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Kumuyi Declares Satan’s Move Can’t Hinder God’s Best For His People
….urges young people to remain vigilant, wade off detractors
The General Superintendent, GS, Deeper Christian Life Ministry and Convener, Global Crusade with Kumuyi, GCK, Pastor William Kumuyi, Saturday, declared that Satan cannot hinder God’s best for His people despite challenges they encounter.
Kumuyi made the declaration virtually during the February edition of the Impact Academy with the theme ‘Success with Integrity’ on the sidelines of the ongoing six-day Global Crusade with Kumuyi, GCK, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
The Impact Academy was attended by thousands of young people across the world via social media handles including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and X including Zoom and satellite broadcast, and they include secondary schools, tertiary institutions, graduates, and young professionals.
Other participants were top Government functionaries, academicians, religious leaders and youth leaders.
The programme had various varieties including seminars, panel discussions, excellentia sessions, questions and answers, spoken words, goodwill messages, and amongst others.
Meanwhile, to climax the event, the Convener, GCK, Pastor William Kumuyi, in a message titled ‘Unique Fortune’, emphatically said youth are to boldly take their positions with determination in spite of challenges posed by Satan the devil by absolutely trusting in the name of Jesus Christ and living a life that pleases God.
The clergy referred various Bible passages, pointed out the young people must be focused and aspire to succeed in life with faith in God’s infallible promises.
He said: “You must vow and be determined to make it. That is why you must be vigilant to wade off detractors.
“You must choose to be up and when you do that, nobody can bring you down. It is up to you to say I was white before,I want to be whiter now.”
Meanwhile, pointing at the woman with issue of blood, he said the woman took her destiny in her hand to change her narrative as she made the bold move to touch the hem of Christ’s garment that fateful day, and that was when God acted in her favour, hence young people should the step of faith as the woman did for God to do exploits.
He further stated that young people can make progress and also achieve success amid prevailing corruption, which he expressed optimism that he sees them emerging victorious.
In a goodwill message, the Rivers State Commissioner for Youth Development, Dr Chisom Gbali, who represented the State Governor Mr Siminalayi Fubara, disclosed that the Fubara-led administration has carved out plans to train young people in Rivers State to become employable, thereby giving them hope to sustain themselves with multiple streams of income.
Gbali also commended the Convener of GCK, Pastor William Kumuyi for adding value to the lives of young people since he was a lecturer at the prestigious University of Lagos, UNILAG, and also taking it globally with the Impact Academy Programme, and turning around the lives of the indigent, and added that the clergy should continue and also sustain the tempo.
According to him, the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara is a peace loving man and stands for everybody living in Rivers State, therefore his boss remains committed to development of the young people across the State irrespective of their background.
“The world is suffering today and Nigeria is not an exception.So if you don’t take action on what you want to become in future,it becomes difficult.
“For us in the Youth Development Ministry, we have carved out plans to train the youths to become employable. So you need multiple streams of income to survive”, he said.
Also speaking, the Education Commissioner, Prof Chinedu Mmom, urged the youth not to give up despite initial failures experienced but should copy the former President of the United States of America, USA, Abraham Lincoln who failed seven times in his political ambition but preserved and eventually become the President of the most powerful nation on earth.
Mmom who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Ebere Emenike, urged the youths to be diligent in their endeavours, while stressing that they would succeed at last.
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NDDC At 25: Cross River’s Cynthia Oloko, 19, Emerges Second Place Winner At Miss Niger Delta 2025
...Deputy Governor, APC Chairman, and Senators Celebrate Her with Generous Cash Gifts
Miss Cynthia Iyowogoga Oloko, a 19-year-old from Cross River State, has emerged as the first runner-up (second place) at the Miss Niger Delta 2025 beauty pageant. The event, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was part of the 25th Anniversary celebrations of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Cynthia, a final-year student of Rivers State University of Science and Technology, where she studies Human Anatomy, competed alongside nine other contestants representing the nine states of the Niger Delta—Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers.
Crowned with the title “Pride of the Niger Delta”, Cynthia received a cash prize of ₦7.5 million for placing second in the pageant.
In recognition of her achievement and the pride she has brought to Cross River State, several political leaders and dignitaries extended their support. The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Dr Peter Odey, gifted her ₦3 million, the APC State Chairman, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba, Esq., JP, contributed ₦1 million, while the state’s two Senators jointly supported her with another ₦3 million—bringing her total cash reward to ₦14.5 million.
According to the organisers, all nine contestants underwent intensive training and were empowered with skills and starter kits to help them become self-reliant and impactful in their communities.
The Miss Niger Delta pageant is designed not just as a beauty contest, but as a platform to empower young women across the region. It aims to nurture leadership, entrepreneurship, and community development among participants. The initiative is rooted in the belief that empowering women is key to building stronger families, communities, and society at large.
Many past participants have gone on to become successful entrepreneurs and community leaders. The programme, sponsored by the NDDC, is part of its commitment to identifying and nurturing young talents in the region.
This year’s overall winner received a brand-new car and ₦10 million, while the second runner-up (third place) received ₦5 million. The remaining six contestants each received ₦1 million as a consolation prize.
Miss Cynthia Oloko was born in 2005 to Engr. and Mrs Cosmas Oloko Ekawu. She attended Trailblazers Academy in Gwarinpa, Abuja. Her hobbies include swimming, running, networking, and travelling. She aspires to build a career in entrepreneurship and politics, with a strong passion for leadership and community development.
Congratulations Miss Cynthia
The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area, Cross River State, Hon Dr Fred Okem has dissolved all revenue agencies operating in the Council with effect from 31st December 2024.
Hon Dr Fred Okem, Chairman Yala Local Government Area
This was contained in a release on Monday 6th January 2025 by the Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Unah.
The Chairman also cautioned that anyone who flouts the directive would be handed over to the security agencies for proper action in line with relevant laws.
The local government helmsman is expected to reposition the revenue agencies with the aim of boosting internally generated revenue in the council for adequate measures towards the development of Yala in line with the People First Agenda of the State government.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Ms. Grace Ike, has been named Nigeria’s Media Personality of the Year 2024. This prestigious recognition was conferred by the Editorial Board of Good Governance Today Nigeria at a grand ceremony held at the National Merit House, Abuja.
NUJ FCT Council Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike
In addition to the honour, Ms. Ike was inducted into the Good Governance Today Nigeria Hall of Fame—a testament to her exemplary contributions to leadership and professional journalism in Nigeria.
The award acknowledges Ms. Ike’s uncommon leadership qualities and her unwavering commitment to advancing journalism as a tool for national development. Her selfless service to humanity, her state and the nation has made her a beacon of hope and inspiration for many.
Speaking at the event, the organiser and the managing editor of Governance Today , mr Sylvester Abudu Omose commended Ms. Ike’s visionary leadership and her remarkable strides in reshaping the landscape of journalism in Nigeria. Her relentless dedication to using journalism to advocate for transparency, justice, and public enlightenment was described as both inspiring and transformative.
“Ms. Grace Ike’s achievements transcend the ordinary. She has redefined what it means to serve humanity through journalism. Her work exemplifies the power of the media in fostering societal progress and governance,” the board stated.
In her acceptance speech, Ms. Ike represented by one of her media aides, mr Ademola Adepoju expressed her gratitude for the recognition and attributed her success to the collective efforts of her team at NUJ FCT Council and the support of stakeholders in the journalism community. She reiterated her commitment to promoting ethical journalism and upholding the values of truth, accountability, and service to humanity.
“This award is not just a recognition of my efforts but a call to do even more. Journalism is the lifeline of democracy, and we must continue to use it to uphold justice and transparency for the betterment of our society,” Ms. Ike remarked.
The event was attended by dignitaries from the media, government and civil society, who lauded Ms. Ike’s achievements and pledged continued support for initiatives that promote good governance and ethical journalism in Nigeria.
As Ms. Grace Ike steps into the Good Governance Today Nigeria Hall of Fame, her legacy as a leader, journalist, and advocate for humanity continues to inspire a new generation of professionals committed to making a difference in their communities and the nation at large.
