ANAMBRA@35: NONYE SOLUDO CELEBRATES STATE’S RESILIENCE, GREATNESS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE
Anambra@35: Nonye Soludo Celebrates State’s Resilience, Greatness By MaryAnn Chukwuma Mrs. Nonye Soludo, wife of the Anambra Governor, has congratulated Ndi Anambra on the 35th anniversary of the creation of the state, describing the milestone as a celebration of resilience, greatness and hope. Mrs Soludo, in a goodwill message issued to commemorate the anniversary, reflected on Anambra’s 35 year journey and the contributions of its people to the state’s growth and development. She described Anambra as a land of promise and possibilities, saying the state had continued to be defined by enterprise, courage, resilience, culture and an unwavering belief in what could be achieved. According to her, the strength of Anambra lies in its communities and the ingenuity of its people, whose determination, creativity and resilience have contributed significantly to the state’s progress. She said the anniversary should also provide an opportunity to renew the collective commitment to building ...
Benedict Daswa a South African Principal,who died 25 years ago because for refusing to part in a witchcraft related ritual was beatified by the Roman Catholic Church today sunday,moving him a step closer to sainthood.He was murdered by his fellow villagers in 1990.He is now known as the first saint in South Africa.A Catholic priest during the live broadcast today in northern Limpopo province said ''While his executioners were killing him,Benedict was on his knees praying''.A letter from Pope Francis,read out by his envoy Cardinal Angelo Amato,declared Daswa would join the ranks of ''The Blessed,for his herioc witness to the gospel,even to the shedding of blood''.Daswa was killed after he refused to join villagers in consulting a traditional sorcerer about a lighting strike that burnt down several huts in Tshitanini,more than 500 km northeast of Johannesburg.Violence broke out after 43 year old late Daswa argued the thunder strike was caused by the weather,not witchcraft.More photos below.
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