# convocation (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover convocation. Page: Feed: --- ## [Nigerian model, Diana Eneje, announces engagement](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/nigerian-model-diana-eneje-announces-engagement/) _2026-08-21 · Deborah Enwerem · NEWSVERGE_ Nigerian model and influencer, Diana Eneje, has announced her engagement. Eneje made the announcement on Friday in a post on her Instagram page, captioning photographs from the occasion of the proposal, “My Forever ❤️”. The photographs showed the influencer displaying an engagement ring with colourful decorated backdrop. The announcement attracted congratulatory messages from friends, colleagues… ## [Central African Republic closes gold mine after collapse kills 49](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/central-african-republic-closes-gold-mine-after-collapse-kills-49/) _2026-08-21 · Ummul Idris · NEWSVERGE_ Central African Republic authorities have ordered an artisanal gold mine near the ​Cameroonian border to be closed after ‌the mines minister said 49 people had died there in a deadly collapse. Mines Minister Rufin Beltoungou said the government would formally ​suspend activity at the site in Zamboye ⁠until further notice following the disaster ​on Tuesday. \[…\] The post Central African Republic… ## [Cameroon president returns home after 10-week absence](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/cameroon-president-returns-home-after-10-week-absence/) _2026-08-21 · Ummul Idris · NEWSVERGE_ Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has returned home after his longest recorded stay abroad since taking power more than four decades ago, ending months of speculation about his health and whereabouts. The 93-year-old leader arrived at Yaounde’s Nsimalen International Airport aboard a chartered flight from Geneva, Switzerland, after spending more than 10 weeks abroad, local media \[…\] The post Cameroon… ## [Delta: INEC fixes Sept. 19 for Udu constituency by-election](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/delta-inec-fixes-sept-19-for-udu-constituency-by-election/) _2026-08-21 · Mercy Neme · NEWSVERGE_ The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Sept. 19 for the by-election into the Udu Constituency of the Delta House of Assembly. Recall that the assembly, on June 30, declared the Udu constituency seat vacant. The declaration followed the defection of Mr Collins Ogbetama, who represents the area, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) \[…\] The post Delta: INEC fixes Sept. 19… ## [Oborevwori celebrates Olu of Warri at 5th coronation anniversary](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/oborevwori-celebrates-olu-of-warri-at-5th-coronation-anniversary/) _2026-08-21 · Edeki Igafe · NEWSVERGE_ Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has congratulated the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III on the occasion of his fifth coronation anniversary. The governor expressed the congratulatory message in a statement on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon. Oborevwori described the royal father as a peace-loving and visionary traditional ruler, whose reign \[…\] The post Oborevwori celebrates… ## [Conjunctivitis reaches epidemic level in Potiskum, Hospital warns](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/conjunctivitis-reaches-epidemic-level-in-potiskum-hospital-warns/) _2026-08-21 · Habiba Isa Mainakaina · NEWSVERGE_ Conjunctivitis has reached epidemic proportions in Potiskum and surrounding communities, prompting health authorities to urge residents to strengthen personal hygiene measures to curb its spread. The Medical Director of Specialist Hospital, Potiskum, Dr Ayuba Zakar, said this in an interview with our reporter on Friday while confirming reported cases at the facility. According to him, \[…\] The post… ## [APC tackles one-party claim as 2027 campaigns commences](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/apc-tackles-one-party-claim-as-2027-campaigns-commences/) _2026-08-21 · Moses Gimba Kolo · NEWSVERGE_ The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations that the Federal Government is working to establish a one-party state in Nigeria, describing the claims as baseless and unsupported by evidence. ‎ ‎Mr Mailafiya Mada, APC Publicity Secretary, North-West Zone, stated this in an interview with our reporter while reacting to the commencement of political campaigns \[…\] The post APC tackles… ## [Sule lauds DSS for nabbing 3 suspected kidnappers, rescuing vi‍ctim](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/sule-lauds-dss-for-nabbing-3-suspected-kidnappers-rescuing-victim/) _2026-08-21 · Sunday John · NEWSVERGE_ Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has commended the Department of State Service (DSS) for nabbing three suspected kidnappers and rescuing a victim in the state. Sule gave the commendation in a statement on Friday in Lafiya by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra. The governor explained that one of the suspects was apprehended at \[…\] The post Sule lauds DSS for nabbing 3 suspected… ## [Women networks unveil ‘Project 4+4’ for Tinubu/Shettima](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/women-networks-unveil-project-44-for-tinubu-shettima/) _2026-08-21 · Fatimah Muhammed · NEWSVERGE_ Women under the Forum of 2027 APC Female Aspirants and Candidates Network (FAFAN) and Traditional and Religious Women Leaders Network (TARWLN) have unveiled the “Project 4+4 for Tinubu/Shettima 2027”. The initiative was unveiled at the Maryam Babangida National Women Development Centre on Thursday in Abuja. It is aimed at mobilising women across the country to \[…\] The post Women networks unveil… ## [Ayra Starr changed my life, says Don Jazzy](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/21/ayra-starr-changed-my-life-says-don-jazzy/) _2026-08-21 · Kelu Musa · NEWSVERGE_ Nigerian record producer and singer, Michael Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, says Afrobeats star, Sarah Aderibigbe, known as Ayra Starr, has changed his life. The Mavin boss said this on X in response to a fan who applauded his role in Ayra Starr’s career. He wrote: “She has most definitely changed my own life \[…\] The post Ayra Starr changed my life, says Don Jazzy appeared first on… ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mOey3hfbdGkU) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [NC Baptists on Mission responding to deadly flooding in Indiana](https://www.brnow.org/news/nc-baptists-on-mission-responding-to-deadly-flooding-in-indiana/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nc-baptists-on-mission-responding-to-deadly-flooding-in-indiana) _2026-08-20 · Stephen Halley · Biblical Recorder_ CARY, N.C. — N.C. Baptists on Mission disaster response volunteers have deployed to Muncie, Indiana, to help residents recover from deadly storms that brought torrential rain, catastrophic flooding and damaging winds across the state. At least seven people have died as a result of the severe weather that began Aug. 11, according to Indiana emergency \[...\] Read More... The post NC Baptists on… ## [Nature attacks Front Range with wind-driven fire, floods and mudslides](https://www.brnow.org/news/nature-attacks-front-range-with-wind-driven-fire-floods-and-mudslides/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nature-attacks-front-range-with-wind-driven-fire-floods-and-mudslides) _2026-08-20 · Stephen Halley · Biblical Recorder_ BEULAH, Colo. — Four floods have ravaged the fire-blackened Beulah Valley since last month’s 102,004-acre Aspen Acres fire, which even now is but 72 percent contained. The worst flooding came Sunday (Aug. 16), Pastor Issac Cowger said, when the gurgling Squirrel Creek turned into a rampaging river. An 80-something man died trying to sandbag his \[...\] Read More... The post Nature attacks Front… ## [ERLC presents religious liberty award to daughter of freed pastor Ezra Jin](https://www.brnow.org/news/erlc-presents-religious-liberty-award-to-daughter-of-freed-pastor-ezra-jin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=erlc-presents-religious-liberty-award-to-daughter-of-freed-pastor-ezra-jin) _2026-08-20 · Stephen Halley · Biblical Recorder_ WASHINGTON (BP) — When Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) trustees named Grace Jin Drexel the recipient of the John Leland Religious Liberty Award, her father, Pastor Ezra Jin Mingra, was imprisoned in China for his faith. But she stood Aug. 19 with her father, freed in early July, when the ERLC physically presented her \[...\] Read More... The post ERLC presents religious liberty award to… ## [Arkansas church maintenance worker arrested on sexual assault charges](https://www.brnow.org/news/arkansas-church-maintenance-worker-arrested-on-sexual-assault-charges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arkansas-church-maintenance-worker-arrested-on-sexual-assault-charges) _2026-08-20 · Stephen Halley · Biblical Recorder_ ROGERS, Ark. — A maintenance worker at Cross Church Pinnacle Hills in Rogers was arrested and charged with second degree sexual assault after an incident on church property. According to court documents, Jason Barrowman, 57, was clearing equipment from a Conex container. Helping him was a minor, who was volunteering at the church over the \[...\] Read More... The post Arkansas church maintenance… ## [At NOBTS convocation, Dew challenges students to examine themselves](https://www.brnow.org/news/at-nobts-convocation-dew-challenges-students-to-examine-themselves/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=at-nobts-convocation-dew-challenges-students-to-examine-themselves) _2026-08-20 · Stephen Halley · Biblical Recorder_ NEW ORLEANS — Jamie Dew, president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) and Leavell College, challenged students to examine themselves and their calling during his convocation address Aug. 18. The convocation service, held in Leavell Chapel, marked the official start of the 2026-27 academic year. Dew began the service by welcoming students and noting \[...\] Read More... The post At… ## [Incoming Spurgeon College student Benjamin Speidel dies](https://www.brnow.org/news/incoming-spurgeon-college-student-benjamin-speidel-dies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=incoming-spurgeon-college-student-benjamin-speidel-dies) _2026-08-20 · Stephen Halley · Biblical Recorder_ KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) and Spurgeon College are mourning the death of Benjamin Speidel, an incoming student at Spurgeon College. The son of Peter and Maria Speidel, Ben unexpectedly collapsed on Saturday, August 15, while participating in missions training week and, after being transferred to a local hospital, passed away. \[...\] Read More... The post… ## [NC Baptist EC hears reports, reviews administrative items](https://www.brnow.org/news/nc-baptist-ec-hears-reports-reviews-administrative-items/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nc-baptist-ec-hears-reports-reviews-administrative-items) _2026-08-19 · Joey Prince · Biblical Recorder_ SOPHIA, N.C. — The Executive Committee of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina’s board of directors heard a series of ministry reports and took action on some administrative items during a regularly scheduled meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Caraway Conference Center. Financial report N.C. Baptist officials reported that Cooperative Program (CP) giving for \[...\] Read More... The post NC… ## [Hunt files appeal days after judge’s dismissal](https://www.brnow.org/news/hunt-files-appeal-days-after-judges-dismissal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hunt-files-appeal-days-after-judges-dismissal) _2026-08-19 · Joey Prince · Biblical Recorder_ NASHVILLE (BP) — Days after a U.S. District Court ordered the final claim dropped in a case against the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), its Executive Committee and Guidepost Solutions, former SBC President Johnny Hunt filed an appeal not only of that decision, but several others in favor of the defendants going back to March 2024. \[...\] Read More... The post Hunt files appeal days after judge’s… ## [SEBTS students hear from new president Scott Pace at fall convocation](https://www.brnow.org/news/sebts-students-hear-from-new-president-scott-pace-at-fall-convocation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sebts-students-hear-from-new-president-scott-pace-at-fall-convocation) _2026-08-19 · Joey Prince · Biblical Recorder_ WAKE FOREST, N.C. — On Tuesday, Aug. 18, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) and Judson College welcomed faculty, staff and students to campus for the fall convocation chapel, celebrating the start of the new school year. The ceremony also marked President Scott Pace’s first public address to students since taking office Aug. 1. During his \[...\] Read More... The post SEBTS students… ## [U.S. circuit court upholds block on immigration arrests at certain houses of worship](https://www.brnow.org/news/u-s-circuit-court-upholds-block-on-immigration-arrests-at-certain-houses-of-worship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=u-s-circuit-court-upholds-block-on-immigration-arrests-at-certain-houses-of-worship) _2026-08-19 · Joey Prince · Biblical Recorder_ RICHMOND, Va. (BP) — A Trump administration policy allowing certain arrests at houses of worship likely “substantially burdens the plaintiffs’ free exercise of religion,” a federal appeals court ruled Aug. 18, upholding a 2025 U.S. District Court preliminary injunction limiting such arrests. The plaintiffs have shown they will likely succeed on the merits of their \[...\] Read More... The post U.S.… ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lBtyNhFXi2mB) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [Sanwo-Olu awards LASU best graduates N20m each](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/sanwo-olu-awards-lasu-best-graduates-n20m-each/) _2026-08-19 · Henry Oladele And Aderonke Ojediran · NEWSVERGE_ Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday awarded N20 million each to LASU’s best graduating students for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 sessions. Sanwo-Olu announced the awards during the Lagos State University’s 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo. It was reported that Ayilara Olawale, from the Department of Project \[…\] The post Sanwo-Olu… ## [Zulum spends N15.29bn on scholarship in 3 years](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/zulum-spends-n15-29bn-on-scholarship-in-3-years/) _2026-08-19 · Ahmed Kaigama · NEWSVERGE_ Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Wednesday said his administration had invested N15.29 billion in scholarship programmes from 2023 to date. The governor made this known at the homecoming ceremony for 294 beneficiaries of his foreign scholarship who completed their programmes from universities in China, India, Egypt and Malaysia. It was reported that of the \[…\] The post Zulum spends N15.29bn on… ## [FG reaffirms commitment to military veterans’ welfare, pension concerns](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/fg-reaffirms-commitment-to-military-veterans-welfare-pension-concerns/) _2026-08-19 · Lengnan Tobias · NEWSVERGE_ The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veterans in the country. The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja, during a courtesy visit by the representatives of military veterans to the ministry. A statement by the Special Adviser \[…\] The post FG reaffirms… ## [UBTH urges sustained breastfeeding support](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/ubth-urges-sustained-breastfeeding-support/) _2026-08-19 · Osayi Aghahowa · NEWSVERGE_ Mrs Grace Arheghan, Director of Nursing Services, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has called for sustained breastfeeding education and support. Arheghan made the call in an interview with our reporter on Wednesday in Benin. She was reflecting on activities organised by the hospital during the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, observed from Aug. 1 to \[…\] The post UBTH urges sustained… ## [3 men in court over alleged conspiracy, stealing](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/3-men-in-court-over-alleged-conspiracy-stealing/) _2026-08-19 · Funmilayo Okunade · NEWSVERGE_ Three men, Akinola Timileyin (39), Peter Ojo (46) and Akinware Ademola(35), were on Wednesday arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged conspiracy and stealing. The defendants, of unknown addresses, are facing a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, attempt to steal, and stealing. The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against \[…\] The… ## [No retreat on demolitions of houses built on waterways – Wike](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/no-retreat-on-demolitions-of-houses-built-on-waterways-wike/) _2026-08-19 · Philip Yatai · NEWSVERGE_ The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the ongoing demolition of structures erected on waterways across the nation’s capital will continue unabated. Wike, who said this after inspecting ongoing projects in Abuja on Wednesday, warned that his administration would not back down regardless of who was affected. The minister revealed \[…\] The post No retreat on… ## [S/Africa unveils digital travel system to boost tourism](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/s-africa-unveils-digital-travel-system-to-boost-tourism/) _2026-08-19 · Ummul Idris · NEWSVERGE_ South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system to simplify travel procedures and boost international tourism. The digital system, launched at international airports, allows eligible travelers to apply for travel authorisation online before travelling to South Africa, local media reported on Wednesday. Ramaphosa said the initiative would make… ## [FCCPC investigates possible manipulation of cement prices](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/fccpc-investigates-possible-manipulation-of-cement-prices/) _2026-08-19 · Olusegun Aribike · NEWSVERGE_ The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it is investigating possible manipulation of cement prices in the Nigerian market amid continued increases in the cost of the building material. The commission disclosed this in a statement by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, on Wednesday in Lagos. According to the statement, \[…\] The post FCCPC investigates… ## [Wike hails Abuja rapid road delivery, targets 10 projects for year-end inauguration](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/wike-hails-abuja-rapid-road-delivery-targets-10-projects-for-year-end-inauguration/) _2026-08-19 · Philip Yatai · NEWSVERGE_ Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended the pace of critical roads delivery in Abuja, and expressed the confidence that 10 completed projects will be inaugurated before year-end. Wike stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, after inspecting the ongoing construction of Tungan Madaki to Zuba Road and the dual carriageway from \[…\] The post Wike hails Abuja rapid road… ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FvT00Uvm2tV7) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [ICPC begins tracking of N1bn FG projects in Osun](https://newsverge.com/2026/08/19/icpc-begins-tracking-of-n1bn-fg-projects-in-osun/) _2026-08-19 · Moromoke Akanji · NEWSVERGE_ Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has commenced the tracking of more than N1 billion worth of Federal Government-funded projects in Osun. The ICPC tracking team lead, Mrs Mary Oke, disclosed this on Wednesday in Osogbo. Oke said the exercise was aimed at ensuring that government-funded projects provided value for \[…\] The post ICPC begins tracking of…