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01/03/2026

As we step into a new month, let it begin with this reminder: your life carries value, purpose, and meaning that no temporary storm should ever silence.

In a world where noise, pressure, and passing trends often try to define our reactions, choose a different path this month. Choose hope over despair. Choose wisdom over impulse. Choose life over every voice that suggests otherwise.

No moment of pain, no insult, and no wave of online drama is powerful enough to erase the purpose placed inside you. Your story is still unfolding, and the impact you are meant to make is still ahead.

Let this new month be a season where you rise above negativity, guard your peace, and focus on becoming a blessing to others. The world needs your light, your voice, and the goodness that flows from a life lived with intention.

As it is written in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you… plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

May this month bring you clarity, strength, and renewed purpose.

Choose life. Choose hope. Choose impact.
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01/02/2026

A new month, a new week, and a new day have begun – opening the door to a fresh chapter and a renewed story.

God is writing a beautiful story for your life. Rejoice, trust Him, and move forward with confidence.

Happy New Month of February.

17/01/2026

THANK YOU, FST FAMILY!

One of our posts got over 1,000 reactions last week, and we’re truly grateful! Every like, comment, and share means a lot and reminds us why we do what we do.

Thank you for your support and for believing in Fresh Start TV. This is just the beginning! 🚀

09/01/2026

05/01/2026

FESTIVE GIVING WITH PURPOSE: DUMO LULU-BRIGGS UPHOLDS LEGACY OF CARE, HONOUR AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

Every festive season, the pull of home goes beyond custom for Chief (Dr.) Dumo Lulu-Briggs. It is a call rooted in conviction, shaped by a childhood spent in the village and refined by values of discipline, community, and shared responsibility.

According to the Paramount Head, those early foundations instilled enduring principles of honour, care, responsibility, and values he says time has only clarified, not erased. Today, as a traditional leader, he maintains that leadership is not defined by titles or distance from one’s roots, but by a continuous commitment to model what truly matters in visible and impactful ways.

It is within this context that the annual festive activities organised under his leadership have evolved beyond mere celebration. Each programme is intentionally designed to recognise dignity, support the vulnerable, and inspire the next generation, particularly the youth, reminding them that their circumstances do not determine their limits.

This year’s engagements began with the annual Elderly Care, an initiative organised in remembrance of his late father, High Chief O. B. Lulu-Briggs. Acknowledging elders as custodians of history and culture, the programme ensured they were honoured with food items, beverages, and cash gifts to sustain them through the festive season and into the New Year.

A major highlight of the celebration was the annual Children’s Party, described by Chief Lulu-Briggs as a platform not just for merriment, but for talent discovery, excellence recognition, and the awakening of possibilities in young minds. Children and youths showcased exceptional abilities across singing, rap, dancing, quiz competitions, and poem rendition.

One particularly emotional moment occurred when a young girl, Ms. Ibingo, who had received a secondary school scholarship in 2025, presented the Paramount Head with symbolic gifts including a Bible, hymn book, pen, and diary. Deeply moved by the gesture, he announced the upgrade of her scholarship to an unlimited one, covering her education to any level she chooses to pursue.

Outstanding performances were generously rewarded. A 19-year-old participant whose freestyle singing performance stood out received a ₦1,000,000 cash prize, a recording deal, and food items. A young rapper was also recognised with a tablet, a ₦100,000 cash gift, and food support.

In the dance category, Emmanuella, an Abonnema resident from Cross River State, emerged winner, earning ₦100,000, a scholarship, and food items. Winners in poem rendition each received ₦100,000, tablets, and food items.

The quiz competition, which tested Bible knowledge, current affairs, and general knowledge, produced an outstanding female winner who was awarded a ₦100,000 cash prize, a scholarship, a tablet, and food items.

Speaking on the significance of the gestures, Chief Lulu-Briggs emphasised that they go beyond philanthropy. He described them as deliberate signals to young people that excellence is noticed, intelligence is rewarded, and dreams are valid.

As the New Year unfolds, he reaffirmed his commitment to nurturing minds, preserving dignity, and helping to shape a future where the people can truly thrive.

Fresh Start Television reports that the initiative once again reinforced a leadership style grounded in service, legacy, and purposeful impact.

Happy New Year to you and yours.

04/01/2026

THE MAKINDE SISTERS: THREE DAUGHTERS, ONE LEGACY, LIMITLESS SKIES

In a world where limits are often placed on dreams before they even take shape, three Nigerian sisters, Mopelola Makinde, Oluwaseun Makinde, and Oluwafunmilayo Makinde dared to dream aloud and then rise.

Their story begins at home, under the guidance and inspiration of their father, Captain Wale Makinde, a respected and experienced pilot. Growing up, the skies were not distant to the Makinde household. Stories of flight, discipline, and responsibility filled their days, planting seeds of purpose in young hearts.

But inspiration alone does not create pilots.

It took years of intense training, mental toughness, financial sacrifice, and unwavering determination for the sisters to step into the aviation world, a space still largely dominated by men. Each sister faced her own challenges, doubts, and defining moments, yet none turned back.

Mopelola Makinde, the eldest, took to helicopter aviation with courage and precision.
Oluwaseun Makinde followed, mastering the demanding nature of rotary-wing flying and taking on high-risk, high-responsibility operations.
Oluwafunmilayo Makinde, the youngest, chose a different but equally challenging path - fixed-wing aviation, drawn to aeroplanes from childhood and determined to chart her own course in the skies.

Together, they rewrote a narrative.

Not only did they become pilots, they became three sisters from one family who broke through the same ceiling, carrying forward a legacy started by their father and expanding it beyond expectation.

Their journey reminds us that:

▪︎ Purpose can be nurtured
▪︎ Support can shape destiny
▪︎ Women belong in every space, even the skies

As Nigeria and Africa continue to push for greater inclusion in technical and specialised professions, stories like the Makinde sisters' stand as evidence of what is possible.

Today, the Makinde sisters are not just aviation professionals.
They are living proof that excellence is possible, that legacy can be multiplied, and that faith, family, and focus can produce extraordinary outcomes.

At Fresh Start, we share stories like this because they embody hope, breakthrough, and transformation. Stories that tell the world that no dream is too ambitious and no starting point too humble.

✨ The Makinde sisters looked up and rose.
✨ Their story invites you to believe again.
✨ This is what a Fresh Start looks like.

01/01/2026

A new day, a new month, a new year, another opportunity for a fresh start.

As we step into the new year, FST extends sincere appreciation to all our fans and followers for your continued trust and support. We remain thankful for the progress achieved and the collective effort that made it possible.

The year ahead represents a season of breakthrough, defined by renewed purpose, strategic growth, and thanksgiving. We move forward with clarity of vision and an unwavering commitment to excellence, responsible storytelling, and meaningful impact across borders.

From the entire team, we welcome you and yours to 2026 and wish you a Happy New Year!

29/12/2025

O.B. LULU-BRIGGS CULTURAL DAY 2025: FIFTH MEMORIAL EDITION CELEBRATES UNITY AND KALABARI HERITAGE

The fifth edition of the annual memorial celebration held in honour of the late High Chief (Dr.) O.B. Lulu-Briggs has once again reaffirmed his enduring legacy of selflessness, faith, unity, and service to humanity across the Kalabari Kingdom.

Speaking at the event, speakers described the late elder statesman as a man whose life was wholly devoted to God and the well-being of others. He was remembered as a legend who lived by deep spiritual conviction, guided by the question, “How will God see this?”—a principle that shaped every decision he made.

Fondly described as selfless to the core, the late High Chief was celebrated for a life marked by compassion and sacrifice, one who consistently placed the needs of others above his own. His philanthropic footprint, particularly during the Christmas season, left a lasting impression across Kalabari communities, as he provided care for the sick, support for the elderly, payment of school fees, and other basic necessities for the people.

The memorial celebration, which has now become an annual tradition, was instituted as a way of sustaining the values the high chief lived for. While last year featured a choral competition, this year’s edition introduced a cultural competition, further deepening community engagement and heritage preservation. Organisers confirmed that the initiative will continue annually, with plans already in place for future editions.

A major highlight of the event was the emphasis on unity, an aspiration the late paramount head was said to have expressed even after his passing. According to accounts shared at the gathering, he once conveyed a desire for his death to serve as a unifying force for Abonnema and the entire Kalabari Kingdom. Observers noted that this vision has since become a reality, as long-standing divisions spanning over four decades have given way to renewed harmony, collective celebration, and shared identity.

The 2025 cultural competition attracted over ten cultural groups from across Rivers State, competing in three categories. Prizes awarded included ₦1,000,000 for first place, ₦500,000 for second place, ₦300,000 for third place, and ₦200,000 as participation support for each group. The performances were described not merely as contests, but as vibrant expressions of culture, unity, and tradition.

Delivering an appreciation speech on behalf of the family, Opuda (Alabo) Dumo Lulu-Briggs, the current Paramount Head of the Oruwari Briggs War Canoe Houses of Abonnema, expressed gratitude to the cultural groups, organisers, and guests for honouring his father’s legacy. He reaffirmed the family’s commitment to sustaining the memorial celebration annually.

As the celebration concluded, prayers were offered for the continued repose of the soul of the High Chief and for the enduring growth of unity, excellence, and cultural pride within the Kalabari Kingdom.

The memorial celebration reached a global audience as it was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook, allowing viewers from within and outside Nigeria to participate in the remembrance.

Fresh Start TV News.
29/12/2025

26/12/2025

Happy Boxing Day! 🥊✨

Today is a reminder that life isn’t only about the big celebrations, but also the joy that follows, the laughter, the leftovers, the giving, and the gratitude. Take a moment to rest, reflect, share kindness, and maybe treat yourself a little too.

May this day spark fresh energy, generous hearts, and renewed hope as we step confidently toward the days ahead. Keep the joy alive, spread the love, and finish the year strong.


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26/12/2025

CHIEF DUMO LULU-BRIGGS CALLS FOR COMPASSION, UNITY, AND HOPE THIS YULETIDE SEASON

In his Christmas goodwill message, Chief (Opuda Alabo) Dumo Lulu-Briggs, Iniikeiroari VI of Kalabari Kingdom, emphasised that the season is a reminder of compassion and responsibility towards one another, particularly the most vulnerable in society. He urged people to remember the poor, the forgotten, those who are struggling, and young people still searching for direction, noting that simple acts of care can restore hope and give renewed meaning to life.

The Paramount Head of the Oruwari Briggs War Canoe Houses of Abonnema further stated that true wealth lies in lifting others, sharing available resources, and choosing compassion over indifference. According to him, such values strengthen communities and help secure a more hopeful future.

Below is the full text of his message, as published on his official social media handles:

"This season reminds us of the power of love, kindness, and shared humanity.

As we celebrate, let us remember those who carry heavy burdens, the poor, the forgotten, the struggling, and the young ones still searching for direction. A simple act of care can restore hope and give meaning to a life.

I believe that true wealth is found in lifting others, in sharing what we have, and in choosing compassion over indifference. When we give, we strengthen our communities and our future.
May this Yuletide bring warmth to your home, peace to your heart, and light to every path you walk.

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

Ceaselessly Yours,

Opuda (Alabo) Dumo Lulu-Briggs,
Iniikeiroari VI of Kalabari Kingdom,
Paramount Head, Oruwari Briggs War
Canoe Houses of Abonnema,
Chairman, Platform Petroleum Limited."

Fresh Start Television amplifies this timely message as a call to action for all, encouraging kindness, generosity, and unity not only during Christmas but beyond the festive season.

05/12/2025

PRESS BRIEF:
High Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs Delivers Transformative Charge at RSU 2025 Convocation Lecture

Opuda, Alabo High Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, Chairman of the 2025 Convocation Lecture of the Rivers State University (RSU), delivered a powerful and future-focused address yesterday that reinforced his lifelong advocacy for entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, and people-centred leadership.

The Convocation Lecture, delivered by Dr. Daere Afonya-a Akobo, FCIoD, Chairman/GCEO of PANA Holdings, explored the theme: “Joint University-Industry Ventures: Entrepreneurship, Technology, Sustainability, and People Nexus for Rivers State University.”

High Chief Lulu-Briggs described the lecture as timely, transformational, and critical for repositioning RSU, now arriving at its 37th and 38th Convocation, for global competitiveness.
In his remarks, High Chief Lulu-Briggs stressed that modern societies rise not because of mineral wealth but because of the creativity, adaptability, and courage of their people.

He charged Nigerian universities, particularly RSU, to take their place as engines of innovation by developing graduates equipped with clarity, competence, and character.
He urged the graduating class to embrace entrepreneurship as a habit and mindset, “a culture, not a fallback”, and to view societal challenges as opportunities for building profitable, scalable, and community-beneficial solutions.

Drawing from his experience at Platform Petroleum, he recounted how conviction and calculated risk-taking led to Nigeria’s first marginal field “first oil” and how a once-rejected 7-storey design became the iconic 19-storey Platform House, a living testament that “whatever the mind can conceive, it can achieve.”

Highlighting the power of collaboration, he referenced the partnership that birthed SEPLAT, now a major energy player listed on both the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges, as evidence that partnership multiplies impact.
On technology, High Chief Lulu-Briggs reminded the audience that digital fluency has become a universal language, urging universities to prepare students for emerging, undefined, and future careers.

Turning to sustainability, he described it as both a responsibility and a legacy, citing the Ovhor Gas Processing Company, which today supports domestic gas supply and reduces emissions. Development, he emphasized, must walk hand-in-hand with environmental responsibility.

Above all, he affirmed that people remain the centre of progress. Values empathy, integrity, courage, service, are the pillars upon which families, institutions, and nations stand.
Reflecting on Dr. Akobo’s lecture, High Chief Lulu-Briggs noted its profound paradigm shift:
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with the RIGHT mind.”

This, he said, is a transformational tool capable of changing lives and shaping societies.
He congratulated the graduating class, reminding them that convocation is not an ending but the beginning of responsibility. “You have been shaped here; now you must shape society. The world is watching to see what you will build,” he told them.

High Chief Lulu-Briggs thanked the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Zebulon Isaac Zeb-Obipi, for hosting him, and lauded Dr. Akobo for an exceptional, multidimensional lecture enriched with perspectives from Medicine, Law, Engineering, and Management.

Nia’Bari Fakae
SA Media to Opuda, Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs
04/12/25

01/12/2025

Welcome to December!

Wishing you a month filled with joy, new beginnings, and endless possibilities. Embrace the magic of the season and create beautiful memories ahead.


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