Dr.Betta Edu with a baby in the midst of the children and others. By Anietie Akpan In continuation of her decade-long Ramadan and Lent tradition, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu over the weekend broke fast with over 1,500 physically challenged men, women, and children of Muslim and Christian…
By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the enduring bond between the people of Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State, describing both as brothers who must continue to live in peace and harmony. The governor gave the assurance during a special Sunday worship service at Liberty Gospel Church in…
Reviewed by Sam Akpe This book has six chapters, arranged across 82 pages—from the title page to the index page. Aside from copious citations from relevant articles and chapters of the Holy Bible, the reference page has less than ten cited authorities. The book itself is uncommonly entitled: Christian Relations. There is something unconventional about…
By Dianabasi Effiong Fasting begins on Wednesday for Christians and Muslims alike as faithful of the two major religions observe Ash Wednesday and Ramadan. For Christians, this years Ash Wednesday falls on Feb. 18. Lent is marked with a 40-day, solemn period of prayer, fasting, and repentance preparatory for Easter. Similarly, for Muslims, Ramadan is…
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON. As Christians today begin the lent season with Ash Wednesday, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has enjoined Nigerian Christian faithful to use the period as a time of prayer and sober reflection. Akpabio, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon….
