Bishop Charles Ighele
17 Mar
Over 20 years ago, I bought a book written by a pastor about the relationship he had with his dog. He said he was so close to his dog that if he went swimming with his dog and drifted towards the deep end of the water; his dog will swim after him --- pulling his legs as if saying: ‘Don’t go too deep.’
17 Mar
The General Overseer, Holy Spirit Mission, Bishop Charles Ighele, has advised the government to realise that the country is an agrarian and not an oil-producing country and should therefore, give prominence to agriculture as it did before the discovery of oil.
18 Feb
Tradition can be so powerful, you know? This reminds me of a man who was so traditionally bound to the extent that he could not even tell his wife: “I love you.”
7 Jan
I want to specially welcome you; my wonderful readers and your families to this New Year. I wish you a great year ahead.
17 Dec 2023
After taking a good look at the lady, one of his sons wanted to marry, my father-in-law, Bishop Michael Marioghae (of sweet memories) told him: “This girl is too strong for you.” He married someone else.
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