As the decades roll by Memories tend to fade away Yesterday was October 19 Yet no newspaper headlines Recalled the terrorist event But, Deep down their hearts In the cozy opulence Of their “fortified” abodes Their consciences prick As the BOMB MEN Tin gods of yesteryears Await judgment day On 19 October, 32 years ago
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent and Margaret John: House of Assembly Correspondent The theme for the 2018 edition of the Carnival Calabar and Festivals has been described as one which seeks unity among Africans to take back their rightful position in the world. The governor, Senator Ben Ayade stated this on Sunday while flagging
By Mary Umani Pure Heart Production is set to thrill Cross Riverians with a comedy show tagged “Hilarious Georgement” hosted by MC George. According to the organizers, the event will be featuring “Too Funny, Mista Xto, Monkals of Do Good, MC Pashun of Flat Mates, and Akpan Okon.” Others entertainers to grace the event include
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The long awaited video for the club banger, ‘Gawa” has been released, a statement from the production house, JunkHouse says. “We waited for long to achieve the sole purpose of this video and we are glad to say its ready and due for release online and on several cable stations!” the statement
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent, Efa Sunday, Deborah Obot, Patricia Illam and Lucky Edet Cross Riverians on Monday joined millions of Nigeria to celebrate the 58th independence anniversary of the country with mixed feelings greeting the celebration. As expected, the state government organised a parade at the U.J Esuene stadium with the Deputy Governor,
By Jonathan Ugbal The 2018 edition of the British Council Creative Hustle will focus on how players in the creative sector can maximize the opportunities available in festivals and carnivals, a statement from the Department of Creative and Knowledge Economy of the Cross River State government says. The statement signed by the SSA on Creative
By Jonathan Ugbal The divas rock edition of the Cross River entertainers nite has been slated for today September 6, 2018 a statement from the organisers says. It is billed to hold at Keves Lounge opposite the Calabar Sports Club by 8PM with several female entertainers expected to attend. The convener, Effiom Trombone in a
By Otobong Clement The winner of the 2018 edition of the Obudu Face of Culture pageant, Miss. Akpanke Elizabeth has said that her tenure will bring blessings to Obudu local government area and Cross River State in general. Miss Elizabeth, a 200 level student of the Nassarawa State University, Lafia pipped three other contestants to