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…
Calabar, Nigeria – Miss Glory Tete Ephraim has been crowned the winner of the 2024 edition of Queen of Humanity. HRM Queen Ephraim who hails from Akpabuyo Local Government Area also carted home N5 million as the star prize. In addition, Ephraim who was contestant number 010 also carted away a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)….
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…
Biakpan, Cross River – Ever wondered about the miracle of nature before? In Biakpan Community in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, Southeastern Nigeria, lies a stream where the water changes colour three times a day and even healing the sick. The Biakpan stream, also known as “The Living Spring,” can change to…
Calabar, Nigeria – Founded in 1993 by Chief Orok Duke, Tinkoriko – a sociocultural group, is a platform that fosters harmony among youths from diverse political, social, economic and cultural orientations. The group, with a large membership, stands strongly against violence, cultism, drug abuse, kidnappings, human trafficking and other forms of societal vices. As the…
