By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent In a bid to positively transform youths to channel their energy to productive works, the Cross River State Government Monday held the maiden Youth Carnival with several Nigerian varsities in attendance. The event is one of the many events introduced into the 2016 edition of the 32 day Calabar
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Fun seekers coming to Cross River State for the 2016 Calabar Festival will be treated to a pre Carnival party on December 27, 2016 CrossRiverWatch can authoritatively report. The event tag “Tinapa Ultra Pool Party” is powered by the Tinapa premier business and leisure resort, Calabarblog.com, Hit FM and Dasobel events and
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By Our Correspondent In an exhilarating performance to formally kick off the musical component of the ongoing Calabar Festival, African Queen Crooner, 2Face Idibia, yesterday wowed the Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade including over thousands of revellers at the popular entertainment hotspot, Cultural Center, Calabar. Rendering his chart bursting track, “You are my
By Ushang Ewa Sellers at the ongoing Calabar Festival Christmas village are currently fighting for space to keep their tables and chairs in what one calls the “hot zone” to boost sales which some say has been slow. The space been fought for is the small area located in front of the stage built by
By Our Correspondent Cross River State Government yesterday flagged off the 15th edition of Calabar Festival, with the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Millennium Park, Calabar. Speaking at the well-attended ceremony, the state Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke who was represented by his Deputy, Mr. Efiok Cobham, disclosed that, “This year’s event which is very
by crossriverwatch admin In View of the dire security situation in parts of the country, security experts have emphasised the need for vigilance, conscious observation and collaboration with security agencies by operators of hotels and hospitality outfits In Calabar during the 32 day annual Festival. Speaking at a talk shop organised for operators of hotels,
by crossriverwatch admin The annual Calabar Festival took off yesterday with a colourful lighting of the Christmas tree, touted to be the tallest in Africa, at the Millennium Park. The revellers, including the Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke were treated to high octane entertainment. The event, which lasted about two hours, saw the