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How Some View Crucifixion, Resurrection of Jesus Christ

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16 years ago

April 2, 2010

Nigeria will today join Christians in other parts of the world to celebrate Easter, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ

Speaking to The Tide yesterday, Mr Francis Onyekwu said Easter is a period of reflection.

Mr Onyewu, who works with The News Agency of Nigerian (NAN) said it is a period when we should always offer hands of love to others.

Jesus Christ came to the world and later was killed to enable us have salvation, he said, adding that Easter should be a period of thanksgiving.

Mrs Nwankafor, a trader said Easter should be a period “we should always pray to God for forgivness” and urged Nigerians to love their neighbours

She noted that Christ came preaching the word of God, only to be killed by enemies of the world.

She urged Christians to use the opportunity to ask for forgiveness.

But Mr Christians Ekito, a member of the Jehovah Witness, said Easter may be the period when Christ Jesus died but it is wrong to celebrate it.

He noted that there was no time that the Bible recommend that the death of Jesus Christ should be celebrated.

Ekito said : Christians should follow the instructions of the bible.

But, Mr Ikechi Omunakwe said ‘Easter is a period of thanksgiving to the lord for what he has done to mankind”.

Omunakwe noted that the period should be celebrated and that it means a lot to him because without “ the death, salvation will not come.

In his message the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Vincent Ogbulafor, said this solemn occasion of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ offers Christians great opportunity to reflect on the great love that the Almighty God has for us as He sent His only begotten son to die in order to redeem us.

It is also another opportunity for all Nigerians to thank God for His abiding love and continuous blessings to our dear country Nigeria and to us as a people.

As a nation and as a people, he said, we have had our own share of ups and downs but because of our grim determination to succeed in the face of temptations and trials and, above all, our abiding faith in the will of the Almighty God, who in His wisdom made us to live together as a people and as a nation, we have always triumphed and will always come out from every setback in our journey to nationhood.

We must never lose hope in the capacity of this country to bounce back on track to take her rightful position in the comity of nations, neither can we afford to diminish our expectation and trust in our leaders and government to provide quality leadership and good governance which will translate our collective dreams into reality.

This is why we must support the Acting President, H.E. Dr. Goodluck Jonathan in his effort to move this country to the next level.

He urged all Nigerians both Christians and non Christians, to remain peaceful, united, steadfast, focused and above all prayerful as we march on to greatness as a nation.

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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.