January 24, 2020

Sex

Sex Is Not For Gay, Church Of England Amends Marriage Laws

The Church of England, on Thursday announced changes in marriage law.

In a statement issued by the House of Bishops, led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, the bishops declared that Christians in gay or straight civil partnerships should be sexually abstinent.

According to him, sex is for straight married couples only, adding that a lifelong union between a man and a woman, contracted with the making of vows remains the proper context for sexual activity.

The leaders of the Church, however, warned that churchgoers with civil partnerships should be treated ‘sensitively and pastorally’.

The statement

Court

Oshiomhole’s Removal: Court Makes Decision

A Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, in Jabi, on Thursday declined the Ex-Parte Application filed by the National Vice Chairman, North East of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, a factional Chairman of the APC in Edo state, Anselm Ojezua and others, seeking to remove the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole from office.

Lukman, had told Oshiomhole to convene a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the party or resign without further ado.

Lukman’s call came on the heels of the multiple internal crisis rocking the party in states across the country.

Haram

Archbishop Of Canterbury Breaks Silence On B’Haram Killing

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Revd Justin Portal Welby has reacted to the killing of Lawan Andimi, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State by Boko Haram insurgents.

Andimi was abducted by Boko Haram when they attacked Michika on January 3.

Initially, he was declared missing but later appeared in a video released by Boko Haram, wherein he pleaded with authorities to secure his release.

Joining voices with those who condemned the attack, Archbishop Welby described the death of Andimi as

Trump: Americans Worship God And Not The Government

President of the United States, Donald Trump has declared that the Americans don’t serve the Government, rather they serve God.

He made this declaration during a speech, where he talked about some political powers who were working against religion and Christianity in the white house and in America.  And how they were trying to steer the people’s minds away from worshipping God when Christianity formed the basis on which America was built.

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AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK

Akon: I Invested $1Bn To Provide Electricity For Africa

Senegalese American vocalist Akon born Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (/ˈeɪkɒn/; born April 16, 1973)  is known for his R&B-style vocals, which are featured in his own hit songs as well as collaborations with hip-hop artists. He is a songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor.

Akon has been in the stardom spotlight since 2007 and is regarded as one of the top acts to emerge from Africa. He recently talked about his $1 billion investment in a Chinese company to provide electricity to Africans on his verified Facebook page.

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