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Pastor Kumuyi Receives Global Lifetime Achievement Award In Ghana

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1 year ago

April 26, 2023

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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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Coastal Highway: DStv, GOtv Customers To Experience Service Disruptions

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7 hours ago

May 5, 2024

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DStv and GOtv customers in Nigeria have been notified to expect disruption in service from Sunday, May 5, to Tuesday, May 7, due to the ongoing construction project on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

In a notice shared on social media on Friday, DStv assured customers that its technical team will be working to relocate its facility and minimise service disruptions during the process.

The statement read, “Our uplink facility will be impacted by the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road construction project. As a result, we are forced to relocate.

“From Sunday, May 5, 2024 to Tuesday May 7, 2024, our technical team will be working tirelessly to relocate and minimise disruptions during the exercise.

“We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period and remain dedicated to delivering the quality service and support you expect from DStv and GOtv.”

The PUNCH reports that demolition for the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway commenced on Monday.

According to the Minister of Works, David Umahi, the duration of the construction is eight years, and it will be constructed for N15trn.

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12 Years After: Ex-Eagles, Fans Celebrate Late Yekini

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May 5, 2024

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Former Super Eagles players and football enthusiasts on Saturday paid tribute to Nigeria’s all-time top scorer, Rashidi Yekini, 12 years after he passed on at 48 after a protracted illness, The PUNCH reports.

The late Yekini was reportedly kidnapped shortly before he passed away, and the cause of his death is still unclear.

Despite his sad ending over a decade ago, there is pride in the achievements of the 1993 African Footballer of the Year, yet sadness at his death and anger at the way he had been treated by the government and football authorities.

Super Eagles coach George Finidi, who made an assist for the late Yekini to score against Bulgaria at the 1994 World Cup in the USA, Nigeria’s first goal in the history of the tournament, said he still feels sad over his untimely death.

“His passing was sad for everyone,” Finidi said in an exclusive chat with Sunday Punch.

“Over the years, I have spoken about him, our connection on the field, and what he did for Nigeria as a player. May his soul rest in peace.”

Former Eagles coach and captain, Sunday Oliseh, a teammate of Yekini, also said his legacies will always be a benchmark for emerging Nigerian players.

“The late Yekini deserves to always be remembered for all he did for our country,” Oliseh told The PUNCH.

“He gave his all to our country, and his exploits are there for us all to see for others to emulate and learn from. May his soul continue to rest.”

“Yekini is definitely one of the best African players and legends to ever walk this earth. Rashidi was full of pace, had a superb shot, could jump very high, and was calm in front of goal. Above all, he was a very loveable person once you got to know and understand him.”

Ace journalist Oluwashina Okeleji also took to his X handle to eulogise the former Victoria Setubal striker.

“Today (Saturday) marks the 12th anniversary of Rashidi Yekini’s death.

“Football lost 1993 African Footballer of the Year Rashidi Yekini at the age of 48. He was Nigeria’s top scorer with 37 goals in 58 games. There was pride in his achievements, sadness at his death, and anger at the way he was treated by some.”

His former club, Gateway United, also joined other Nigerians in celebrating the legacy of Yekini.

Reflecting on Yekini’s illustrious career and his brief stint with Gateway United in 2005, the club’s acting general manager, Niyi Soleye, said, “Rashidi Yekini was not only a prolific goal scorer but also a gentleman that was respected by teammates and opponents alike. His 37 goals for Nigeria remain unmatched, a testament to his talent and dedication.”

Soleye fondly recalled Yekini’s time at Gateway United, describing it as a pivotal moment for the club and their supporters.

“I vividly remember his arrival like it was yesterday. As club secretary then, it was an honour to witness such a calibre of player joining us. He seamlessly adapted to our style, boosting morale both on and off the pitch.”

“While his passing in 2012 under controversial circumstances was tragic, his legacy continues to inspire future Nigerian footballers.”

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We’ve Earmarked N1bn Naira Monthly To Feed Edo People – Obaseki

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12 hours ago

May 5, 2024

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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, says his administration has earmarked nothing less than N1bn Naira monthly to feed vulnerable Christians in the state in the next three months.

This is as he said a similar programme has been mapped out for people in the Muslim faith in the state.

Obaseki disclosed this during the official flag-off of phase one of Edo State Food Support Programme also known as Christian Feeding Programme in Benin City.

The Governor, who said he was worried by the rising number of people who cannot afford a square meal in a day in the state, said he had to call Christian leaders in the state on how best to address the alarming situation.

Obaseki said in order not to make it look political, he decided not to involve political office holders, but Christian leaders in reaching out to vulnerable Christians in the state.

The Governor who added that the state government already had data of the vulnerable in the state database, said the means of reaching out to them maximally was the issue, hence using churches to reach out to them.

He said: “I was worried by the rising number of people who cannot afford a square meal in a day. So, I thought to myself how do we solve this problem. This is not politics I told myself.

“I then called the chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and some of the blockheads to a meeting and explained to them what I intended to do. So, that’s how we put our heads together to come up with this programme.”

Obaseki added: “I told them this is the amount of money I will be giving you every month. I’ll give you a billionaire monthly for three months first. At least, Let us try this for the first three months.”

The governor said the programme was not just to feed the vulnerable, but also together more data about people in the state on how the government can create employment for them and how the government can render help where necessary.

Earlier, in his remarks, Chairman of the Organising Committee who also doubles as the Chairman, CAN,
Apostle Irekpono Omoike, while thanking the governor for the initiative, said 10kg of 60,000 bags of rice have been purchased for onward distribution to the three senatorial districts in the state.

According to him, 27,000 bags of the 10kg would be distributed to the seven local government areas in Edo South, 15 bags to Edo Central and 18 bags to Edo North.

Further giving the breakdown, Omoike said 3, 000 bags would be distributed to each local government across the 18 local government areas, summing upto 54,000 bags, while the remaining 6,000 bags would be distributed to churches not captured under CAN.