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O. B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation Holds Valentine’s Party for Elders in Rivers
SANDRA ANI reporting


The O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation made it a unique, enjoyable and memorable Valentine’s Day for over 40 senior citizens in Rivers State by organising its annual party to mark the universal day of love.
The party at the purpose-built Biokpo Recreational Centre in Abonnema, Rivers State, featured singing, dancing and merriment with the elderly expressing their joy for the love and care showered on them continuously by the NGO’s Care for Life programme.


Chairman of the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation, Dr Seinye O.B. Lulu-Briggs, said the party was in fulfilment of the Foundation’s commitment to the well-being of older people.
“The elderly deserve our love and affection always, and we are happy that God uses us to take care of their health, economic, social and spiritual well-being on a daily basis. God loves us and has shown us uncommon kindness as an organisation, so we are also showing love to these our elders. The Valentine’s Day party is one annual event we organize for them to celebrate milestones and testify to God’s love in our lives. May the love of God continue to shine in all our lives,” she said.
Dr Lulu-Briggs enjoined other individuals and organisations to borrow a leaf from the OB Lulu-Briggs Foundation and see to the care of the elderly, who are among the most vulnerable in Nigerian society.
“While it is an integral part of the culture in Nigeria and, indeed, Africa to revere, honour and look after our elders, the widespread poverty and the harsh social and economic environment has made it difficult for families and communities to uphold this tradition. The truth is that with the myriad of problems we face post-Covid, elder care is not a priority, and our seniors are among the most vulnerable to poverty and disease at the community level.
“Indeed, ageism, neglect and violence against elders are very real. For over 21 years we have cared of over 600 senior Nigerians who have no or minimal family support by taking on full responsibility for their well-being. Ensuring that they socialize and remain active through daily activities and occasional parties like today’s are an essential part of healthy ageing which we take very seriously. We should all unite to ensure that our elders are lovingly cared for. They are blessing and an integral part of our communities which we should continue to treasure.”
Two elders at the party, Pa Kingdom Miller and Mama Florence West expressed gratitude to the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation for taking care of their upkeep despite the economic crunch being experienced in the country.
Pa Miller said, “I pray God continues to bless Seinye Lulu-Briggs, for remembering us all the time. I have been with her from the beginning (2001) and God has graciously granted me long life. I pray God gives her long life, too, as she helps old people.”
Mama West said, “We are happy to see today’s Valentine’s Day party, and we know we will be here celebrating next year by God’s grace. We thank Seinye Lulu-Briggs and her team for the love and care.”
Through the Care for Life Program, the Foundation takes care of the health, economic and social well-being of vulnerable elderly people in Rivers State. It covers all their medical costs, provides caregivers to look after them, gives them food, household supplies and a cash allowance monthly. The Foundation’s other programs are Free Medical Mission, Access to Clean Water and Sanitation, Education and Scholarships, and Microcredit and Entrepreneurship.
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Marks 60th Birthday With Thanksgiving Service, High Dignitaries Attend


Popular Televangelist and President of Loveworld Incorporated and Christ Embassy, Reverend Chris Oyakhilome, marked his 60th birthday on Wednesday with a thanksgiving service.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was also recently named Chancellor – Head of Government and Christian Plenipotentiary of the Weldios University.
The thanksgiving service held in honour of the evangelist and streamed live on YouTube revealed that several dignitaries were in attendance.
Some of the dignitaries who graced the occasion include the former female president of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf; the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, and former Governor of Anambra State, Virginia Etiaba.
Others include the immediate past deputy governor of Delta State, Kingsley Otuaro, and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, amongst others.














A happiest birthday to Pastor Chris.
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Any Person Arrested And Can’t Justify His Source Of Income Should Be Properly Investigated And Charged To Court – Delta Police PRO, DSP Bright Edafe


The PRO of police has advocated for the arrest of people who can not attest to the source of their wealths.
He wrote: ‘“It is a very sad trend that people feel it’s wrong to question the suspicious wealth of persons who can not lay claim to any justifiable means of income.
When we have cases of ritual killings, Kidnapping, and even internet fraud. We tell our men to do the right thing and not take it as an avenue to extort.
However, any person arrested and can’t justify his source of income should be properly investigated and charged to court when the cockroach in his cupboard has been unveiled. Like me, hate me, I don’t mind, it’s the simple truth.’”
As a citizen, What’s your take on this development?
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“I Never Said I Needed Kidney Transplant” Nigerian Transgender, Jay Boogie Says After He Was Accused Of Seeking Donations From Nigerians With Fake Medical Diagnosis


The Transgender has come out to say his own part of everything relating to his asking for financial help due to his botched surgery.
He wrote: “On the 30th October 2023, i had a BBL and Liposuction at CGE AESTHETICS (Curvy Girl Essentials) from 5pm -11:40pm, when I became conscious on 31st October 2023 while still at CGE till 11:22am. My urine for 12hours was less than 200ml and the surgeon began to panic, a referral was made to Lagoon hospital on the 31st October 2023 and I arrived Lagoon hospital at exactly 3:56pm
where doctors at the emergency unit came for their investigations and recommended medications to subdue pains while (EUCR, FBC, CT-SCAN, CRP AND XYZ) was going on. On 1st November 2023 at 3:42am, Lagoon Hospital returned me in an ambulance to CGE AESTHETICS.
We arrived Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre in Yaba at 6.23am and i was diagnosed with Sepsis and Acute kidney injury, and we started dialysis, which i did daily at that time and i still couldn’t pass urine. I also did a plasma exchange to enable me pass urine, but that didn’t work.
I NEVER POSTED I NEEDED KIDNEY TRANSPLANT, I only posted I needed donations for my hospital bills.
Due to the media pressure, Zenith Hospital Management discharged me at 9a.m with a creatinine as high as 807 on the 18th November 2023 and asked i do my dialysis from home, all efforts to check in to LUTH AND LASUTH was VOID DUE TO LACK OF BED SPACE IN the Critical Care Unit (CCU). I went to St.Nicholas hospital (Campbell street Lagos) where i had to continue my dialysis and more.
I had to go offline for my mental health because the bullying was too much and I was getting death threats. I ceased communications because my family decided we needed privacy.
I NEVER SCVMMED NIGERIANS, I NEVER LIED, AND I DID NOT DEFRAUD ANYONE. I HAD SEPSIS AND ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY, AND I WAS ON DIALYSIS.
It took this long for me to respond because my health was my priority and i had to take care of myself. I was discharged on the 28th of November 2023, i am getting better and i feel better. I am still on medications, and i am also off dialysis for now and my health is rejuvenating.
I want to thank everyone that donated and reached out to me during my ordeal and i want to assure them i never lied or scammed Nigerians about my situation.”


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