The Calabar Museum houses Calabar’s history in photographs, texts and reconstructions. Seated in the heart of the city overlooking the waterfront and next door to the Government house, the museum holds artifacts and historical relics of the traditional people reflecting their culture and general lifestyle....
Initially referred to as a ‘white elephant project’, Tinapa seems to be gaining grounds as a world resort centre. The free trade zone is Nigeria’s first integrated business and leisure resort with world class facilities. Open to retailers and wholesalers alike, visitors can explore a...
Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, is very popular for its annual 31 days of cultural extravaganza particularly, the very colourful carnival street parade. Beyond these, December fiesta are other sites in the ancient town that are must-sees for all visitors to the one...
The innovative military thriller '76 was recently approved by former President Olusegun Obasanjo who was the military Head of State in 1976. The film depicts events that took place following the assassination of Gen. Murtala Mohammed. The ex-president lauded the movie during a private screening at...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said that he was persuaded to take over as Head of State, shortly after General Murtala Ramat Muhammed was killed in the 1976 coup. The then Head of State, Gen Muhammed, along with his aide-de-camp, ADC (Lt. Akinsehinwa), orderly and driver were...
’76” is the first all-Nigerian, made in Nigeria movie by Award Winning Director Izu Ojukwu chosen to have its own world premiere at the prestigious 41st Toronto International Film Festival® (TIFF). “76” Inspired by True Events, Six years after the civil war, a young officer from the middle belt...
The much-expected movie, ’76, directed by Izu Ojukwu has many factors that recommends it, one of which is the rich and interesting parade of Nigerian musicians whose creativity will be on display through their songs. Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s 1971 hit, Buy Africa signposts an era when...
Global anti-corruption body Transparency International is participating in a workshop to follow up on the Nigerian government’s commitments made at the Anti-Corruption Summit in London on fighting corruption in the country. The Nigerian government must commit to a “serious crackdown on corruption, as well as transparency when it comes...
The beautiful Rita Dominic started performing when she was a child, appearing in school plays and children’s television shows in Nigeria. In 1998 she starred in her first movie, A Time to Kill. She won the City People Awards in 2004 as the Most Outstanding Actress. She...
Did you find time to read my previous post on why an event manager should be a pessimist first and then an optimist second? This time, I am going to summarize event management in four points. I intend to discuss each point in more details...