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The Pentagon has identified four of the six American troops killed in the opening hours of the war with Iran.

Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida; Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska; Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota; and Spc. Declan J. Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa, died Saturday in Kuwait from an Iranian drone attack.

“I should be buried while standing and not laid down, A new car should be bought for me,” Late Tamale Mirundi demands

This Sunday August 18, 2024, former Senior Presidential Press Secretary, Joseph Tamale Mirundi shall be sent off to rest, according to a programme released by the Deputy Presidential Press Secretary, Hajji Kirunda Faruk on the behalf of government. But the latest information we have landed on is that the man from Matale village said his body should never be laid down but buried standing.

Mirundi, who passed Tuesday August 13, 2024 night at Kisubi Hospital made the directives to his family members led by his mother Molly. He also went on radio and made the same directives live on air during a talk show hosted by Adam Kungu on Radio 4.

Mirundi said he wanted to be buried differently and to remain standing even in death.

The controversial analyst said he had already prepared his special grave besides their ancestral graveyard in Matale village to make sure his wish is fulfilled.

“I dug my own grave and left the ancestral graveyard, and they will bury me while standing,” he stated with conviction.

This directive, according to Tamale Mirundi, is rooted in his desire to be remembered uniquely, not as someone who was laid down, but as someone who stood tall even in death.

He emphasized that this was a long-held wish, one he had communicated to his mother, Molly, many years ago.

Despite initially despising the idea, Molly eventually accepted and approved her son’s unconventional wish.

In keeping with another family tradition, Mirundi also expressed that after his death, his family should buy the latest model car for him, just as they did for his late father. This, he believed, was an important part of honoring his legacy.

Presidential Aide Hails Olukoyede's Ongoing Reform in EFCC

The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters in the office of the Vice President, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on his steady reform in the Commission in spite of attendant challenges.

He gave this commendation on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the EFCC Management Retreat while making a presentation themed “Making a Success of the Anti -Corruption War in the Face of Daunting Challenges”.

The Presidential aide admitted that the weak and disjointed value system in the country has made it easy for corruption to strive but commended Olukoyede for making impact in spite of all the handicaps.

He called on anti-corruption agencies to collaborate more and build stronger energy and synergy against corrupt practices, stressing that enhanced public awareness would do more in tackling the menace of economic and financial crimes. “We must widely intensify public awareness on the damage of corruption because we cannot defeat poverty and insecurity unless we defeat corruption”, he said.

He also stressed the need for public ownership of the fight against corruption, maintaining that Olukoyede’s leadership of the EFCC would do the nation greater good. “I equally believe that there is a need to have a strong public presence where the Commission can garnish support from honest and patriotic Nigerians, I strongly believe that the leadership of your Chairman will succeed”, he said.

He specifically called for the establishment of special courts to deal with corruption cases to enhance accelerated resolution of cases and help the Commission achieve its mandate.

In his response, Olukoyede appreciated Baba-Ahmed for the advice and encouragement, he further stated that with the support of everyone, EFCC will succeed. “The challenge may be daunting and I believe if we are resolute, more people will support us.

Shun Church, Use Your Offerings To Feed The Poor And The Unemployed – Pastor Kumuyi Tells Christians

By Idowu Bankole

The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Doctor William Folohunso Kumuyi has advised Christians against giving their offerings to the Church but rather give it to the poor and unemployed in their communities.

Kumuyi who made the statement in a viral video was heard telling his church congregation that Christians should not spend all their money on building churches but also help their poor neighbours who can’t afford basic life needs.