Calabar, Nigeria – The Special Adviser to the Governor Bassey Otu on Youths Mobilisation, Comrade Dan Obo Jnr., was in full participation in the 2024 Cultural Carnival Calabar. Obo Jnr., like every other, joined his Local Government Area, Obubra, to showcase the diversity of the Nigerian culture. According to him, “Our cultural diversity is what…
Calabar, Nigeria – As expected, the 2024 Junior Carnival Calabar didn’t disappoint – the showcase was lit, and the audience was thrilled. Earlier, the Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, promised a world-class carnival, and from the look of things, you’ll surely agree with him. The Junior Carnival, also called Children Carnival, was reintroduced by Otu last…
Calabar, Nigeria – In an effort to exhibit its abundant cultural heritage in alignment with the longstanding Carnival Calabar tradition, a total of 18 states from across Nigeria graced the Calabar cultural carnival on Thursday. Additionally, the 18 local government areas of Cross River also took part in the event with their distinct costumes, showcasing…
Calabar, Nigeria – To foster full participation in its flagship tourism event, Carnival Calabar, the Cross River State Government has declared Friday, December 27, and Tuesday, December 31, 2024, as public holidays for civil and public servants. The announcement aligns with the state’s policy of promoting active involvement in the globally renowned carnival, which has…
By Sylvia Okoi Calabar, Nigeria – As a deliberate effort to ensure a clean environment during the 2024 Calabar Christmas Festival that culminates into the famous Carnival Calabar, the Cross River State Government has revealed plans to commence weekly sanitation across the major markets in Calabar Metropolis in December. The Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses…
