By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor of Cross River State Senator Bassey Otu has kicked off the 20th Carnival Calabar Dry Run 2024. The event marks the first of three dry runs that will be held before the main Carnival in December. Represented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem in
By Winifred Michael The Cross River State Carnival Commission has announced a change in the date of the first Carnival Dry Run, moving it from October 20 to October 13, 2024. According to the Commission, the decision was made to accommodate Carnival Calabar’s participation in an international event. Executive Secretary, Hon. Austin Cobham, apologized for
The “33” Connect Party also provides a platform for emerging musicians to showcase their talents. This opportunity would help them gain support from the audience and further strengthen their fanbase in the region
By Favour William An eight year-old Bridget Jones has been crowned the 2nd edition of Miss Cross River International 2024 Pageantry. The event is organized by Amolife Entertainment made up of Sophia Ogar Davids, Azuka Inyang and Kelvin Essien, is for children between 7-13 years, is designed to record the emergence of the winner, Little
By Glory Odey And Beatrice Ori The aromas are oozing from different directions, the drummers are set with their sticks to play the melodies, the dancers are ready to dance to the rhythms, spectators are anxious to cheer, while the traditional new yam displays are on queues waiting for the king to declare open the
By Sylvia Akpan Cross River-born and one of Nigeria’s best music video directors, ThankGod Omori Jesam, better known as TG Omori has called on NIgerians to pray for his life as he battles with a failed kidney transplant. He stated this on his official X (former Twitter) handle, where he disclosed he underwent a failed
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Exquisite Royal Pearls Club of Ugep (ERPCU), a community-focused organization dedicated to promoting cultural heritage, and supporting community development has donated food items and personal hygiene essentials to about 500 indigent young girls in Ugep, Cross River State. The donation, according to the organization, was in celebration of the 2024 Ugep
By Marvellous Nkanu The Special Adviser on Events Management in the Governor’s Office of Cross River State, Effiong Ekpenyong has said that the Yakurr Leboku International Festival will continue to enhance the cultural economy of Yakurr communities and the State. During a press briefing at the Obol Lopon’s Palace in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area,