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Passengers Stranded As Community Women Barricade Port Harcourt Airport
Women from the Ipo community blocked the entrance to Port Harcourt Airport on Tuesday morning, causing significant disruption.
The protest began around 7:30am, with demonstrators obstructing the airport roundabout gate.
They carried placards with messages such as, “We Demand Our Citizens Rights” and “Ipo Women Peaceful Protest,” while some protesters cooked at the site.
The blockade resulted in a major traffic buildup, preventing passengers from accessing the airport.
This marks the second protest by Ipo women this year. A similar demonstration on March 27 was resolved by Sergeant Awuse, former Chairman of the Rivers Traditional Rulers Council.
This incident follows a warning issued by the Rivers State Police Command on Monday regarding planned protests by the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE).
In a statement released Sunday night, police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko acknowledged the police’s awareness of the upcoming protest.
The statement partly reads “The Rivers State Police Command has become aware of the planned protest by the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), scheduled for June 24, 2024.
“While the Command recognizes and respects the right to lawful assembly, it has credible intelligence that this protest will be infiltrated and hijacked by hoodlums seeking to cause disruption and mayhem within the State.
“Consequently, the Command strongly advises the organisers to suspend the planned protest to prevent a possible breakdown of law and order.
“The Police will take all necessary lawful measures to protect the lives and properties of every resident in Rivers State. The Command has vowed to apprehend and prosecute any person or group that attempts to disrupt the peace.”
To ensure public safety and security, Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, announced the deployment of officers to the secretariats of all 23 Local Government Areas in the state.
“These officers will remain in their respective locations until the threat of disruption of peace is deemed to have ceased,” the statement added.
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The Senior Pastor of Freedom Life International Christian Center, Richard Tochukwu, has declared that gospel music possesses the spiritual capacity to transform Nigeria, describing it as a divine instrument capable of restoring hope and unity in the nation.
Speaking during an interaction with journalists, the cleric said music inspired by God’s Word can positively influence Nigeria’s spiritual and socio-political landscape by promoting peace, comfort and moral revival.
According to him, gospel music goes beyond entertainment and should be seen as a ministry tool for national healing.
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“Gospel music is not just sound; it carries power. When songs are inspired by Scripture, they can heal hearts, restore faith and redirect a nation toward righteousness,” he said.
Pastor Tochukwu made the remarks while discussing his latest worship single, “I Want To Pray,” a spiritually reflective song produced by Audio5.
He explained that the track was created to encourage believers to remain steadfast in prayer and maintain consistent fellowship with God.
The song draws inspiration from Luke 18:1, which urges believers to pray always and not lose heart.
A spiritual son of Paul Enenche, Pastor Tochukwu revealed that most of his songs are birthed from deep study of Scripture.
“Sometimes while studying or preaching from a passage, a melody begins to flow. The lyrics are drawn directly from the Word. Our songs are intentional; they carry the same message we preach,” he explained.
Reflecting on his journey, he recounted beginning as a drummer who also sang before discovering what he described as a divine instruction to minister through music.
“I realised that you don’t minister only through preaching. God made me understand that songs are another channel through which His Word can reach people. Every release is backed by Scripture,” he added.
Pastor Tochukwu currently serves in Lagos, combining pastoral leadership with music ministry.
The audio and video for “I Want To Pray” are now available on major digital streaming platforms.
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