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God Helps Me Through Life’s Hurdles, Wike Confesses

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The Rivers State Chief Executive, Chief Nyesom Wike has confessed that it is only the Almighty God that has helped him scale through the hurdles of life.
Wike stated this during the dedication service of his father’s church, the Christian Universal Church Cathedral, in Port Harcourt, last Saturday.
Represented by his Deputy, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, the governor said he had always remembered the Church of Christ, stressing that for the first time, the body of Christ came together at his election in 2015, through prayers.
Wike, who said he was pained by the unfortunate attack on the Christian Universal Church, last year, expressed gratitude to the Almighty God for the completion and dedication of the church.
According to the governor, “In this house, souls shall be won, lives will be delivered, the oppressed will be set free, the sick will be healed, backsliders will return, and God will show mercy to His people and the church”.
He urged Christians to be united in order to fulfil the purpose of God, adding that “Christians must engineer forgiveness amongst us because the beginning of love is forgiveness”.
Speaking on the theme, “The Church That Will Last”, the General Overseer of Salvation Ministries International, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, who dedicated the cathedral, said Christ was the head of the church, noting that any church that was not built on Christ, would not last.
Quoting from Matthew 16:18, which says, “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it”, Ibiyeomie disclosed that Jesus Christ was the Master Builder, who was eternally the Master of the church and the Saviour of the world, adding that the life and existence of the church was rooted in Christ.
He said, “We dedicate Sanctuaries where we worship but the Church of Jesus Christ is the people, not the building”, stressing that a building without people was not a church.
Ibiyeomie, who said love was what propels people to work in the kingdom of God and cures the ups and downs in life, disclosed that love was a covenant qualifier.
In his remarks, the General Overseer of Christian Universal Church, Rev Jonathan Nlemaya Enyindah Wike, who expressed gratitude to the Almighty God for making the dedication of the church cathedral a reality, said they had planned to dedicate the cathedral last year when the enemies struck and detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) with the aim of destroying lives and property, but by the Grace of God, only the building was partially affected.
The cleric, who expressed gratitude to the State Chief Executive, Chief Nyesom Wike, for his intervention which made the dream a reality, also thanked Niger Delta bishops, Ikwerre bishops, the Christian Association off Nigeria (CAN), the Inspector General of Police and many others who sympathized with the church at that trying period.
The epoch-making event was graced by dignitaries who include the wife of the Governor of Rivers State, Hon Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike; Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani; Chief of Staff, Government House, Engr. Emeka Woke; Head of Service, Barrister Rufus Godwins; the clergy and other dignitaries.
Highlights of the occasion were the presentation of awards to the general overseer of the Christian Universal Church, the state governor, choir ministration as well as special dedication thanksgiving.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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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.
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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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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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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.
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