Tolexander:
NTA is still dwelling in the pre 87 era when Calabar was the capital of Cross River state still having Uyo as one of the towns in the state, before the creation of Akwa Ibom from it.

Little wonder Channels, AIT, Silverbird, TVC et al have surpassed NTA in terms of relevance.

That is why NTA all over Nigeria are not improving because Nigeria government officials are corrupt, they refused to improve by upgrading like abroad's governments national televisions. Nigeria government institutions are in shameful state.

Watch NTA and you watch Nigeria corrupt politicians in government.
It is the propaganda and lies Nigeria government wants you to hear, that the NTA will feed you with.

Nigerians should stop insulting and belittling Akwaibomites politically. Akwaibomites are the richest state in crude oil Nigeria government to developing other regions the northern region in particular.


#UyoNoCalabar #AkwaIbomNotCrossRivers.

And these two states are Biafra region.

IbomPR:


Akwa Ibom does not speak Calabar language. Calabar (Cross River State) speaks Efik while Akwa Ibom majorly speaks Ibibio. Yes, some part of Akwa Ibom does speak Efik but the major language is Ibibio.

Is it Ibibio does Oron people speaks as their language?

MyNewJackeT:


it's the same thing just like AKWA IBOM AND CROSS RIVER STATE ARE THE SAME THING.

Na wa for Naija pple ooo. Person take time and vexation open thread just to dissuade the exact thing you just yarn for here.
You no feel for the Op at all oo

i am not hating on Akwa ibomites but they are the one hating on their brothers Cross Rivers state,i hav been with dem and noticed how they hate Cross river state people...just because of ordinary mistake and dey are even chest beating false things which people hav already seen..


telling us abt Aba Women riot that they are the ones that started it which nobody asked them cos is all lies..

yaki84:

can we now say ur town ogidi is in enugu state?

Savage !

Eastside046:
Diz Akwa Ibom people na tribal bigots


we see una as de same so make una no dey differentiate



See as dem dey chest beat dey call useless people as great people


Akwa Ibom as a whole cannot compete with my Town Ogidi in Anambra state wen it comes to great people..

i think u got some loosed nuts upstairs
no 1 is trying 2 compete with ur state in terms of achievement
just simply read understand and learn.... its not a must 2 comment.
ull definitely be a terrible student.

Eastside046:
Diz Akwa Ibom people na tribal bigots


we see una as de same so make una no dey differentiate



See as dem dey chest beat dey call useless people as great people


Akwa Ibom as a whole cannot compete with my Town Ogidi in Anambra state wen it comes to great people..

see you wey dey accuse people of tribal sentiments,na u come even they practicam.

It's surprising how adamant and unwilling some Nigerians are to learning.

Growing up and schooling in both Akwa Ibom and Rivers states, this has been something I try to educate people everyday. Every group or society seeks and deserves recognition and regards. For those who maybe interested, let me educate you.

After today, I don't expect to be addressed as 'Calabar' man but as 'Akwa Ibom' man.

Akwa Ibom and Cross River are entirely two states and capitals: Akwa Ibom - Uyo. Cross River - Calabar.

Akwa Ibom: With a capital city called Uyo, it has other prominent economic cities and trade centers like Eket, Ikot Ekpeme, Ikot Abasi etc. On the western borders, Ikot Abasi Local Government shares boundaries with the Ogoni people of Rivers State, and the Iwukem people of Etim Ekpo share boundaries with the Azumini - Ndoki people, likewise with Ikot Ekpene LGA, with a part of Arochukwu sharing boundaries too with them. All these are in present day Abia state. On the East, the Itu people via Ayadehe share boundaries with Cross River state, likewise Ifiayong in present day Uruan LGA of Akwa Ibom share a historical boundary with the Cross Riverians (this is believed to be where Efik people migrated from).

In Cross River state, there are over 40 languages spoken but the popular ones are Efik, Ogoja, Ikom, etc. A few people from Odukpani and Akamkpa LGA speak the Ibibio language owing to widespread domination of these people by Akwa Ibomites who undergo several commercial activities. Efik is a language spoken by people from Calabar. It is also worthy of note that there is no universal indigenous language generally spoken or understood by people from Cross River state.

Akwa Ibom, with a number of 31 local governments is unique when it comes to coexistence. It is the only state in the South South Nigeria where there is universality in indigenous language. Majority of the Akwa Ibom people speak Ibibio and Annang. The Ibibio and Annang dialects are interrelated and they understand each other perfectly. There is also the unique people of Oro nation who speak a unique dialect called Oro. The Oro people also speak and understand Ibibio which helps in closing the language barrier between Ibibio and Annang. The Eket, Esit Eket and Onna region speak Ibibio though they have a seemingly Ibibio language used in relating amongst them called Ekid language. The Ibeno people also speak Ibibio, majority understand Ekid, but they also have a unique language called Ibina or Ebana. They're other languages spoken by some Ibibio extraction within themselves like the Itu Mbu Uso language.

A specifically unique extraction of the Akwa Ibom people are the Obolos. Found in the Eastern Obolo local government area, they are culturally intertwined and related with the Andoni people of Rivers State. They speak the Obolo language, though majority of them also speak and understand the Ibibio language.

I don't wish to make this longer than it is, but I hope it is understood that just like Bayelsa state, made up of 8 local governments, created 21 years ago from Rivers state and part of Delta state; Abia state, created from Imo state and every other state with similar creation, Akwa Ibom State was created out of Cross River state and should be given its full regard and recognition as a state. Certain mistakes are not worth making, they go far to dispute our level of knowledge as a country.

On September 23rd, 2017, Akwa Ibom State, the most hospitable place in Nigeria will turn 30. A man who is 30 years I believe deems it fit to have self determination, control and recognition.

In that spirit, I join every well meaning citizen of our dear state to wish all Akwa Ibomites well in their endeavours. Akwa Ibom nnyin ke ado, mkpo aya aka iso ayaya, anyung afon ye nnyin.

Ndito eka eyak nnyin ibono ke ima ndito eka, ima esit kiet, Ima mfono mkpo.

#UyoNotCalabar
#OrangeSeptember
#AkwaIbomAt30
#Dakkada

What a great error. If the so called government owned Media Outfit could not give an accurate and correct happening in their country, I doubt if foreign counterparts would do.

JunckJournalism.

#Where is Sahara reporter.

With their eagle' eyes they will capture it.

it a mistake it need to be corrected you and me know that, but i think the name of the people confuses you

OP, while I understand your wish to educate people, I see you using falsehoods as truth. First, "Calabar" people don't speak only Efik. There are Qua people, who speak Ejagham and The Efuts whose language have, unfortunately (almost) gone extinct. There are three major languages in CROSS RIVER STATE, so why speak about a relatively small place as being a whole? Secondly, do you know your history at all? If you did, you'd know that before the Efiks migrated to Uruan, they had migrated to Arochukwu. If we follow your reasoning, the Efiks are from Arochukwu right? Why couldn't you just face the Uyo not Calabar thing and left it at that? See the way you beat your chest over Samuel Peter when we have the likes of Hogan Bassey, an Efik son to boast about? Use Google more, son. Aba women's riot started from Akwa Ibom? Oh blimey! Name one woman who is known to have participated and is an Akwa Ibomite and I'll give you Margaret Ekpo's name free of every charge. I honestly wish you'd put this much effort in holding your leaders accountable. BTW, you saying the Ibibios understand the Annang language is a great insult to the Annang tribe cos that's not true. Why didn't you scream and shout when one of your own sons sang "I go Calabar, I see Gods will Akpabio"? Rather, you hailed him and he enjoyed airplay and was rewarded by you instead! Tell your brothers, you are not excluded, to correct people when they're called Calabar people. I am tired of being pointed to an Akwa Ibomite as a " Calabar man" simply because the person has refused to correct the people. There are so many Akwa Ibomites in the Cross River State civil service who aren't Cross Riverians by marriage or any such but claim Cross River. How many Cross Riverians are employed into the Akwa Ibom civil service? This hatred needs to stop! Remain blessed as you educate your people to stop responding to the "Calabar man" tag as the truth.

1Sharon:

Bro you are ranting. I can't address this.

Lmao...English is too hard for you,i feel ur pain

Tedassie:

Lmao...English is too hard for you,i feel ur pain

He said a whole lot of nothing

1Sharon:

He said a whole lot of nothing

ehhen? So?

Why you cum dey report gimme na?

Proudgorgeousga:



the person you quoted is actually right Clement Isong was once the central bank Governor but not the first, Aliyu mai borno is the first indegenous central bank governor.

Google it.

Yes that was corrected.
Check the comments and you will see a reply on that. Thanks

clevadani:
Did I just read WWE boxing champion?

WBC.

Indeed no one is above mistake, the essence of this campaign is not to condemn NTA but to educate Nigerians and the world on this.

Such a mistake being made on National TV goes ahead to prove the fact that lots of Nigerians still mistake Akwa Ibom people and that of Cross River.

Akwa Ibom - Uyo
Cross River - Calabar

Eastside046:
na u be Adopted Child

ur state is de only useless state that advertised for ugly pervert Kemen during BBnaija

ask ur self what state like Delta state wil do with dia many talents
mayb put dem in dia budget


AKS no get level biko

EastIPOB or whatever is your name there is nothing u can do about it if you dont like it that way go plz locate the available Lagoon which the Lagos Monarch kept for lost souls like you...you cannot turn the tide Akwa Ibom has always be on the forefront ok...you f.o.o.l.i.s.h.l.y talk about Aba women riot that took place at Ikot Abasi spearheaded by the great woman in the person of Chief Margaret Ekpo..the case only heard at Aba , again Dr clement Isong was the first Sec. of the Central bank of Nigeria b4 changed to Governor at the early stage of Independence, now it may also interest you to note that the first Inspector General of police Louise Edet come from there, the first Nigerian Commission officer in the army Gen. wellington Bassey, the first Black Cardinal Ekanem, the first Agric graduate Chief Udo Adiaha Attah, the first Sec. Nig. University Com. NUC Dr. Ekong, the first black engineer in GM incorporation US is our son Engr Etuk,The youngest service chief Nigeria ever produce was Rtd. Air Marshall Nsikak Eduok, the list is endless...Even in academic circle, captain of industries, sport, politically and all spheres of life we dont lack behind despite the fact that it is a mono state unlike yours that have 5 core states and fractions, we are not bothered about people like you the history speaks for itself....that's why people like you can never allow Biafra to manifest because you felt you are better of than another when in reality you are just living in shadows....cant waste my time talking to you anymore am out of this shit of yours

UDIOK:
EastIPOB or whatever is your name there is nothing u can do about it if you dont like it that way go plz locate the available Lagoon which the Lagos Monarch kept for lost souls like you...you cannot turn the tide Akwa Ibom has always be on the forefront ok...you f.o.o.l.i.s.h.l.y talk about Aba women riot that took place at Ikot Abasi spearheaded by the great woman in the person of Chief Margaret Ekpo..the case only heard at Aba , again Dr clement Isong was the first Sec. of the Central bank of Nigeria b4 changed to Governor at the early stage of Independence, now it may also interest you to note that the first Inspector General of police Louise Edet come from there, the first Nigerian Commission officer in the army Gen. wellington Bassey, the first Black Cardinal Ekanem, the first Agric graduate Chief Udo Adiaha Attah, the first Sec. Nig. University Com. NUC Dr. Ekong, the first black engineer in GM incorporation US is our son Engr Etuk,The youngest service chief Nigeria ever produce was Rtd. Air Marshall Nsikak Eduok, the list is endless...Even in academic circle, captain of industries, sport, politically and all spheres of life we dont lack behind despite the fact that it is a mono state unlike yours that have 5 core states and fractions, we are not bothered about people like you the history speaks for itself....that's why people like you can never allow Biafra to manifest because you felt you are better of than another when in reality you are just living in shadows....cant waste my time talking to you anymore am out of this shit of yours

Fake fake fake

all lies joor or do u want to knw abt my Home town own

go and apologize to Cross Riverians

xcommando:
May be because of the believe that akwa ibom speaks calabar language,

You mean 'efik'? :/ -_-

Eastside046:
Assuming i am frm Cross River wil i be happy with what the wrote there


u can neva be Omambala so f.uck off my mention

And who d fu^ck told you I give a shiit about being omambala or whatever the hell u call it?

Enoquin:
Ooh ooh Ette ufok.

$

Adada was a song done by flavor while Ette ufok was a song from Chris ekpenyong n victor attah

Mkpo idoho kanga

SlendyMEE:
OP, while I understand your wish to educate people, I see you using falsehoods as truth. First, "Calabar" people don't speak only Efik. There are Qua people, who speak Ejagham and The Efuts whose language have, unfortunately (almost) gone extinct. There are three major languages in CROSS RIVER STATE, so why speak about a relatively small place as being a whole? Secondly, do you know your history at all? If you did, you'd know that before the Efiks migrated to Uruan, they had migrated to Arochukwu. If we follow your reasoning, the Efiks are from Arochukwu right? Why couldn't you just face the Uyo not Calabar thing and left it at that? See the way you beat your chest over Samuel Peter when we have the likes of Hogan Bassey, an Efik son to boast about? Use Google more, son. Aba women's riot started from Akwa Ibom? Oh blimey! Name one woman who is known to have participated and is an Akwa Ibomite and I'll give you Margaret Ekpo's name free of every charge. I honestly wish you'd put this much effort in holding your leaders accountable. BTW, you saying the Ibibios understand the Annang language is a great insult to the Annang tribe cos that's not true. Why didn't you scream and shout when one of your own sons sang "I go Calabar, I see Gods will Akpabio"? Rather, you hailed him and he enjoyed airplay and was rewarded by you instead! Tell your brothers, you are not excluded, to correct people when they're called Calabar people. I am tired of being pointed to an Akwa Ibomite as a " Calabar man" simply because the person has refused to correct the people. There are so many Akwa Ibomites in the Cross River State civil service who aren't Cross Riverians by marriage or any such but claim Cross River. How many Cross Riverians are employed into the Akwa Ibom civil service? This hatred needs to stop! Remain blessed as you educate your people to stop responding to the "Calabar man" tag as the truth.

hmm nice piece.
How are you?

inkdbetty:


You mean 'efik'? :/ -_-

Betty Udo are u efik or ibibio?