Jehovah’s Witnesses Announces Move to Produce Bible-Based Publications in Isoko Language

• Jehovah’s Witnesses opened a new 3,926 square-meter office complex for Isoko translation in Oyede, Delta State, on July 6, 2024
• The facility aims to break down language barriers by providing educational and Bible-based publications in the Isoko language
• According to Endurance Ologe, the local spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses, this initiative, initiative is to benefit around 700,000 Isoko speakers in Nigeria and aid in language preservation

Delta state—The Jehovah’s Witnesses, a religious denomination, inaugurated a new office complex dedicated to Isoko translation this Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Oyede, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State.

The 3,926 square-meter facility is designed to house 14 translators, facilitating enhanced collaboration and providing them with necessary resources in a centralized location.

Jehovah’s Witnesses translation facility in Delta state
Photo credit: @drpenkingSource: Twitter

As reported by The Punch, this information was shared in a statement by Endurance Ologe, the local spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses, and distributed to journalists in Warri on Tuesday, June 3.

This was as the JW released a revised New World Translation in Igbo in 2021, as cited on its website.

The Isoko people, an ethnic group in Nigeria, predominantly reside in the Niger Delta region of the country.

The statement further highlighted that the facility aims to break down language barriers by offering educational and Bible-based publications in the Isoko language.

The statement partly reads:

“This initiative supports the development and education of the approximately 700,000 Isoko speakers in Nigeria and helps preserve their language. Jehovah’s Witnesses are enthusiastic about this linguistic contribution to society.

“The Isoko people are one of Nigeria’s ethnic groups, primarily residing in the Niger Delta region. Out of the over 8,800,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide, more than 400,000 are in Nigeria.

“Since 1958, the challenging task of translating Isoko has been undertaken by a skilled group of local volunteers, most of whom are native speakers, to ensure the highest quality translation.

“Unlike automatic translation software, these translators consider all the cultural nuances to achieve a clear and natural translation.

“To date, the team has translated hundreds of printed books, the Isoko Bible, brochures, and audio publications.”

Jehovah’s Witnesses lady tackles husband over ‘fake’ lifestyle

In another report, a Nigerian lady identified as Oladimeji Oluwatosin called out her husband for lying about his financial status before marriage.

According to Oluwatosin, she and her husband, Emmanuel Egba, married in February 2022 after dating for six months.

TheTalk.NG reported that Oluwatosin had gone to Emmanuel’s house after the wedding and discovered, to her shock, that he could not feed her.

Source: TheTalk.NG

BREAKING: Hoodlums Set Akwa Ibom Electoral Commission Office Ablaze

Hoodlums set the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission office in Ibiono Ibom ablaze Police Public Relations Officer ASP Timfon John assured the public that security measures have been intensified at all AKISIEC offices Local voters expressed their concerns over the violence but remained determined to participate in the electoral process Hoodlums have set fire ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

N70,000 Allowance: Corps Members Slam Tinubu’s Government Over September Payment, NYSC Reacts

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called for patience from corps members as they await the promised N70,000 allowance Corps members, like Habibah Oyedeji and Zainab Saka, expressed their frustration, feeling betrayed by the government NYSC Director of Communication, Carol Embu, reassured corps members that the payment process is determined by the Federal Government, ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

JUST IN: Significant Damages as Massive Flooding Hits Ibadan University, Details Emerge

Severe flooding at the University of Ibadan has caused significant damage to student hostels, with rooms submerged, among other damages The most affected area is Awo Hostel, where around 16 rooms were completely flooded, leaving students to deal with the loss of valuable items The University of Ibadan Students’ Union has responded by relocating affected ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

“Starting from April”: FG Announces Major Change in Processing, Obtaining Passports, Details Emerge

The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu, has launched a contactless biometric capture system to simplify passport applications,al offices. The new contactless passport processing app is applicable to Nigerians aged 18 and above or those renewing passports In collaboration with Irish Smart Technology and New World, the government plans to centralize passport production in Nigeria ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Akwa Ibom Gov Eno Appoints Aaughter as Acting First Lady after Wife’s Death, Speaks on Remarrying

Akwa Ibom state governor Umo Eno has appointed his daughter, Helen Eno-Obareki, as Acting First Lady following the passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Eno Governor Eno expressed confidence in his daughter’s ability to continue her mother’s legacy and received support from Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu Governor Eno, who paid tribute to his ... Read more Continue reading here ▶