By Frank Ulom The Managing Director of the Cross River Tourism Bureau, Prince Ojoi Ekpenyong has said the Kada Cinema located at Marina Resort, Calabar, is still operational. Ekpenyong stated this on Sunday (18 Feb.), following the fire outbreak that gutted part of the cinema on Saturday (17 Feb.) night. The Tourism Bureau MD said…
By Frank Ulom The Government of Cross River State has closed Yellow Duke by Palm Street Road at the major culvert intersection leading to Musaha and Ekpo Abasi axis in Calabar South Local Government Area of the State. This was revealed by the Honourable Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Pius Ankpo during a press…
By Chris Njoku Mrs Omawunmi Ofumaka, Curator of the Slave History Museum, domiciled in the Marina Resort Calabar, has disclosed that the museum was not a vendor in the resort. Ofumaka made the assertion on Friday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar. The curator was reacting to the statement…
By Chris Njoku Hon. Ojoi Ekpenyong, Managing Director, MD of the Cross River Tourism Bureau has explained the reason behind the lack of power in the Slave History Museum situated in the Marina Resort, Calabar. Ekpenyong disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN on Tuesday in Calabar while reacting to…
By Joe Udo The International Worship Centre in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital has faced criticisms very recently after photos emerged online. But, are the criticisms worth it? The International Worship Centre was built by the immediate past governor of the state, Mr Udom Emmanuel – an edifice that supersedes everyone’s expectations. “How is this…
By Frank Ulom The representative of Cross River at the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC Board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke on New Year’s Day led the multitude during the 2024 Tinkoriko Calabar Heritage. Duke who has been championing the Tinkoriko procession for the last 30 years said the purpose, which is to curb youths’ restiveness…
By Nsikak Ibatt A 300-level student of the Department of Economics, University of Calabar, UNICAL, Miss Margaret Ekpo emerged as the winner of the maiden Queen of Humanity Cross River Pageant 2023. Miss Ekpo, age 22, is an indigene of Akwa Ibom. She’s a young entrepreneur in the makeup artistry industry and the CEO of…
By Frank Ulom The 2023 Bikers’ Carnival may not be as classic as previous editions but it holds some memories which we’ve compiled in pictures. The Bikers’ Carnival which was flagged off by the Cross River Deputy Governor Peter Odey on Friday is part of the Carnival Calabar. CONVERSEER reports that the event was discontinued…
By Frank Ulom Against all odds, Calas Vegas Band has emerged as the winner of the 2023 Carnival Calabar, after edging six other bands. This was disclosed by the organisers of the carnival on Friday morning at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. Seasons favourite, Passion 4 Band came second while Seagull Band came third. The…
By Frank Ulom CONVERSEER brings you LIVE and exclusive photos from the 2023 Carnival Calabar, Africa’s biggest street party. The theme of this year’s carnival is “Season of Sweetness” and the event was flagged off by the Governor of Cross River, Senator Bassey Otu on Thursday 28 December 2023 at the Millennium Park. Just like…