UNESCO declares fairytale Bavarian castles World Heritage Site
UNESCO on Saturday declared the famous fairytale castles of Bavaria’s King Ludwig II a World Heritage Site.
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Otu approves N18bn for Tinapa, Ranch, others
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has approved ₦18 billion as investment in sustainable tourism transformation initiatives. According to the Governor, the investment would guarantee the full scale infrastructural upgrade of facilities at the Obudu Mountain Resort, Kwa Falls, Marina Resort and in the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort, including rehabilitation of…
North Korean President Kim Jong Un to open beach resort to boost tourism
North Korean President Kim Jong Un has concluded plans to open a beach resort this summer to boost tourism.
Cross River to build new airport, launch state-owned airline to boost tourism
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has unveiled ambitious plans to construct a new airport and establish a state-owned airline as part of efforts to strengthen air connectivity and drive tourism growth across the state. The Commissioner for Aviation, Captain Imah Utum, disclosed this during a recent visit to the Lagos Aviation Academy,…
Trump scraps regulations that ban supersonic commercial air travel
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CONVERSEER) – United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to scrap regulations that ban supersonic commercial air travel. The supersonic flight regulation was imposed in 1973 due to noise concerns. Trump’s order “seeks to revolutionise supersonic aviation in the United States” by letting aircraft fly faster than the speed of…
Otu unveils ‘Traces of Time’ as 2025 Carnival Calabar theme
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 itself on being…
Cross River Hosts Maiden Carnival Parade of Thanksgiving and Festival of Praise (Photos)
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…
Tens of thousands celebrate Kurdish New Year in Cologne
“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…
Cross River Govt Revokes Obudu Cattle Ranch Concession
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…
Okpambe Fishing Festival to Hold March 22
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…