240 The title reflects the trust and confidence placed in him by the community, which looks forward to his leadership. By TheInvestigator The peaceful community of Obot Ewa Ekeng in Henshaw Town, Calabar South Local Government Area, witnessed a significant cultural event as HH Ekpenyong Offiong Ekeng-Ita was officially installed and coronated as Murua Okpoho. […]
346 The pageantry will commence from November 1st – December 27th 2024 at CCIC. Forms can be purchased at www.qohnaija.org and the eligible age of the contestant is 18 – 30 years. By TheInvestigator The Queen of Humanity Naija pageantry 2024 has been unveiled. It is a pet project of Her Excellency, Mrs Eyoawan Otu, […]
394 The Commissioner praised the Obubra people for the preservation of some of the notable sites in the LGA … By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has reiterated its commitment to promoting the Okpambe Fishing Festival as a state event. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Honourable Abubakar Ewa, stated this on Friday, […]
478 The 19th edition of Leboku featured the parade of maidens, women groups, and traditional fathers, a display of cultural dances, a drama presentation, a dance by cultural troop and a wrestling contest. By Judex Okoro, The Beagle News Mr Mbui John Ikpi and Miss Williams Kokolu have emerged as winners of 2024 Mr and […]
339 According to Anderson, “This is the first edition of our “Fit Frenzy”, we are hosting another one in September to prepare ourselves for the first dry run in October. By Nakanda Iyadim In its resolve to ensure full preparation for the 2024 Carnival Calabar with the theme, “Our Shared Prosperity” Diamond Carnival Band, Saturday […]
448 CSED hopes that the Cameroonians will definitely be inspired by the story of Mary Cholhok Nuba, a former South Sudanese refugee, who is now a netball superstar in England. By TheInvestigator Community Sport and Educational Development (CSED) Initiative has marked the 2024 Refugee Week and the International Olympic Day in Ogoja. A netball exhibition […]
1,213 The N43m Contract To Unregistered Company Violates State Procurement Law, SFTAS Goals By Christiana Ofem Public money intended to revitalize Cross River’s Callywood studio went astray. A probe found the N43 Million contract for studio equipment went to an unregistered company, violating procurement laws. The studio is now derelict, and the entertainment industry is […]
702 The Akamkpa daughter shared some of her past activities within and outside Cross River State. By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has encouraged Queen Manyi Affangha, Face of Culture Africa 2022/2023 to continue being a good ambassador of the State. Sen. Otu made the call during a courtesy from […]
567 He assured the Governor and indigenes of the state that he would make good use of his office. By Hannah Johnson, Punch Newspaper Nigerian singer Harrison Tare Okiri, also known as Harrysong, has been named the Executive Assistant on Entertainment to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Harrysong who shared the appointment news on his […]
446 He said the commission inherited 5,000 direct employments within the creative industry but could now boast over 40,000 through the carnival. By News Agency of Nigeria Gabe Onah, the Carnival Calabar Commission chairman, said on Saturday that over 40,000 direct employments had been generated since the inception of the carnival in 2004. Mr. Onah […]
913 Calas Vegas band managed by former Minister of Culture and Tourism, High Chief Edem Duke is one of the bands created last year alongside Diamond Band. By Sylvia Akpan And Mary Bassey, CrossRiverWatch Calas Vegas carnival band has emerged winner of the 2023 Carnival Calabar, beating favorite band – Passion 4 and five others. […]
752 By TheInvestigstor Watch slideshow of the 2023 Carnival Calabar 2nd dry run that held yesterday. #SeasonOfSweetness
608 By CalabarBlog Contesting bands in the 2023 Carnival Calabar are ready to begin the 2nd dry run. They are mustered at 11-11 roundabout. See pictures:
566 By The Investigator Popular Nigerian stand-up comedian, Basketmouth buries the hatchet as he apologizes to his colleague, AY after 17 years of beef with one another. It would be recalled that earlier in 2023, AY Makun revised the genesis of their beef after which he made countless efforts to reach his former friend. In […]