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Poem: Lord, Please Bless Ebi, Preserve Him

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6 years ago

November 24, 2019

Lord, please bless Ebi, preserve him.
Bless him, protect him,
Let him enjoy the fruit of his labour.
Evil hands that rise against him, paralyzed let them be, Lord.
Blindfold evil eyes after him.
He is watering the younger ones,
Watered let him be, providence.

Lord, please bless Ebi, preserve him
Keep him away from the wicked once.
A kind hearted man, he is such.
A benevolent heart – exemplified.
Raising the younger ones, craved he for,
Their success, derives he joy.

Lord, please bless Ebi, preserve him.
July, 2018 called him me,
What does it takes you to stand,
Enquired him.
You have all what it takes to excel in this regard, admonished him me
Words me muttered,
Scared of the unknown.
The connections, links, have I not.
Ebi assured me of all these, though
I was waiting, waiting patiently to that which is not forthcoming.
Aloof I became.

High Chief (Engr.) Pascal Ebi Akpofagha

Lord, please bless Ebi, preserve him.
After much aloofness, here came I,
Sequel to the enquires of 2018.
One after the other, we shall take the steps, said he.
According to his words, did he.
A man of integrity, impeccable character!

Lord, please bless Ebi, preserve him.
He that find a good wife, find a good thing, obtained favour from the Lord, says the holy book
This is Ebi’s portion.
He has find a good thing, obtained favour from the Lord
Tombra is a virtuous woman!
Say her no to his benevolent act,
Helpless he may become.
Show me a successful man,
I will show you a praying, successful woman behind him.
Tombra is a God sent.
Her making trouble, heard I not. Always smiling.

Tombra Akpofagha (Mrs.) The Beautiful, Praying Woman Behind The Scene

Lord, please bless Ebi, preserve him.
He is working to raise the younger ones,
Raise him, Lord.
He is a High Chief, higher let him go
Ebi is his name, let ‘ebi’ u la.
He is Ibe-Ebidouwei, let ebi u dou ẹrí
He desires, deserves more higher places in his endeavours,
Take him to the peak he desires.

Lord, please bless Ebi, preserve him.
Seeds you’ve given him, keep them for him.
Let them be a source of joy as it has been,
Not cause for sorry.
They are little ones, that virtually know nothing,
Keep them under Your canopy.
In Your wisdom and knowledge, let them grow.

High Chief Akpofagha, The Ibe-Ebidouwei of Furupagha kingdom and his family

Lord, please bless Ebi, preserve him
The Zerubbabel of Ebi’s hands has started this in my life,
Complete let it be, Lord.
Every mountain against completion of this,
Plain let it be.
So a grateful heart will be more grateful.

Lord, please bless Ebi, preserve him.
In the same vein, a grateful heart says,
Lord bless Ebi, bless him, bless him the more and protect him, his household.

Engr. Pascal Ebi Akpofagha, is a High Chief in the Ijaw nation, poised in assisting and raising the younger ones, particularly those with one dream or the other but have no means of actualising such dreams due to financial constraints.

His benevolent act philanthropic act to some younger ones including the write fuel this poem ditto its birth.

Translation of some native words.
Ebi – Goodness/Good, beauty.
‘Ebi u la’ – Let goodness find him/locate him
Ibe-Ebidouwei – One who walks tireless for the progress of his Kingdom(s)

The writer, Joseph Ebitibi Kanjo, is a journalist, a creative writer and an analyst
kanjoforsuccess@gmail.com

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Otuaro Felicitates Tompolo On Honorary Doctorate Award

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14 hours ago

December 2, 2025

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Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro has congratulated High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, on the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate of Laws (LLD) by the E.K. Clark University.

Otuaro described the recognition as well-deserved and befitting, noting that Tompolo has, over the years, demonstrated uncommon commitment to the peace, progress, and stability of the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.

According to him, Tompolo’s role in sustaining peace in the region, particularly through his steadfast support for dialogue, community engagement, and nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, has made a significant contribution to national security and economic stability.

He further noted that, beyond his contributions to peacebuilding, Tompolo has demonstrated extraordinary compassion, philanthropy, and devotion to humanitarian causes.

He added that his investments in youth empowerment stand as clear evidence of a man whose heart is truly with his people.

“Tompolo’s good heart, generosity, and love for humanity distinguish him as a leader of rare character,” Otuaro said.

The PAP Administrator commended E.K. Clark University for identifying and honouring a personality whose impact continues to resonate across the Niger Delta and beyond.

He urged other institutions to emulate such gestures that celebrate individuals advancing society through selfless service.

Dr Otuaro prayed for God’s continued guidance, long life, and strength for High Chief Ekpemupolo as he continues to serve the Niger Delta and Nigeria with dignity, wisdom, and compassion.

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JUST IN: Defence Minister, Badaru Mohammed Resigns

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14 hours ago

December 1, 2025

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The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect.

His resignation was contained in a letter addressed to President Tinubu and dated December 1.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this on Monday.

The presidential spokesman said Abubakar resigned on health grounds.

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Police Deny Opening Recruitment Portal, Warn Nigerians Against Fake Adverts

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15 hours ago

December 1, 2025

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The Police Service Commission has debunked reports circulating on social media and several unofficial websites claiming that it has opened a portal for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.

The Commission described the publications as fake, warning that they were created by fraudsters seeking to deceive and exploit unsuspecting Nigerians.

In a statement published on its official website on Monday, the PSC said it had not commenced any recruitment exercise.

“The general public is hereby informed that these publications are fake and entirely misleading.

“They are the handiwork of fraudsters attempting to exploit innocent citizens,” the Commission said.

It added that no recruitment portal had been opened by the Commission.

“There is currently no ongoing recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.

“The Police Service Commission has not opened any portal for such an exercise,” the statement added.

The PSC stressed that whenever recruitment begins, the announcement will be made strictly through authorised platforms.

According to the statement, official channels include advertisements in reputable national newspapers, announcements posted on the Commission’s verified website (www.psc.gov.ng), and formal press releases.

“We urge Nigerians to rely only on information published through these official channels.

“Any recruitment portal not listed on our website is fraudulent and should be reported to the police,” the commission said.

The PSC advised the public to ignore the fake recruitment claims to avoid falling victim to scams.

The PUNCH had reported that the Police Service Commission has cautioned Nigerians seeking a career in the Nigeria Police Force to beware of fake recruitment adverts circulating online, insisting that it has not yet commenced the 2025 recruitment exercise.