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By Akanimo Sampson A Christian group, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) that is serving more than 600 million evangelicals has said that Christians in Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, and in other countries of the sub-Saharan region have been under many Islamist attacks. According to WEA’s Advocacy Officer, Wissam al-Saliby, Christians are increasingly under Islamist attacks in West Africa. To arrest the situation, he has pointed out that businesses and economic leaders have an important role to play in fostering social cohesion, contributing to peace-building efforts, and creating an environment that protects Christians. This is, however, the first time the persecuted Church…

By Akanimo Sampson A leading data and analytics company, GlobalData, says Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) planned across the oil and gas value chain this 2020 are set to focus on natural gas developments. FID is, however, the final decision of the Capital Investment Decision (CID) as a part of the long term corporate finance decisions based on key criteria to manage the company’s assets and capital structures. In general, the FID can be made after completion of permits and financial arrangements, and ready for commencement of the construction works at the Site (EPC Contract). It is the point at which…

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has swept the Essien Udim re-run elections in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District. This was as All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state had announced withdrawing from the race 12 hours to the re-run elections in Essien Udim local government area. In a press conference on Friday evening at the party’s secretariat in Uyo, Mr Ini Okopido, the state Chairman of the party, said: “APC has withdrawn from the re-run election in Essien Udim local government area as we are dissatisfied with the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state.” Okopido…

Christian teenager Leah Sharibu who was abducted from her boarding school in north-eastern Nigeria by Boko Haram insurgents, gave birth to a baby boy early Saturday, a source has revealed. A report monitored on SaharaReporters quoted a source who is familiar with Leah’s situation, to have said that the abducted Christian girl gave birth to a baby boy. The report said Leah was delivered of the baby a few weeks ago following her forceful marriage to a top Boko Haram commander, a reliable source close to the terror group told SaharaReporters. On February 19, 2018 at 5:30 p.m., 110 schoolgirls…

Dakkada FC proved some soccer pundits wrong after trouncing JigawaGolden Stars 2-0 during the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. During their match 17 played at Godswill Akpbabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday, January 25, Osimaga Duke scored a goal at 47 minutes while Spencer Bassey slotted in another at the 71 minutes for the Uyo darling team. Recall that during the match 15 match, Dakkada FC fell two goals to Nasarawa United at the same Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, a match that attracted opprobrium to the home team. After this comeback winning, Dakkada FC now have 27…

Media professionals in Akwa Ibom State who retired from the public service have been challenged to leverage on their experiences by contributing positively to the improvement of the media sector and betterment of the state and the country at large. They have also been charged to continue to commit their ways unto the Lord and walk with Him in spirit and in truth so as to attain more successes and enjoy more of His tangible blessings. A senior member of The Apostolic Church, Okon Mbaba Street, Uyo, Dick Akpan gave the charge in his exhortation when members of the Forum of Retired Media…

By Akanimo Sampson Apparently worried by the continued bloodletting in Nigeria, Minority Rights Group International (MRG) has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, to rise quickly in defence of Christians all over the country. MRG’s Director of Policy and Communications, Carl Soderbergh, says it is critical that the Nigerian government under the watch of President Buhari, a retired Army Major General, acts quickly to defend its population, as well as bring perpetrators of the violence to justice. According to the minority rights group, “the threat to civilians in much of Nigeria, and specifically Christian communities in…

By Akanimo Sampson Halima, a 30-year-old mother of three displaced in Somalia because of the drought has said “many people who were displaced cannot return home. The drought in Somalia is happening all the time. People have no way to recover.” Halima’s testimony is coming at a time there is huge evidence on how climate change and environmental degradation affect human mobility. The evidence is quite growing and is so far, uncontested. But, the current focus of the debate on establishing a climate refugee status can only lead to a narrow and biased debate, and will ultimately provide partial…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is ready to hold re-run elections in 28 court-ordered constituencies in the country on Saturday, January 25. These are one Senatorial and 12 Federal constituencies as well as 15 state constituencies. In Akwa Ibom State, the re-run election will hold in Essien Udim in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District for the election of a Senator, election of a member for Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency and a member to represent Essien Udim State constituency in the state House of Assembly. Though Akpabio had written to the Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC…

US teen prodigy, Coco Gauff has knocked defending champion, Naomi Osaka 6-3, 6-4 out of the Australian Open, pulling off another big upset at the year’s first Grand Slam. In the first set during their third-round match on Friday, the 15-year-old broke the Japanese star’s serve on 4-3, partly thanks to three unforced errors by Osaka, and served out the opener. By this stunning victory, Gauff has surged into the top 100 of the World rankings. The Japanese third seed looked deflated as she dropped her serve again at the start of the second set, but got going with a…