As Carnival Calabar marks its 20th anniversary, we explore how Nigeria's premier cultural festival evolved into a strategic economic engine, driving tourism, private investment, and community prosperity in Cross River State. Discover the winning PPP model
Former Senator Gershom Bassey reveals how PDP's disregard for zoning and public sentiment led to its electoral collapse in Cross River State. He assesses Tinubu's policies and the future of opposition politics.
IGP Kayode Egbetokun commits to a welfare-driven police force, launching mental health training in Bayelsa. Cross River Governor Otu also reaffirms security partnerships with the Navy. Read more.
Cross River IRS suspends new tax assessments to align with the 2025 Tax Act, aiming to curb leakages and enforce digital payments. Rangers also train to combat illegal mining in the national park.
Ogoja Local Council in Cross River bans public gatherings, a move seen as targeting the Vice Chairman's planned defection to ADC. Read the full political drama.
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu receives The Sun Governor of the Year 2025 award for his people-centred development strides. Read about his achievements.
Governor Mai Mala Buni mourns 29 victims of the Nguru boat capsizing. Rescue teams search for 11 missing persons. Read the latest on the tragic accident and state response.
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu sworn in Egbung Odama as Bekwarra LG Chairman, ending a leadership crisis. He called for impactful grassroots governance. Read the full story.
Okoyong community in Cross River petitions security agencies over alleged irregularities in compensation for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Residents demand transparency and a review of the process to prevent unrest.
IGP Kayode Egbetokun appoints ASP Sunday Akata as the new Police Public Relations Officer for Cross River State. Learn about his impressive training and career path.
Death toll in Yobe boat accident rises to 29. Governor Mai Mala Buni orders strict new safety rules for river travel and provides support for victims' families. Read the latest updates.
The death toll from the Yobe boat accident has risen to 29. Search and rescue efforts continue as authorities cite overloading and structural defects as causes. Read the full report.
Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi shares a terrifying brush with death caused by drunk drivers in Lagos. He calls on authorities for urgent action to make roads safer.
A tragic boat accident on the Kumadugu/Yobe River has left 25 feared dead and 14 missing. Overloading and poor visibility are blamed. Read about the ongoing rescue efforts.
Vendors at the 20th Calabar Christmas Festival Village report poor sales and tripled stall rents. Traders with 15+ years experience call for government intervention to review fees and improve coordination. #CalabarCarnival #Business
CP Rashid Afegbua decorates 7 promoted officers in Cross River. The ceremony boosts morale for improved policing. Officers urged to uphold professionalism.
The Building Collapse Prevention Guild raises alarm over systemic fire safety failures in Lagos Island skyscrapers after the Great Nigeria Insurance inferno. Urgent government action demanded.
A new report reveals dangerous levels of cadmium, lead, and arsenic in Yobe water samples, driving a decades-long kidney failure crisis. Researchers urge immediate action.
Ashburton International Ltd. partners with Cross River State to host Nollywood legend Ejike Ibedilo at the 2025 Calabar Cultural Festival, spotlighting indigenous excellence. Discover the full story.
The Okunade family mourns as Abdullahi, 15, and Rasheed, 11, drown in a deep section of the Odo-Ona River in Apete, Ibadan. Family recounts failed rescue attempts and delayed response.
Nigeria's DSS has arrested two suspects in the murder of Professor Ekanem Ephraim in Calabar. The men confessed to the crime and other kidnappings. This is a major breakthrough for security forces.
DSS operatives have arrested key suspects linked to the 2023 abduction and killing of Professor Ekanem Philip Ephraim in Calabar. The arrests came as the gang plotted another kidnapping. Read for details.
Food poisoning risks spike during Nigerian yuletide. Learn critical safety steps from a health expert to protect your family. Ensure a healthy celebration with proper cooking, chilling, and hygiene.
FirstBank unveils a 500-capacity premium bleacher for Carnival Calabar 2025, enhancing spectator experience and reaffirming its cultural sponsorship. Discover how this investment elevates Nigeria's premier festival.
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu reaffirms safety and tourism commitment as the 2025 Bikers Carnival kicks off in Calabar. International dignitaries and a diasporan witness the spectacle.
The 20th Carnival Calabar has begun, featuring all 36 Nigerian states. Explore the 'Traces of Time' theme, cultural displays, and massive economic impact. Join the celebration!
A Boxing Day picnic at River Buruku in Benue State turned tragic as three fun seekers drowned. The community mourns as bodies are recovered. Read more about the incident and the river's notorious history.
The 2025 Calabar Cultural Carnival began in grand style, featuring 22 states, 18 LGAs, and a new Diaspora Band. Governor Otu highlights Nigeria's premier cultural showcase. Read more!
Cross River State aims to train 20,000 farmers in climate-smart agriculture, with 60% slots for youths, boosting cocoa, rice & cassava value chains. Learn how this initiative will transform the state's economy.
Governor Bassey Otu has signed the N961 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, focusing on infrastructure, education, and healthcare. The budget promises social stability and shared prosperity for Cross River State.