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Pastor Kumuyi Receives Global Lifetime Achievement Award In Ghana

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3 years ago

April 26, 2023

The Convener of Global Crusade with Kumuyi, GCK, and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi has been honoured with a Global Lifetime Achievement Award by Christian bodies in Ghana.

The award, which is in recognition of his immense sacrifice, devotion to the work of the Gospel of Christ and thousands of hours of service to humanity was presented to him by the International Clergy Association, ICA, Incorporated during a brief ceremony to end the GCK Ministers’ and Professionals’ Conference held at the auditorium of Royal House Chapel in Accra Ghana.

It would be recalled that the Ministers’ and Professionals’ Conference held on the sideline of the GCK with the theme Enabling Grace and Power for the End Time Harvest, which started on Friday, April 22, ended today with the message by the convener, Pastor Dr Kumuyi titled, Unlimited Grace and Unfailing Power for Unstoppable Harvesting where he charges participants to remain resolute in the abundant grace and awesome power to win the communities and nations for Christ.

While presenting the award to the renowned gospel preacher, the President, of ICA Inc., Bishop Charles Abban said: “The world story depends not on one of us, not on some of us, but all of us. I congratulate you sir, for taking it upon yourself to contribute to the public good. The International Clergy Association Inc. is proud to present to you with the Global Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of your thousands of hours of service to humanity.

“The world history has been strengthened by those who combine optimism about what can be done with resilience to turn vision into reality. I know we are not alone in recognising that those who are willing to step up and volunteer to empower others spiritually and are continually raising leaders for the ongoing work of forming a perfect union.”

Abban further stated that, “By sharing your time and love, you are helping people to discover and deliver solutions to challenges we face and the solutions that we need now more than ever. We are living in the moment that calls for hope, light and love. Hope for our future, light to see our way forward and love for one another. Through your services, you are providing all three.

“We recognise the great anointing upon your life. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to you for your volunteered leadership. You have touched the lives of millions on Earth. The whole world and the world to come will never forget your impact.”

Meanwhile, the Convener of GCK, Pastor Kumuyi has accepted the award and expressed his appreciation to the International Clergy Association for the honour, saying, “We receive it as the sign that we are not stopping, we are not retiring but we are firing on”.

According to him, he (Kumuyi) received the award with a new challenge to begin a new focused evangelistic journey in partnership with the ICA platform to take the gospel of Christ through the GCK to the rest of the world.

“Praise the Lord, it is a great time to have been together. I really appreciate the reception of the word, receiving the word and wanting to go out with the grace, power and strength of the Lord to take our land, Ghana, West Africa, Africa, and beyond. To take that for the Lord in Jesus name.

“And I appreciate the International Clergy Association that has thought of this award. I have received the award with a new challenge, that the same grace, the same power, and the same faith, I have by the grace of God received and manifested and appreciated by the church in Ghana. I pray I will now start the new journey, focused journey, evangelistic journey from here, from the platform of the International Clergy Association in Ghana.

“This will be a new platform to launch ahead and as a body has promised that they are available to take the gospel of Christ to the rest of the world, I accept their offer to Christ. I accept the willingness to serve the Lord and we will join by the grace of God our talents, our gifts, our resources, our lives, our everything together and they and I and you and them and us together we will take this gospel through GCK to the rest of the world in Jesus name. Amen

“Here am I, young at heart, grey-headed, but a youth inside my heart. Anywhere in Ghana, Kumasi, Accra, and everywhere, I am ready. They are already, we are ready all together. West Africa, Central Africa, Northern Africa and Southern Africa. The call has come, you, them, I, we are going together.

“There is a large population of Ghanaians, Nigerians, West Africans, South Africans, and a large population everywhere. Whether it’s Germany, Spain, Europe, England, America, Southern African or Sychelles, anywhere you go you would find us Nigerians and Ghanaians there, and our international body will link up with our embassies in all those places and more than what has happened over here in Accra and in this Ministers’ Conference, this is just the beginning, we are taking the gospel of Christ from here to all the places in Jesus name.

“The body of Christ here will send us there. Your money will send us there. You men and women, women of weight, women of power and men of weight and men of power and people believers in the government of this country you will join all hands together, we are going to lead the world together with the gracious, glorious and, great GCK event all over the world.

“Once again thank you for the award. We receive it as the sign that we are not stopping, we are not retiring but we are firing on”, he said.

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Shatta Wale Bailed Burna Boy From Ghana Prison After Arrest For Smoking Weed – Captan

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43 minutes ago

May 28, 2026

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Ghanian singer, Captan, has claimed that his former record label boss, Shatta Wale, once bailed Nigerian singer Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana after he was allegedly arrested for smoking weed.

Speaking in a recent podcast interview, Captan claimed that Shatta Wale sent him and others to free Burna Boy from police custody.

He also claimed that Shatta Wale and his group once accommodated Burna Boy when he was being hunted by some dangerous men.

Captan said, “I once bailed Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana when he was arrested for smoking weed. Shatta Wale sent me and some guys to go and free him from police custody.

“There was a time we also accommodated him when some people were after his life. We helped him settle the case.”

He added that he and Burna Boy are no longer in good terms after the Nigerian artist’s fallout with his mentor, Shatta Wale.

He, however, said he and Shatta Wale are open to reconciling with Burna Boy if he asks for it.

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Children’s Day: Chaos At Ogbe Stadium As Dozens Faint

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16 hours ago

May 27, 2026

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Chaos erupted on Wednesday during the Children’s Day celebration as dozens of students reportedly collapsed following a stampede triggered by the use of pepper spray.

The event,
organised by the Edo State Ministry of Education at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium was disrupted after some male students of Ihogbe College allegedly made uncompromising advances towards female students at the venue.
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‎ A parent who identified himself as Oboh Emmanuel said, “the behaviour of those uncultured students attracted the attention of bouncers stationed at the stadium as they rebuked the male students.”
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‎Oboh said the affected students later regrouped and attacked the bouncers, leading to a confrontation within the crowded arena.

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It was gathered that in the ensuing confusion, the bouncers were reported to have deployed pepper spray in an area occupied by a large number of students.
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‎Several students, particularly female students, reportedly fainted after inhaling the substance, while others sustained injuries after being stepped on during the ensuing melee.
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‎The panic was said to have spread across the stadium as students, teachers and parents scampered for safety.
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‎Many of the affected students were reportedly rushed to the Edo Specialist Hospital for medical attention.

Reacting to the incident, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Dr Patrick Ebojele, said the security personnel that fired the tear gas had been detained.

He said all the students, except two, that were rushed to the hospital have been discharged.

Ebojele stated that doctors wanted to observe the students till tomorrow before allowing them to go home.

“The two students are not seriously injured. Doctors want to observe them overnight. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education is still at the hospital. The man who used pepper spray has been detained.

“The incident did not happen the way it is being exaggerated. All modalities were put in place to ensure the children enjoyed their day.”
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Okpebholo Salutes Edo Muslims, Seeks Continued Support, Prayers

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17 hours ago

May 27, 2026

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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has urged Muslims and all Nigerians to continue to pray for peace, unity and progress in the country even as they celebrate the annual Eid-al-Adha

The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, stated this during the annual Eid-al-Adha celebration with Muslim faithfuls held at Government House in Benin City.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to fairness, inclusivity and equal opportunities for all citizens irrespective of religion and tribe.

According to him, the present administration remains determined to building a government that reflects the diversity of Edo State, noting that competent and qualified Muslims have continued to play vital roles in his government because of their capacity, integrity and commitment to service.

“As a government, we remain committed to fairness, inclusivity and equal opportunity for every Edo citizen, irrespective of religion, ethnicity or political affiliation. This is why quality and competent Muslims are serving in key positions in our administration.”

Okpebholo appreciated the Muslim community in Edo State for their unwavering support and continuous prayers for his administration, noting that such prayers and support have contributed immensely to the peace and steady development being witnessed across the state.

He then called on all Nigerians to use the occasion of Eid-al-Adha to pray for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that the country needs collective prayers, unity and cooperation to overcome its present economic and security challenges.

“I urge all Muslims and indeed all Nigerians to use this occasion to pray for our dear nation and for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Nigeria needs our collective prayers, unity and support as we strive to overcome our challenges and build a more prosperous future for all.”

In his remarks, the Chief Imam of Edo State, Abdulfatai Enabulele, applauded the governor for what he described as remarkable developmental strides recorded in less than two years in office.

The cleric commended the administration for ongoing infrastructural development and efforts geared towards improving governance in the state, but appealed to the government to revisit and complete some abandoned projects inherited from the previous administration for the benefit of the people.