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....As Odilis Host First Family To Night Of Christmas Ballad PORT HARCOURT – Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that God has proved Himself worthy as the Ultimate Liberator of the State and its people because He ensured total triumph over the political crisis and those behind it. Governor Fubara spoke at the Christmas Ballad, which was hosted by the former Governor of Rivers State, Dr Peter Odili, at his residence in Old GRA, Port Harcourt City in Port Harcourt Local Government Area on Friday night. The Governor stated that while the political antagonism lasted, God gave him a new perspective to leadership, adding that with the strength of support from Rivers people, he stopped seeing the crisis as a problem but as a necessary enabler in governance. He said, “And not just because I want to accept it, I get stronger in this course every day when I look at the support I am getting from the true Rivers people. “So, it is not me being strong. My strength is drawn from everyone of you that is here. You gave me the encouragement; you do the work for me; you make the calls for me. So, why won’t I stand up for you. “But we also believe strongly that the ultimate game changer, the ultimate liberator, and the ultimate fighter still remains God Almighty. And because we have Him on our side, victory is assured.” Governor Fubara, according to a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, said God is in control of the affairs of the State, adding that as they look forward to a very prosperous 2025, they should be assured that it will be better than what had been experienced. He assured of the determination of his administration to make every succeeding year in the State better with remarkable records of progress, stressing that the excitement experienced among Rivers people during the Christmas celebrations is indicative of a brighter future ahead. Governor Fubara, who vowed to continue to do what is right, said it is also delighting to see true leaders of the State and well-meaning Rivers people standing on the right side of history despite the pressures to surrender to tyranny and oppression. He said, “I want to thank everyone, and I assure you that we will continue to run a government that will uplift the image of the State. We will not be tyrants. “We will remember that what we are doing here today is a shift job, and that one day, our time will be up, and we’ll leave for another person to take over. “And what is important is to allow the machine to keep running effectively, so that when the other person comes, he continues with that steam for progress in the State. So, I thank everyone of you for your support.” Governor Fubara prayed God to continue to fill the home of Dr Odili with love and peace while assuring that even if it may not be too easy on him as a human being, but he will try not to do anything that will bring any disgrace to Rivers State. Also speaking, Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Victor Oko-Jumbo recalled how the crisis that erupted in the assembly swept them off their feet but quickly added that the encouragement from Governor Fubara, emboldened him and a few others to stand up for the truth to liberate the State. Also speaking, former Minister of Transport, Dr Abiye Sekibo, who noted that the gathering was a roll call of the political family of Dr Peter, said Governor Fubara had sufficiently blended traits of Dr Odili’s leadership style with his, and steered the course of governance successfully, making the people of State proud of him as a worthy son. In his welcome address, former Governor of Rivers State, Dr Peter Odili, stated that as a family, he, his wife and children, decided to host the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara and his family to a night of varieties of sing-song and other activities in appreciation of the fortitude and sterling leadership qualities he has demonstrated. Dr Odili explained that it is now over 12 months, since the 25th October, 2023, when a fierce existential fight, though unnecessary, was waged against Governor Fubara over the soul of Rivers State. He said that with assuring fortitude, Governor Fubara confronted the challenge, prevented the quest by one man to capture the State as a private estate, emancipated Rivers people, steadied governance and made civil servants and Rivers people happier as it used to be until he left office in 2007. In her speech, Justice Mary Odili, who presented gifts to Governor Fubara, his wife, Lady Valerie, and children, said God knew long ago the need for an emancipator and gave Governor Fubara to Rivers State, explaining that he had played the role satisfactorily, and pledged the continuous support of her family to the success of his administration. In his vote of thanks, Chairman, Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC); Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), thanked the Odilis for organising the family reunion, and lauded the Governor and his family for showing unassuming humility and honouring the invitation, while also thanking genuine elders and leaders of the State for joining in the celebration.
We’ll Impact Lives Of Rivers People Equally, Fubara AssuresSomething went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox The grumbles about Christmas arriving ridiculously early with TV adverts for big High Street names being screened and cards, tinsle, baubles and trees being on sale almost two months before December 25th are getting louder. Comedian Dawn French launched the first of a six-part M&S Xmas food campaign on November 4th. The company's festive fashion and home advert first went out on November 7th. A week later the John Lewis Christmas advert, titled The Gifting Hour - a two-minute story about a woman searching for the perfect Christmas gift for her sister was aired. Now, in the middle of Twixmas the country's supermarket giants have eclipsed that - by stocking their shelves with Easter eggs. With Easter Sunday falling on April 20 next year, customers have shared their confusion on...
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‘Ensure hassle-free essential services to people’Around the Wiregrass is a calendar of events taking place in the region and a schedule of ongoing meetings. To place a listing, send brief information to news@dothaneagle.com DEC. 3 The Wiregrass Blues Society is hosting a mid-year fundraiser on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at The Plant in downtown Dothan. The evening will be filled with live music, delicious food, a cash bar, door prizes, exciting drawings, and a performance by Lightnin’ Luke, a versatile singer-songwriter and violinist from Portland, and local artists David Martin and 16-year-old powerhouse singer Emma. Tickets are $35 per person, with corporate table sponsorships available at $275 per table. Tickets are available at https://wiregrassbluessociety.org/product/2024-wbs-fundraiser-featuring-lightnin-luke . DEC. 5 2024 Holiday Spectacular presented by Wallace Community College-Dothan Fine Arts Division, Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in Bencze Theatre on the Wallace campus. Tickets are $10 for the general admission and $5 for students from any school. DEC. 6 Tours of Holman House, 285 East Broad Street, Ozark, will be Friday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. Come learn about the J.D. Holman family and tour this historical house in Ozark. Tour the main floor and upstairs with two military museums located upstairs. Tours are free and last about 45 minutes. DEC. 9 A Christmas Concert presented by The Wiregrass Community Band will be Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Covenant Methodist Church in Dothan. The concert is free and open to everyone. ONGOING Square Dance/Line Dance will be held every Monday evening, beginning Jan. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, located 302 East Grubbs St. in Enterprise. Singles and couples welcome. Never danced? We’ll teach you. For more information, call Michelle at (334) 475-4037. United Daughters of the Confederacy , Gen.William C. Oates Chapter No. 1342, meets the second Thursday from September through May. Women ages 18 and older who have ancestors who fought in the Civil War are eligible for membership, and help will be provided to prove your first Confederate ancestor’s lineage. For meeting locations and information, call Ceya Minder at 334-794-7480 or email ceya.minder@gmail.com . Sons of Confederate Veterans , Gen. William C. Oates Chapter, meets on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in Confederate history is invited to attend. Genealogy help will be provided to connect you with your Confederate ancestor. For more information contact Joe Rich, 334-791-2450, or email SCVDOTHAN3@GMAIL.COM The Ray of Hope Grief Support Group meets the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at Parks Chapel A.M.E. Church, located at 1053 E. Selma St., Dothan. The purpose of the group is to assist those struggling with issues of grief and loss, including but not limited to, death of a loved one, loss of relationships, etc. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 334-794-4811 or 850-692-1618. The Greater Dothan Area Lions Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at noon at the Old Mill Restaurant on Murphy Mill Road in Dothan. For more information, contact Lori Perkins at 334-803-0319. Concerned Citizens of the Wiregrass will meet the second Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at Shoney’s on the Ross Clark Circle in Dothan. Grievances and problems within the county will be addressed and information on how to make improvements via county officials, etc. Bring your friends and as many as possible. The South Alabama Liberty Foundation will meet at 6:30 p.m. every first Tuesday of the month at Wiregrass Outdoors, located at 818 N. Ouida St. in Enterprise. The nonpartisan group advocates that liberty – along with peace, justice, and freedom – belongs to every American to appreciate and enjoy as written in the U.S. Constitution, and that this is possible only with an honest, fair, and well-regulated government that respects its citizens. No reservations necessary, and admission is free. Email SA-Liberty@proton.me for more information. Land of Cotton Smocking Guild meets the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Piney Grove Assembly of God Church, 206 County Road 9 in Wicksburg. The guild is involved in a Wee Care Project, creating preemie gowns, garments for infants in NICU, and bereavement pouches. For more information, contact Carol Ann Pileggi at 850-516-9960 or Joann Carpenter at 334- 790-8328. The Kiwanis Club of Dothan meets every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Dothan Country Club, located at 200 S. Cherokee Ave. in Dothan. Anyone may attend as a guest of the Kiwanis. If you plan to attend, contact the club via kiwanisdothan.com or call 334-355-6877. The Columbia Historical Society meets every third Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Train Depot on Highway 52. All guests are welcome. The Columbia Historical Museum will be open the second Saturday monthly from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 105 S. Main St. in Columbia. The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Dothan Unit #87 will meet every third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at Harvest Church, located at 2727 Fortner St. in Dothan. The group will meet in the Main Café located in the church’s Building A. Call 334-596-9610 for more information. Dothan Newcomers Club , a social organization, meets the first Thursday of the month in the fellowship hall of First Christian Church, 1401 N. Cherokee Ave. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the business meeting at 10 a.m. The club is open to individuals who have moved into the Dothan or Wiregrass area within the past five years or who have faced a change in status (retirement, death of a spouse, divorce) within the past five years. For more information, visit www.dothannewcomers.com , or Facebook @DothanNewcomers, or contact Elaine Brackin, president, via email at dncpresident3@gmail.com . Alcoholics Anonymous holds regular meetings in the Wiregrass including Ashford, Dothan, Eufaula, and Headland under the organization’s District 10 (www.aadothan.org) meeting locations and Andalusia, Daleville, Enterprise, Level Plains, Opp, Ozark, and Troy under the organization’s District 11 (www.district11aa.com) meeting locations. Visit www.aaarea1.org for a complete list of districts for Alabama and Northwest Florida. A Disabled American Veterans chapter service officer will be located at the New Brockton Town Hall every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. Any veteran needing help with a VA claim is welcome. This is on a walk-in basis; no appointment is needed. For more information, contact Mike Doran at 334-406-6700. The DAV van service for local veterans will make runs to Montgomery and Tuskegee on Mondays and Fridays. The van will leave from the Hardee’s restaurant on Rucker Boulevard in Enterprise at 5 a.m. and from the Dothan Civic Center at 5:30 a.m. Due to COVID restrictions, there is only space for four riders each trip. Veterans who need rides to VA hospitals in Montgomery or Tuskegee can call 334-308-2480 to reserve a seat on the Enterprise van or 334-446-0866 for the Dothan van. Square Dancing will be held every Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Enterprise YMCA, located on Highway 27 across from Hobby Lobby in Enterprise. Singles and couples welcomed. Never danced? They’ll teach you. For more information, call 334-237-0466 or 334-347-4513. The Landmark Dulcimer Club has a jam and practice session every first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. You do not have to know how to read music. We prefer you bring your own Mountain Dulcimer but we do have a few practice dulcimers you can borrow if you want to give it a try. The event is free with paid gate admission. Show your instrument and get in for free. Meets in the Interpretive Center Auditorium. Landmark Park hosts a Reptile Feeding every first Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Interpretive Center Lobby. The event is free with paid gate admission. Meet our snakes and turtles and learn why these animals are so important to the environment. The Wiregrass Woodturners host a club meeting and woodturning demo every second Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Interpretive Center Classroom at Landmark Park. The public is invited to visit and learn how to make beautiful wooden items turned on a lathe. The event is free with paid gate admission. Wiregrass Woodturner members get in free. The Evening Star Quilt Guild gathers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every second Saturday for an informal sewing circle with your textile-based crafts at the Landmark Park Sit and Sew in the Interpretive Center Auditorium. The event is free with paid gate admission. The circle is free for Quilt Guild members. Space is limited, first come first served. Pickin’ in the Park takes place every second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. Join musicians at Landmark Park in Dothan for a bluegrass, country and gospel jam session. Visitors are welcome to listen or participate. The event is free with paid gate admission. Show your instrument at the gate to receive free admission. All ages and skill levels are welcome. The Landmark Park Antique Tractor Club will meet on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Interpretive Center Library at Landmark Park. This club has been established as a way for tractor enthusiasts to come together to share pictures of tractors, share interesting articles, trade/sell and enjoy the fellowship. The club participates in several tractor shows and tractor pulls during the year. To become a member, visit the meeting or email David Jay, david@landmarkparkdothan.com . The event is free with paid gate admission. Mention this meeting at the gate to receive free park admission. Landmark Park admission will be waived every fifth Saturday of the month. Get local news delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter.