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Even a God-King Can Bleed: The Rivers State Crisis Through the Lens of 300

  By Chico Mies The confrontation between Leonidas and Xerxes in 300 and the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State share striking thematic similarities, particularly in the struggle between power and resistance.  Leonidas’ quote: “The world will know that a free man stood against a tyrant. That few stood against many. And before this battle was over, even a god-king can bleed.” resonates deeply with the current standoff in Rivers State, where Governor Siminalayi Fubara finds himself at odds with the federal authority following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. The Tyrant vs. The Free Man In 300, Xerxes presents himself as an all-powerful ruler, demanding submission from Leonidas and the Spartans. Similarly, Tinubu’s imposition of emergency rule can be interpreted as an assertion of supreme federal power over Rivers State, challenging its autonomy. Fubara, like Leonidas, stands as a figure of defiance, resisting what he and his supporters perceive ...
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Tragic Incident in Ukubie, Southern Ijaw, Bayelsa State: Mother Kills 6-Year-Old Daughter.

 
By MiesTalks.


A heartbreaking incident occurred yesterday in Ukubie, Southern Ijaw, Bayelsa State, where a mother, Madam Stella, tragically took the life of her 6-year-old daughter, Rachael. According to Madam Stella, her daughter had a habit of bathing at the waterfront where they carried out their fishing activities. 
Despite repeated warnings, Rachael often stayed in the water for extended periods and only left when scolded. Recounting the incident, Madam Stella said: “Yesterday, as usual, she went to the water, took her bath, but refused to leave despite numerous warnings. When she saw me approaching angrily, she ran out of the water.
 In a fit of rage, I grabbed her hands and threw her into the deep water twice—until she drowned. I regret my actions deeply. Please, I beg for forgiveness; I never imagined it would end this way.”Expressing his grief, a family member, Jeph Nation, stated: “This year alone, I have lost two loved ones in my paternal family at Ukubie, but what happened yesterday was the most painful and tragic of all. 
May their souls rest in peace.”This devastating incident has left the community in shock and mourning.
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