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KSJI Constitutes 7-Man Commitee To Oversee Knights In Nigeria
The Order’s Supreme Subordinate President, (SSP), Sir Prof Remy Uche, has constituted a 7-man Advisory Commitee to the order in Nigeria to ensure an all inclusive administration of Knights of Saint John International, KSJI, in the country.
Members of the Advisory Board include Sir Hon Justice Paul Onumajulu Rtd (Chairman), Sir Williams Adegoke (Secretary), Sir (Chief) John Nnia Nwodo, Sir Aondona Simon, Sir George Zangir, Sir (Prof) Epiphany Azinge (SAN) and Sir David Polycarp.
This was disclosed by the Director, Media and Publicity to the Supreme subordinate President, Hon (Sir) Chris Umogbai.
According to the Supreme Subordinate Secretary, Nigeria, Sir Cletus Ntong, the appointees will advise the Supreme Subordinate President (SSP) and the Supreme Subordinate Board (SSB) on matters considered to be promoting the ideals of the Order.
He also added that the Advisory Board shall meet often to interface with external bodies both local and international on any matter of high profile value at the request of the SSP.
Ntong further stressed that the Board shall have unlimited access to the SSP for advice for the betterment of the Order.
Speaking further, Ntong said: “The SSP needs wise counsel, and therefore requires the advice of these high calibre men with proven track record, to be able to carry out the task of evangelization, which is the primary role of the Knights”.
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Recall that KSJI recently held her National Convention at The Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu, under the supervision of the Chairman of Pastoral Agents of Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Nigeria, His Lordship, Michael Apochi, where a new leadership was elected and installed for a non-renewable one term of four years.
KSJI is a family apostolate charged with the defence of the Roman Catholic faith and came to Nigeria in 1976. It has a membership of over 18,000 Knights and their Ladies.
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Five-year-old Boy Shot Dead By Hijackers In South Africa
A 5-year-old boy, Ditebogo Junior, was shot dead after his father’s Toyota Hilux was hijacked outside their home in Soshanguve, in the north of Gauteng, South Africa.
Police spokesperson, Lt-Col Mavela Masondo said that the child had gone out to welcome his father, Ditebogo Phalane, when he arrived home around 10:30pm on Friday, May 10, 2024.
“An unconfirmed number of armed suspects allegedly hijacked the father’s White Toyota bakkie and shot the five-year-old boy who later died in hospital,” Masondo said.
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Phalane’s cousin, Gift Makoti took to X to share the heartbreaking news about the boy’s passing.
“My cousin was Hijacked hours ago in Soshanguve block Uu, they took his Bakkie. He was with his son, they shot the 5yr old boy!! He didn’t make it!! What has this country come to now!!!!!???! That’s a CHILD man!!!!!!” he wrote
He posted photos of the young boy, Ditebogo Phalane Jnr, with his father smiling and looking happy. He said that the boy’s father was inconsolable.
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“He and his son had a strong bond. His son was always out and about with him, keeping him company. I don’t know how he is going to live without his son,” he said
The tragic incident has left social media users shocked and angry.
Many have made contributions to help erect a tombstone for the boy.
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American Comedian, James Gregory Is Dead
American comedian, James Gregory, known for calling himself “The Funniest Man in America” has passed on at the age of 78.
Gregory’s family said he died on Thursday, May 9, from cardiac complications.
James took up comedy in the early ’80s when he was 36 after years of working as a salesman, and, he became the first comedian to take the stage at the legendary Punchline club in Atlanta.
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While he was known as a Southern comedian, he traveled all across the country performing shows for the next four decades.
His biggest claim to fame came when he dubbed himself “The Funniest Man in America” in the ’80s, and, later he took the URL domain “funniestman.com”, cementing himself in his fans’ minds as the funniest man.
He is survived by his three nieces and other extended family.
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JUST-IN: 34 Dead, 16 Missing In Indonesia Floods
At least 34 people have died and 16 more were missing after floods on Sumatra island in western Indonesia, the spokesperson for the West Sumatra disaster mitigation agency said Sunday.
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“Until now our data shows that 34 people died: 16 in Agam and 18 in Tanah Datar. At least 18 others are injured. We are also still searching for 16 other people,” Ilham Wahab told AFP, referring to two districts in West Sumatra province.
Details later…
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