Complex or Lunacy: Children suing parents for giving birth to them, asks Remmy Nweke - ITREALMS

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Children suing parents for giving birth to them nowadays sounds like a recipe for family drama and existential angst! Raphael Samuel's move has sparked a heated debate about responsibility, ethics, and the role of government. Is it complex or just plain lunacy, asks REMMY NWEKE in this edition of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS.

Intense debate:
The notion of children suing their parents for giving birth to them has sparked intense debate, raising questions about responsibility, ethics, and the role of government in generation Z era.

Fayemi reinstates commitment to complete secretariat complex - ITREALMS

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The Ekiti State government led by Governor John Fayemi, has approved the completion of phase V of the State Secretariat complex with the aim of creating a more conducive working environment for workers in the State, reports ITREALMS.

The State Commissioner for Information, Tourism and Values Orientation, Aare Muyiwa Olumilua, made this known in Ado -Ekiti on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the last State Executive Council meeting.

The Commissioner said the Council approved #290,941,856.36 for Lot 1 and #321,055,946.70 for Lot 2 of the State Secretariat complex; adding that the projects are expected to be completed within six months.

Olumilua disclosed that the Council equally approved earth dredging of Osun stream channel, construction of concrete channel at Temidire/ Ifedore street, and the reconstruction of a failed culvert at Ajolagun in Ikere Ekiti at a sum of #140,088,688.25.

He added that a sum of #194,530,627.27 was approved for the earth dredging of critical areas in Ado Ekiti. These areas include Onala – Balemo –Elemi; Ita Eku – Poly road –Emirin; Omisanjana –Ureje – 133KVA; Awajin –Ureje road and Ireakari- Ilawe road covering a distance of 18,500 metres and will be completed within 12 weeks. The dredging works are aimed at arresting the incessant flooding of the areas.

According to Olumilua, the State Executive Council also approved the following Ekiti State Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill 2019; which seeks a better outlaw any form of discrimination against persons living with disabilities in the state.

Another major decision of the meeting was the approval for the procurement and distribution of 10,000 bags of customized Safe Delivery kits (aka Mama Kits) across the 16 LGAs in Ekiti State. This is to ensure that pregnant women are well equipped with necessary health care materials for safe delivery. The project will cost the state government a total #54,200,000.00, as approved by the council.

Olumilua who was flanked by the Commissioners in charge of Works and Environment ministries, Mr Sola Adebayo and Hon Gbenga Agbeyo and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode, at the briefing said the Dr Kayode Fayemi-led government was doing everything possible to put smiles on the faces of the people of the state, through effective implementation of the administration’s five- pillar agenda for developmental.

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St. Augustine Catholic Church, Benin dedicates new complex - ITREALMS

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... As Bishop Akubeze admonishes Christians

The Catholic Archbishop of Benin Metropolitan See, and President, Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), His Grace, Most Reverend Augustine Obiora Akubeze, has admonished Christians to avoid being used as agents of destabilisation, violence in order not to undermine this weekend's election.

Rather, he said they should go out and exercise their franchise without fear of intimidation and harassment.

He also advised parents to counsel their children and wards to avoid any act that would lead them to becoming thugs for any politician or political party, but support candidates of their choice and those they believe would better their lives.

The archbishop gave the advice in Benin City, capital of Edo State at the inauguration and dedication of St. Augustine Catholic Church.

In a homily, he told Christians to always spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to people of all nations as instructed in the Holy Bible.

Archbishop Akubeze noted that Christians must learn to be together in the house of God, saying that "when Christians gather together in one Church, the barrier created by society and tribe is broken down".

According to him, the house of God is a place to worship and pray and not a place to trade. The alter, he stated, is a place of sacrifice and should be treated as a holy place where only sacramental objects of worship are allowed.

"We must therefore treat the church of Christ, and the altar with respect. And as you do so, may the Church be an avenue for you and your family to have spiritual comfort. May this building being dedicated be a house of salvation and praise to you."

In his vote of thanks, chairman, St. Augustine Church Dedication Committee, Dr. Jackson Gaius-Obaseki, said the journey towards the inauguration of the church was a tortuous one, but thanked God that at the end of what was thought to be an endless venture, the Archbishop came to dedicate the church.

He also thanked God for those who helped the parish through their generosity, to get to where it is today.

His words: "The journey is tortuous. But today, we have the Archbishop dedicating the church. We owe a lot of thanks to those who, through their generosity, piloted us to this very achievement.

"His Grace, no matter how many persons, we owe you a lot of thanks. For your kindness, inspiration and most of all, as the highest single donor to this church project.

"We cannot also forget all those who helped us get to where we are today. We have through the generosity of Oba Akenzua II, Oba of Benin of blessed memory, who gave out the land, Emeritus Archbishop Patrick Ekpu, who urged us as we progress and saw the need to erect a modern church building after 23 years of the old church.

High point of the ceremony was the offering of thanksgiving by parishioners who came in their numbers to thank God for His mercies and grace bestowed on them to build a new ultra-modern house of worship.

The parishioners also went into wild jubilation when the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, through his Chief of Staff, Mr. Taiwo Akerele, announced the delivery of a tarred road leading to the church by end of March this year.

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Pix: *R-L: Former GMD, NNPC and Chairman, Brass LNG Ltd, Dr. Jackson Gaius-Obaseki; his wife, Mrs. Roxana Jackson Gaius-Obaseki; Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. Godwin Obaseki and a female parishioner at the Church Dedication ceremony of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Benin City, Edo State. ... recently.

BREAKING NEWS: Police seals Anambra House of Assembly Complex - ITREALMS

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The Anambra State Police Command, has sealed the premises of the Anambra State House of Assembly complex in Awka, capital of the state, reports ITREALMS.
ITREALMS recalls that the Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Rita Maduagwu, was reportedly impeached in what industry watchers described as a minority drama on late Tuesday afternoon.

Report also has it that she was allegedly impeached by 20 of the 30 members of the House on Tuesday with a motion moved by Ikem Uzozie, member representing Aguata II constituency, and seconded by Onyebuchi Offor of Ekwusigo Constituency. Following which, Mr. Uzozie claimed he was appointed the new speaker of the house.

But reacting Wednesday, the embattled speaker, Hon. Maduagwu said the claim was false as those seeking her impeachment lack the majority which is two-third of members to remove her or governor of the state.

She, however, took control on Thursday by holding a session with a reportedly 11-man member and subsequently invited the Police to seal the premises.

However, confirming this in a press statement late Thursday, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, through the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Haruna Mohammed informed ITREALMS that this has become necessary due to breach of public peace, Thursday.

In a notice of the seal made available to ITREALMS, the Police claimed the leadership of the Assembly invited them to take over, seal off and secure the entire premises.

This, Haruna said, was contained in a letter addressed to the Commission of Police with effect from 6pm Thursday, November 15, 2018.

Although the Police did not reveal which of the leadership being referred here, but explained this measure was proactive to avert possible breakdown of law and order in the Assembly.

"The Command implores members of the Public to stay away from the House of Assembly premises till further notice. Civil servants working at the Assembly Complex are advised to report at the office of the Head of Service for further directives," he said.

Further, Haruna said the Command solicits the co-operation of Ndi Anambra in this regard and assures all citizens and residents of its determination to provide adequate security in the State,

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