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
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The 2023 Carnival Calabar Dry Run has been announced by the Cross River State Government. In a press release signed and issued by the Executive Secretary of the State Carnival Commission Austin Cobham, states that the first dry run will be held on Sunday, October 15th, 2023 along the
By Odey Ojeka Eze Okoi Utum and Mary Kokei Onen have emerged as winners of the 2023 Mr. and Miss Leboku respectively. The 2023 Mr. Leboku studied Business Education at the University of Calabar, he defeated six other contenders to clinch the crown. Miss Leboku, 2023 is a 200-level student, studying nursing at Cross River
By Rachel Okporu Fadoju, Naija News Cross River-born singer, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, also known as Iyanya, has reacted to the rumors of a romantic relationship with former Big Brother Naija ‘Lockdown’ Housemate, Vee Iye. Naija News reports that the reality TV star sparked dating rumors with Iyanya after sharing a controversial photo on her Twitter