By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government has released the full schedule for the 2025 edition of Africa’s biggest street party, the Calabar Carnival, unveiling a rich 32-day cultural and entertainment calendar themed “Traces of Time.” The program which runs from November 30, 2025, to January 1, 2026, features more than 60 major events
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State on Sunday 19 October, 2025, flagged off the 2025 Carnival dry run, heralding the beginning of what promises to be a spectacle of celebration of culture, unity, and creativity as the iconic event marks 20 years of existence. Speaking at the Millennium Park in Calabar,
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has approved a Technical Committee for the revival of the Northern Cross River, Agriculture and Cultural Festival, (NORTHFEST). In a press release signed by Chief Press Secretary to Governor, Mr. Gill NSA, the fifteen-man Technical Committee has Ntufam Fidelis Ugbo
By Patrick Obia It is a deja vu as last year’s winner of the 2023 Carnival Calabar, Calas Vegas has brushed aside other six competing bands to emerge winner of the 2024 competition for a second time in a row. The result which was announced in the early hours of Sunday, December 29th, 2024 inside
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Awaiting the winners of the 2024 Carnival Calabar, where the seven bands are currently jostling for the top prize, here are some of the pictures of the event. Currently ongoing in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State with a show of colors, dance, and stunts. Calas Vegas carnival band emerged winner
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The 2024 children Carnival Calabar festival came with its colors and aesthetics display of costumes and dancing prowess. Held on Friday, December 27th, 2024 in Calabar the capital of Cross River, saw a display of talents from children of all ages who sent their spectators into entertainment heaven. The Children Carnival attracted
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent To foster full participation in its flagship tourism event, the Carnival Calabar, the Cross River State Government has declared Friday (today), December 27, and Tuesday, December 31, 2024, as work-free days for civil and public servants. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Otu, Nsa Gill, disclosed this, stating
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The wife of the Cross River State Governor, Mrs. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has emphasized the importance of the Children’s Carnival in enhancing the mental well-being of its young participants. According to Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Otu, Mr. Gill Nsa, the First Lady while speaking at the flag-off