This has been long in coming and in fact, long overdue- bring the 20-years of feeding bottle approach to an end and adopt a more sustainable, self-reliant strategic divestment policy to the management of the biggest street event on the continent. But in a moment that shall shimmer through the annals of Cross River’s cultural
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has approved a Technical Committee for the revival of the Northern Cross River, Agriculture and Cultural Festival, (NORTHFEST). In a press release signed by Chief Press Secretary to Governor, Mr. Gill NSA, the fifteen-man Technical Committee has Ntufam Fidelis Ugbo
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The splendour of the Carnival Calabar annual fiesta was on stage at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, on Thursday night as Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, unveiled “Traces of Time” as the theme for the 2025 Carnival. The 2025 event marks the 20th anniversary of one of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Government has introduced a new annual event into its tourism calendar titled “Carnival Parade of Thanksgiving and Festival of Praise”. The exercise better known as the “Jesus Carnival”, will be held every Easter season. The maiden edition held on Easter Monday in the state capital, Calabar, and was
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State has announced that Carnival Calabar routes in the metropolis will be closed on Saturday, April 19th , 2025. Beginning from 11-11 Roundabout through Calabar Road, Mary Slessor Avenue to Marian Road to Ndidem Usang Iso through Efio-Ette Roundabout, down to MCC-Mobil to be
By Patrick Obia It is a deja vu as last year’s winner of the 2023 Carnival Calabar, Calas Vegas has brushed aside other six competing bands to emerge winner of the 2024 competition for a second time in a row. The result which was announced in the early hours of Sunday, December 29th, 2024 inside
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Awaiting the winners of the 2024 Carnival Calabar, where the seven bands are currently jostling for the top prize, here are some of the pictures of the event. Currently ongoing in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State with a show of colors, dance, and stunts. Calas Vegas carnival band emerged winner
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The 2024 children Carnival Calabar festival came with its colors and aesthetics display of costumes and dancing prowess. Held on Friday, December 27th, 2024 in Calabar the capital of Cross River, saw a display of talents from children of all ages who sent their spectators into entertainment heaven. The Children Carnival attracted