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Evening Digest | 2020-06-04

Posted: 04 Jun 2020 11:14 AM PDT

Latest News
Breaking: FG approves N148bn to Rivers, four other states for fixing federal roads (see list)
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the reimbursement of funds expended on federal roads by five state governments, including Rivers, Bayelsa, etc....
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Meet stunning Ghanaian nurse whose black skin has been taken over by vitiligo (photos)
A beautiful Ghanaian nurse by name Enam Honya Heikeens has had her beautiful black skin taken away by a skin condition called vitiligo which started at age 7...
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Good news as FG makes fresh decision on when ban on interstate movement will be completely lifted
Days after announcing ban lift on worship centres, the federal government has hinted at the possibility of having restriction on interstate movement lifted....
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Edo 2020: What Oshiomhole allegedly told INEC APC about direct primary before NWC approval - Report reveals
Oshiomhole had allegedly informed INEC that the party had agreed to choose its gov candidate for the Edo election through direct primary before the NWC approval...
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NUC announces state, federal and private institutions approved for post-graduate programmes (full list)
Nigeria University Commission has warned the general public against some institutions in Nigeria running unapproved Masters and other post-graduate programmes....
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NUC announces state, federal and private institutions approved for post-graduate programmes (full list)

Posted: 04 Jun 2020 07:11 AM PDT

Latest News
NUC announces state, federal and private institutions approved for post-graduate programmes (full list)
Nigeria University Commission has warned the general public against some institutions in Nigeria running unapproved Masters and other post-graduate programmes....
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Preach truth, don't be embarrassing God - 2baba blasts pastors and imams
Legendary Nigerian singer, 2baba, recently took to social media via his Twitter page to bare his mind on various issues ranging from religion to education....
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Good news as FG make fresh decision on when ban on interstate movement will be completely lifted
Days after announcing ban lift on worship centres, the federal government has hinted at the possibility of having restriction on interstate movement lifted....
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BREAKING: Southeast governor closes govt offices as cabinet members test positive for coronavirus
Following the fact that some executive council members of Ebonyi have contracted coronavirus, Governor Umahi has ordered the closure of all government offices....
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'We need to be the Church we say we are'

Posted: 04 Jun 2020 06:04 AM PDT

June 4, 2020
A word to the Church from the General Minister and President and the Minister of Reconciliation

“I consider the sufferings of this present time not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God.” Romans 8:18 – 19, NRSV

Dear beloved Disciples,

We are hurting.

We are haunted and outraged by the anguished cries of George Floyd, the gasp of “I can’t breathe” as a police officer knelt on his neck until the breath was completely taken from him. Floyd’s murder, like that of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Aubery in recent weeks, is just the latest in a long history of violence against Black and Brown people in our country. The protests that are happening in big cities and small towns across the nation are an outpouring of grief and anger born of centuries of pain and injustice.

As members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we condemn this injustice. We weep not only for George Floyd, but for the entire system of oppression that has kept us from seeing each other as beloved children of God.

Racism and the denial of human dignity is counter to the call of Jesus Christ. Racism is a sin that breaks the heart of God.

Disciples, we call ourselves a Pro-Reconciling, Anti-Racist church. We have named it as a mission priority, and we have worked hard – though often imperfectly – to live that out in every expression of our ministry. In this moment, when protests rage and our hearts are broken again and again, we need to be the church we say we are.

We know that this moment calls for more than statements and prayers. In this moment, God is calling us to act.

We invite you to accept this call to action in one or more of these ways:
  1. Add your name to this statement affirming your commitment to Pro-Reconciliation and Anti-Racism as a mission priority of our church. (form online)
  2. Educate yourself about the history of systemic racism in this country and the ways racial injustice impacts every bit of our life together, from education and health care to jails and courtrooms and financial institutions. There are many good resources for learning; we’ve consolidated some of them here and will keep this page updated regularly.
  3. Sign up to participate in the Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on Washington: A Digital Justice Gathering on June 20, 2020. This event is part of an effort that seeks to address the interlocking injustices of systemic racism and poverty, and Disciples have been key leaders in this movement.
  4. Join in town hall discussions hosted by Disciples leaders about how the church can do more to help dismantle systems of racism. These virtual gatherings will be held later this summer; be sure to sign up for Disciples News Service email updates for more information.
  5. Get to work in your own community or church. Each context is different, so work where you are and with what you have. We want to hear from you about what you’re doing. Send a photo, video, or short paragraph describing what you’re doing to news@disciples.org, or tag us on social media (Facebook and Instagram: @christianchurchdoc; Twitter: @DisciplesNews) with #ccdoc. We’ll share those stories here so we can support and inspire one another in this hard, holy calling.

Something is happening right now, Church, and the Spirit of God is moving in it. May we be bold enough to join the work.

Yours in Christ,
Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President
Rev. April Johnson, Minister of Reconciliation
Disciples News Service (DNS) is distributed by Communication Ministries, in the Office of the General Minister and President, and is supported by your gifts to Disciples Mission Fund. To change your subscription, or submit news for consideration in DNS, visit our website.

Edo 2020: Why I visited Tinubu in Lagos - Obaseki opens up

Posted: 04 Jun 2020 05:07 AM PDT

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Edo 2020: Why I visited Tinubu in Lagos - Obaseki opens up
The governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, has explained why he visited the national leader of the ruling All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu....
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Autopsy reveals George Floyd had COVID-19, but it didn't play a role in his death
A postmortem nasal swab has found that George Floyd had COVID-19, but it didn't play a role in his death. Floyd tested positive for the disease on April 3....
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The real season why I was taken to White House underground bunker - President Trump opens up
President Donald Trump of the US has admitted he was taken the bunker underneath the White House on Friday, May 29. He, however, said he went for inspection....
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Lady who accused Dbanj of sexual abuse reveals herself, gives details of what happened
Singer Dbanj's accuser has come out with a lengthy narration of how he allegedly abused her sexually at a hotel in Lagos. The lady shared her story on Twitter....
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Nigerian lady reveals how she became boss of ex-lover's wife who dumped her 5 years ago for being jobless

Posted: 04 Jun 2020 03:39 AM PDT

BREAKING: Nigeria's Covid-19 cases exceed 11,000 as NCDC reports 348 new infections in 19 states

Posted: 04 Jun 2020 02:32 AM PDT

Edo 2020: What Oshiomhole allegedly told INEC APC about direct primary before NWC approval - Report reveals

Posted: 04 Jun 2020 02:20 AM PDT

Breaking: FG approves N148bn to Rivers, four other states for fixing federal roads (see list)

Posted: 04 Jun 2020 02:04 AM PDT

Meet stunning Ghanaian nurse whose black skin has been taken over by vitiligo (photos)

Posted: 04 Jun 2020 01:19 AM PDT

Reactions as Gorge Floyd's daughter says 1 things about her late dad during protest (video)

Posted: 03 Jun 2020 09:14 PM PDT

Latest News
Reactions as Gorge Floyd's daughter says 1 things about her late dad during protest (video)
It goes without saying Gianna would better have her dad, George Floyd, by her side but for her to note the change his death brought in the world is impressive....
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Much talented Nigerian man turns Beetle car into Rolls Royce replica, photos go viral
A Nigerian man, Muhammad Abdul Modibo, has portrayed how amazingly skilled Nigerians are in their respective endeavors. He converted Beetle into Royce replica....
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BREAKING: Orji Uzor Kalu finally released from prison (photos)
Senator Orji Kalu has been released from Kuje Custodial Centre. The former Abia governor had been serving a 12-year sentence before his conviction was nullified...
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Until God speaks, I won't reopen Synagogue Church - TB Joshua reacts to FG's directive, tells members what to do
The general overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN), Prophet TB Joshua has said that he is still waiting on God's instruction to open his church....
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