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Rivers crisis caused by control of state resources, Fubara opens up

Fubara and Wike have been at loggerheads for over a year over disagreements on the leadership of the state political structure.
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has opened up on the root cause of the political crisis rocking the state, revealing that the struggle is for the sole control of the resources belonging to the oil-rich state.
The Governor disclosed this while addressing the congregation of Omega Power Ministries, Worldwide during the 51st Birthday of the General Overseer, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, and the 18th Anniversary of the church.
The event was held at the church’s headquarters located in Mbodo, Aluu in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the State on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Fubara reassured Rivers residents of his commitment to utilise the state resources judiciously for the betterment and overall interest of the people.
He appealed to the church not to relent in its prayers for his administration to remain focused with a view to achieving the purpose of governance in the State.
“There is a reason for this crisis, and that reason is the control of the resources of Rivers State. Rivers State resources belong to you (the people), and we will make sure that the resources are applied judiciously for the betterment of Rivers State.
“What you owe us is just one thing: Continue to pray for us. Let us not lose focus because we know the devil is always at war to derail people in governance.
“Continue to pray for us because what is most important is the interest of the people here, and I believe that with your prayers, we will not lose focus and the purpose of governance will be achieved in Rivers State,” he said.
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. [DailyTrust/Facebook]
Fubara praises GO
The Governor praised the General Overseer of OPM Worldwide, Apostle Chinyere for his philanthropic works and contributions to humanity.
While stating the level of decadence in public amenities he met on assumption of office, Fubara, lauded the cleric for the various educational programmes in the ministry aimed at providing children with the requisite vocational and technical knowledge needed for future employment.
“I want to commend you for what you are doing. Life is not about taking. What is important in life is giving, and anybody who believes that it is only taking, the person won’t go far in life.
“For all you are doing for humanity, God will continue to strengthen you. You don’t know what you are doing, but those of us who are outside understand your contributions to humanity.
“Look at what you just showed me here. How many of our schools are still functioning to provide that level of training? They are no longer there! We met a dead system which we are trying to revive. But you are doing it as a private person. Why won’t God bless you?,” he added.
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Police investigate headless corpse of 14-year-old, murder of 22-year-old bride

The police in Jigawa have said its operatives have begun an investigation into the circumstances around the headless corpse of a teenager found on the side of the road in Jikas-Dabaja village of Gwaram local government area of the state.
SP Lawan Shiisu, the command’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement in Dutse. Shiisu said that the teenager’s corpse was found at the scene of the incident at about 9 pm, on Wednesday.
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On Wednesday at about 2200hrs, the Divisional Police Headquarters Gwaram informed us about a corpse in Jikas-Dabaja village, Gwaram LGA.
A team of policemen rushed to the scene and on arrival, they discovered a headless corpse. The corpse also had his private parts removed. The corpse was later identified as that of a 14-year-old Almajiri, who went missing two earlier, Shiisu said.
He explained that the victim’s relatives were contacted after being certified dead by a medical doctor on call.
The remains was released to them for burial.
Investigations are ongoing with a view to apprehending the perpetrators, he added.
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In another development, Shiisu said that the police were also investigating the death of a 22-year-old bride in Hadejia local government area. Shiisu said the deceased, identified as Zainab Ibrahim, died from throat cuts five weeks after her marriage.
He added that the victim was rushed to the General Hospital in Hadejia where a medical doctor on call pronounced her dead. The spokesman said an investigation had since begun and that efforts were being stepped up to apprehend the perpetrators of the heinous act.
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Stay away from women that are always in church – Woman advises men

An East African woman, Maureen Bahema, has advised men to stay away from women who are constantly in church and always talk about their papa “MEN stay away from women that are always at Church from Monday to Monday and they are always talking about their Papa. They never talk about JESUS CHRIST but daily “papa this papa that”. When you marry such girls, her papa will be controlling your marriage,” she wrote on Thursday March 13 The post Stay away from women that are always in church – Woman advises men appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
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Fubara writes fresh letter for 2025 budget presentation to Rivers Assembly

By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt
Less than eight hours after his Chief Judge has been placed on investigation over alleged age falsification, the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has properly written to the state House of Assembly of his intention to present the 2025 budget.
On Wednesday, Fubara was locked out of the Assembly Complex for what the spokesman of the House, Hon Enemi George said “his inability to formally communicate the House”.
In a letter titled: Notice of Presentation of Rivers State 2025 Budget to Rivers State House of Assembly, and addressed to the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, the Governor recalled his first visit to the House.
“You may recall my failed visit to the Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 for the presentation of the 2025 Rivers State Budget in compliance with the judgement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
“As you know, the planned presentation of the said budget could not take place because my entourage and I were locked out at the gate and denied entry into the premises despite the prior delivery of a soft copy of the notice to you following the failure of the Clerk to accept the hard copy from us.
“Recall further that before this unfortunate incident, the House issued a 48-hour ultimatum to present the 2025 budget even when we were yet to be served with the certified
true copy of the judgement and accompanying enrolled orders”, he said.
Governor Fubara informed the Speaker in the letter that “we were simply complying with both the order of the Supreme Court and the request of the Rivers State House of Assembly when we came to present the 2025 budget on the 12th of March, 2025.
“The Supreme Court has directed that all arms of government should exercise their
powers and perform their duties within the ambits of the Constitution and ordinary laws of our country, and this we must do to end the lingering stalemate and advance the progress of our state and the well-being of our people.
“No matter the depth of our differences, we believe the interests of the State and our
people should take priority over political conflicts.
“Against this background, it is my pleasure to again notify you, Mr. Speaker, of my desire and intention to present the 2025 Budget to the Rivers State House of Assembly on
Wednesday, 19th March, 2025 by 11.00 a.m. or any other date within March 2025 that you may
consider convenient”.
It is therefore left to be seen if the House will have the courtesy to respond to the letter giving the long time frame for thr presentation of the budget.
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