By Joan Odafe The Cross River Tourism Bureau (CRSTB) has assured stakeholders, including visitors that the state is fully prepared for the hosting of the 2025 Carnival Calabar. The board said it has put in place expanded hotel capacity, improved airlift, enhanced security and upgraded tourism infrastructure. Mr Ojoi Ekpenyong,Continue Reading

By Deborah Coker The Obuzor of Ibusa, Prof. Louis Nwaobishi, has affirmed that the Anioma people of Delta Notth are Igbo, citing history, language, and culture as evidence for their Igbo roots. Nwaobishi was reacting to some recent divergent views, particularly that of the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge,Continue Reading

By Uchenna Eletuo A culture and tradition enthusiast, Mr Okon Offiong, on Wednesday appealed to the Akwa Ibom government to suspend its ban on Ekpo masquerade practice, saying the prohibition would deprive the yuletide of its flavour. Offiong, made the appeal in a statement he signed on Wednesday. The statementContinue Reading

By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has said the Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF) will deepen cultural exchange, attract meaningful investment, and strengthen the creative value chain from development to cinema distribution. Dr Ali Nuhu, Managing Director of NFC, made the remark at the opening of the 15thContinue Reading

By Aderonke Ojediran Gazmadu Education has renewed calls for stronger investment in globally competitive skills to accelerate Africa’s creative economy after hosting the ABC Conference 3.0 in Lagos.   The four-day event, held with Fujifilm, gathered more than 3,000 participants from Africa and the diaspora, including hundreds who joined virtually.Continue Reading

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom The Abia Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, says the state’s Executive Council (EXCO) has given approval for the retrofitting of the long abandoned Ojukwu Bunker and National War Museum. Kanu said this while briefing newsmen at the Government House, Umuahia on the outcome of the state’sContinue Reading