Niger Delta

Celebrate Mothers While Alive, Cleric Tells Parishioners

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8 years ago

November 13, 2017

The Founder and Senior Pastor of Abundant Life Evangel Mission, Pastor Ule Williams has stated that mothers are worthy to be celebrated while alive than in death.
The senior pastor stated this during the 80th Birthday Celebration of his mother, Deaconess Justinah Ule Glad at the Mgbuoba Branch of the church in Port Harcourt, yesterday.
Williams stressed that mothers are worth celebrating and deserved to be, taking a glance at his early years when he was young and now a grown up family man, facing family hustles, realised that his mother would go to every length in ensuring that food are put on the table, unlike some men who do not care.
He titled the topic of the day as: ‘Celebrating The Goodness of God: Honouring A worthy Mother,’ and Texts Proverbs 13:1-17 and 2 Corinthians 6:1-16.
The pastor noted that Christianity is not a religion, but God’s divine purpose concerning man, hence when man failed Jesus Christ came as the Second Adam to restore and unite mankind with God.
Williams explained that mothers are special gifts from God and blessings to humanity and thus, deserved to be celebrated, respected and recognised while they are alive and not to be celebrated in death.
He enjoined all never to dishonor their mothers by wishing them death, but should take proper care of them no matter the hardship, adding that when mothers are well catered for, honoured and respected, divine grace comes upon that home and thing starts to turn around for good in such a home.
He stressed that when mothers are celebrated at old age and while they are alive, makes them appreciate their children’s contribution to their lives the more, adding also that people gets it very wrong to celebrate them in deaths than alive.
Honouring them when they are alive gives them more reason to live life to its fullness because the recognition given them becomes a blissful one to them which spur and rejuvenate them to keep on fighting to sustain and more further in life”.
On her part, the celebrant of the day, Deaconess Justinah Ule Glad, Nee Ogbapu: An Amazon advised all of her age mates who came to celebrate her to keep trusting God for such a celebration of this nature whether they have children or not, adding that God would always raise men to honour them.
The Amazon could not expressed her joy in words alone, but burst into singing the Song titled: “I never know He would Honour me this way….”, adding despite all the trials, temptations from her in-laws and tribulations that out of seven children, she lost four to the cold hands of death as graduates and undergraduates, yet never gave up on God, but kept on trusting God.
Speaking also her daughter-in-law Mrs Deborah Ule Williams said it is real a blessing to have such a lovely mother-in-law, adding that she feels very comfortable and hay, but advised all other daughter-in-laws who might not be lucky to have such a mother-in-law as hers to be patient and prayerful with their over protectiveness towards their sons as it would take only the grace of God for things to turn around for their favour.
Mrs Williams stressed that the joy and happiness on the face of Mama today, cannot be seen when mothers are celebrated in death, hence, urged all to emulate from the celebration and start celebrating and honouring their mothers while alive as it gives them more reasons to live long happily with their children, grand and great grand children.
Highlights of the events were the cutting of cake surrounded by the celebrant and her children, grand and great grand children and grand children drama presentation.

By: Susan Serekara-Nwikhana.

Niger Delta

NPC Unveils Digital Registration System In Delta

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7 days ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

The National Population Commission (NPC), on Friday, launched the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (eCRVS) in Delta State, designed to strengthen data generation and vital statistics management.

The Tide’s source reports that the system was launched by the Delta Federal Commissioner, Mrs. Blessyn Brume-Ataguba, at a news briefing in Asaba.

Brume-Ataguba recalled that President Bola Tinubu formally launched the eCRVS in November 2023 as part of the efforts to modernise Nigeria’s civil registration process.

She said the initiative followed resolutions reached at the Sixth Session of the Conference of African Ministers Responsible for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Addis Ababa in 2022.

According to her, African ministers urged member states to automate civil registration processes and implement the UN Legal Identity Agenda.

“Nigeria responded by developing an electronic, technology-driven system to enhance data generation and improve civil statistics nationwide,” Brume-Ataguba said.

She said NPC, in collaboration with UNICEF, produced an eCRVS Operational Readiness Assessment Report to guide implementation.

She explained that the partnership aims to establish a fully digital civil registration system that converts records of vital events into reliable statistics for effective planning and decision-making.

Brume-Ataguba described the initiative as a complete shift from paper-based documentation to a modern digital platform aligned with international best practices.

She said the system would transform the way births and deaths were recorded, tracked and analysed across the country.

“This process marks a complete departure from the traditional paper-based recording of vital events to a state-of-the-art digital solution that conforms to international best practices.

“This eCRVS promises to revolutionise how vital events are recorded, tracked and analysed in the country.

“This will ensure commitments, and a sustained national, international financial and political investment for birth registration within the CVRS in Nigeria, ” Brume-Ataguba said.

She also said the launch demonstrated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening civil registration data capture and processing.

She further said improved vital statistics would support national development planning and help Nigeria achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Brume-Ataguba continued that the state-level launch was necessary to sensitise the media and the public on the significance of the digital registration system.

She described the media as a vital partner in informing and educating citizens about the importance of registering vital events electronically.

She further assured residents that competent ICT personnel were available at the state level to address technical challenges and provide support.

The NPC commissioner emphasised that the eCRVS would overhaul the registration of births and deaths in the country and lay a solid foundation for efficient civil statistics management.

She urged stakeholders to collaborate with the commission to realise its goal of providing accurate and timely vital registration data.

She announced that the current phase of the e-CRVS programme would be concluded in March.

In her remark, the NPC State Director, Mrs. Jane Odigwe, appealed to the Delta Government to support the implementation of the system in the state.

“Your partnership is vital in helping us to reach this goal,” Odigwe said.

She also urged parents to register their children, saying that a birth certificate is essential for access to education, healthcare and other opportunities.

She said that registering children today would secure their identity and future participation in Nigeria’s development.

“To every parent in Delta, I urge you to bring your children forward for birth registration.

“A birth certificate is not just a document but your child’s key to education, healthcare and global opportunities.

“By registering your child today, you are giving them a voice in Nigeria of tomorrow,” Odigwe said.

Niger Delta

Police Uncover Suspects’ Armoury … Recover Weapons In Delta

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7 days ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

The Police Command in Delta State has recovered assorted weapons from a criminal hideout in the state.

Spokesman for the Command, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this to newsmen, who on Friday in Warri, said the weapons were recovered on Thursday by the operatives of the Command’s Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson.

He said the feat was achieved following a confession by a suspect handed over to the police team by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Orerokpe Division, for further interrogation.

Edafe said the suspect was alleged to be a member of a criminal syndicate terrorising commuters and residents on the Warri/Sapele Road.

“On February 19, acting on information obtained during interrogation, the suspect led the operatives to a concealed armoury located on the Sapele/Warri Road by the Adheje Community axis.

“A thorough search of the hideout resulted in the recovery of a locally made long gun, a locally made cut-to-size gun.

“Also recovered were a fabricated Beretta pistol loaded with five rounds of live ammunition, 10 live cartridges and a dagger,” he said.

Edafe stated that the investigation into the matter was ongoing.

He, however, quoted the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Command, Mr. Aina Adesola, to have reiterated the command’s resolve in dismantling criminal networks, and mopping up illegal firearms, among others, in the state.

Niger Delta

Police Caution On Lawless Protests On Court Matters In A’Ibom

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7 days ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom State has cautioned on threats of lawless protests by some members of the public over matters that are already before the courts.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, told newsmen in Uyo on Friday that illegal protests could undermine public peace and order.

“When matters are already in court, let’s follow legal and civil means to seek redress. That is how a civilised society works.

“Although we recognise the constitutional rights of citizens to lawful expression and peaceful assembly, illegal protests are not allowed,” he said.

Azare said the Command would not tolerate threats or acts of nude protests, unlawful occupation of public or private facilities, and disruption of government, economic or social activities.

He said anyone found culpable of engaging in acts or threats of illegal protests would be prosecuted in line with the law.

“As a Command, we are committed to the maintenance of law and order, we are also committed to protecting lives and property”, he stated.