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 Patrick Obia Bikers of all riding clubs in Cross River have sympathized with victims of the 2022 bikers parade tragedy that left 10 dead and many injured in Calabar, the State capital on December 27th. Six people were initially confirmed dead after a Toyota Camry driven by one Toyin Wahab Salawu with plate number
By Tina Agosi Todo, The Guardian Newspaper The death toll in the biker parades Carnival Calabar tragedy has now increased to eight with three more deaths announced yesterday by unofficial sources. A nurse at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UTCH, where the casualties are receiving treatment, who pleaded anonymity, said they have recorded three
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Six people have been confirmed dead after a Toyota Camry lost control and rammed into spectators at the Bikers/Exotic Cars Parade, an event that is part of the week-long activities marking this year’s Carnival Calabar. The incident occurred at Bogobiri axis of the carnival route, barely two hours after the event was
By Our Correspondent If you are a lover of extreme sport or power bike riding, then the place to be this season is Calabar, where over 500 power bikers from around the world would strut their stuff in the ancient city on December 27. The bikers’ show which is one of the new offerings to