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SDA church stays quiet on cause of Paul Moyo's Bulawayo death
Paul Moyo, a veteran cleric who served the Seventh-day Adventist Church throughout his career, passed away on July 14, 2025, in Bulawayo. The Zimbabwe West Union Conference secretary, Pastor Teddious Nkanyezi, announced the death of the retired minister. Moyo dedicated many years to pastoral duties within the denomination before retiring from active ministry. His death marks the loss of an experienced religious leader who made significant contributions to the church's operations. The congregation mourns the passing of their former spiritual guide. Pastor Nkanyezi released an official statement regarding the cleric's death to church members and the broader community. The announcement highlighted the shared grief experienced by both the...
Government scrambles in Matabeleland after 19,000 cattle die
Zimbabwe has launched comprehensive feed formulation training across Matabeleland South Province through its Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory Services. The program teaches communal farmers to create nutritious animal feed from locally sourced materials as drought protection measures gain momentum. Last year witnessed the devastating loss of more than 19,000 cattle due to El Nino drought conditions. Farmers have since embraced silage production and fodder cultivation as essential survival strategies. Deputy Director Bhekilizwe Nube oversees the initiative that began this past June. The cascading training model educates instructors first, then extension officers, and finally reaches individual farmers throughout the region...
Buhari's rascal Bode George says the constitution is rubbish
Peoples Democratic Party leader Bode George condemned Nigeria's governing document during a television appearance on Tuesday. The veteran politician characterized the constitution as fundamentally flawed while discussing the recent death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. George delivered his criticism during a Channels Television interview where he reflected on Buhari's political legacy. He urged future Nigerian leaders to build upon the deceased president's achievements. The party elder recalled personal interactions with Buhari, who frequently addressed him using the term rascal. George questioned the effectiveness of current leadership and challenged officials to demonstrate meaningful progress since taking office. He expressed...
Dutch government sets up religious snitch line in Taraba State
Search for Common Ground organized a documentary screening in Jalingo that brought together students from multiple tertiary institutions across Taraba State. The organization presented Bridging the Abyss at Shield Hotel on Monday with financial backing from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Officials used the gathering to encourage citizens throughout Nigeria and Taraba State to document instances where authorities or individuals violate their religious liberty. The event targeted university students as primary ambassadors for spreading awareness about constitutional protections for faith-based practices. Participants received information about reporting mechanisms designed to address religious discrimination and persecution...
Uromi Imam Moritada Obhakhoboh free, but his kidnappers escape
Edo State authorities announced that Chief Imam Moritada Obhakhoboh of Uromi has been freed from captivity. Police operatives applied continuous pressure that resulted in the religious leader's release. Public Relations Officer Moses Yamu issued an official statement Tuesday confirming the development. The command secured Obhakhoboh's freedom through coordinated enforcement efforts. Law enforcement agencies had maintained intensive search operations since receiving the initial report. Criminals abducted the chief imam on July 7 within the Angle 80 section of Uromi. Family members reported the incident to Uromi Divisional Police Headquarters one day later. Obhakhoboh regained his liberty on July 13 after spending six days in captivity...
Bode George declares late President Buhari's name is golden
People's Democratic Party leader Bode George declared that former President Muhammadu Buhari earned permanent recognition in Nigerian political history through electoral modernization efforts. The party chieftain credited Buhari with purchasing advanced voting technology and establishing contemporary election systems during his presidency. George emphasized that historians would remember these contributions as golden achievements despite subsequent challenges. The veteran politician expressed disappointment over technological failures during the 2023 general elections. He described the electoral equipment malfunctions as preventable disasters that undermined democratic progress. George drew from his computer engineering expertise to...
Florence Obi blames past admins for Unical dentistry disaster
University of Calabar Vice Chancellor Professor Florence Obi announced plans to address over-admission problems plaguing the Dentistry Department for multiple years. The crisis affects more than 300 students across six academic levels, creating significant administrative challenges for the institution. Obi acknowledged that these difficulties existed before her tenure began but committed to finding solutions before her departure. The university has initiated discussions with 13 institutions that offer similar programs to facilitate student transfers. Professional dental associations have joined these collaborative efforts to provide alternative educational pathways. Students have rejected transfer proposals and instead advocate for...
Bode George issues strange demonic warning after Buhari's death
People's Democratic Party leader Bode George offered commentary on Tuesday regarding the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari during a television interview. George spoke with Channels Television about his encounters with the deceased leader. The party official reflected on the challenges that accompany positions of authority and influence. He emphasized that individuals ascending to greater heights face increased opposition and criticism. George described these pressures as demonic forces targeting those who achieve prominence. The political figure refrained from extensive policy discussions on the day of Buhari's burial arrangements. George suggested that detailed analysis belonged in academic settings where political science...
Garba Shehu rewrites Buhari's EndSARS history on his burial day
Garba Shehu, who served as a media aide to the deceased former President Muhammadu Buhari, expressed his views about the EndSARS movement during a television appearance on Tuesday morning. The former presidential spokesman appeared on Arise Television's Morning Show program to discuss various aspects of his late boss's tenure. Shehu argued that Buhari would have supported the demonstration against police brutality had malicious actors not corrupted its original purpose. The late president passed away at age 82 in a London medical facility on Sunday and received burial rites on Tuesday. Shehu emphasized that his principal felt deep concern when peaceful demonstrations transformed into violent confrontations. The former aide acknowledged...
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