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Delta Contributes N10m For Herdsmen Attack Victims’ Children

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The Scholarship Endowment Fund instituted by the Uwheru Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the State has received a boost.
This is as Delta State Government contributed N10 million to the endowment for the training of the children of the 10 deceased victims killed by the ravaging herdsmen between February 13th to 15th, 2020.
Speaking when he paid condolence visit to the Uwheru community, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa also announced financial support of N700,000 each to the families of the 10 deceased victims and N750,000 to the only survivor of the attack.
Okowa, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr Chiedu Ebie, appealed to well-meaning Deltans and Nigerians to donate to the Scholarship Endowment Fund to enable children of the victims to acquire education from primary to tertiary level.
He said the State Government was concerned about the education of the children the deceased left behind, adding that the N10 million was to support education of the children.
Okowa lamented that the issue of herdsmen attack was a national issue and bane of the country, adding that the ravaging herdsmen have caused a lot of destruction, killing, maiming and raping women.
He said the Government was determined to improve on the security situation of the State, decrying that there was nothing the State government could do to bring back the 10 persons who died other than to sympathise with the people and give some level of support to the families.
Expressing concern over the plight of the Uwheru people, Okowa, who is also the Chairman of the South South Governors’ forum, said the Governors of the region had decided to revive the Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Cross Rivers, Edo and Delta, BRACED Commission to work out modalities to setting up regional security to assist the conventional security architecture.
Speaking earlier on behalf of the community, the State Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof Patrick Muboghare, thanked the State Government and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for identifying with the people of the community in their moments of grief.

Muoboghare said but for the timely intervention of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Uwheru community would have been wiped out, lamenting that nine out of the 10 persons killed by the herdsmen died in the bush, while one died at the hospital.
He noted that the eleventh person, Kenneth Okerohwo, survived the attack and was recuperating in the hospital.
He said the community decided to institute scholarship endowment fund for the training of the children of deceased victims totalling 26 from Primary to tertiary level and thanked the State Government for keying into it by donating N10 million towards it.
Speaking in the same vein, Chief Jabin Oyibokure who spoke on behalf the king, appealed to the government to ensure the restoration of total peace to the kingdom.

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Uyo High Court Awards Damages To Masquerade Over Arrest

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December 8, 2025

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A High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has awarded damages to a masquerade who was arrested by the State Police Command for allegedly disturbing public peace during traditional worship rites.
The arrest followed an executive order reportedly issued by the State Governor, directing the Commissioner of Police to detain any masquerade seen performing during the Yuletide period.
Acting on this directive, a masquerade, identified as Mr. Effiong, a practitioner of traditional worship, was arrested and subsequently charged to court.
In a landmark ruling, the court sided with Mr. Effiong and his custodian, affirming that Ekpo, a recognised traditional religious practice in Akwa Ibom State, is protected under the law, and that its adherents are entitled to the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
The judge held that Mr. Effiong’s arrest and detention violated his rights to personal liberty and freedom of religion.
The court ordered his immediate and unconditional release and directed the Akwa Ibom State Government to pay damages for the infringement of his fundamental human rights and freedom of worship.
Human rights experts have hailed the judgment as a significant affirmation of Nigeria’s constitutional protection of traditional religious practices, emphasising the importance of respecting the country’s cultural and religious diversity.
By: Enoch Epelle
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MOSIEND Seeks Water Projects In Buguma From NDDC … Urges RSG To Revamp Fish Farm

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The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has called on the Management  of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to embark on water projects in Buguma city in Asari Toru Local Government Area (ASALGA), Rivers State
The Group also called on the Rivers State government to revamp the Buguma fish farm to create employment for the teeming youths.
On the water project in Buguma, MOSIEND said the population of Buguma has increased tremendously and that the residents need more water projects to enhance the daily livelihood of the people.
The Group also appealed to the Chairman of the LGA to assist in making the project a reality and also attract more developmental projects to the LGA.
MOSIEND’s Eastern Zonal Coordinator,  Half Hour, Comrade Tammy Bruce Longjohn, made the call on a radio programme in Rhythm 93.7fm, “Talk of the Town”.
LongJohn, who made the call alongside the Chairman of MOSIEND in Buguma, Mark Ojuka, and his counterpart in Obuama,  Hon. Sandra Owunari, also called on the Management of Nigeria Liquidifed Natural Gas (NLNG) to embark on a free medical outreach in all Kalabari communities to improve their health status.
He appealed to NLNG to award scholarship to indigens of Kalabari communities in tertiary institutions to better their education, noting that the company is doing same in Bonny, while abandoning Kalabari communities
“We need contracts, free medicals, scholarships and employment, including skill acquisition programmes for our teeming youths in Kalabari extractions”, LongJohn stated.
On Security, Mark Ojuka said security in Buguma is  at zero level with the help of the Amama soldiers, saying “the city is more peaceful and investor-friendly as the youths of the area have cordial relationship with the security agencies in the area.
“Security is very secured in Buguma clan”
On revamping the Buguma fish farm, he said, “The youths are asking for human capacity building in the area to reduce unemployment.
“The revamping of the Buguma fish farm will also reduce youth violence.”
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Make God Your Anchor To Fulfill Destiny, Cleric Charges Christians … As Jaja Marks 70th Birthday

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December 5, 2025

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The Lead Pastor at Jesus Appointed People’s Bible Church, Ozogbe, Ikwerrengwo-Etche, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Pastor Promise Nwaelele, has urged Christians  to make God the anchor of their lives in whatever position they find themselves, in order to attain the destinies set for them by God.

Pastor Nwaelele, who gave the charge recently in a sermon he preached at the 70th birthday anniversary thanksgiving service of Sir Donald Michael Jaja, a veteran journalist in Rivers State, said this is because any genuine child of God is a permanent target for destabilization and destruction by the devil.

Taking his text from the Bible book of Mark 4:16-17, the preacher stated that fulfilment in life for a child of God required faith, obedience to God’s word, humility and grace to withstand trials and temptations.

According to him, temptations and afflictions are bound to happen in the lives of those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

“No wonder the Bible said that those that endure till the end shall be saved”, he said.

The Clergyman said God prospers believers who are humble, not proud and conceited, and leads them to destiny fulfilment.

“David said in Psalm 51:17, that the sacrifices acceptable to God are a broken spirit, not an impatient or proud spirit”, the preacher said.

He called on Christians not to allow persecutions and afflictions to sway them from the love and blessings of Jesus Christ.

On his part, Jaja, a seasoned Journalist who retired as an Acting Editor of the Rivers State Government-owned The Tide Newspaper, gave thanks to God for honouring him by giving him the grace of attaining 70 years.

“I cannot capture what the good Lord has done for me in my entire life in this fleeting moment of thanksgiving. But, I know that without Him, I wouldn’t have been who I am today, in all spheres. Therefore, my joy knows no bounds as I give thanks to my creator today, alongside my family. Praise be His holy name”, Jaja said.

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