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.
A Nigerian man called a soldier to discipline his younger brother for acting feminine and insisting on being called Abigail. The incident, shared on social media, has sparked debate.
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.
A British man, Miles Cross, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for selling lethal chemicals online to vulnerable individuals, leading to two deaths. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Omolade Samuel Oke, CEO of Internopay, details how AI and CBDCs will transform Africa's financial landscape, enabling seamless cross-border trade and true inclusion. Discover the future of fintech.
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
Bluebulb, a cross-border payments fintech, has won the Finance Excellence Award at the 2025 PBN Awards. The award recognises its work in removing barriers for African businesses in global trade. Read more about this achievement.
CP Rashid Afegbua decorates 7 promoted officers in Cross River. The ceremony boosts morale for improved policing. Officers urged to uphold professionalism.
Erin Harris-Uzor, an American married to a Nigerian man, shocks by naming 'divorce' as her top 2026 resolution. The couple wed in August 2025. Read the full story.
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.
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.
A wave of defections to the ruling APC is altering Nigeria's political landscape, raising fears of a one-party state and eroding public trust. Will 2027 elections be the electorate's response?
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!
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.
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu extends Christmas goodwill, urging citizens to embrace love, peace, and shared humanity. Read his full message of hope and commitment.
Apostle James Anam, Chairman of Calabar Municipal Council, presents a ₦13 billion budget for 2026, focusing on economic growth, infrastructure, and healthcare. Read the full breakdown.
Elders from Cross River North Senatorial District have publicly disowned former APC chairman Alphonsus Eba's remarks, calling them embarrassing. They reaffirm total loyalty to Governor Bassey Otu's administration. Read the full story.
Hon. Chief Chukwuemeka Egwuonwu, President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Cross River, donates millions in food to over 1,000 residents. The act fulfills a vow made during a life-threatening illness. Read the inspiring story of gratitude and cross-ethnic giving.