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By Bassey Asuquo Religion is the belief in a reality beyond what is perceptible by the senses, and the practices associated with this belief. Belief on its own is the faith or trust in the reality of something, often based upon one’s own reasoning, trust in a claim, desire of actuality, and /or evidence considered. Religion and beliefs vary according to countries, states, tribes, ethnic groups and even individuals. According to research,  in the pre-colonial era, Ibibio religion (Inam) was of two dimensions, which centered on the pouring of libation, sacrifice, worship, consultation, communication and invocation of the God of Heaven (Abasi Enyong),…

True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice ― Martin Luther King, Jr. The recent claim by Eastern Obolo stakeholders over what they perceived as attempt to cede some oil wells to three local government areas in Akwa Ibom State poignantly attracted the concern of many. Addressing newsmen on the matter recently, Dr Amah William, the Secretary-General of IILIMA, socio-cultural organisation working for the promotion of ideals and welfare of Eastern Obolo people in Akwa Ibom state, raised alarm on purported plan by the state government to cede 17l communities with more than 56 oil wells to Onna,…

The 73-kilometre Aba-Ikot Ekpene Road in Abia and Akwa Ibom States is one of the 21 federal roads approved by Federal Executive Council for reconstruction across the six geopolitical zones of the country. The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) had decried the loss of its members and properties to dilapidated roads, but NNPC appealed to the union to shelve the planned strike and accepted to rebuild some of the roads. Consequently, FEC approved N621.2 billion for Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to fix the 21 federal roads. Also, FEC has approved the rehabilitation of a 49-kilometre Umuahia…

Twitter said it recorded $536.8 million loss or 67 cent per share, in the third quarter of 2021, according to its financial results released Tuesday. That is down from a profit of $28.7 million, or 4 cents per share, in the same period a year earlier. The San Francisco-based company blamed it on lawsuit settlement, but its revenue rose sharply in the third quarter, boosted by solid ad sales around the globe. The loss included a one-time net charge of $766 million from a shareholder lawsuit the company settled. Twitter said last month that it will pay $809.5 million to settle…

By Bassey Asuquo Marriage is a union of two or more people that creates a family tie and carries legal, social, and/or religious rights and responsibilities. Marriage is often, specifically, the union of only two people, to the exclusion of all others….QUOTE DICTIONARY In Ibibio land, the first daughter is often seen as a prized item by their parents. Because high value is placed on her by her parents, it is often seen by parents as a loss to give her out for marriage.  Awa Oduongo (sacrifice and throw away) According to findings, though nature demands that a daughter who…

By Bassey Asuquo Agbokim waterfalls are situated in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State, close to its border with Cameroon. The waterfalls are about 17 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Ikom and 320 kilometres (200 mi) from Calabar. Named after the host town, Agbokim Waterfalls are made up of seven streams which display a breathtaking cascade of fresh water plunging down the high cliff into the beautiful tropical rainforest, which is the reason it is called, the seven –faced wonder. This site is surrounded by steep hills, valleys, and luxuriant vegetation. Agbokim falls which have attractive scenery, has over the years, been a centre of attraction for visitors…

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, posted better-than-expected third quarter results on Tuesday, with total revenues shooting to $65.1 billion or 41 per cent. While Google’s ad business continues to subsidise its cloud expansion, Google Cloud brought in nearly $5 billion in the third quarter. On a conference call, CFO Ruth Porat said “revenue performance in the third quarter reflects continued broad-based strength in advertiser spend and elevated consumer online activity as well as a strong contribution from Google Cloud.” Alphabet reported an overall net income of $18.94 billion and diluted earnings per share of $27.99. Analysts had expected earnings of $23.47 per share on revenue…

By Bassey Asuquo Throughout the history of mankind, culture has been the fulcrum upon which society rests. It provides and takes various forms including traditional festivals, the social, religious, intellectual and artistic manifestations that characterize a society. Traditional Pottery making was, and is one of the forms that culture takes to characterize the Nigerian society. The practice of pottery in Nigeria is commonly found among the women folk. The business of trading with products of pottery is also formulated by the women despite the burden of carrying the fragile wares from one market to another after production. It is in the…

The menace of street trading in Uyo and other local government headquarters in Akwa Ibom State coupled with attendant risks glaringly poses dangers to numerous road users. Calls by the government and environment-friendly individuals to its nuisance value to ending the menace have been long overdue. From Itam Market along Itu-Calabar Federal Highway, from Ikot Ekpene, Abak, Oron Road, IBB Avenue to Udo Umana and other adjoining streets, the foul smell from irregular refuse disposal caused by dumping of unwanted wares and rotten products by some traders at strategic places is unspeakable. This is why we support the recent decision…

Fédération Internationale de Football Association has slammed a two-year ban on the coach of Cofine Football Club, Ikot Ekpene in Akwa Ibom, Remi Amadi, from all football-related activities for alleged match-fixing. Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications at Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), in a statement on Tuesday said the ban was imposed by world football governing body FIFA. “The world body’s Disciplinary Committee conveyed this decision to the NFF, and it is a consequence of a similar ban imposed on the coach by the Federation’s Disciplinary Committee at its meeting of August 16,” he said. Olajire added that the NFF…