Cross River Hosts Maiden Carnival Parade of Thanksgiving and Festival of Praise (Photos)

CALABAR – Cross River State has introduced a new but flamboyant event tagged ‘Carnival Parade of Thanksgiving and Festival of Praise’ which brought the state capital, Calabar, to a standstill. The maiden event was flagged off by the State Governor, Apostle (Senator) Bassey Otu, on Easter Monday (21 April 2025), with thousands flooding the streets…

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Okpambe Fishing Festival to Hold March 22

Obubra, Cross River – The 2025 edition of the Okpambe Cultural and Fishing Festival (OCAFFEST) is set to be held between the 21st and 22nd of March, promising a spectacular celebration. The announcement was made public after a crucial meeting on Friday, 28th February 2025, convened by the Ogabor of Okpambe Kingdom, His Majesty, Oche…

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Gov Otu Appoints 13-Member Committee to Review Carnival Calabar and Annual Festivals

Calabar, Nigeria – Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of a 13-member committee to provide a postmortem on Carnival Calabar and the Annual Festival Concept after 20 years of hosting. The approval which was given on Friday is in furtherance to the Governor’s commitment to improve concepts and policies of government….

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2024 Calabar Carnival Set New Benchmark – Duke

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…

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$350m Railway Project: Cross River Unveils Topographical Mapping for Calabar-Ugep Route

Calabar, Nigeria – The $350 million Grand Litora Railway project, aimed at connecting all major cities in Cross River State, Nigeria, achieved a significant milestone with the unveiling of the topographical mapping for the initial 104km Calabar-Ugep route. The presentation occurred on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Tinapa Free Zone Resort, underscoring Cross River State’s…

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