In a remarkable display of bipartisan collaboration, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, accompanied by Deputy Governor H.E. Distinguished Senator Akon Eyakenyi and other esteemed officials, extended a warm welcome to Senate President H.E. Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio (CON) on his first visit to the state since his election as the President of the SenateContinue reading “GOVERNOR UMO ENO LEADS AKWA IBOM IN PRIORITIZING DEVELOPMENT”
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BANANA PORRIDGE (Oto Mboro)
Oto Mboro is a porridge made with grated or pureed unripe bananas and vegetables. Similar to Ikokore (water yam porridge) and plantain porridge. It is delicious and healthy, so much so that it is part of the food given to young maidens who are confined in the fattening rooms of the Ibibio and Efik tribes ofContinue reading “BANANA PORRIDGE (Oto Mboro)”
President Tinubu Concludes Successful Paris Trip, Sets Off for Private Visit to London
In a remarkable display of diplomatic prowess, President Bola Tinubu has successfully wrapped up his official journey to Paris, France. During his visit, he played a prominent role in the esteemed summit on ‘A New Global Financing Pact,’ graciously hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. President Tinubu’s representation of Nigeria at the summit was highlyContinue reading “President Tinubu Concludes Successful Paris Trip, Sets Off for Private Visit to London”
Headline: Akpabio’s Election as Senate President Dispels Alleged Islamisation Plot in Nigeria – APC Group
Date: June 14, 2023 A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), known as the National Progressive Hub, has declared that the appointment of Senator Godswill Akpabio, former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, as the Senate President, has effectively put an end to the alleged plans of Islamising Nigeria. The group believes that the rumorsContinue reading “Headline: Akpabio’s Election as Senate President Dispels Alleged Islamisation Plot in Nigeria – APC Group”
EKID
HISTORY of EKET NATIONCommon surnames include Odungide, Akanimo, Assam, Inwang, Essiet, Udoito, Edoho, Edohoeket, Etukudo, Ukpong, Abia, Ekpo, Ikott, Abasekong, Asamudo, Nyoho, Ekong, Ekanim, Udofa, Edem, Inyang, Itauma, Udosen, Usoro, Etti, Etteh (actually meaning father), Udofia, Ukoetuk, Uku, Abia and Nsien. Just like the remainder of West Africa, the family name normally is an indicatorContinue reading “EKID”
The Cradle Online 