#IbibioWOD: 'Mbiam'

Our #IbibioWordofTheDay Today Is "Mbiam" As Submitted By A Follower On Our Twitter Account.

"Mbiam" is a "fetish oath" usually employed to administer oath of allegiance. In Akwa Ibom, it is a common practice by people of all creed and most notably lately, the political class. It is also commonly employed to settle land and boundary disputes in the State. 

Items used during "Mbiam" includes; young plantain plantations, fresh palm fronds, dry gin, etc.

Ibaka Deep Seaport To Create 100,000 Jobs ~ Akpabio

Akwa Ibom Governor, Godswill Akpabio has disclosed that the proposed Ibaka Deep Seaport in the State will create 50,000 to 100,000 jobs upon completion. This disclosure was part of his briefing to PDP Elders from Oro Nation who called on him. 

Read more of this story after the cut

IBIBIO PEOPLE:THE MOST ANCIENT NIGERIAN ETHNIC GROUP AND THEIR FAMOUS "EKPO" SECRET SOCIETY

We found this excellent piece on Ibibio People, put together by kwekudee. If there was anything you wished to know about Ibibio, her people and origins, this article will come in handy, answering most of your questions, while revealing even more.

Click link to read.

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Hilarious Examination Instructions

This got me laughing so hard. These are examination instructions to Engineering in an Indian School. 

Pic: Nairaland

My Friends Have Abandoned Me - Goodluck Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan and wife, Dame Patience Jonathan were guest at a Thanksgiving and Farewell Service in his honour at the Church of the Advent, Abuja yesterday. And while responding at the closing stages of the emotion-laden service, President Jonathan thanked Nigerians for the opportunity to serve the country at various capacities, he also touched on other issues, including how his friends and aides have abandoned him since he lost reelection. 

Read full transcript of his speech after cut.....

AKWA IBOM: BASIC COUNTING AND NUMBERING IN IBIBIO #SpeakIbibio

In Ibibio, the first 100 numbers are counted in batches of 20, and so it is important to follow the first batch as that will form the basis for 21-39, 41-59, 62-79, 81-99, etc.

Look after the link break and feel free to drop comments and any suggestions.

NIGERIANS WILL REGRET VOTING BUHARI ~ Nkanga

Joe Effiong, writing in from Uyo for SunNews has disclosed that former indigenous Military Governor of Akwa Ibom State and Director General, Udom/Moses 2015 Campaign Organisation, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (Rtrd) predicted that Nigerians will regret their decision to vote out Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for Buhari. You would recall Former Military Head of State, Buhari and the APC won the March Presidential Election with over two million votes. He also maintained that Akwa Ibom sticking with the PDP will continue to augur well for the State.

Read his excerpts after the cut.

Ekpo Masquerade: The Akwa Ibom Export

It is no longer news that Akwa Ibom State is arguably the richest of States in Nigeria. The State is not only just blessed with fossil deposits and other exploitable minerals but also with human capital. We found this video clip of the Ekpo Masquerade on Youtube, one of many exports of Akwa Ibom State. 

Apart from paid features, most villages in Akwa Ibom State hold end-of-year Masquerade display as in this video, where people are treated to all forms of display from both players and masquerades.

We would bring more of this videos as we find them. Meanwhile, enjoy this....

NIGERIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM, IBIBIO VERSION..

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like singing the Nigerian National Anthem in your local dialect? We made an attempt to translate The Anthem to Ibibio.

There is still work to be done singing it through like you normally would in English. In the interim, enjoy and possibly take this to the bank, as you may always not find it in stores except we are on your bookmark.

See Anthem after cut...

HEALTH RELATED WORDS IN IBIBIO

We look at Ibibio words used to describe health conditions. Feel you know Ibibio? Go ahead and add yours at the comment section.

Follow @speakibibio on Twitter for live translations. Like us on www.facebook.com/speakibibio.official

AKWA IBOM APC PETITIONS INEC OVER MANIPULATION OF RESULTS

The All Progressive Congress, APC in Akwa Ibom State, led by it Chairman, Dr. Amadu Attai, has petitioned the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC over election malpractices in the State. A detailed report from Sahara Reporters indicates that the party also called for immediate arrest of the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Okojie, who the party say is aiding and abetting the crime.

Click link after cut for the report in full...

NIGERIAN AIRFORCE IS RECRUITING

The Nigerian Airforce is currently accepting applications from members of the public for positions as Airmen/Women in the force.

We thought you'd be interested and decided to bring it to your notice.

Click the link below for guidelines and application.

#SpeakIbibio: Ibibio Names Of Some Plants & Fruits.

Today, we are considering plants and fruits in Ibibio. An opportunity for you to know what name is given to your favourite plants and fruits in Ibibio, Akwa Ibom State. Read below...

Ibibio Translations Of The Human Anatomy

IBOM POWER PLANT: GOVERNOR AKPABIO HAS NO INTEREST – Pastor Anietie Ukpe

A Clergyman and Chief Press Secretary/Senior Special Assistant to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Anietie Ukpe has said that Governor Akpabio has no interest in buying the Ibom Power Plant.

Pastor Ukpe who was responding to questions in an online interactive session hosted by Akwa Ibom Convo (@AkwaIbomConvo) in conjunction with frontline social media blogger SpeakIbibio™, Monday, 23^rd March, 2015, opined that the Governor, Chief (Dr.) Godswill Obot Akpabio (CON), has surpassed expectations of majority of Akwa Ibom people and was in no way interested in taking what belongs to the people.

Some #IbibioNames And Meanings

We continue today with some #IbibioNames and their English meanings. You can find your favourite #IbibioNames.

This we hope will go to help people who have keen interest in taking up #IbibioNames but are reluctant due to non-availability of hands-on English translations.

The list of #IbibioNames is endless as new names are coined on a daily to compensate for situations where parents find themselves during childbirth. You may also add an omitted/new names and their English meanings.

Continue below;

Akwa Ibom Guber, We Are Going To Court - Aloysius Etok

According to PunchNg, Federal Lawmakers from Akwa Ibom State are seeking fresh governorship and house of assembly elections in the state.
This is coming as PDP Governorship candidate and Governor-Elect, Udom Emmanuel was declared winner of the April 11 Polls.

The call is led by Chairman of Caucus, Senator Aloysius Etok. Click here for more on the story  Punchng

#Ibibio: GREETINGS/ETIQUETTE

Let us begin with basic Ibibio Greetings and Etiquette

Good morning – Amesiere (sing), Emesiere (plu)

Goodnight – Asiere (sing), Esiere (plu)

Welcome!! AME'DI O!!

We are #SpeakIbibio, and we have been doing this job for well over two years on www.facebook.com/speakibibio.official, as well as on www.twitter.com/speakibibio. 

We have decided to expand it further by creating a blog to afford writers and learners the opportunity to broaden their experience and galvanize their passion for #Ibibio and Akwa Ibom State. We also hope that this will open up opportunities for more comment entries, thereby add substance to our publications.