resort, Tortuga Island, Twins Island and Drill Ranch. Hotel Stayed is La Heritage hotel.
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CROSS RIVER (NIGERIA) - Africa Undiscovered | QCPTV.com
This programme uncovers the beauty of the State of Cross River in Nigeria where Africa's biggest street party, the Calabar Carnival, takes place every December in the ancient city of Calabar...
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Calabar Carnival and festival 2017/2018, Nigeria
Calabar carnival and festival 2017/2018, Nigeria
A Tour Of Cross Rivers
There is always a thrilling adventure awaiting the tourist visiting Cross River State, from the soaring plateaus of the mountain tops of Obudu, to the Rain forests of Afi, from the waterfalls of Agbokim and Kwa, to the spiralling ox-bow Calabar River, which provides sights and images of the Tinapa Business Resort, Calabar Marina, Calabar Residency Museum and the Calabar Slave Park along its course.