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Reverend Ray Motsi has said Gukurahundi is not a mere Matabeleland phenomenon but is a national issue which is real and must be treated with great attention. Motsi made the remarks during a a Gukurahundi celebrations in Bulawayo organised by Ibhetshu Likazulu. |
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The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani, has urged Rivers and Akwa Ibom state governments to pay up their 30 per cent counterpart funding for the European Union (EU) water projects. . Usani who made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja,.... |
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THE Senate yesterday met in an extraordinary sitting __ like the Lower House on Friday __ to pass a bill to validate the holding of tomorrow’s Tobago House of Assembly (THA) elections after an initial mix-up in the date. Yesterday’s Tobago House of Assembly (Election Validation) Bill 2017 was passed.... |
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Introduced with gospel music and testimonials from fellow clergymen, the Rev. John C. Welch launched his mayoral campaign Saturday afternoon at the Homewood Carnegie Library’s auditorium. “This city is in pain, and the pain is great,” he told a near-capacity crowd. |
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There is everything frightening about the spate of church-related, sex abuse cases in Jamaica involving teenage children mostly girls. What’s even more disturbing is that, although all too familiar, evidence suggests the occurrences are largely unreported. |
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And President Richard Nixon was addressing the nation on TV, revealing secret negotiations to end the Vietnam War a deal that collapsed as the war dragged on for another three years. It was Jan. 25, 1972 45 years ago this week and perhaps the nastiest night in Minnesota sports history. |
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A native of Louisiana who grew up outside of Knoxville, Tennessee, Salata, 32, earned his divinity degree from Duke University and was ordained in 2015. A son of the South, Salata understands that you can’t force-feed doctrines to Southerners or make them feel guilty about being who they are. |
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The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani has assured the European Union Water and Sanitation Support Team (EU-WSST) of the commitment of the Buhari administration to provide portable water and hygiene in the region. Addressing the EU delegation, the minister said: "It is a.... |
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Controversies were recently generated by the Corporate Governance Code by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRC, enforced by the now ousted Executive Secretary of the agency, Mr. Jim Obazee. This was as the suspended regulation sought to limit the tenure of leaders of religious.... |
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JANESVILLE — As cars roll by on a blistering cold Sunday morning, their din is drowned out by a chorus of worshipers on the corner of Main and West Court streets. The Voigt Music Center, most commonly used for musical performances and lessons throughout the week, becomes the home of a much different group on Sunday mornings. |
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WASHINGTON — As millions took to the streets for the Women’s March on Washington in the nation’s capitol, Dallas, Chicago and a host of other cities, President Donald Trump got to work as the leader of the free world. Topping his to-do list? Accusing some in the media of misrepresenting the size of crowds attending his inauguration. |
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SOUTHINGTON — The unseasonably balmy weather Saturday afternoon made for a record crowd, which provided cheers and warm wishes for their favorite teams at the 12th annual Sloper Plunge at the Camp Sloper Pond. Shannon Eterginio, development director at the YMCA, said it was only the second time in.... |
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The father of a woman who claims to be carrying the marks of Jesus Christ’s suffering has been stripped off his roles by the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa (C.C.C.S). Reverend Opapo So’ana’i, who currently looks after the Siufaga C.C.C.S parish, confirmed the decision during an interview with the Sunday Samoan. |
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Hundreds of family members and relatives of the Suafa To’alepaiali’i, Suli of Salesa To’alepaiali’i family gathered at their traditional home at Vaia’ua’u Satapuala, recently to mark the 100th anniversary of their annual commemorative Lotu. The gathering is normally held in May each year but this.... |
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DESPITE LIVING IN an age of political communication where 140 characters on Twitter seems to be the medium of choice, Barack Obama’s tenure has proven that traditional oratory is still one of the most powerful ways that politicians can connect with people. Here are my five examples of Obama’s rhetorical high-points. |
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Moments before landing at Harare International Airport on my return from a recent excursion, the aircraft’s intercom crackled slightly before the pilot made a dramatic announcement: “Ladies and gentlemen, the safest segment of your journey ends here. Please don’t drown in the potholes.” Candid Comment Brezhnev Malaba bmalaba@zimind. |
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Donald John Trump is not new to fame. He rides around in his own limousine, has personal airplane emblazoned with his family name and enjoys holding court in Trump’s Tower, but all that is different from being inaugurated as the 45th President of the world’s most powerful country, the United States.... |
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Until a few weeks ago, I had no idea that there was a Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria. When news headlines attributed the retirement of Pastor Enoch Adeboye from his position as the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) to the “FRC”, for some reason, my mind went to the military era Armed Forces Ruling Council. |
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Thousands of people spilled onto the street Saturday outside the Johns Hopkins University, singing and waving signs with messages such as "Civility and Respect" to show solidarity with the Women's March in Washington and with hundreds of marches around the country. |
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And President Richard Nixon was addressing the nation on TV, revealing secret negotiations to end the Vietnam War a deal that collapsed as the war dragged on for another three years. It was Jan. 25, 1972 45 years ago this week and perhaps the nastiest night in Minnesota sports history. |
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By AFP yesterday in World US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday attended the first event of his jam-packed inauguration day -- a prayer service just hours before he takes the oath of office.
Trump, his wife Melania and his adult children arrived at St. |
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The event, organized by about a dozen local women active in marches and other community events around town, matches hundreds of protests throughout the nation and the world, as people protest the presidency of Donald Trump. Those in attendance argued that Trump represents discrimination toward.... |
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The advancement of technology has not only led to many people using phones but to a new addiction with many people now finding it difficult to spend a few minutes without their mobile telephone. Turning mobile phones off is a common message by religious leaders during service. |
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In his inaugural speech on the steps of the United States Capitol, President Donald Trump pledged to revive a country he painted as an "American carnage" of job losses, a failing school system, inner city drugs and crime, decaying infrastructure and misguided foreign policy. |
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Crowds at Palm Springs airport hoping to catch glimpse of family were disappointed, as Obamas' landing was diverted due to weather.
A new study shows that anxiety can result in man's best friend looking older earlier. Learn the signs, plus four ways to help Rover relax. |
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