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“Common Sense Averted Gov. Ayade vs Calabar Monarch Imminent Feud” – Palace Sources

November 11, 2020 Admin 1 Comment

We have been reliably informed that only common sense averted what would have degenerated into a frenzied stand-off between Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade, and the The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, after the monarch, embittered by the Ayade administration’s slow response to the series of events that…

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See Pictures From Oba Of Benin’s Visit To Calabar

January 12, 2020 Admin No Comments

Over a century ago, in 1897, the British exiled Oba Ovonramwen of Benin kingdom to Calabar in very criminal and painful circumstances. But in the last two days, His Royal Majesty, Omo n’Oba Ewuare II Uku Akpolokpolo, the Oba of Benin has been in Calabar, CRS, in happier circumstances as a guest of His Eminence,…

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See Full Text Of The Obong Of Calabar’s Address To Pres. Buhari

October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 Admin No Comments

THURSDAY, 17TH OCTOBER, 2019 PROTOCOL, Mr. President, I wish to use this occasion to congratulate you in person on your successful re-election as President, Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the overwhelming victory at the election tribunal. Although I had sent in a congratulatory message when the success story was fresh, I firmly…

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See Colourful Pictures From The Induction Of Arc. Bassey Ndem As Etubom of Ntiero Edem Efiom Ekpo Royal House, Calabar

May 5, 2019 Admin No Comments

On April 22, 2019, foremost Calabar architect, Bassey Ndem, was in a colourful induction ceremony, presided over by the OBONG OF CALABAR, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, made the Etubom of Ntiero Edem Efiom Ekpo Royal House, Calabar, Cross River State. See pictures from that event.