By Ukung Alawa The organizers of the Obudu Face of Culture have said they are seeking an ambassador who will use culture as a tool for sustainable peace in the society. This was contained in a statement signed by Mr. Frank Akpeke of Mountain Cinema which also said the sale of forms for the 9th
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 CrossRiverWatch Admin Obudu is one of the eighteen Local Government Areas in Cross River State located in the northern flank of the state. Obudu is bounded on the north by Tsar Local Government of Benue State, on the east by neighboring Obanliku local government area which was formally part of Obudu and on the
By our reporter Festivals typically bring people together and are for celebrations. In Boki local government area of central Cross River State, the mother of festivals is the Boki New Yam day which was celebrated last week Friday with two government officials organizing a series of events to mark the festival which heralds the harvest
By Jonathan Ugbal, Ikwen Atuaka and Linus Ogar Every Year, the months of August and September in the northern part of Cross River State comprising five local government areas, Bekwarra, Obanliku, Obudu, Ogoja and Yala local is packed full with festivities as the people celebrate their New Yam festivals to mark the harvest of the