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In a speech delivered at the Vatican just three days before the U.S. presidential election, Pope Francis urged social justice activists from around the world not to give into the politics of fear by building walls but instead work to build bridges.“Because fear—as well as being a good deal for the merchants of arms and death—weakens and destabilizes us, destroys our psychological and spiritual defenses, numbs us to the suffering of others,” he said.“In the end,” he continued, “it makes us cruel.”     The pope did not mention the Nov. 8 U.S.  election, but many of the themes he touched on have played out in debates between Donald J. Trump and Hillary Clinton in recent months.For example, the pope reiterated his plea for nations to respond more generously to the global refugee crisis, which he blamed on “an unjust socio-economic system and wars.     ”He pointed specifically to the hundreds ofthousands of people who have died in theMediterranean Sea seeking...

On a flight back to Rome from Sweden, pope Francis was asked about Europe's migrant crisis andhe said that even though countries shouldn't  'close their hearts' to those in need, they should be careful not to overstretch themselves. He told reporters:    'Governments must be open to receive them, but also do the calculations regarding their reception (capabilities), because one must not only receive a refugee but also integrate them. 'Because so many are arriving That there is no time to make provision for them and that they can find schools, homes, employment, and learn the language. Prudence has to make this calculation.'He also said that it poses a dangerous situation if the migrants are not integrated into their host communities.He added:'What is the danger when a refugee or migrant is not integrated? He is ghettoized, that is, he enters a ghetto. And a culture that does not develop in relation with another culture, that is dangerous. Sourc...

Popular fashion designer, Tommy Hilfiger has put his luxurious penthouse at New York's famous PlazaHotel up for sale and it doesn't come cheap. His duplex apartment is on the market for $58.9 million, a 26 percent cut from the $80 million price tag it had in 2013.65yr old Hilfiger and his wife, Dee Ocleppo, 46, bought two apartments on the 18th and 19th floors of the Plaza in 2008 for a total of $25.5 million and they  combined them to create a luxurious home.The Penthouse features  include four bedrooms with  bathrooms, a formal dining room with a wet bar, a breakfast room,eat-in kitchen, powder room, family room along with stunning views of the Central Park

 Founder of Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has told  critics to stop talking about the high fees charged at his Church's private University, Covenant University, to stop now or face the wrath of God.    According to him, the high fees being charged at the university is ordained by God.In a telecast to a announce the church's annual programme, Shiloh 2016 Convention, Oyedepo said those criticizing the university's high fees were acting in ignorance and risked incurring the wrath of God.According to him, an individual who criticized the church recently, suffered chronic mouth odour and was healed after he confessed to him.The Bishop Said “The school fees has Gods approval and is in accordance with the quality of facilities provided by the university in meeting the educational needs of the nation. His University charges N799,500 per session for First year students.

   Maryam Ali Maiyanga and her 10-month-old son who were recently rescued by The Nigeria Army have now been handed over to the Borno state government. She was rescued near Pulka in Gwoza local government area of Borno state yesterday morning by troops. Speaking during the handing over, the Theatre Commander of Operation LAFIYA DOLE,  Major Gen. Lucky Irabor said Maryam had informed them that her predator and father of her son, was killed in one of the military operations at Sambisa forest."She revealed to our troops that her Boko Haram"husband" who is the father of her 10-month old baby named Ali was killed during one of the military operations in Sambisa Forest. I believe, and we are hopeful that all the other captives would be released. This has come, and it has strengthened our hope that the rest would be rescued" he said.Other Members of the Chibok community have confirmed that Maryam is indeed one of the missing Chibok schoolgirls. They  also confir...

The 7 Division Nigerian Army, Operation of the Lafiya Dole, led by the General Officer Commanding of the Division, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu, indulged in a serious  clearance operation into the remnants of Boko Haram strategic hub town of Chukungudu on the southern fringes of the Lake Chad Region, northern parts of Borno State between Friday 4th and Saturday 5th November 2016.     According to Col. Sani Usman,who is the Army spokesperson  the maneuvering Brigade led y 3 Battalion of 22 Brigade, successfully cleared Geram, Bulankassa and Chukungudu believed to be the Boko Haram terrorists stronghold in that area. The brave soldiers were able to rescue 85 people, comprising of mostly women and children held hostage by terrorists.     They were able to defeat 5 Boko Haram terrorists fighters in a fierce encounter that made many of the Insurgents running into the Lake Chad waters. The Soldiers recovered 4 rounds of Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG)...

The suspected murderer of a National Youth Service Corps member, Lawal Kontagora has been arrested in Kaduna State.Spokesman for the Kaduna State Police Command, ASP AliyuUsman saidon Saturday, thatthe kingpin was arrested on November 2. The suspect identified asAdamu Jibrin, 22, had made useful statement to the police on the crime.The arrest were carried out by the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB).Two suspects were earlier arrested on Oct. 20."We recovered six loaded cartridges, two knives, two cutlass, a double barrel and one Samsung phone in his room at Unguwar Yero Area in Kaduna," Usman said.The late NYSC member, Lawal Kontagora, wasmurdered by some hoodlums in Malali, Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Monday, October 17. See previous posthereAccording to the police spokesman, the kingpin is still under investigation, but the two other suspects have already been charged to court.Usman re-iterated the police commitment torid the state of crim...