The Cross River State Carnival Commission has explained the reasons behind the decision to continue unveiling Carnival Calabar outside Cross River State, following reactions from residents and Nigerians questioning why the 2026 edition will be launched in Lagos. The 2026 Carnival Calabar unveiling is scheduled to hold on May 31, 2026, at Eko Hotels &…
…Hosts Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka during the 2026 World Heritage Day Celebration The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD has expressed the readiness of Akwa Ibom State to play big in the global tourism market, inviting people all over the world to come, live, invest, and thrive in the State. The…
Photos from 2026 Okpambe Fishing Festival By Our Reporter The people of Yala-Obubra, host community of the Okpambe Fishing Festival, have expressed deep appreciation to Governor Bassey Otu for his continued support toward the growth and promotion of the annual cultural event, while also appealing for urgent intervention on the Ofumbongha/Yala and Ochon/Yala roads. The…
By Our Reporter Egypt’s Aswan town has been named the D-8 Tourism City of the Year for 2026. This puts its ancient heritage, Nubian culture, and Nile landscapes on the international stage. The Developing-8 (D-8)—which includes Nigeria, Egypt, and six other nations, commends Aswan as a growing sustainable tourism hub. Following Antalya (2025), the title…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has highlighted the economic and environmental value of its vast mangrove ecosystem, describing it as one of the largest and most ecologically significant in Africa. The Commissioner for International Donor Coordination, Elder Dr Hippolatus Lukpata, made the remark while declaring open a workshop on…
