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Obovrevwori, Dafinone, Guwor, Adewole, Temienor, others Bid Ex-Minister Gbagi Farewell in Delta
Governor of Delta State, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Friday led political associates and dignitaries from all walks of life in bidding farewell to late Chief Kenneth Gbagi, erstwhile Minister of State for Education whose remains were laid to rest in his Oginibo, Ughievwen Kingdom country home, in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta.
Gbagi, the Delta State Governorship candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections died on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the age of 62 years.
Dignitaries in attendance at Oginibo for the interment ceremony included; Senator Ede Dafinone representing Delta Central Senatorial District; Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; SDP Presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo; Chief Judge of Delta State, Hon. Justice Theresa Diai; Delta State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekeme Ohwovoriole (SAN); immediate past Senator representing Delta South, Senator James Manager; and former President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick.
Others comprised the Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Arthur Akpowowo; member representing Ughelli South in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Festus Utuana; former Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. Alexander Ogomudia (retd.); former Minister of Youth and Sports, Barr. Solomon Dalung; Senator Ugochukwu Uba from Anambra State; Mr. Mustapha Alfa, SDP Governorship candidate in Nasarawa State; Prince Temienor Oghenekevwe, SDP candidate for Ughelli South Constituency in the 2023 elections to the Delta State House of Assembly; in 2023; Olorogun Austin Emafuku, President General of Udu Kingdom, and the Delta Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, among others.
In his homily during the funeral service, the Catholic Bishop of Warri Diocese, Most Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ehwerido, represented by the Very Revd. Fr. Ambrose Oghenejode Abaka, said the late Chief Kenneth Gbagi was a generous man who helped people within and outside the country in difficult times of their lives.
Revd. Fr. Abaka said the news of Chief Gbagi’s death came as a rude shock to many people, adding that he was an erudite scholar of immense repute.
He disclosed that the deceased was a servant leader in the authority of Christ, saying; “we are gathered here as a family in communion with God to seek God’s grace and mercy on his soul.”
The Catholic priest harped on the need for peace and unity among the people in the Niger Delta so as to advance sustainable socioeconomic growth and development in the region.
“We need unity in the Niger Delta to advance sustainable development in the region. Before now, Burutu port was working but today, Burutu and Warri ports are no longer working.
“Crude oil are extracted from the Niger Delta but most oil companies have their offices in Lagos. We need unity to reposition the region,” he said.
According to the Catholic priest, “without unity, no meaningful development could be achieved”.
A top political aide to Gbagi, Prince Temienor Oghenekevwe, in a tribute vowed to consolidate on the legacy of the deceased politician.
Oghenekevwe, SDP candidate for Ughelli South Constituency in the 2023 elections to the Delta State House of Assembly said, “Chief Gbagi was successful in all aspects of life. His legacies will sustain in Delta and across the country at large. But more importantly, we want to build on the good foundation he has laid in politics”.
He spoke further, “Gbagi lived a life of integrity, and was a firm pillar of support for the party till his death. He was a father, mentor and great leader who left the most valuable asset of good name.
“We worked with him while he was in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Governorship aspirant but could not get to candidacy of PDP and he was frustrated out of the party, those were were his very challenging moment.
“What we appreciate about him was his persistence and strong determination. He left PDP few days to the party’s primary election and worn the governorship candidate ticket of our great Party (SDP) in the March 2023 governorship elections. After the elections he fought so gallantly for what he believed.
“In all, he never resorted to any form of illegality, he was firm and relied so much on the instrument law. Politically, Gbagi was successful he made history in all ramifications of life before his departure.
“Gbagi appreciate and associate with people of integrity, credibility and accountability and that was a critical factor leading to his emergence as a leader in the Delta political terrain which also restored people’s trust and confidence in leadership”.
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Enugu ready to provide evidence against Ekpa, hails arrest
Enugu State Government has hailed the Government of the Republic of Finland for the arrest of the Finland-based leader of the criminal gang, Autopilots, Simon Ekpa, describing him as a common criminal, con man, and terrorist, who has no interest of Igbo people at heart.
The government also described Ekpa as a murderer and fraudster, who delights in killing his people and living large off their misery, saying that Enugu State was ready and willing to provide evidence of Ekpa-sponsored atrocities against Ndigbo to aid his trial and conviction, whether in Finland or Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Friday.
“The Enugu State Government welcomes the arrest of the Finland-based terrorist, Simon Ekpa.
“His arrest and trial will no doubt go a long way in strengthening peace, security, and stability in all parts of the South East.
“This arrest is in line with the demand of Governor Peter Mbah Administration, which has repeatedly made it known that Ekpa is a megalomaniac, common criminal, murderer, and fraudster, who takes joy in feeding fat on the manipulated emotions of Ndigbo and inflicting misery on the South East region.
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“Ekpa has for long, and unfortunately from Finland, made a living by creating a siege climate and mentality in the South East, destroying lives, property, and the Igbo trademark of entrepreneurship and hard work. He thrives on manipulating, exploiting, and extorting the people on the pretext of fighting for their interest and for the restoration of Biafra,” the government said.
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“Men Need To Submit Too”, says Pastor Olumide, Quotes Bible Passage To Back His Statement (Video)
A pastor has stated that submission in a marriage is not a requirement for women alone.
Pastor Olumide Emmanuel explained that a Christian marriage is not based on “culture” but on the teachings of the kingdom and as a result, men should respect their wives’ opinions and superior judgment and submit when appropriate.
He said: “Men, I will tell you for free, respect a woman’s sensitivity if you want to do well in life.
“Ask any married man that will be honest with you, there are things that if we did not listen to our wife we’d be in trouble by now. And there are times that we didn’t listen, we enter trouble.
“So if you’re a young person now, don’t let Africa kill you. ‘I’m a man of this house, I’m a man of this house, you can’t tell me what to do’. Forget that nonsense.
“Marriage is not an African culture, it’s a kingdom culture and in the kingdom the bible says, submitting yourself one to another. Mutual submission is a kingdom agenda for the marriage.
“So there are times you need to submit to your wife. Submit to your woman.”
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SEE Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, 22 November 2024
The black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Friday 22 November 2024 can be accessed below.
NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to remember that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours.
How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market?
Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate):
According to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources, the exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players bought a dollar for N1710 and sold it for N1750 on Friday, November 22, 2024.
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate N1730
Selling Rate N1740
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Buying Rate N1745
Selling Rate N1750
Please note that the rates you buy or sell forex may be different from what is captured in this article because prices vary.
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