By Sarah Ooja The 2026 first Carnival Calabar Dry Run will take place tomorrow, Sunday October 18, 2026, as preparations continue for the annual carnival. Residents of Calabar and road users are informed to take note as major routes will be blocked. while the kickoff is by 1:30pm the Millennium Park, Calabar, blocking of carnival
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Former Minister of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation and former Supervising Minister of Information, High Chief Edem Duke, has said that tourism is no longer defined by physical infrastructure alone, but by digital visibility, data intelligence and technological innovation. He made the assertion on Sunday, September 27, 2026, while delivering a keynote
By Kelvin Ololo From behind the camera to behind the microphone, Cross River-based cinematographer and photographer Oto-obong Clement, popularly known as Walata Worldwide, has ventured into music with a political track titled “Otu Legacy,” expressing support for Governor Bassey Otu’s bid for a second term in 2027. Clement, who spoke to CrossRiverWatch during an exclusive
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The registration for the 2026 edition of the Queen of Humanity Nigeria Pageant is now open, with organisers inviting qualified young women across Nigeria to apply through the official portal, a statement by CrossRiverWatch shows. Applications officially commenced on August 30th 2026 and will close on October 30th by 11:59PM. Interested young
By Odey-Xavier Ojeka A graduate of Human Psychology from the University of Calabar, Ogomogom Nyenneyorbase Eteng and a graduate of College of Health Technology, Calabar, Enor-Abasi Ubi have been crowned as winners of the 2026 Leboku pageant which was held last night in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of central Cross River State. “Leboku” is
By Kelvin Ololo The creative and entertainment community in Cross River State has received a significant boost as the Peter Bello Foundation organized a high-level seminar aimed at unlocking opportunities for young talents in photography, videography, content creation, and storytelling. The one-day intensive seminar, themed “Opportunities for Creatives in Cross River State,” was held on
By Kelvin Ololo MTN Nigeria is set to commence Season 4 of its youth athletics championship under the Making of Champions (MOC) program in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The three-day competition will run from March 5 to March 7, 2026, at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar. The event was formally unveiled during a
By Kelvin Ololo Residents and road users in Calabar have been advised to brace for temporary traffic disruptions as the Cross River State Carnival Commission announces the grand finale of ‘NKOT MBOK Efik’, Efut and Qua; a major cultural highlight of the Carnival Calabar and festival calendar. In a public announcement issued by the Commission