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…
“Several tens of thousands” of people attended a mainly peaceful celebration of the Kurdish New Year in the German city of Cologne on Saturday, police said after the event. Crowds gathered at a site directly on the Rhine River, singing, dancing and drumming on an occasion that was “largely free of disruption and in compliance with the…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has revoked the concession agreement granted to CIBA Construction Company Limited for the management of the Obudu Cattle Ranch. The termination of the agreement was communicated through a letter signed by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ededem Ani. The letter was…
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…
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….
CALABAR – The people of Adiabo, Eseku and Ikoneto are going to see the development for the first time in 33 years as the Government of Cross River State commenced the construction of 10km Adiabo-Ikoneto Road. Converseer reports that the road which was flagged off by Governor Bassey Otu in June 2024 has been abandoned…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Abubakar Ewa, is dead at 61. Converseer gathered that Ewa died on Wednesday afternoon at around 3 PM in Calabar, the state capital. According to Ewa’s Aide, Balimwor Ekpe, he died at the Arubah Specialist Hospital following a brief headache. Ekpe…
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…
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…
Calabar, Nigeria – Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has commended Tinkoriko, a sociocultural group for prioritising unity and cohesion among youths from different backgrounds. The governor made the commendation on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, when he received a delegation from the group led by the founder and patron, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke…
