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