By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Nollywood actors, Larry Coldsweat, Zack Orji and Edward Osifu were among those who participated in the 2017 Carnival Calabar hot wheels event where over 2 dozen vintage, flashy and customized vehicles drove through the 12 Kilometer Carnival Calabar route. The Governor, Senator Ben Ayade and his wife, Linda Ayade
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent A total of 27 cultural troupes participated in the 2017 edition of the Cross River Cultural Carnival. These consists of cultural troupes representing the eighteen local government areas in the state and 9 other visiting states who are competing for various prizes at the event which the Deputy Governor,
By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River State Government will spend about NGN3 Billion for the 2017 Carnival Calabar and Festivals sources in Government House say. A breakdown of the figure shows that the five competing banks in the Carnival alone will share NGN500 million at NGN100 million apiece as subvention while the Governor’s band also
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has said that the new additions to this year’s edition of the Carnival Calabar and Festivals are such that will leave tourists awed. Mr. Ayade stated this, Tuesday while inspecting the route for the proposed ‘Formula K;’ a new addition to the festival
By Jonathan Ugbal The National Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria has awarded the General Manager of the Tinapa Lakeside Hotel, Justina Ovat a fellow of the association. The National President of the association, Chef Paulinus Okon, while presenting the award to Mrs. Ovat in her office in Calabar, the Cross River State capital on Monday
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Nigeria’s Information, Culture and Orientation Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the Carnival Calabar is beyond the dancing, costumes and entertainment as it is a platform for the youths to express their creativity and serves as a unifying factor for the country. Mr. Mohammed stated this today, Sunday
By Obeten Godfrey and Philip Agba The Senior Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River on Creative and Knowledge Economy, Mr. Emmanual Etim has said that the state government has recognized the potentials in the creative sector and is committed to maximizing them. According to remarks he gave at a creative sector workshop
By Ushang Ewa The lost café, a movie which tells a story of migration, love and discovery where the dreams of an immigrant face a complex reality will screen this Christmas in Calabar, the Cross River State capital this December, says the producer Regina Idu Udalor. Mrs. Idu disclosed this to CrossRiverWatch Thursday where she