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14 states perform at 2022 Calabar cultural carnival
14 states perform at 2022 Calabar cultural carnival
At least 14 states of the federation are so far set to perform in this year’s Calabar cultural carnival, which is characterised by splendid cultural displays.
The cultural parade designed to showcase the country’s rich cultures was attended by cultural troupes from the north and south.
The states that were on ground to perform at the cultural parade included Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Kaduna, Kogi, Oyo and the host Cross River, amongst others.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that six more states were still on their way to the Paradise City at the time of filing the report.
Declaring the event open, the host, Gov. Ben Ayade, disclosed that the Calabar carnival had become a brand that other states look forward to.
Ayade, represented by Deputy Gov. Ivara Esu, said the parade would showcase the cultures of different states and 18 Local Government Areas of the state.
He said that the event would help to reveal “the multifarious nature of Nigeria’s cultural heritage”.
He said: “No matter where you come from, you are likely to identify with one form of the culture or the other on display today, this is important.
“We are exiting as a government but the Calabar Carnival and the Cultural Parade will remain, this is because Calabar has become a brand.”
Also, the Executive Secretary of the Carnival Commission, Mr Austin Cobhams, said the parade was a fusion of cultures in Nigeria.
Cobhams said that apart from showing the world what the state could offer, they were using the festival to see how Nigeria could speak about unity with one voice through culture and tourism.
The Chairman, Calabar Festival Committee, Mr Ken Akla, said the parade was a mixture of the country’s cultures intended to showcase the country’s heritage.
According to Akla, the state is also using the event to present to the world, Cross River’s biggest export, which is its culture, tradition and people.
The reports gathered that the Bikers’ Parade and Miss Africa Beauty Pageant are slated to take place on Dec. 27.
14 states perform at 2022 Calabar cultural carnival
Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have rescued 10 abducted commuters along the Ochadamu–Anyigba Road in Ofu Local Government Area.
It will be recalled that the victims were kidnapped on Aug. 11 near Ugbakpedo village, prompting a rescue mission by police operatives, vigilantes, and local hunters.
“On Aug. 13, at about 4:30 a.m., during an intensive bush combing operation supported with the use of tear gas, the abductors abandoned the victims and fled.
“All 10 victims were rescued unharmed and have since been reunited with their families,” said the sources.
Security sources said intelligence gathering, surveillance, and further bush combing were ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspects.
Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi
Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition
By: Zagazola Makama
The police in Ogun have arrested a journalist for alleged unlawful possession of a live AK-47 ammunition.
Sources who confirmed the incident on Wednesday said that the suspect, identified as Emmanuel Chidi Maha, 30, works with The Nation newspaper in Lagos.
“Maha was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 by a team of anti-robbery operatives led by ASP Wahab Ayinla.
“He was intercepted while driving a blue Toyota Corolla with registration number LAGOS JJJ 43 DY, which had tinted glasses. A live AK-47 bullet was found inside the vehicle,” said the sources.
The sources added that the suspect, along with his vehicle, was taken to the police station.
The sources said discreet investigation is ongoing.
Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition
Bandit kill farmer, injure two others in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected bandits have killed a 55-year-old farmer in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau state.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Tuesday at Gwom Rim village at about 7:45 a.m.
It was gathered that the victim, Stephen Maigadi Jatau, was shot dead on his farm by unknown assailants.
It added that two other men, Josiah Davholu, and Davou Sunday, who rushed to rescue the farmer after hearing gunshots, were also shot and injured.
The Nigerian Army troops with other joint security team stormed the scene
“The injured were taken to General Hospital, Sambak, for treatment, while the corpse was released to the family for burial after an autopsy was declined.
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Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi
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Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition
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