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Christian Youths Rally Support For Fubara …Kick Against Blackmail Of Clergymen
The Christian youths associations in the country have vowed to work with the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara to enable him achieve his administration’s goals in the State.
The National president of Christian Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (CPFN) and Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) youth wing, Very Revd Ediward Obunaneme stated this, during a media chat with selected media houses in Port Harcourt held at Save Alive Mission Hospital in Port Harcourt, yesterday.
According to him, Nigerian Christian youths have resolved to work with Rivers State Governor ,Sir Siminalayi Fubara and promised to give him the necessary support to his administration required to succeed .
Obunaneme who, is also the General Overseer of Freedom Chariot Church Cross Rivers State also said Christian youths across the country were strongly behind the State governor, adding that nobody or group of persons can pull him and his administration down.
He averred that the group supported his predecessor Nyesom Wike who is now the Minister of Federal Capital Territory ,Abuja throughout the eight years and has resolved to giving same full support to Governor Fubara and his administration so that he can give the people the desired good healthcare with modern facilities “Your Excellency, we invite you to come and visit the Save Life Mission Hospital here in Port Harcourt so that you can build same across the State,” he stated
The National President of Light Bearer of Christian Faith in Nigeria ,a security umbrella of Christians in the country, however expressed dismay over the incessant attacks been launched against the clergy men in the Christian faith by sponsored and hired fifth columnists.
He averred that the association condemns in its totality the blackmail and attacks being orchestrated against the Fathers of in the Faith of body of Christ, stressing that the attack against pastor Williams Kumuyi for praying for the leaders of the country was uncalled for and unacceptable by the group.
“When did praying for those in authority become a crime? We didn’t see anything wrong with Pastor Kumuyi in offering prayers for leaders in the country. We noticed that there is a deliberate effort to hoodwink our fathers in the Faith.”
“They will hire young boys and girls and keep them in the hotel with the purpose of embarrassing and blackmailing our Pastors through social media and that is why we have asked our lawyers to attack those who are black- mailing our Pastors. You blackmailed Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, Apostle Suleiman and others and we kept quiet.
“We have 35 lawyers which we have ask to go after these people including our Pastors who are going after young girls and married women so as to guide the body of Christ. We cannot fold our arms and watch people attack our Pastors and get away with it. Before you go about attacking Christian pastors on the social media, please give them fair hearing which is their constitutional right,” he stated.
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President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that the country would win the fight against insecurity.
The President gave the assurance at the Argungu International Fishing Festival in Argungu town, Kebbi State, on Saturday.
He noted that the relative peace currently being enjoyed in Kebbi and neighbouring states was the result of sustained investments in security intelligence, coordination among security agencies, and community engagement.
Tinubu assured farmers and fishermen of sustained federal support to guarantee food security and safety across the country.
“The peace we are witnessing today is not accidental. It is the outcome of deliberate and sustained efforts. I assure you that the fight against banditry, insurgency, and insecurity will be won.
“Our farmers, fishermen, traders, and families will go about their lawful activities without fear,” he assured.
The President commended the organisers of the festival for sustaining the cultural event for decades, noting that it had endured for 83 years despite social and security challenges.
Describing the Argungu festival as a powerful symbol of unity, resilience, and peaceful coexistence, Tinubu stated that it reflects the richness of the country’s culture and the opportunities to harness its natural and human resources for national growth.
He said, “Today, this festival stands as a powerful symbol of unity, resilience, and peaceful coexistence among our people.
“It reflects the richness of our culture, the strength of our traditions, and the opportunities inherent in harnessing our natural and human resources for national development.”
The President was received by a large crowd of residents, traditional rulers, fishermen, tourists, and government officials from across the country.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth and women empowerment, irrigation development, rural electrification, and agricultural productivity.
Earlier, the Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, said his administration was determined to elevate the Argungu Fishing Festival to full international standards while pursuing aggressive development across critical sectors of the state.
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed today, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
The mission made this known in a notice shared on its official X page, yesterday.
“The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day,” the post read.
According to the embassy, Presidents’ Day was originally established to honour the birthday of the former US President, George Washington, but has evolved into a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents and their leadership in shaping the country’s history.
The embassy noted that the holiday also recognises the influence of U.S. presidents on global affairs.
In a related message, the mission highlighted that Washington created the first “Badge of Military Merit,” which later became the Purple Heart. The medal still bears Washington’s image today.
Presidents’ Day is observed on the third Monday of February annually in the United States as a federal holiday.
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Guterres Backs Nigeria’s Bid For UN Security Council Seat …Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Regional Security Role
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has charged Nigeria with spearheading Africa’s quest for a restructured global order, describing the country as uniquely positioned to lead the continent toward superpower status.
Guterres, who backed Nigeria’s bid for the world body’s security council seat, also praised the economic reforms of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration as well as Nigeria’s leadership in stabilising the Sahel and ECOWAS regions, despite facing its own security challenges.
The UN scribe made the remarks last Friday night during a high-level bilateral meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima on the sidelines of the 39th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Speaking during the meeting, Guterres said Nigeria’s large population, sustained democratic governance, vast natural and human resources, and longstanding commitment to multilateralism placed it in a unique position to lead Africa in the evolving global order.
“Given Nigeria’s demographic strength, democratic continuity and deep resource base, the country stands a real chance of leading Africa to becoming the next superpower in the evolving global architecture,” he said.
The UN Secretary-General and the vice president discussed key developments in Nigeria and the country’s expanding leadership role in promoting regional stability across West Africa and the Sahel.
Guterres commended the remarkable and outstanding reforms of the administration of President Tinubu, noting that Nigeria’s bold economic restructuring and security commitments have strengthened its continental standing.
The meeting focused on strengthening Nigeria–UN collaboration to advance global economic growth, peace and security, sustainable development, and a coordinated humanitarian response across Africa.
In his remarks, Shettima thanked the UN Secretary-General for his leadership in advancing global peace, noting that Africa has benefited immensely from his tenure, even as the United Nations undergoes internal restructuring.
“We remain committed to multilateralism and to deepening our partnerships with the United Nations and other global institutions,” the vice president said.
Shettima also reiterated Nigeria’s longstanding call for comprehensive reform of the United Nations system to reflect evolving global realities.
He emphasised that Africa must have stronger representation in global decision-making structures and declared that Nigeria deserves a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Both leaders pledged to deepen cooperation, with Guterres reaffirming the UN’s support for Nigeria’s reform agenda and its growing leadership role in advancing peace, security, and development across Africa.