Gov. Imoke Unveils 2013 Carnival Calabar Theme, Says It Represent Nigeria’s 2nd Biggest Brand

Expectedly like a yearly ritual, the 2013 Carnival Calabar Theme has been unveiled to kick off the 2013 Carnival Program.

The theme which is ‘Ain’t No Stopping Us’ was unveiled by the Cross River State Governor Senator Liyel Imoke at the main bowl of the Cultural Center Calabar last night.

Speaking during the unveiling, the governor said, Calabar Carnival has come to stay as a brand which is making Cross River State and Nigeria a destination for others to copy.

Imoke said Cross River State is proud of the brand known worldwide, stressing that aside Nollywood, Carnival Calabar is the next brand known internationally from Nigeria.

Air Mishap Averted as Arik Flight With Cross River Governor on Board After Failing to Land

Another air mishap was averted when an Arik aircraft that departed Abuja for Calabar had to return to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja following its inability to land owing to the absence of electricity at the run way of the Margaret Ekpo International Airport.

The aircraft which departed Abuja for Calabar late at night was said to have the Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke who was returning to Calabar after three days in Abuja to hold meetings with President Goodluck Jonathan on board.

The aircraft, according to sources at the Airport arrived Calabar and could not land as the lights on the run way were out.