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
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent A three-year old Calas Vegas Carnival band, has been crowned the overall champion of the 2025, Africa’s Biggest Street Party – the Carnival Calabar after outperforming six other competing bands in the main carnival category. The result was announced in the wee hours of Monday, 29th December, 2025 inside
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government has released the full schedule for the 2025 edition of Africa’s biggest street party, the Calabar Carnival, unveiling a rich 32-day cultural and entertainment calendar themed “Traces of Time.” The program which runs from November 30, 2025, to January 1, 2026, features more than 60 major events
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State has unveiled the 2025 Carnival Mascot and the newly established Carnival Calabar Diaspora Band. The unveiling which was performed by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, held during the 2nd Dry Run, at the popular 11-11 Roundabout, Calabar Cenotaph. Speaking on behalf