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Monarch Charges Youth On Productive Ventures
A traditional ruler in Rivers State, Chief Anthony Woherem, the Ebi Kamini of Rumuokwuta has advised youths in the state to channel their energies and potentials to activities that would engender economic prosperity and boost self sufficiency in their lives.
Woherem who gave the advice during an interview with newsmen in Port Harcourt yesterday expressed worry over the increasing involvement of youths in cultism, violence, kidnapping, vices. Describing, the youth as the active population in any given nation, the monarch decried the absence of many youths in active and profitable economic activities and urged them to acquire basic skills and career development to earn a legitimate living.
The traditional ruler said, “youths are gifted with talents, vigour and other social gifts, they should look inwards and have faith in God, and resist being used as mercenaries to commit crimes”.
Woherem who is also a business executive, emphasized the importance of security in the socio-economic development of the state and urged all stakeholders to contribute towards a secure society for the interest of all, and expressed sympathy for the families of victims killed in the state.
“I want to say I sympathize with every one affected, directly or indirectly. Security of lives and property is paramount for growth and unity of any strong democracy”, he stated.
Commenting on the recent order on the Special Anti-Robbery Squared (SARS) by authorities of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area to vacate the international market in Obio/Akpor, the monarch noted that the market is strategic economically and of great importance, and urged the parties involved to follow due process in their actions.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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