By CrossRiverWatch Admin Not more than twelve weeks and a few days after a cinema – Kada Cinema Marina Resort was renovated and commissioned by the Governor of Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu and other entourage, a yet-to-be-traced fire but viewed to be an “electrical surge” has razed down the entertainment hub. It was
By CrossRiverwatch Admin In a heartwarming ceremony in Calabar the port and capital city of Cross River, five highly accomplished African-American ladies were officially welcomed and inducted into the Efik Kingdom. The quintet are now bonafide members of the Abasi Ntiero Family of Ntiero Edem Efiom Ekpo Royal House of Efik Eburutu Kingdom, NEGROIDHAVEN reports.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent And Mary Bassey, House Of Assembly Correspondent Calas Vegas carnival band has emerged winner of the 2023 Carnival Calabar, beating favorite band – Passion 4 and five others. The result which was announced in the wee hours of Friday, December 29th, 2023 inside the main bowl of Udokaha Jacob
By Patrick Obia The 2023 Carnival Calabar with the theme, ‘Season of Sweetness’ has officially kicked off in full gear with activities at their peak. While the Africa’s biggest street party, the Carnival Calabar is just a matter of hours, yesterday Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 witnessed displays of Nigerian cultures and traditions. The Cultural Carnival
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State has warned unauthorized vehicles and motorcycles to stay off all the Carnival Calabar routes. The directives came after not less than six people were initially confirmed dead after a Toyota Camry driven by one Toyin Wahab Salawu with plate number DUK-505-PE, Cross River
By Hannah Johnson, Punch Newspaper In a positive turn of events, singer Iyanya has announced the recovery of the remaining diamond chain belonging to his colleague, Mayorkun, which was previously reported as stolen. On Thursday, Iyanya took to his social media platform to share the news, posting a video showcasing the retrieved jewelry. Iyanya acknowledged
By Godwin Otang Two suspected members of kidnapper gangs have been arrested through the combined efforts of youths and the Police in Calabar Municipal and Etung Local Government Areas of Cross River State. Although the two suspects have been handed over to the Police with sources saying the suspects were arrested in two separate operations
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has blown a trumpet that the 2023 Carnival Calabar will be the best. He made the assertion during the flagging off of the 2023 first Carnival dry run, at the Millennium Park on Sunday in Calabar, the State capital. The