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By Peter Omopo Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers announced their defection during plenary on Friday in Port Harcourt. Speaker Amaewhule, who formally declared the development on the floor of the House, said the decision followed a “clear and irreconcilable division” within the PDP, which he noted had made it impossible for the legislators to continue under the party’s platform. The mass defection marks a major political shift in the state legislature and is expected to…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “A healthy marriage is built on mutual love, respect, and understanding, especially in the most private areas of life, including the bedroom. When either partner neglects the other’s needs or treats them with disregard, it can create emotional distance and weaken intimacy. True closeness comes from caring, patience, and honouring one another as God intended.” Aftereffects of Neglect in Intimacy: * Emotional distance or frustration * Reduced trust and communication * Potential conflict spilling into other areas of life * Negative impact on overall marital satisfaction 1 Corinthians 7:3–4 – “The husband should fulfil his marital…

By Rashidat Ajakaye He is her forever, she is his forever, their passion is wrapped in the leaves of trust, in dignity, both minds became one, their hearts are as compatible as an iroko tree and its roots. In sane love, The Lord has been leading… He is her forever, she is his forever, in his arms, she loses consciousness all night, to her chest, he never says “Goodbye”. Even under the heaviest emotional rainfalls, their hands still holding tightly, for the strength of The Lord’s resides in both parties. He is her forever, she is his forever, her dream…

By Rashidat Ajakaye Let our bygones be buried, your eyes are the colour of my romance dream, yesterday, I felt the sexual sanity of belonging to you, exactly as you feel, the past hurt me thousands of times, rise up from the past Ayodejimi…! We both belong to the present. Let our bygones be buried, I am not writing poetry, my heart is all that I am spilling, beside you, I shall always stand, beside me, would you stand? Okomi…I believe we are the forever of each other. Let our bygones be buried, for all your painful past…I am sorry,…

By Peter Omopo Troops of the Headquarters 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, have killed two bandits, destroyed several hideouts, and arrested a key suspect during a coordinated operation in Taraba State. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations for the Brigade, Lt. Umar Muhammad. According to the statement, the troops launched a deliberate clearance mission on December 2 under the code name Operation Zafin Wuta, targeting criminal hideouts across Shiid, Agia, and Tyozua communities in Takum Local Government Area. The operation was triggered by credible intelligence…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Tinubu has praised the Senate for its prompt confirmation of former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The confirmation took place during Wednesday’s plenary session, presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following a rigorous five-hour screening exercise that assessed the retired general’s credentials, experience, and strategic vision for national security. In a statement released on Thursday, President Tinubu expressed strong confidence in Musa’s capacity to help revamp the country’s defence architecture at a time when insecurity remains one of Nigeria’s most pressing challenges. “Two days ago,…

By Peter Omopo The founder of the One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, says he is willing to assist in securing the release of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on the condition that the Biafra radio operations and the sit-at-home directives in the South-East are brought to an end. Maharaj Ji made the statement during an interview on his organisation’s in-house radio on Wednesday, where he also argued that Kanu was legally convicted based on the terrorism charges preferred against him. According to the cleric, the offences for which Kanu was convicted…

By Peter Omopo The Edo State Government has announced plans to raise N160bn to confront worsening ecological challenges across the state, particularly the growing number of gully erosion sites threatening communities. The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Ecological Fund and Management Commission, Blessing Agbomhere, disclosed this during a press briefing on Wednesday, noting that the fund would be sourced through the newly created Ecological/Climate Trust. According to him, the state’s three-year budget is insufficient to address more than 60 identified gully erosion sites, many of which require between N5bn and N6bn each to remediate, while some large sites may…

By Peter Omopo The Senate on Wednesday intensified its investigation into the collapse of the Safe School Initiative, summoning top government officials to explain why the $30 million programme has failed to protect schoolchildren from recurring attacks across the country. Appearing before the Senate ad hoc committee next Tuesday are the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa; and Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.). The summons followed the adoption of the committee’s work plan during its inaugural sitting. The committee is chaired by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North).…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo When relationships and marriages go through seasons filled with fights, misunderstandings, and emotional distance, it can feel like everything is falling apart. But remember this: conflict does not mean failure. Often, it is a sign that two people who care deeply are struggling to understand each other in a deeper way. Ephesians 4:2–3 to “be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Arguments don’t have to break you; they can shape you. Healing begins when both…