Tag: Calabar Carnival
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C’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. Nsa Gill, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, said this in a statement to newsmen in Calabar on Sunday.
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Bikers thrill revellers with breathtaking stunts at Calabar Carnival
No fewer than 200 bikers on Sunday thrilled revellers with spectacular and breathtaking stunts during the Bikers’ Parade session of the 2024 Carnival Calabar, held in Calabar, Cross River.
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Calas Vegas emerges winner of 2024 Calabar Carnival
The Calas Vegas carnival band has emerged winner of the 2024 Calabar Carnival. The band, which had also clinched the first position during the 2023 Calabar Carnival, beat six other bands to emerge overall winner again in 2024.
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PHOTO: Aisha Buhari makes first public appearance after leaving Aso Rock
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari on Saturday made a stunning appearance at the 2024 Calabar Carnival Street Party with an impeccable style and elegance.
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Gov. Otu eyes new height for Calabar Carnival in 2025
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has pledged to take the Calabar Carnival global in 2025 to build on the event’s already impressive reputation as Africa’s biggest street party.
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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 Calabar Cultural Carnival on Wednesday. The event, which witnessed cultural performances from the 18 Local Government Areas of Cross River, had different cultural groups in colourful cultural attires.
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Carnival Calabar: C’River govt gifts N1m grant to 10 hotels
By Wevole Ezin In its avowed determination to maintain its status as the preferred tourism destination in Nigeria and provide standard accommodation for the larger number of visitors expected at this year’s edition of Carnival Calabar, Cross River State government has given one million naira grant each to 10 hotels in the state capital, Calabar…
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Darkness reigns as poor lighting mars Calabar Carnival
Fun seekers who trooped out in their thousands to witness this year’s Calabar carnival have bemoaned the inability of the government to light up the city, especially the possession routes of the carnival.
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Calabar Carnival tragedy: PDP condemns Ayade’s decision to proceed with activities
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned Gov. Ben Ayade’s decision to continue with the activities lined up for the annual Calabar Carnival after the death of eight persons on Tuesday. Mr Venatius Ikem, the State Chairman of the party, made the condemnation in a press statement made available to newsmen in Calabar on Wednesday.
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Gov Ayade expresses sadness over Calabar carnival incident
Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade has expressed sadness over the ugly incident where an errant motorist ploughed into a crowd that thronged the Carnival route to watch the bikers parade.