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Oboko, who also claimed to be a pastor, first served at the Boroki Police Division, before being transferred to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. He told newsmen on Saturday how an informant lured him into a gang of car snatchers, something he ‘could not simply resist. |
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President Obama has signed a disaster declaration making federal funding available for flood victims in three counties of the US state of West Virginia, which is dealing with the aftermath of the worst flooding in over a century. At least 24 people were killed. |
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In what’s believed to be the first ever such project attempted in Oregon, St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County plans to convert a former church on Willamette Street into housing for homeless youth. The nonprofit agency has an option to purchase the vacant church, which is across the street from the U.S. |
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The General Superintendent (GS) Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, has urged dialogue over the agitations for restructuring of rthe country. This comes as he kicks off the ‘Night of Extraordinary Wonders’ crusade at the National Stadium, Abuja, today. |
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Faction fixes June 29 for primary election. Power tussle in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened, yesterday, as the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led Caretaker Committee dismissed the suspension of the Edo State Executive Committee of the party by the Ali Modu Sheriff faction. |
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Seymour. Raymond D. Marsh, 100, of Seymour, died at 4:40 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2016, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour. He is survived by his sons, Raymond Tom (Kathy) Marsh, Monty (Pam) Marsh, Rick Marsh and Dick Marsh, four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. |
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Orchids to … • Brandon, Travis, Paul, Charan, Karthik and Mason for spending the day with us Thursday, chipping and supporting our folks, from DSI. • Lea, Marc, Tony, Greg, Christina, Vinoo and Xin for spending the morning with us building friendships, from DSI. |
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Columbus. S. Joan Huntsman Moore, 81, of Columbus, passed from this life at 1:04 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2016, at Columbus Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Joan was born March 1, 1935, in Columbus, to the Rev. Roy W. and Mary Marguerite Runshe Huntsman. She married Bernard L. Moore September 25, 1953. |
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We are still talking the Buhari administration’s first year. In this democracy, some state actors, no matter how good are not to be seen. They work tirelessly behind the scene and most times, take little or no credit. That is the lot of vice presidents and deputy governors, as the case may be. |
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The quest for musical excellence is the hallmark of all musicians, and for singer and musician Joseph McIntyre, this goal was realised when he was awarded the opportunity to study choral conducting at the Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. |
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The Christ Foundation Gospel Church (INC) has installed Rev. Nathaniel Awofe Akintobi, as the new General Overseer, to succeed its late founder, Rev. Dr. Joseph Alamu Olusoji, who died last March. Akintobi, who was the Coordinating Supervisor in-charge of Arigbajo and Abeokuta Districts, Ogun State,.... |
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Marcellus Barnes stepped into local recreation centers with a plan to positively influence at-risk youth who are gifted in the arts. He knew students who did well in sports had chances to get beyond their environment and he wanted to provide the same opportunities for those who sing, dance, act and write poetry. |
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The stage is almost set for an epic governorship election in Edo State as party candidates emerge. CHIBUZO UKAIBE and PATRICK OCHOGA write on the factors that may make or mar their chances. The September governorship election in Edo State is significant for the two major political parties; the.... |
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BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) A religious leader has criticised the decision of the United States Embassy here to fly the rainbow flag, which is the recognised symbol of gay pride, here, describing it as a “sad day in Belize”. But US Ambassador Carlos Moreno said the flag, which is on the same pole as the.... |
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Today's Highlight in History: On June 26, 2015, a divided U.S. Supreme Court, in Obergefell v. Hodges, ruled 5-4 that same-sex couples had the right to marry nationwide as it overturned bans in 14 states. On this date: In 1483, Richard III began his reign as King of England (he was crowned the following month at Westminster Abbey). |
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Singing in a Baptist church Friday afternoon, Aretha Franklin brought a crowd of hundreds to its feet at a dedication ceremony to rename a street outside after her father, the late Rev. C.L. Franklin. After performing on stage at New Bethel Baptist Church, she strode up the aisle, continuing to wail as a couple of worshippers shook a tambourine. |
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ASSOCIATED PRESS. On this date in. 1483: Richard III begins his reign as King of England (he was crowned the following month at Westminster Abbey). 1870: The first section of Atlantic City, New Jersey’s Boardwalk is opened to the public. 1925: Charles Chaplin’s classic comedy “The Gold Rush” premieres at Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. |
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Associated Press. CINCINNATI. Three years ago today, Jim Obergefell asked his longtime partner to marry him, beginning a whirlwind of events that led to his name being at the top of the U.S. Supreme Court case that resulted exactly two years later in legalization of same-sex marriage across America. |
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Tears and candle wax splattered the hot pavement Saturday evening (June 25) as dozens of people gathered in to remember a former Edna Karr football player who was found shot to death a day earlier. Balloons and a poster displaying an image of Tollette "Tonka" George Jr. |
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. Today is Sunday, June 26, the 178th day of 2016. There are 188 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 26, 2015, a divided U.S. Supreme Court, in Obergefell v. Hodges, ruled 5-4 that same-sex couples had the right to marry nationwide as it overturned bans in 14 states. |
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By Emmanuel Unah. At 7.30 am on Wednesday, three expatriates and two Nigerian staff of MeMahon Limited, a building firm executing contract work at Lafarge Cement, formerly Unicem, were abducted on their way to work at Mfamosing by hoodlums at Idundu Bridge, on the outskirts of Calabar, after the driver of the bus conveying them was shot dead. |
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Saturday June 25, 2016 - A church that belongs to self-proclaimed Prophet, Dr. David Owuor, is in the spotlight once again for all the wrong reasons.
Owuor’s church is embroiled in a multi-million shilling scandal involving pastors defrauding and conning people in the name of God
Pastor Everlyne.... |
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Three former U S envoys to Afghanistan called on the Obama administration this week not to cut U S 25.06.16 | 17:33 Uhr | 1 mal gelesen | So gefunden auf voanews.com Three former U.S. envoys to Afghanistan called on the Obama administration this week not to cut U.S. |
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Youthful Living with PASTOR MOYO M DIVERGENT views neither imply enmity nor that someone means evil while the other means well. It is possible for contrasting views to come from a genuinely concerned heart. It is abnormal for millions of Zambians to view all things from the same point. |
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LUDZIDZINI The late Pastor Jameson Ginindza’s family of Lundzi paid 125 cattle to the royal family, as bride price (lobola) for Princess Phumelele yesterday. Ginindza and the princess were married about 15 years ago. The couple has three children, two girls and a boy. |
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