Calabar Carnival: Landlords protest Gov Otu’s renovation directive

Many landlords in Calabar, especially those whose houses and shops are located on the carnival routes, are angry with the state governor, Prince Bassey Otu over the directive to beautify their homes for the carnival. https://twitter.com/oneheirs/status/1729435450581102791?s=20 In a statement signed on behalf of the governor by his Chief Press Secretary, Emman Ogbeche, he called on … Continue reading Calabar Carnival: Landlords protest Gov Otu’s renovation directive

CALABAR CARNIVAL: FRSC confirms 8 persons dead

The death toll in the Calabar carnival tragic incident has increased to eight. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Cross River, Maikano Hassan, confirmed this to NAN on Wednesday. Recall that a tragic accident had occurred during the Bikers’ parade, an integral part of the annual Calabar carnival, on Tuesday. … Continue reading CALABAR CARNIVAL: FRSC confirms 8 persons dead

From-Moscow-With-Love: How this pretty Russian plans to change Samba in Rio

Juliana Titaeva can be mistaken for one of Russia's pretty models but she's not into modeling. The certified business analyst has told tales of how she plans to samba herself to stardom all the way from Moscow to Rio in Brazil. She says anyone can do the same, if they put their hearts in it. … Continue reading From-Moscow-With-Love: How this pretty Russian plans to change Samba in Rio

Paraguay’s annual carnival kicks off with unprecedented Sex-and-the-City displays

Hurray! It's another great moment for Paraguay's annual carnival. Sex appeal has taken over Encarnación as residents join in the long-awaited season of love with their most colorful samba dancer costumes. The largest annual carnival in the country kicked off in the city of Encarnación, a location of about 375 km from Asunción. Here are … Continue reading Paraguay’s annual carnival kicks off with unprecedented Sex-and-the-City displays