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Fubara, ‘I Am Still Standing Strong And Daring To Implement Impactful Policies And Programmes’

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Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that he is in the office to stay asserting that no man is more powerful than God.

Fubara assured the people that he would make a difference in governance saying he was merely a watcher and not a controller over the affairs of the state.

The Governor said those seeking absolute control got obsessed with power, became ruthless and delightfully trampled on the rights and liberties of the people they should ordinarily dedicate themselves to serve.

But he said he was not like them insisting that he would continue to watch over the affairs of the state entrusted in his care with the fear of God, and make Rivers people truly proud of his time of service.

Fubara gave the assurance at the baby dedication service in honour of the family of Mr and Mrs Henry Wordu at the Royal House of Grace International Church in Rumueme Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the State on Sunday.

The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Nelson Chukwudi, expressed appreciation to the church for its  fervent prayers.

He said his government was still standing strong and daring to implement impactful policies and programmes that advanced the progress and growth of the state because of the church’s prayers

The Governor said no single man was more powerful than God to thwart divine purpose adding that the hearts of kings were willed to any direction by God to do His biddings.

He said: “No man is more powerful than God. And even the heart of that wicked and heartless man or whatever you want to call it, it is even in the palm of God’s hand.

“It’s like a water that God turns in directions He wants. So, it’s only God that will continue to help us. And I know that He will lead us to a successful end.”

“For us, by the special grace of God, He has placed us, today, to watch over the affairs, not to control, but watch over the affairs of this State. I am not controlling, but watching the affairs; and I will watch through the fear of God.

“I will watch, understanding that one day, I will leave and account for the way I had watched over the affairs for all of us.

“It’s when you are of the mind of controlling power, that you will become obsessed. But when you are watching, you know that one day, you will leave and another will take over.

“So, I will watch with the fear of God, and I will make everyone of you proud. I will make a difference in leadership, and that difference will be to give everybody the opportunity to be free in this State”.

Fubara added:  “And I am here to say thank you, first for all your prayers. A good number of you don’t even know me, have not seen me, have not had any personal contact with me, but from the time God showed His mercy upon us, you have always prayed for us, wish us well, and your prayers have always been answered by God.

“We are only standing because of your prayers. What we have gone through in this State, no previous government had gone through it. But it is only God that has made us still standing. Not just standing, but standing in the strength of God.

“It is only God and God alone. Without God, it won’t and will never be possible. So, I want to thank the Almighty God for showing His mercy, His grace that none of us even merit, but He poured it on us abundantly.”

Fubara said he was at the church service to identify with Mr Wordu, whom he described as  a wonderful and great personality, and also to be part of the dedication of their baby to God.

He said: “So, we are here to join everyone to make the promise that we will continue to pray for this baby. We will physically support the upbringing of this child in the fear of God and in the understanding of the workings of God in the lives of everyone.

“Nothing happens without God. He is a perfect designer. Before anything happens, He knows the end from the beginning. He already knows where he is going.

“It’s important you understand who a successful father is. A successful father is not measured by the wealth, money, houses, but when you are surrounded by worthy children.

“So, my prayer is that this baby will grow to bring honour to the Henry’s family; to bring honour to this church; to bring honour to this State; and bring honour to our country, Nigeria.”

Fubara, who urged the church to continue to pray for his administration because God had already taken charge, insisting that Rivers and its people were truly liberated by God.

The Governor, while assuring of upholding what was right and just for the interest of the state, on behalf of the state government, donated N100million to support to the church.

Also speaking at the event, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, said that Fubara meant well for the state, adding that he would continue to make progress in his governance over Rivers State.

General Musa also noted the huge defence task undertaken by the Nigerian military to ensure sustained security of the country, and assured that they would not relent in that responsibility.

SOURCE: THE NATION

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Five Nigerians Arrested By Philippines Police For Kidnapping

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Five Nigerians have been arrested in the Philippines for allegedly kidnapping another Nigerian Student.

The suspects were arrested in Angeles City, Pampanga on Thursday.

The suspects, namely Evans Enwwereaku Chinemerem, David Chidera Ibegbulamo, Nwokeke Christian Ihechukwu, Nwokeke Cajothan Chinemmerem and Okonkwo Emmanuel Kosiso, who are all residents of Angeles City, are facing criminal complaints of kidnapping for ransom and violation of Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.

Central Luzon Police director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan said the suspects were arrested when operatives of the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group, together with Mabalacat City and Angeles City police, raided their hideout in Barangay Malabanias at around 5 a.m.

Maranan added that the operation was based on information from the Anti-Kidnapping Group that the suspects kidnapped their fellow Nigerian, Kingsley Chukwuemeka Ikeagwuana, a student residing at Urban Resort Residences in Paranaque City and held the victim for ransom.

“Hopefully, this will serve as a warning to those who want to commit crimes and to thieves,” he said.

Three firearms, two .45 caliber pistols and a .38 caliber revolver with ammunition were seized from the suspects.

The suspects are under police custody.

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Okonjo-Iweala Set For Re-Election As DG Of WTO

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Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is set for re-election as director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) after emerging as the sole candidate at the close of nomination for the position yesterday.

The WTO confirmed the development in a statement yesterday.

“Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, Chair of the General Council, informed WTO members on 9 November that no further nominations for the position of Director-General had been received by the deadline of 8 November and that the incumbent Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is therefore the only candidate for the role,” the WTO said.

It added:“Director-General Okonjo-Iweala confirmed her willingness to serve a second four-year term in the role in a letter to the Chair on 16 September. On 8 October, the WTO formally commenced the process for appointing its next Director-General, with members given until 8 November to submit nominations.”

The WTO said the chair of the General Council will communicate the next steps in this process in the coming days.

“The process was led by the General Council Chair in accordance with the WTO’s “Procedures for the Appointment of Directors-General,” the organisation said.

Okonjo-Iweala’s present term will end on 31 August 2025.

She became WTO DG on February 15,2021, the first woman and African to lead the trade organisation.

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Kwara Student’s Death, Three Police Officers Detained

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Three police officers has been arrested and detaibeed for allegedly beat a Kwara State University (KWASU) student to death at Tanke Bridge in Ilorin, the state capital.

The deceased was identified as Suleiman Olayinka. The 27 year-old was said to be asthmatic. The state Police Command confirmed the arrest of the suspects.

Olayinka was allegedly killed by the policemen last Tuesday at around 2:00 pm.

An eyewitness said the incident occurred when Olayinka  got off a motorcycle and was approached by three officers, who then dragged him to the ground.

The deceased was said to have gone to collect N1,000, which he had already transferred to a point-of-sale operator to settle the fare for the commercial motorcycle  rider who brought him.

“I was with him. As soon as he got the money from a PoS operator, the officers came out of a tricycle and dragged him to the ground. The victim kept asking what offence he had committed, but they didn’t let him speak. All his pleas were ignored,” the witness said.

Confirming the arrest of the suspects, the state police spokesperson, DSP Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, in a statement issued on Friday, said“The Kwara State Police Command is aware of this unfortunate incident, which led to the sudden death of Suleiman Olayinka (M), 27 years old.

“A complaint of cheating and criminal breach of trust was reported against the deceased. Police detectives were immediately assigned to investigate the case.

“Meanwhile, the officers involved in the incident have been identified, arrested, and detained for further investigation regarding the death of the suspect.

“Further updates will be provided promptly as investigations unfold.”

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