Calabar, Nigeria – The former Minister of Culture and Tourism, High Chief Edem Duke, has lauded the 2024 Calabar Carnival as the biggest and most successful in recent years, citing increased turnout, substantial resources, and heightened international attention. Speaking on Saturday during a victory party celebrating Calas Vegas Band’s win in the carnival, Duke praised…
The 2024 Calabar Carnival has come to a close, and the results are in! The highly anticipated event, which showcased the rich cultural heritage and creativity of various local governments, states, and carnival bands, was a huge success. In the Local Government Carnival category, Yakurr Local Government Area took the top spot, with Calabar South…
Calabar, Nigeria – The wife of the immediate past president of Nigeria, Hajia Aisha Buhari, and her children, along with the governors of Kwara and Kogi, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq and Ahmed Usman Ododo, as well as representatives from the European Union and the United Nations, were among the many dignitaries who graced the 2024 Carnival Calabar….
Calabar, Nigeria – The Special Adviser to the Governor Bassey Otu on Youths Mobilisation, Comrade Dan Obo Jnr., was in full participation in the 2024 Cultural Carnival Calabar. Obo Jnr., like every other, joined his Local Government Area, Obubra, to showcase the diversity of the Nigerian culture. According to him, “Our cultural diversity is what…
Calabar, Nigeria – As expected, the 2024 Junior Carnival Calabar didn’t disappoint – the showcase was lit, and the audience was thrilled. Earlier, the Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, promised a world-class carnival, and from the look of things, you’ll surely agree with him. The Junior Carnival, also called Children Carnival, was reintroduced by Otu last…
Calabar, Nigeria – In an effort to exhibit its abundant cultural heritage in alignment with the longstanding Carnival Calabar tradition, a total of 18 states from across Nigeria graced the Calabar cultural carnival on Thursday. Additionally, the 18 local government areas of Cross River also took part in the event with their distinct costumes, showcasing…
Calabar, Nigeria – To foster full participation in its flagship tourism event, Carnival Calabar, the Cross River State Government has declared Friday, December 27, and Tuesday, December 31, 2024, as public holidays for civil and public servants. The announcement aligns with the state’s policy of promoting active involvement in the globally renowned carnival, which has…
By Sylvia Okoi Calabar, Nigeria – As a deliberate effort to ensure a clean environment during the 2024 Calabar Christmas Festival that culminates into the famous Carnival Calabar, the Cross River State Government has revealed plans to commence weekly sanitation across the major markets in Calabar Metropolis in December. The Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses…
Calabar, Cross River State – Governor Bassey Otu has disclosed that his administration has sold the Carnival Calabar to the World. Otu stated this on Sunday, during the flag off of the 2nd Dry Run of the 2024 Carnival Calabar, at the Eleven-Eleven (11/11) Roundabout in Calabar, with the assurance of a better experience. Governor…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The 2024 Carnival Calabar 1st Dry Run was flagge off today, 13th October, by Governor Bassey Otu, represented Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly. The 1st Dry Run marks the preparation for the 32-day event which climaxes with the main Carnival Calabar…
