Tag: Calabar carnival
Cross River moves to restructure Calabar Carnival after 20 years
The Cross River Government has put plans in motion to restructure the annual Calabar Carnival after 20 years of existence.
Brazil, Turkey, South Africa, Egypt to participate in Calabar Carnival
Calabar Carnival, regarded as “the pride of Nigeria”, is an annual cultural event celebrated in eastern Nigeria. This year’s edition,…
Attendees of Calabar carnival slam Gov. Ayade
Ehigimetor Igbaugba/NAN Fun seekers who trooped out in their thousands to witness this year’s Calabar carnival have bemoaned the inability…
Calabar Carnival deaths: APC governorship candidate suspends campaign
The Federal Road Safety Corps in Cross River confirmed that seven people were crushed while 29 others were injured in…
Gov. Ayade flags off Calabar carnival dry run
In attendance at the flag-off were lawmakers from the Cross River House of Assembly, Mr Edem Duke, a former Minister…
Gov. Ayade suspends Calabar carnival
There is an emerging security report which indicates that the event may be taken over by some hoodlums.
Cross Rivers owes 2019 Calabar Carnival vendors
Some of the service providers, known as Vendors, at the 2019 Calabar Carnival said they are yet to be paid…
2018 Calabar Carnival to host over 30 countries
Mr Gabe Onah, Chairman, Calabar Carnival Commission, says the 2018 edition of the carnival will host over 30 countries and…
Gov. Ayade flags off 2018 Calabar carnival dry run
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has inaugurated the 2018 Calabar Carnival dry run to signify the commencement of the…
2017 Carnival: Cross River unveils Cocoa band
The Cross River Government says it will introduce Cocoa Band at this year’s Calabar Carnival as a way of showcasing…
Minister Flags Off Final Dry Run Of Calabar Carnival
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has flagged off the third and final dry run of the…
Calabar Carnival Not Just a Street Party – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the Calabar Carnival is not just a street party but a…
Calabar carnival: Business activities boom
The business activities on Wednesday reached the peak at the ongoing Calabar Carnival, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.…
UNPF to screen 5000 persons for HIV/AIDS in Calabar Carnival
The United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) says it plans to screen 5000 persons for HIV/AIDS daily during the December Calabar…
Over 50,000 tourists expected during Calabar Carnival
Cross River Government says on Thursday it expects over 50,000 tourists from across the world to visit the new Calasvegas…
Calabar Carnival largest street party in Africa -Gov. Ayade
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has described the annual Calabar Carnival as the “largest street party in Africa.’’…
Gov. Ayade inaugurates 2015 Calabar carnival
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River on Saturday inaugurated the 2015 dry run to signify the commencement of the 2015…
Demand for plastic chairs increases in Calabar
As the annual Calabar Carnival approaches, the demand for plastic chairs and tables has increased in the Cross River capital,…
Imoke flags off 10th Calabar carnival, says it promotes talents
Gov. Liyel Imoke of Cross River state, southern Nigeria on Saturday flagged off the grand finale of the 2014 Carnival…
Calabar Carnival Goes On Air Live In 40 African Countries
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Calabar Carnival, one of Nigeria’s cultural showpiece events, will be beamed to over 40 countries on the continent…