Pope Leo prays for the victims of a “terrible massacre” in Benue State, Nigeria.
Around 200 people were “brutally killed” in Yelwata, in the Guma Local Government Area on the night of the 13th/14th June, the Pope said, most of them internally displaced persons “sheltered by the local Catholic mission”.
Speaking just before delivering the Sunday Angelus prayer, the Pope prayed for “security, justice, and peace” in Nigeria, adding that he was thinking in particular of the “rural Christian communities of the Benue State who have been relentless victims of violence”.
Responding to the attack, Amnesty International Nigeria on Saturday called on Nigerian authorities to “immediately end the almost daily bloodshed in Benue State and bring the actual perpetrators to justice”.
🇺🇸 🇳🇬 BILL MAHER: “THEY’RE SYSTEMATICALLY KILLING CHRISTIANS IN NIGERIA”
"Nigeria, the fact that this issue has not gotten on people's radar is amazing.
If you don't know what's going on, your media sources suck.
They are systematically killing Christians — over 100,000 since 2009, 18,000 churches burned by Boko Haram.
This is more of a genocide attempt than Gaza.
Where are the kids protesting this?"
Source: @VigilantFox
An Open Letter to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT)
Your Excellency,
First, permit me to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your recent recognition of the Super Falcons. Their heroic performance and your thoughtful reward have reignited national pride and reminded us all of the value of acknowledging excellence.
That said, I humbly draw your esteemed attention to another silent hero of Nigerian sport, Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori (@AnuoluwapoJuwo1)
Mr. President, Opeyori is not just a name in badminton; he is the embodiment of Nigerian resilience, consistency, and quiet excellence. He is a five-time African Badminton Champion, a feat no individual, living or dead, has ever accomplished. Even more astonishing, he won four of those titles consecutively, a demonstration of unmatched dominance on the continent.
As if that were not enough, he is the first African badminton player in history to qualify for back-to-back Olympic Games, proudly flying the green-white-green at both Tokyo 2020 and now Paris 2024. At the Paris Olympics, he also bears the additional responsibility and honour of serving as General Team Captain of the Nigerian contingent.
Yet, despite these historic achievements, his name remains largely uncelebrated on home soil. Mr. President, it is said that a nation is only as great as the people it chooses to recognise. His story is not only one of personal triumph, it is a reminder of what is possible when talent meets grit, patriotism, and perseverance.
In this spirit, I respectfully appeal for your recognition of this exceptional Nigerian. Doing so would not only uplift a deserving champion, it would inspire countless young Nigerians who dare to dream in less-visible sports; proving to them that excellence will never go unnoticed.
Thank you in advance, Mr. President, for your attention and for your continued support of Nigerian athletes across all disciplines.
God bless Nigeria 🇳🇬
With deepest respect,
Oludare Oluwashina Charles
@_Saiidah_ Perhaps I’m late, kindly check out Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. With your grades, I believe you stand a good chance of winning. You are allowed to apply for a max. of 3 fully funded programmes, of which you can win multiple but you get to choose any one.
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Because God will literally pull you out some things you shouldn’t have survived, when you didn’t know how you were gonna make something happen but did, when you cried yourself to sleep but woke up feeling comforted or at peace???
Literally nothing God can’t do
“I’m not a victim of racism. I’m a tormentor of racists.”
“May other racists be afraid, ashamed and hide in the shadows. Otherwise, I'll be here to collect.”
What a fucking statement.
Muitos pediram para que eu ignorasse, outros tantos disseram que minha luta era em vão e que eu deveria apenas "jogar futebol".
Mas, como sempre disse, não sou vítima de racismo. Eu sou algoz de racistas. Essa primeira condenação penal da história da Espanha não é por mim. É por todos os pretos.
Que os outros racistas tenham medo, vergonha e se escondam nas sombras. Caso contrário, estarei aqui para cobrar. Obrigado a La Liga e ao Real Madrid por ajudarem nessa condenação histórica. Vem mais por aí… 🙏🏾✊🏿
They don't move on fast. They make the deciision to leave while still in the relationship, get through the healing process while still with you and get your replacement before leaving.
When you see them dating, you think they moved on fast. They moved on while dating you.