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Off the stable of Intimacy Records, celebrated Gospel music minister Judikay continues her spirit-filled musical journey with the release of her highly anticipated second single, “Conquerors Chant [Agalliao],” from her forthcoming album.Following the successful release of “Dance Anyhow,” this new track promises to uplift hearts with its message of unshakable joy and victory in the Holy Ghost.“Conquerors Chant [Agalliao]” is a powerful declaration of exceeding joy, celebrating the divine ability to rise above life’s trials and tribulations. The word “Agalliao,” which means to rejoice exceedingly and exult, sets the tone for this anthem, reminding believers that joy is not based on circumstances but is rooted in the…

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There’s not a full-blown quarterback controversy in Las Vegas, at least for now.Just one week after an impressive victory over the Baltimore Ravens, the Las Vegas Raiders took a big step backward in an ugly loss to the Carolina Panthers. The Raiders fell 36-22 at home to the Andy Dalton-led Panthers, who jumped out to a 27-7 lead through three quarters.While the Raiders had plenty of glaring issues in the loss, one noteworthy decision by head coach Antonio Pierce came after the Raiders cut the lead to 33-15. They got the ball back with just over nine minutes remaining and…

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Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken office as Sri Lanka’s president shortly after winning the country’s election. Dissanayake, who was sworn in on Monday after winning Saturday’s polls, has inherited the top job in a nation battered by austerity measures imposed as a part of a bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These austerity measures — hikes in income taxes and electricity prices — were introduced under outgoing President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Wickremesinghe took over as leader after his predecessor Gotabaya Rajapaksa was ousted in 2022 following the country’s economic collapse and amid mass public protests that Dissanayake and…

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Crime, including serious violent incidents like murder and rape, dropped nationally from 2022 to 2023, according to new data released by the FBI on Monday. Violent crime was down about 3% from 2022 to 2023 and property crime took a similar drop of 2.4%, the FBI reported in its annual “Summary of Crime in the Nation.” The most serious crimes went down significantly: Murder and non-negligent manslaughter were down an estimated 11.6% — the largest single year decline in two decades — while rape decreased by an estimated 9.4%, NBC News reports. Preliminary numbers showed that 2024 crime numbers were also dropping…

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Cmdr. Roberto Concepcion, chief of response, US Coast Guard Sector Maryland – National Capital Region, speaks with Baltimore City firefighters following a boat fire in the Anchorage Marina on the Patapsco River, Maryland, Jan. 31, 2024. The Coast Guard was one of several agencies who responded to the fire. (US Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew West/Released) From a windowless conference room adjacent to his award-filled office at US  Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region, Coast Guard Cmdr. Roberto Concepcion gazed upon the mahogany boardroom table with a grin. He then tapped the table, adjusted his navy-blue operational dress…

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The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has asked a visiting delegation of Chinese legislators to use their influence to promote Uganda as one of the tourism destinations for their citizenry. “We hope your visit will help raise the profile of Uganda in China as a destination for Chinese tourists, we appeal to you to use your office to encourage Chinese tourists to visit Uganda, the Pearl of Africa,” Tayebwa told the delegation from the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, led by H.E. Zhong Shan on Monday, 23 September 2024 at Parliament House. Zhong Shan is a member of…

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UK based Gospel Artist, Remilekun is out with the new inspiring single, “Don’t Be Afraid”.The song was recorded live in The Netherlands with the Dream Team and the Sound of Gospel choir.Speaking about the song, Remilekun shares: “What if the one thing holding you back is fear? What if you could break free? Don’t Be Afraid is more than just a song, wrapped in powerful lyrics, igniting hope and fearlessness that will stay with you long after the note fades.It’s the push you need to take you through doubts, courage and ultimate liberation. Ready to rise? Don’t Be Afraid.”The audio…

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The New York Giants got their first win of the 2024 season yesterday with a 21-15 victory in Cleveland, thanks in large part to rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers. The Giants took Nabers with the sixth pick in the NFL draft, hoping he’d be a big-play weapon for quarterback Daniel Jones. The early returns have been great, with Nabers hauling in 23 catches for 271 yards and three touchdowns, including two in yesterday’s win. He also set some NFL history with those two scores, becoming the youngest player ever to catch two touchdowns in a game at 21 years and…

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Florida prosecutors expected to request that would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh remain detained at US court hearing on Monday.The man accused in the apparent assassination attempt of former US President Donald Trump at a golf course in Florida left behind a note saying that he intended to kill the political candidate and kept in his car a handwritten list of dates and venues where Trump was to appear, the Justice Department has said. The new allegations were included in a detention memo filed ahead of a hearing on Monday at which the Justice Department was expected to argue that 58-year-old…

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