Niger Delta
Lawyer Cautions Against Invasion Of CJ’s Residence
A Calabar-based human rights lawyer, Barrister Utum Eteng, has warned the leadership of Cross River State branch of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) and the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), on the consequences that await them should they allow any individual or executive arm of government to unlawfully usurp the functions of the Chief Judge (CJ) of the state by invading his residence.
He warned the two professional bodies not to adopt a lukewarm attitude towards unlawful taking over of the residence of the CJ so as not to be punished by posterity.
Eteng gave the warning while acquainting media men with the goings-on in the state judiciary which according to him, were ‘mind bogging’ and needs to be addressed urgently before things go out of hand.
The legal practitioner urged the professional bodies of the NBA and JUSUN to with no further delay commence a process of digging deep into the allegations making the rounds in the social media that plan by executive arm of Cross River State Government has reached advanced stage to unlawfully take over the Chief Judge’s official residence.
Friday Nwagbara, Calabar
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.
