Niger Delta
Delta Monarchs Alert On Criminal Tactics
The Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, has alerted unsuspecting members of the public of the new strategies of criminal syndicates.
They said the criminals pose as security personnel along the highway and pretend to be willing to assist motorists whose vehicles broke down along the road only to dispossess them of their valuables.
Chairman of the Council, Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor, said they were concerned about the worsening security situation across the country.
He urged the federal authorities to think out of the box, re-jig the security architecture and adopt more decisive strategies to contain the situation.
While making a strong case for the introduction of community policing as the panacea for arresting the escalating insecurity in the country, the royal fathers condemned the attack and killings of innocent Nigerians in Kastina,Zamfara, Kaduna, Benue and other flash points across the country.
According to them, the nation was sliding to a “worrisome direction” occasioned by insecurity and lack of value for life.
“We are worried that kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle rustling, herdsmen attack on farmers, killing and trading in human parts has remained unabated and we feel government should act fast and stem the tide,” he said.
Supported by the 2nd Vice Chairman of the Council, Pene Luke Kalanama VIII, the monarchs charged the Inspector- General of Police to come up with strategies for effective community.
He asserted that policing was the way to go giving the circumstance Nigerians have found themselves.
“We wish to urge Nigerians not to regard security as the sole responsibility of security agencies and military, they should rather see security as the collective responsibility of all Nigerians,” he stated.
The monarchs also called for synergy between them and Presidents-General of communities saying that there was no need for acrimony between them since the traditional rulers were in charge of their kingdoms.
At the end of the meeting, the traditional rulers led by the Chairman, Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor II visited the Asaba of Asaba, Obi Professor Chike Edozien to felicitate with him on his safe return to Asaba after a successful medical vacation abroad for over three years.
Edozien called on governments at all levels to continue to build on the existing development structures for the steady growth of the society saying that the development blue print of past governments should not be jettisoned but rather improved upon.
Niger Delta
Make God Your Anchor To Fulfill Destiny, Cleric Charges Christians … As Jaja Marks 70th Birthday
The Lead Pastor at Jesus Appointed People’s Bible Church, Ozogbe, Ikwerrengwo-Etche, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Pastor Promise Nwaelele, has urged Christians to make God the anchor of their lives in whatever position they find themselves, in order to attain the destinies set for them by God.
Pastor Nwaelele, who gave the charge recently in a sermon he preached at the 70th birthday anniversary thanksgiving service of Sir Donald Michael Jaja, a veteran journalist in Rivers State, said this is because any genuine child of God is a permanent target for destabilization and destruction by the devil.
Taking his text from the Bible book of Mark 4:16-17, the preacher stated that fulfilment in life for a child of God required faith, obedience to God’s word, humility and grace to withstand trials and temptations.
According to him, temptations and afflictions are bound to happen in the lives of those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
“No wonder the Bible said that those that endure till the end shall be saved”, he said.
The Clergyman said God prospers believers who are humble, not proud and conceited, and leads them to destiny fulfilment.
“David said in Psalm 51:17, that the sacrifices acceptable to God are a broken spirit, not an impatient or proud spirit”, the preacher said.
He called on Christians not to allow persecutions and afflictions to sway them from the love and blessings of Jesus Christ.
On his part, Jaja, a seasoned Journalist who retired as an Acting Editor of the Rivers State Government-owned The Tide Newspaper, gave thanks to God for honouring him by giving him the grace of attaining 70 years.
“I cannot capture what the good Lord has done for me in my entire life in this fleeting moment of thanksgiving. But, I know that without Him, I wouldn’t have been who I am today, in all spheres. Therefore, my joy knows no bounds as I give thanks to my creator today, alongside my family. Praise be His holy name”, Jaja said.
