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2023 Carnival Calabar: CRSG Injects New Innovations Into Festival, Promises 32-Day Non-stop Fun

(By Kingsley Agim) Cross River State Government has promised tourism enthusiasts and fun seekers all over the world a 32-day high-octane, well-packaged and fun-filled activities with the infusion of new innovations to the 2023 Carnival Calabar International Festival beginning in December. Speaking to newsmen after the maiden meeting of the 2023 Carnival Calabar Festival Planning Committee, the Special Adviser on Event Management and Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Effiong Ekpenyong, said the high

Ending HIV/AIDS Stigmatization: A Call to Eliminate Discrimination - A Case Study of Nigeria

INTRODUCTION HIV/AIDS, a global health crisis that has affected millions of lives, is not just a medical condition; it is also a battle against stigma and discrimination. While great strides have been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, the stigma associated with the virus continues to persist, particularly in countries like Nigeria. This article explores the pressing issue of HIV/AIDS stigmatization and discrimination in Nigeria and emphasizes the importance of eliminating it for the sake of pu

My Nigeria

The poem is about the thing happening in the present day Nigeria

"Nigeria at 63"

Calligraphy depicting Nigeria at 63

ADDRESSING WATERWAYS SAFETY IN NIGERIA: A CALL FOR GOVERNMENT ACTION - ETTAH EMMANUEL O.

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. (NaijaBlaseTv) The recent tragic death of Junior Pop, one of Nigeria's top actors, while on a boat voyage for a movie, has once again highlighted the urgent need for improved safety measures on Nigeria's waterways. This incident underscores the grave consequences of negligence and the lack of safety precautions for individuals traveling via boats and canoes in waterline areas across the country. It is imperative for the federal government to take proactive steps to ensure th

Highways Of Horror

Nigerian highways of terror have recently become a nightmare for many road users. At several locations, passengers are vulnerable to violent attacks by armed men. Several road users were killed and several were abducted, which in 2021 has intensified in recent times. Even railway operations have not been left out in light of the threat of armed men. Dozens of passengers were killed, injured or abducted when robbers opened or opens fire on passengers, as might be the case on Monday, December 13,

NIGERIA OF TODAY

Nigeria of today A land where bombs rule and ruin people wear tattered clothes; even on Sunday Even inside the church The peanut givers with tears give The vapourisers of government treasury thrive Sit-tight abroad, drinking beer Even their certificates are forged our cash crop tamed to catch them Enemy of the South Wandering about without reaching Kainji A mistake from the North The mouth cannot speak again Because all die to live And they try to come again Nigeria of today The British masters

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Celebrity

Nigeria U19 maiden participation at the ICC Cricket World cup in Malaysia excites NSC

Approves Foreign Training tour in India for the team The National Sports Commission, NSC, has approved a foreign training tour in India for the Nigeria U19 Women team who are currently preparing to feature at this year's ICC U19 Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup, slated for Malaysia from the 18th of January 2025. The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon, Bukola Olopade, revealed that the Commission is working closely with the Nigeria Cricket Federation, in the area of logistics ,

CROSS RIVER HOSTED HISTORIC NIGERIA SECONDARY SCHOOLS FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NSSFFL) 2025 IN CALABAR

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O Lagos Triumphs with 2 golds🥇 , Team Akwa Ibom 2 silvers🥈 , Cross River 1 Bronze 🥉& Abuja 1 bronze 🥉 By Ettah Emmanuel O. The ancient city of Calabar marked a historic milestone as it hosted the Nigeria Secondary Schools Flag Football League, bringing together nine states at the renowned U. J. Esuene Stadium from January 14th to 16th, 2025. The grand finale of the competition was officially launched by the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, on Thursday

Graphic art Cartoon of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya Governor of Gombe State at Work b Salim Gombe

Graphic art Cartoon of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya Governor of Gombe State at Work by Salim Abubakar Gombe

JUST FOR HIM

My heart pants and beats for him, His physique arouses my emotion and makes me flabbergasted. His breath is like fresh air that blows to cool my temper. I sort for help but there was none,then he came and mend my weary heart. His laughter and charming smiles kills every pain in my heart. His smartness and Intelligence gives the solution to every puzzle in my life. I sort for more of him but couldn't find any like him. His benevolent act towards people around me makes me excited and feel safe a

Nigeria causing vaccine derived poliovirus spread to neighbouring countries-WHO

The World Health Organisation has expressed concerns over the possible outbreak of the vaccine-derived poliovirus, also known as CVDPV2, and is also concerned about the poor quality of supplementary immunisation

BLUE BYTES (GENESIS) CHAPTER 2: HOTSHOT: #10: BAKASI

ONE GOD AND THREE CHICKS? IT'S MOMENTS LIKE THIS HE LOVES TO LAST FOREVER AND SADLY THEY DON'T

BLUE BYTES (GENESIS): CHAPTER 2: HOTSHOT: #9: CASSANOVA

BLUE IS LOADED AND LIKE MOST YOUNG MEN WILL ENJOY HIS DAYZ(MONEY) HOW HE SEES FIT

BLUE BYTES (GENESIS) CHAPTER 2: #7: BULLY

NO REMORSE, NO EMPATHY, THE ONLY WAY TO FIGHT A BULLY IS WITH POWER

ALAKETU OF KETU CONGRATULATES TOBI AMUSAN ON HER GREAT ACHIEVEMENT

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY OBA AJIBADE ADEBOWALE ADEGBITE, ORIMADEGUN 1, ALAKETU OF KETU YORUBA LAND, BENIN REPUBLIC, CONGRATULATES TOBI AMUSAN ON HER GREAT ACHIEVEMENT

S2023: INEC rejects expansion of cutoff time for party primaries

The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has expressed that the June 3 cutoff time for ideological groups primaries and different courses of events for the 2023 political decision stays consecrated. Yakubu expressed this at INEC's quarterly consultative gathering with heads of 18 enlisted ideological groups on Tuesday in Abuja. The INEC supervisor talked as the IPAC National Chairman, Yabagi Sani, engaged the Commission to broaden the June 3 cutoff t

GBOLERU RULING HOUSE OF IKIRUN CRIED OUT, ALLEGED INJUSTICE IN SELECTION OF NEW AKINRUN

The Gboleru Ruling House of Ikirun which is the next to produce the next Akinrun of Ikirun has raised alarm that the State Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs wanted to pick the new Oba from Obaara Ruling House against the existing rotation arrangement.

Nigeria Election

A fiery race for ambition, hopes and dreams of a new nation. Disruption, chaos and disruption all under the banner of election. People on their toes, giving it a go ideologies clash, political divide show. Days pass away but their hearts will not decieve keep their fingers crossed it's the will of people they must receive. Voices calling, shouting to be heard anxiously forced to cast the ballot. One man's voice shall guide the flock bringing us closer to the state we look. Gather together, march