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I took a visit recently to the Drill Ranch, Atekong drive, currently run by Peter Jenkins, a popular Briton everyone knows if you have lived in the City of Calabar long enough. Drills are large, short tailed rain forest monkeys found only in Cross River State, Nigeria, South-western Cameroon, and on Bioko Island, EquatorialGuinea(#DidYouKnow).Unfortunately these animals are in danger of extinction and the drill rehabilitation and breeding centre which started in 1991 with 5 drills now boasts of over 298 drills – over 75% of captive drills in the world. Drill Ranch is one of the world’s most successful captive breeding programs for an endangered species and this is in Cross River (#DidYouKnow) As the tour guide took me round the Ranch I listened to stories of the first dills their exciting names and the different generations they represent and then he started talking about their leaders. At the extreme corner of the camp in a secluded cage sat a lonely and skinny monkey, Toky...

The Calabar Festival has become a world class brand with the #CarnivalCalabar and other events aired live on Channel 199 DSTV. The just concluded 2013 Calabar Festival had its own share of intrigues one of them been the much awaited Brazilians and also the star acts scheduled to perform such as Dbanj, 2face, Banky W, MI and a host of others highly celebrated Nigerian artists. On the day of the #CarnivalCalabar ,27th Dec something happened about some minutes to noon. For those who attended the 2012 #CalabarFestival there was an event called 'Hot Wheels' ,a power bike display blended with performances from dance groups, the event had a lot of daring power bike stunts and was a delight to watch with no casualties and also on a day that had only an evening show at the stadium on the programme line up. Unfortunately in 2013 the bikers took to the streets of Calabar on Carnival day irrespective of a Government restrain ordering the bikers not to do th...

The Calabar Festival 2013 has kicked off in earnest. The Calabars Got Talents shows continues today with a lot of local talents been given the opportunity to get discovered. The crowd keeps on getting larger and larger as is usually the case. We are gradually heading to the climax which is the 27th, Carnival day which is the high point of the Festival. Most of my friends have asked me for the festival calendar and I guessed some others will be wondering where to get it. Simply go to www.calabarfestival.com or http://calabarfestival.com/images/files/2013_Calabar_Festival_Programme.pdf  and download to phone or computer. As simple as ABC so you don't miss any event. Also get Calabar Festival Updates: http://www.calabarfestival.com/ | http://Facebook.com/calabarfestival | http://Twitter.com/Calabarfestival | BB pin: 2AD4709F | BB Channel: C000A35A1 http://youtube.com/festivalcalabar | www.instagram.com/calabarfestival Finally to get all the latest ...

Imoke Sacks 7 Commissoners, 13 Special Advisers For failing to participate in activities marking World’s AIDS Day, Cross River State Governor Mr. Liyel Imoke yesterday suspended indefinitely 20 members of his cabinet and directed that they hand over all government documents and property in their possession to their permanent secretaries. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Michael Aniah said the State Governor had approved the suspension of the affected commissioners and Special Advisers for not honouring a state function as only governor and a few aides attended the World’s AIDS Day celebration. The following commissioners were affected in the sack: Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Attah Ochinke; Commissioner for Finance, Etim Caifas; Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Edak Iwuchukwu; Commissioner for Social Development, Mrs. Patricia Endeley; Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Sandy Onor; Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr. El...

Recently the International Humanist and Ethical Union   T he world union of Humanist organizations and other human rights group in Nigeria released a statement against the most recent religious campaign by Helen Ukpabio themed the WITCHES ON THE RUN, Apparently there have been a lot of close calls in the past of children been disowned and all sorts of atrocities and judgement passed on such children believed to be witches and wizards. As horrible as this sounds this is what religion has turned into as people look for quick fixes to prosperity and a reason to blame their misfortunes on so called attacks from the village and sometimes are even deceived to believe that their own children are witches causing their downfall. Yes Ephesians 6 verse 12 says ' For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places' it does not mean that ever...

The Africa International Film Festival starts today, 10th November 2013 to 17th November!!! The entire Nollywod industry has landed in Calabar. Here are pictures of some Nollywood personalities @ the airport, waiting for the chartered flight. Among those present were, Desmond Elliott, Uru Eke, Segun Arinze, OC Ukeje, Rita Dominic, Uche Jumbo, Lydia Forson, Omoni Oboli, KC Ejelonu, Gbenga Ajigbenro, Charles Novia, Lancelot Imasuen, Chinedu Ikedezie and other top practitioners and industry business people. Also in the entourage are Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, Rita Dominic, Lala Akindoju, Bhaira Mcwizu, Leonora Esorom, Fidelis Duker, Bond Emeruwa, Iyen Agbonifo and others. Register to attend the 2013 Africa International Film Festival ( # AFRIFF ) through this link  http:// ow.ly/qDjyL Also click on this link to see AFRIFF 2013 Festival programme http://www.africafilmfest.org/index.php/shortcodes/festival-programme This week promises to be action packed in the City of C...

Yesterday the Institute of software practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) National Software Conference and Competition 2013 kicked at the Tinapa Knowledge City, Calabar. The Theme for this year is 'Software Strategies for retooling the workforce'. ISPON seeks to encourage and advise local and foreign investors and financial institutions on the need and benefits of actively investing in the software industry in Nigeria and ensure that the contribution of software technology products and services are recognized in the development policies of Nigeria. ISPON also organizes and host national and global conferences, seminars, talk shows, exhibitions, and workshops for the development of software technology in Nigeria making it possible for the development of a database of local software products/services and provide information and useful contacts for software exports from Nigeria. The opening ceremony kicked off after the arrival of the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Liyel Im...