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Stop Homosexuality, Lesbianism, Cleric Warns Christians

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4 years ago

November 1, 2021

The Senior Pastor of Family Worship Centre (FWC), Pastor Sarah Omakwu, yesterday, admonished Christians against homosexuality and lesbianism.
According to her, the sins of homosexuality and lesbianism are detestable sins clearly written in both the Old and New Testament of the Holy Bible.
Omakwu spoke at the end of the 2021 Anvil Singles Network Conference organised by the church’s Single Network themed, “Epignosis”.
She said that no matter the pressure of modernisation, westernisation, or civilisation, the sins of homosexuality and lesbianism are detestable sins that bring forth the wrath and anger of God.
“The Holy Bible is our guide as Christians, and no matter what the Internet says, the sins of homosexuality and lesbianism are detestable.
“Having sex through the anus is against nature, it is against the natural use of the anus which is for passing out waste.
“Men who have sex with other men do not have a place in God’s kingdom, also husbands should not force their wives into having sex through the anus, it is an abomination,” she said.
Omakwu noted if God judged and punished the sin of homosexuality in the Old Testament, according to the Holy Bible, he would still judge and punish homosexuality in theses age and time.
She appealed and advised those involved in such acts to seek counselling, ask God for forgiveness and repent from their sinful ways.
Omakwu said that the Lord God Almighty was full of compassion and wants everyone to come to him in repentance and not die in sin.
She advised unmarried people to conduct themselves in godly manner in the society and to serve God with everything that they had including their time, talents, strength and resource.
According to her, in the days of your youth, that is when you can serve God with ease, so give God all the best of your youth.
“Being single is a time to be an example as believers, be incorruptible in spirit, soul and body, and serve God.
“Do not take advantage of people, do not rob others, do not sleep with other people’s husbands or wives, learn to control your body and abstain from sexual immoralities.
“Couples also should honour the institute of marriage and not take advantage of one another in the name of marriage.
“None is superior to another in marriage, but the man according to the Holy Bible is the head of the home and the leader of family, he should lead as God in the family, not a dictator.
“Women and wives should find something to do, learn a skill, start a trade and be supportive to your husbands, love your husband, respect him and care for him.
“Parents should learn to take parenting seriously because it is the most important duty of a husband and wife or a father and mother to raise godly children for God,” she said.
She appealed to parents to make their children their priorities by paying close attentions to what their children are listening to or watching on their phones.
She said above all, parents should train, teach and raise their children to know God and to be good citizens of Nigeria.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.

On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.

Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.

The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.

Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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3 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.

The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.

The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.

The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.

Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.