By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has unveiled ‘Traces of Time’ as the theme for the 2025 Carnival Calabar, marking its 20 years of existence. The unveiling was held on Thursday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, This year marks the 20th anniversary of the renowned carnival that prides…
CALABAR – Cross River State has introduced a new but flamboyant event tagged ‘Carnival Parade of Thanksgiving and Festival of Praise’ which brought the state capital, Calabar, to a standstill. The maiden event was flagged off by the State Governor, Apostle (Senator) Bassey Otu, on Easter Monday (21 April 2025), with thousands flooding the streets…
“Several tens of thousands” of people attended a mainly peaceful celebration of the Kurdish New Year in the German city of Cologne on Saturday, police said after the event. Crowds gathered at a site directly on the Rhine River, singing, dancing and drumming on an occasion that was “largely free of disruption and in compliance with the…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has revoked the concession agreement granted to CIBA Construction Company Limited for the management of the Obudu Cattle Ranch. The termination of the agreement was communicated through a letter signed by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ededem Ani. The letter was…
Obubra, Cross River – The 2025 edition of the Okpambe Cultural and Fishing Festival (OCAFFEST) is set to be held between the 21st and 22nd of March, promising a spectacular celebration. The announcement was made public after a crucial meeting on Friday, 28th February 2025, convened by the Ogabor of Okpambe Kingdom, His Majesty, Oche…
