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There Is Power In The Name Of Jesus: A Confirmed Second Term For Wike

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7 years ago

January 9, 2019

As I prepared mentally for the Rivers PDP Campaign Dedication Service on Sunday, January 6, 2019, a song by Tasha Cobbs flashed through my mind. “There is power in the Name of Jesus to break every chain”.
All through the morning, I played the song via YouTube. It is a realisation that the entire process of revalidating the mandate of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, his deputy, Ipalibo Harry Banigo and other PDP candidates rests on God. This is because Wike was enthroned at the Government House, Port Harcourt on May 29, 2015 because God willed it.
Romans 8:31 (KJV) declared: “What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?” The political journey of Governor Wike has been premised on God. That is seeking the face of God and his support to overcome the forces of darkness.
All through these four years of leadership triumph and remarkable development, Governor Wike and his lieutenants have always solicited the support of God in very profound ways.
Even in instances where Governor Wike suffered temporary setbacks at the Tribunal and Court of Appeal, he resorted to God to reinforce for greater success and sustenance. It is on this platform that he has survived the wicked onslaught of the failed APC Federal Government that worked to destroy the fabric of development in Rivers State.
Every step of the way, Governor Wike declares the role God has played in the victorious outcomes that have characterised his political journey. He insists that all successes are premised on God’s blessing and the prayers of Christian Clerics.
In line with his belief in God, Governor Wike led the entire Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council to dedicate his re-election campaign to God at St Paul’s Cathedral, Diobu (by Garrison), Port Harcourt .
All PDP Candidates contesting for the forthcoming elections in Rivers State joined the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike at the Church Service. Also present were clerics from all denominations and well-wishers of the PDP.
The congregation sang in readiness for victory: “Stand-up! Stand-up for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high His Royal Banner, it must not suffer loss: From Victory unto victory, His Army shall He lead, till every foe is vanquished and Christ is Lord indeed”.
Reading the first lesson of the Rivers PDP Campaign Dedication, Governor Wike declared on Isaiah Chapter 42: 1; “Behold! My servant whom I uphold, my elect one in whom my soul delights! I have put my spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles “.
Still confident that God will once again lead Rivers PDP to victory in 2019, the congregation sang: “I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I’ve committed unto Him against that day”.
Dedicating the campaign to God, Methodist Archbishop of Port Harcourt, Most Rev Sunday Agwu said that one good term deserves another, adding that Governor Wike has performed credibly with the people’s mandate.
Archbishop Agwu said that people have come forward to thank God, so that he can give Rivers PDP the enablement to do more for Rivers people.
He said: “God has used Governor Wike and the PDP to touch the lives of the people and change their fortunes for the better. Anglican Bishop of Niger Delta North, Rt Rev Wisdom Ihunwo prayed for safety and victory during the campaign.
In his remarks at the campaign dedication, Governor Wike said that the PDP decided to dedicate the campaign to God, because it is a tradition that has worked for the good of the party.
The governor called for three days of prayers by Christian Faithful for peaceful and credible polls. He warned politicians against promoting violence during the elections .
The governor noted that Rivers PDP will emerge victorious because it has worked for Rivers people. He added God will raise an Army that will stand for the party to defeat the evil machinations of the security forces to be deployed by the failed APC Federal Government.
The forthcoming success of Governor Wike during the 2019 and those of all other PDP candidates have fashioned in the presence of God. No devil, no matter how crafty can disrupt this process of victory. The camp of the enemy of Rivers State is being decimated everyday.
There is an army of God rising up to break every chain of fraud, planned election rigging and manipulation being planned by the APC Federal Government through INEC and the security agencies. This is the battle of God to resist the chain of traitors and political misfits threatening to rob Rivers people of their mandate.
Nwakaudu is Special Assistant to Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media.

Simeon Nwakaudu

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198 UNIBEN Students Bag First Class

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4 days ago

November 24, 2025

The Tide

A total of 198 students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN ) Edo State, bagged a First Class degree out of 14,083 students to be awarded first degree at the institution’s 51st Convocation and Founder’s Day ceremony.

Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, disclosed this on Monday in Benin at a pre-convocation press briefing.

He said 4,217 students bagged a Second Class Upper, 7, 928 got a Second Class Lower, while 578 bagged a Third Class degree.

He said 15 new approved programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC) would commence in the 2025/2026 academic session.

According to him, “The wheel of progress is on course and moving steadily in the University of Benin. This administration is poised to deliver on its mandate of effective, practical teaching, sound learning, result-oriented research and impactful community service.

“We must applaud the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for establishing NELFUND, and by so doing significantly reducing the financial stress of students in the process of acquiring tertiary education. We enjoin students and their parents to take full advantage of the federal government’s benevolence in instituting the fund.”

Prof. Omoregie disclosed that Nigeria’s Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, would deliver the Founders’ Day lecture with the topic, “Reforms for a Shared Prosperity”.

The UNIBEN VC said Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Former Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Professor Eghosa Osaghae, would deliver the Convocation Lecture on the theme, “Making Our Universities Great”.

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Bayelsa Education Fund, British Council trains tra 1,000 teachers

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4 days ago

November 24, 2025

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The last batch of 400 public school teachers in Bayelsa State on Monday commenced training under the sponsorship of Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) and the British Council.

This batch will bring to 1000 the number of public school teachers in the state who have benefited in the partnership arrangement.School supplies

The EDTF, British Council and Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board collaborated in the capacity development programme.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the five day capacity building program, Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah reiterated the commitment of the Bayelsa government to training and capacity of teachers in the state.

He noted that the improved teaching methodology in the state was responsible for the state producing the best student in the 2025 West African School Certificate Examinations.

Prof Ebimiowei, Executive Secretary at EDTF, noted that the collaboration is aimed at improving learning outcomes for pupils and students of public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa.

“You will agree with me that until the cutlass is sharpened, it will have no impact on the hands of the farmer and so it is with our teachers., you need to be sharpened very well to give good delivery in your various classes and schools.

“Let me at this juncture appreciate the British Council for accepting to train 1,000 teachers, 50 education managers and 60 trainers for Bayelsa,” he said.

On his part, Chairman of the EDTF board, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah for his supportive role to the fund.

Agbiki urged the beneficiaries to justify the enormous resources invested by the government of Bayelsa by being dedicated within the five days the exercise would last.

He said; “This board will not operate on business as usual but on business unusual as we will push the frontiers outside the box to ensure that we get value for money,” Agbiki said.

Chairman of Development Partners Committee of the EDTF applauded the commitment of the partners for the successful completion of the programme, urging them to sustain the tempo

Speaking on the programme, Mr Fwanshishak Daniel, Head, English and Schools, British Council noted that the Bayelsa government had shown exemplary commitment to educational development.

He explained that the commitment has enabled the British Council and Bayelsa government to achieve within one year greater milestones that took other states three years to achieve.

He explained that the resources of the British Council have been made available to Bayelsa with the training of 60 resource persons from the state who will in turn train other teachers to improve education.

According to Daniel, the training will lay emphasis on new teaching methods, use of digital tools for self development and access to school amongst others.

Dr Peremoboere Ogola, Acting Chairman of TTRC, which facilitated training, thanked the EDTF for supporting training of teachers in Bayelsa with world class resources of the British Council.

She noted that another batch of newly recruited teachers are currently undergoing training at State government owned University of Africa, Toru Orua, Sagbama LGA in Bayelsa

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RSG INAUGURATES ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMITTEE

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4 days ago

November 24, 2025

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The Rivers State Government has inaugurated a Central Planning Committee to organize the celebration of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) in the State.

The committee was formally inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba in Port Harcourt, last Thursday.

Dr Anabraba who also serves as Chairman of the Committee

highlighted the State Government’s deep appreciation for the sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes who laid down their lives for the nation’s peace and unity.

“These heroes have given their lives for the security and peace of our nation and deserve to be celebrated. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an opportunity to show our gratitude for their sacrifice,” he said.

Dr. Anabraba further extended recognition to all Security Agencies in the State, emphasizing the importance of the event in appreciating their contributions to national security and sovereignty.

The annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day, observed on January 15 across the country is dedicated to remember Nigeria’s departed soldiers and honouring the nation’s veterans.