The mystery of Egbesu-Owou: The ancient masquerade before man By ASIAYEI ENAIBO
Seven days after the ritual of cleansing, the flag waves around the temples, and dancers, singers, and drums invoke the presence of the Deities. […]
Culture & Tourism
Cross River to become Nigeria’s tourism hub – Official
The Special Adviser on Media to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River, Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche, has said the government is putting measures in […]
Kanem Borno Global Summit calls for promotion, sustainability of cultural & historical values
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Participants at the Kanem Borno Global Summit has resolved to promote and sustain the cultural and historical values of […]
Kanuri Global Summit: Zulum, Buni, others attend Grand Durbar in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum and his Yobe State counterpart, Governor Mai Mala Buni on Sunday, attended a grand […]
Borno to partner FG, NEDC in establishing Kanemi Museum – Zulum
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has pledged his government commitment to collaborate with the Federal Government and North East […]
Nigerians must use culture to promote national security, unity – Ex-COAS Buratai
Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, Retired Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has advocated the use of culture and […]
Tinubu to inaugurate Lagos Red Line rail flyover Feb. 29 – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that the Lagos rail mass transit red line will be inaugurated on Feb. 29, in order to […]
5 African-American women trace roots back to Calabar
Five African-American women on Saturday in Calabar embraced Efik as their ancestral root after being inducted into the kingdom at a formal ceremony by Ntiero […]
Marriage of 4-year old girl to 54-year old man in Bayelsa conducted to save her ife — Parents
The Dec. 26, 2023 marriage between a four-year-old ‘bride’ and a 54-year-old man in a Bayelsa community is a traditional rite to save the […]
Calas Vegas band emerges winner of 2023 Carnival Calabar
Calas Vegas Band has emerged overall winner of the Carnival Calabar competitive events. The winning band is led by the former Minister for Culture […]
Calabar agog as carnival takes centre stage
Calabar on Thursday stood still as the parade of the bands took centre stage in the ongoing cultural festival christened “Carnival Calabar”. The parade, […]
Ghana, Cameroon,15 states shine at 2023 Cultural Carnival in Calabar
Cultural troupes from Ghana, Cameroon and 15 states in Nigeria were among those that shone at the 2023 Cultural Carnival in Calabar on Wednesday, […]
About 15 million people to watch Calabar Carnival live – Commissioner
No fewer than 15 million people across the globe will watch the main event of this year’s Calabar carnival that will be beamed live […]
Calabar Carnival: Visitors battle for hotel space
Visitors trooping to Cross River for the 2023 annual Calabar carnival are battling to find hotel space in the capital city, reports the News […]
OGOJA Carnival: A landmark event in Cross River Northern Senatorial District
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – History was made in the Ogoja Local Government Area, as Senator Prince Bassey Otu’s administration kicked off Carnival […]
2023 Carnival Calabar: C’River ready to host tourism world – Gov. Otu
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has said the state is ready to host the tourism world at […]
South Africa, Brazil others to feature in Calabar Carnival
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Cross River State Government on Monday said arrangements has been completed for this year’s Calabar Carnival. The […]
Abuja will become tourist center like Dubai – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, said on Monday, that the FCT Administration was open for discussion with the United […]
Calabar Carnival: Gov Otu woos investors with tax holidays
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has offered global investors willing to invest in the state of a tax […]
Oyo Govt to support Iyemoja Festival towards earning UNESCO recognition
The Oyo State Government will fully support the annual celebration of the Iyemoja Festival in Ibadan and ensure it attracts the attention of UNESCO. The […]