Onoyume Urges Nigerians to Hold on to God for Restoration

By Odeya Ogbetuo

The General Overseer of Light Deliverance And Miracles Centre, Ekete Waterside, Udu L.G.A of Delta State, Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Oghenegweke Onoyume has urged Nigerians particularly Christians to trust and hold on to God in 2024 for the restoration of all the good things Satan has destroyed or deprived them in 2023.

In his sermon at the Church headquarters in Ekete Waterside, after 31 days Fasting and Prayers for peace and prosperity in Nigeria, Apostle Onoyume said the key word is Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness and all other things shall be added unto you, adding that 2024 is a divine year with a lot of good things and blessing which you will enjoy if you trust and have faith in God.

Apostle Onoyume who titled his sermon “Meeting God of Opportunities’ urged Nigerians to rely and trust in God to enable them triumph over all the tribulations which Satan and its agents have created through temptation, greed, lust, corruption, banditry, adultery, fornication, wickedness, malice, hatred, kidnapping, armed robbery, Boko Haram insurgency, necromancy, idolatry, ritual and cultism.

He enjoined Nigerians to hold on to God in 2024 and let God fight their battles while they practice righteousness, holiness, faithfulness, promote peaceful co-existence and love and hand over their problems to God who has power to solve them.

According to him, “Connect with God in 2024. Be in line with God’s plan and work according to His will in your life. Whatever the circumstances in your home or family, you have to commit the situation into God’s hand and ask God to empower you to do things that will improve your life, while you seek Him daily through Jesus Christ. If you draw near to God, he will draw near to you. Walk more closely with God than ever before this year in faith and He will solve your problems and bless you.”

Dr. Onoyume affirmed that it was by God’s grace we crossed over to 2024 and by His grace we shall sail through 2024 in good health, favour, peace, blessing, protection, adding that the name of the Lord is a strong tower and he that runs into it shall be saved.

Apostle Onoyume stated that there are always challenges, stressing you must place value on the opportunity given to you by God and you will excel in life.

Prophet Onoyume said that man was created and empowered by God to have dominion over other creatures and to worship God in truth and Spirit, adding that God gave us knowledge and wisdom to govern ourselves in earthly government using God’s created resources to care for ourselves, but most of our leaders in Nigeria have illegally and criminally acquired or appropriated to themselves these resources thereby creating poverty, hunger and misery upon the people.

“Be wise and choose God who has power to heal, protect, bless and redeem you from all forces of darkness created by Satan to oppress and torment you. Look, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loves us.”

Apostle Onoyume who quoted several bible passages said that many believers who listened, studied and meditated on the Word of God from the Bible have testified of the goodness and love of God upon their lives, adding that many have overcome sickness, poverty, sin and attacks from all works of darkness and were sanctified and justified in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Oborevwori congratulates Ebonyi Governor, Nwifuru as he marks 49th birthday 

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Ebonyi counterpart, Rt. Francis Nwifuru on his 49th birth anniversary on February 25.

Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, said Governor Nwifuru was worth celebrating for his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of Ebonyi State.

He lauded the Ebonyi Governor who was a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly for his resilience and grandiose contributions to the governance and development of the state, describing him as a “great and dedicated patriot and man of the people”.

Governor Oborevwori said that it was heart-warming to note that the ex-Speaker now Governor, had by dint of hard work and discipline, won the hearts and respect of Ebonyi people and the nation.

He said: “Since your emergence as Governor of Ebonyi, you have continued to ensure good governance predicated on the “Ebonyi People’s Charter of Needs”.

The Governor said: “There is no doubt that your administration’s development agenda will continue to impact positively on the development trajectory of the state through the core values of humility, integrity and accountability.

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate an outstanding professional and my brother, Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, as he celebrates his 49th birth anniversary.

“As you celebrate this year’s anniversary of your birth, it is my prayer and that of the government and people of Delta that God grants you greater wisdom and good health to continue rendering amazing services to Him and to humanity”.

Pa Edegware Goes Home April, 6

The late patriarch of the Edegware family of Owodokpokpo – Igbide, Isoko South LGA Chief God’swill Akpovienehe Edegware, will be laid to rest at his residence on 6th April, 2024.

According to a statement and burial programme released by the family and jointly signed by FRANK OMOROJOR EDEGWARE BARR. (HIGH CHIEF) MIKE OKI EDEGWARE for the children and family respectively, the departed sage will be laid to rest at his residence on 6th April, 2024.

This will be preceded by a Service of Songs at 4 pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the Messiah African Church Cathedral, Okotie Street, Okumagba Lay – out, Warri and the funeral service at the Ebenezer African Church, Owodokpokpo – Igbide, at 10:00 am on Saturday, 6th April, 2024.

Entertainment of guests follows at the Urovo Primary School, opposite his residence, immediately after his burial. The programme will be rounded up at 10:00 am on Sunday, April 7, 2024, with a Thanks Giving Service at the Ebenezer African Church, Owodokpokpo – Igbide.

We are all enjoined to be with and support the family at this period of their grief.

Delta Governor congratulates Ndudi Elumelu at 59

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday, congratulated former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, on his 59th birth anniversary.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor said Elumelu, who represented Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, was a lawmaker with sterling accomplishments in parliament.

He praised Elumelu’s efforts in the Nigerian Parliament and said that the former lawmaker’s pivotal participation in the power sector investigation several years ago had remained impressive.

Governor Oborevwori said: “As a lawmaker, you were outstanding; even outside the Parliament, you remained a leading light and a role model for budding politicians.

“As a state, we will continue to be proud of your insightful contributions to the expansion and advancement of our nation, especially your involvement in the growth of the power and health sectors during your leadership of the House’s committees on both subjects from 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2015.

“We are absolutely proud of your leadership role in the National Assembly when you led the opposition as Minority Leader, and it is our prayer that God will continue to grant you good health and more years ahead.

“I can attest to your sterling accomplishments in terms of infrastructural and human capital development and these laudable achievements will continue to inspire many in nation building.

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I join your family and admirers to congratulate you, my dear brother and friend, Hon. Ndudi Godwin Elumelu, OON, on the occasion of your 59th birth anniversary.

• “It is our prayer that God will continue to bless you with good health and many more years of great accomplishments.”

Delta Health Access: DSCHC Takes Tertiary Institutions Social Health Insurance Program, TISHIP, to UNIDEL

By Pat Gbemudu

In furtherance of the state government’s agenda of ensuring MORE access to better healthcare for every resident of Delta, the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) enrolled students of the University of Delta, Agbor, into the Tertiary Institutions Social Health Insurance Program (TISHIP).

The initiative, which is in recognition of the pivotal role tertiary institutions play in shaping the future of our society, was flagged off last week at the Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba.

In his speech at the opening ceremony, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of DSCHC, Olorogun Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, said that the introduction of TISHIP holds immense benefits for the students of UNIDEL and indeed students in all other tertiary institutions in the state. Adding that “with this program, students will have access to comprehensive healthcare services both within and outside the school Premises.

Dr. Akpoveta, disclosed that the TISHIP extends its coverage beyond the borders of Delta State, ensuring that students can access quality healthcare wherever they may be. He reiterated the commission’s mandate of ensuring healthcare remains accessible and affordable for all residents of the state.

He stated that since inception, the DSCHC has made remarkable progress in fulfilling its mandate. Noting that the commission has implemented various programs aimed at ensuring access to quality healthcare across the State. These programs, according to Dr. Akpoveta, include the Equity Health Plan; Formal Health Plan; Informal Health Plan; and the Access to Financial Initiative for the residents of the hard-to-reach areas of the State. The Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative (IEAI), Artisans Enrollees Inducement Initiative and TISHIP make up the rest of the initiatives currently ongoing in the commission. Through these initiatives, the commission has been able to significantly increase healthcare coverage and improve health outcomes for our people.

While disclosing the commission’s plan to assist healthcare facilities in the State tertiary institutions, the DG commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his tremendous support to the Commission. He also thanked the Commissioners for Higher Education, and Health, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari and Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, for their unwavering support in driving the implementation of TISHIP and quality healthcare services respectively, in the state.

Dr. Akpoveta commended the Vice Chancellor and Management Team of the University of Delta, Agbor for their resolute support and commitment to the TISHIP program, noting that their collaboration with the DSCHC would play a pivotal role in advancing the MORE AGENDA mandate of the State Government, particularly in safeguarding the welfare of students. Adding that through their partnership in implementing TISHIP, they have exhibited a profound dedication to ensuring that students have access to superior healthcare services without financial hazards.

Earlier in her remarks, the Vice Chancellor of UNIDEL, Prof. Stella Chiemeke disclosed to the students that the premium has been included as part of their school fees and encouraged all students to embark on the registration process in earnest.

The VC lauded the TISHIP initiated while commending the governor, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to providing quality and affordable healthcare for students and residents of the state in general.

The highlight of the program includes presentation of DSCHC identity card to enrolled students at the ceremony venue and the presentation of an award of “Health Insurance Ambassador” to the VC by the Director-General of the commission.

Niger Delta Security: Put Chief Bibopiri Ajube A.K.A “Shoot at sight” & others on your watch list, Group alerts security agencies

Concerned Citizens of Ese odo Local government area of Ondo State have called on security agencies to put one of their communities leaders, Chief Bibopiri Ajube (alias Shoot at sight) and others on their watch list.

The group in statement made available to newsmen and signed by Ebitimi Miyenwopiri and Ayubapere Jiperedein President and General Secretary respectively, alleged that Ajube is using the fight against Tantita Security Services workers to bring another round of killings and kidnappings of citizens in the community.

They claimed in the statement that; “The name Bibo Ajube is synonymous to sorrow and bitterness in Arogbo Ijaw kingdom.

“It is no news that our people in this noble kingdom are suffering in the hand of Bibopiri Ajube and his cohorts.

“About six years ago, due to a minor misunderstanding, Bibo Ajube instructed his boys and co-kidnappers to kidnap one Mr Ebimobowei Belele’s son at Agadagba-obon and took the innocent child into their Estate for rituals. Up till now, nobody knows about the whereabout of the said child.

“Suffice to say that precisely on the 29th day of April, 2017 same Bibopiri Ajube, and his cohorts and military men attached to him kidnapped one Mr Lougha Ekuasemi who was coming home from school from Kwara state.

“Bibo Ajube instructed Fly Foloki to use his sword to cut part of Mr Lougha Ekuasemi ear and directed that he eats it or they will kill him and bury his body inside their estate named God owns Estate at Agadagba-obon.

“The innocent boy had no option than to follow d instruction given due to the fact that Shoot at sight(Bibo Ajube) and his guys were fully armed.

“On the 30th day of April, 2017, Bibopiri Ajube, Ebi Molos, Fly Foloki on one of their devilish mission, Ebi Molos used his sword to cut off the head of Mr Erigbamini Keteke, whose wife just gave birth, who went fishing to take care of his family, Mary Keteke is the wife’s name.

“Honestly, it was the husband lifeless body that was buried, the head was taken to an unknown destination. Edwin Keteke is the younger brother to Mr Erigbamini Keteke, whose head is still with Ajube Bibopiri.

“Chief Bibo Ajube, Ebi Molos, Fly Foloki should not be allowed to survive in a civilized society. They are evil, demons, blood suckers, the only thing they know is to kill at will. They are only surviving on the financial strength of Chief Bibopiri Ajube.Please, security agencies should put them on a watch list.This step of fighting Tantita Security Services workers is another step to kill, kidnap our dear citizens again”.

Below Is The Full Statement From The Group:

CHIEF BIBOPIRI AJUBE AKA ‘SHOOT AT SIGHT’ IS A MURDERER, KIDNAPPER AND ASSASSINATOR

The name Bibo Ajube is synonymous to sorrow and bitterness in Arogbo Ijaw kingdom. It is no news that our people in this noble kingdom are suffering in the hand of Bibopiri Ajube and his cohorts. About six years ago, due to a minor misunderstanding, Bibo Ajube instructed his boys and co-kidnappers to kidnap one Mr Ebimobowei Belele’s son at Agadagba-obon and took the innocent child into their Estate for rituals. Up till now, nobody knows about the whereabout of the said child.

Suffice to say that precisely on the 29th day of April, 2017 same Bibopiri Ajube, and his cohorts and military men attached to him kidnapped one Mr Lougha Ekuasemi who was coming home from school from Kwara state. Bibo Ajube instructed Fly Foloki to use his sword to cut part of Mr Lougha Ekuasemi ear and directed that he eats it or they will kill him and bury his body inside their estate named God owns Estate at Agadagba-obon. The innocent boy had no option than to follow d instruction given due to the fact that Shoot at sight(Bibo Ajube) and his guys were fully armed.
On the 30th day of April, 2017, Bibopiri Ajube, Ebi Molos, Fly Foloki on one of their devilish mission, Ebi Molos used his sword to cut off the head of Mr Erigbamini Keteke, whose wife just gave birth, who went fishing to take care of his family, Mary Keteke is the wife’s name. Honestly, it was the husband lifeless body that was buried, the head was taken to an unknown destination. Edwin Keteke (09055579239) is the younger brother to Mr Erigbamini Keteke, whose head is still with Ajube Bibopiri.

Chief Bibo Ajube, Ebi Molos, Fly Foloki should not be allowed to survive in a civilized society. They are evil, demons, blood suckers, the only thing they know is to kill at will. They are only surviving on the financial strength of Chief Bibopiri Ajube.

Please, security agencies should put them on a watch list.

This step of fighting Tantita Security Services workers is another step to kill, kidnap our dear citizens again.

Concerned Citizens of Ese odo Local government.

Ebitimi Miyenwopiri

President

Ayubapere Jiperedein

Gen Secretary.