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Group Recommits To Peaceful Coexistence, Unity

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A socio-cultural group, the Ogbia Brotherhood (Worldwide) has said it was recommitted to the continued peace and unity of the Ogbia ethnic group.
Speaking to newsmen on the sidelines of an emergency meeting held recently in Ogbia town, headquarters of the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State and traditional capital of the Ogbia Kingdom.
Secretary General of the Ogbia Brotherhood Caretaker Committee, Dr. Godswill Iboroma Ikuli, said the meeting was convened to once again reenact the unity and peaceful coexistence noted in and amongst members and communities of the kingdom.
He stressed that as against the allegedly pummeled misinformation in some quarters that the socio-cultural group was in comatose situation, the successful hosting of the meeting which witnessed massive attendance was a pointer that the leadership of the group was more than ever before willing to cooperate with all well-meaning individuals from the ancient kingdom to ensure an enduring peace and unity.
The Tide learnt that the Ogbia Brotherhood (Worldwide) is the apex socio-cultural organisation of the Ogbia ethnic group and that Ogbia Kingdom is predominantly in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The Kingdom, The Tide further gathered, has some communities in the Nembe Local Government Area of the state as well as some in the Abua-Odual and Ahoada-West Local Government Areas of Rivers State.
“The presence of the traditional rulers, political stakeholders, CDC leadership, the leadership of the Ogbia Brotherhood youth council, women groups, the Abuja and other branches of the Ogbia Brotherhood at the meeting is a testament to the fact that the Brotherhood is alive and not dead as some quarters have alleged.
“As Caretaker committee of the Ogbia Brotherhood, we want to reassure our people that we’re committed towards an enduring peace and unity of this kingdom pending when elections would be conducted to usher in a substantive leadership of the Brotherhood.
“We’ve a mandate as Caretaker Committee of the Brotherhood and we again want to assure our people that we’re still on track. We’re working and will continue to consult all strata of the kingdom to bring on board an elected executive of the Brotherhood at the appropriate time, God willing soon”, the Ogbia Brotherhood scribe said.
Ikuli, who also commended sons and daughters of the Kingdom over their en mass attendance at the meeting, called on all aggrieved persons in the kingdom to sheathe their swords, saying the Caretaker Committee of the Brotherhood means well for the kingdom.
“I want to call on all aggrieved Ogbia people to continue maintaining the peace noted for the Ogbia kingdom. The Caretaker leadership of the Brotherhood is working round the clock to ensure a smooth transition process in line with the mandate given to us by the Obanobhan in-council and leadership of the Kingdom”, Ikuli added.

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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.”
By: Chinedu Wosu
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Make God Your Anchor To Fulfill Destiny, Cleric Charges Christians … As Jaja Marks 70th Birthday

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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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