(CNN)Kenny Rogers, whose legendary music career spanned nearly six decades, has died at the age of 81, his publicist Keith Hagan told CNN. The artist’s family announced his passing on Rogers’ verified Twitter account, saying he died Friday night from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by family. “Kenny Rogers left an indelible mark
The Abomination – Episode 3
Days became weeks and weeks became months, no one talked about what baba told us. We resumed our normal life until Ope came visiting. Ope is the younger sister of Kassim who came to seek for admission into Kogi State University, Ayangba. Ope had made several attempts to secure admission into University of Ilorin
Ben Bruce loses wife to Cancer (pictures)
A former Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Ben Murray-Bruce, has lost his wife, Evelyn, to cancer. Murray-Bruce made this disclosure on Friday via his Facebook page…. He wrote, “I’m broken. Just lost my beautiful wife to cancer. She was my best friend for 43 years and my wife for 41 years. Cancer is real,
Why We Can’t Sell Petrol At 125/litre – Marketers
Private fuel marketers have yet to reduce the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit ( petrol ) , while retail stations belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation have started selling at N 125 per litre . The PUNCH correspondent, who visited several filling stations including Oando, Mobil and Capital Oil and Gas on the
Catholic Archdiocese of lagos brings out New liturgical directives due to COVID-19 outbreak
The catholic Archdiocese of lagos state, Nigeria has issued some pronouncements in line to help contain the further spread of the COVID-19. The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic is becoming increasingly worrisome globally and the catholic Archdiocese of lagos has come open to pronounce some certain new rules of which her faithfuls are to adhere
Observe Prayers Online — CAN Tells Churches
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged churches in Nigeria to conduct worship and other church services in their homes or online to stem the Covid-19 fears. President of the association, Dr. Samson Ayokunle, said this in a statement yesterday. According to him, Christians should adhere to the ban on more than 50 people
The Abomination – Episode 2
Toyin took us to her pastor at Felele, an outskirt of the town. Good morning sir, this is Nneka and her husband, the one I spoke to you about. We greeted the pastor at the same time. He was an elderly man in his 60s but he was still full of life. He greeted us
Breaking : China Records no New Coronavirus case (video)
China has reported no new locally transmitted coronavirus cases for the first time since the pandemic began, marking a major turning point in the global battle to contain Covid-19. At a news conference on Thursday morning, officials from China’s National Health Commission announced there had been just 34 new cases in the past 24 hours — all
The Abomination – Episode 1
Many a times people go through life’s challenges without knowing the source of their problem. This was the case of my husband, Kashim Olabisi. We were married for ten years without an issue. We had done many tests and sought for all manner of medical help to no avail. We even did IVF twice but
Important Advice from Italy concerning coronavirus pandemic
My dear brothers and sisters in Nigeria, I live in Italy – Milan, and I’m going to share with you and explain to you, “How life is here in Milan” during these difficult times and how I think you in Nigeria should lead your lives in order not to repeat the mistakes of the Italian