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Jubilation As Community Receives Prof Orluwene, Lauds Wike

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It was jubilation and celebration galore this Yuletide in Emohua Community as the good people of the area received Prof Chituru Godwill Orluwene on his appointment as the provost, college of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University Port Harcourt by the executive governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Chief (Barr) Ezenwo Nyesom Wike,
In his welcome address at the well attended event, which took place yesterday at Late Wilson Orlu Obinna’s Compound Mgbuowhor Itanwo-Ehieke in Mgbuitanwo Emohua, the Head of Wilson Obinna’s dynasty, Chief (Dr) V.C. Obinna lauded Governor Wike for the well deserved appointment of their grandson, Prof Orluwene.
Chief (Dr) V.C. Obinna prayed God to continue to bless the governor for all his developmental projects and programmes which have given the state a face lift to the envy of other states and for his selfless services to God and humanity. He also commended the governor for finding their son worthy to serve his government and the state in such exalted position.
Chief (Dr) V.C. Obinna, who is also the head of Welobi Men Council of Emohua noted that Prof Orluwene exemplifies the biblical book of Proverbs chapter 21 vs 29 which says “seeth thou a man diligent in his business, he shall stand before kings and not before ordinary men”.
He noted the fact that Prof Orluwene is a true reflection of the above mentioned biblical quote. From birth to his present candour forth righteousness, diligence, academic excellence and professional dexterity, little wonder then that His Excellency Chief (Barr) Ezenwo NyesomWike CON, GSSRS, POS (Africa) the Executive Governor of Rivers State and the indefatigable Mr. quality project finds him worthy for the enviable position for which the Welobi Family is eternally grateful.
“The family therefore most heartily thank God for this special grace upon your life, it is also our hope and belief that as recorded in the scriptures, whom God calls, He equips for the service”, he said.
Also speaking, Head of Orluwene’s family, Chief Samuel T. Orluwene stated that from the beginning, the Orluwene’s family has been known to produce great men and women, therefore it is not a surprise that this great professor of medicine, the first in Emohua clan emerged from this great family.
Chief Orluwene disclosed that prof chituruOrluwene’s father, late elder Obe Orluwene was a renowned businessman and teacher in the Baptist Denomination. His industry and integrity recommended him to the illustrious Obinna’s family of Mgbuowhor-itanwo Ehieke of Mgbuitanwo Emohua, hence they promptly gave their daughter Rev. (Mrs) Edith NwerendaOrluwene to him in marriage.
“Rev. Edith Orluwene, the celebrants mother is a retired teacher and director in the Rivers State Ministry of Education. The union of these great families produced the genius that we are celebrating today in the person of Prof Chituru Godwill Orluwene, we therefore say a big congratulation to prof Chituru Godwill Orluwene for holding the families’ dream, thank you and may God continue to bless and guide you as you soar to a greater height,” he stated.
The event was graced by a mammoth crowd of friends, colleagues, relations and well wishers who were lavishly entertained amidst cultural display.

By: Jacob Obinna

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NGO hails Tinubu’s climate awareness tour

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Jewel Environmental Initiative (JEI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has commended President Bola Tinubu for inaugurating the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, urging Nigerians and stakeholders to support the initiative nationwide.
Mr Ismail Bima, Chief Executive Officer of JEI, said in a statement in Gombe yesterday that the tour would significantly strengthen public understanding of climate change and encourage collective environmental responsibility.
Bima described the initiative as a clear affirmation of the Federal Government’s commitment to pursuing practical solution driven strategies that addressed climate challenges and safeguarded livelihoods, ecosystems, and national development efforts.
He noted that the programme would achieve its objectives if government institutions, private organisations, civil society groups, and citizens actively played their respective roles in promoting awareness, resilience, and sustainable practices.
According to him, the inauguration marks an important step toward building a nationwide movement capable of delivering measurable progress in Nigeria’s broader efforts to secure a climate resilient future for generations.
He said JEI fully aligned with the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, noting that the initiative could inspire innovation, strengthen environmental education, and promote sustainable development across communities nationwide.
Bima also commended the Minister of Environment and urged federal, state, and local stakeholders to support the initiative, stressing that climate change impacts affected all citizens regardless of region or status.
He emphasised that growing climate pressures on agriculture, livelihoods, and ecosystems made the awareness tour timely, adding that stronger information sharing and partnerships were necessary to confront environmental risks nationwide.
He urged authorities to implement the initiative with sustained commitment, extend activities to grassroots communities, and collaborate with state and local governments to ensure wider participation and maximum impact nationwide effectively.
The Tide source reports that President Tinubu inaugurated the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour in Abuja on Tuesday to promote climate resilience and sustainable development nationwide initiatives.
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They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts

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R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.

Speaking in an interview with Newsmen, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.

“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.

“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.

Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.

The Tide Entertainment reports that  Tems admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.

The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.

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Primeboy Pleads For Mohbad’s Burial

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A close associate of late singer Mohbad, Primeboy, has appealed for the artiste’s burial nearly three years after his death.

According to him, Mohbad’s body remains in the mortuary since September 12, 2023, pending burial arrangements.

The Tide Entertainment reports that in a statement Primeboy urged the family, public, and government to permit the burial, stating, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.”

It would be recalled that Mohbad’s death sparked public outrage, protests, and investigations. Ongoing autopsy examinations, police inquiries, and legal proceedings have delayed burial arrangements amid family disagreements and public scrutiny.

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