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NUC Resource Verification Team visits Lux Terra + Photos

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By Francesca Hangeior.

A team of experts from the National Universities Commission (NUC), paid an accessment visit on the management staff of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute of Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, and representatives of the Veritas University, Abuja, Senate.

The Acting Executive Secretary, Dr Chris Maiyaki who led the team said, the visit was geared towards the legal recognition and approval of the two postgraduate programmes of the Institute.

NUC Resource Verification Team visits Lux Terra

A statement from the Lux Terra Foundation on Tuesday commended the NUC leadership for recognising the the Psycho-Spiritual Institute.

According to the statement,graduates of the Psycho-Spiritual Therapy programme will be equipped to work as counsellors and chaplains, in formation houses, hospitals, hospices, drug rehabilitation centres, correctional centres, as well as schools, colleges and universities.

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NUC Resource Verification Team visits Lux Terra

The statement read: ” The Psycho-Spiritual Therapy programme was subsequently accredited by the Kenyan Commission for University Education (CUE). In the 11 years of its existence, the Institute has trained over 150 experts from up to 27 different African countries, in Psycho-Spiritual Therapy.

“It is hoped that with this new development, the campus in Abuja will join the Nairobi campus in training and equipping many professionals in the humanitarian services, as well as religious leaders and sundry volunteers, who will help facilitate integral healing, wholeness, growth and transformation, in the many individuals, families and groups across the continent of Africa, who are today suffering from psycho-trauma, depression, confusion, burn-out, midlife crisis, family dysfunction, grieving disorders, addictive disorders, including addiction to alcohol and psycho-active substances, and suicide ideation.

NUC Resource Verification Team visits Lux Terra

“Graduates of the Psycho-Spiritual Therapy programme will be equipped to work as counsellors and chaplains, in formation houses, hospitals, hospices, drug rehabilitation centres, correctional centres, as well as schools, colleges and universities.

“The Psycho-Spiritual Institute is the pioneering initiative of Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, which is aimed at the wholesome integration of the tools and approaches of modern Psychological Sciences, with the rich resources of the Soul Care tradition of our religions, in the training of experts and volunteers for mental health care, within the African socio-cultural and religious context. Admission is now open for the pioneering students of the Abuja campus of the Institute”.

The program has Postgraduate diploma in Psycho-Spiritual Trauma Healing,and*the Master of Art’s degree in Psycho-Spiritual Therapy.

Earlier in April, 2024, an affiliation agreement was signed by the Institute with Veritas University, Abuja, for the award of the degrees in Nigeria.

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It will be recalled that the first campus of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute was established in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2013, and it was affiliated to the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) in 2014.

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Brazilian Wanted For Coup Attempt Arrested

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Argentinian police on Thursday arrested a Brazilian, Joelton Gusmao de Oliveira who was declared wanted over attempted coup last year in support of former far-right leader, Jair Bolsonaro.

The police statement also said Brazil had previously issued a warrant for his “arrest and detention” for extradition.

Forty-seven-year-old Oliveira was arrested in Argentina’s La Plata, 60 kilometers (37 miles) south of Buenos Aires, according to a police statement

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A Brazilian court had in February handed Oliveira a 17-year prison sentence in absentia for the attempted coup and armed criminal association.

Thousands of pro-Bolsonaro activists invaded the presidential palace, Congress and the Supreme Court on January 8, 2023, demanding the intervention of the armed forces to depose the newly elected left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Brazilian news site UOL said Oliveira was a refugee arrested while trying to renew his papers.

In October, the Argentine government amended the law preventing foreigners charged or convicted over “serious crimes” from being granted refugee status.

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Miss South Africa Pulls Out From Miss Universe Over Health Issues

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Mia Le Roux, who was recently crowned Miss South Africa 2024, has announced her withdrawal from the Miss Universe competition because of health issues.

This was contained in a statement released on Friday by the Miss South Africa Organisation, Le Roux expressed gratitude for the support she has received from South Africans, describing the decision to step back as “incredibly challenging” but necessary to focus on her health.

“I am profoundly thankful for the unwavering support from South Africa during my time at Miss Universe. Making this decision has been incredibly challenging, knowing the dreams and hopes that have been placed upon me.

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“However, I am deeply grateful to have the opportunity to focus on my health and recovery so that I may continue to serve my country with full strength,” she said.

The Miss South Africa Organisation also expressed its support, emphasising Le Roux’s resilience and prioritising her health.

“Mia has shown incredible courage and grace throughout this difficult period,” the organisation stated.

“Her health and well-being are our utmost priority, and we stand by her side, dedicated to ensuring she regains her strength and returns to full health,” it added.

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London Russian TV Chef Found Dead In Belgrade Hotel

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A Russian TV chef who ran a restaurant in central London has been found dead in Serbia.

Alexei Zimin, 52, was an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Crimea in 2014. He had spent his final years exiled in the UK.

The 52-year-old ran a cookery show on the Russian NTV channel, which was axed after he posted anti-war messages on social media following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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Serbian authorities told the BBC there were “no suspicious circumstances” related to his death and that an autopsy and toxicology report were ongoing.

Mr Zimin was found dead in a hotel room in Belgrade, according to reports in Russian media.

He had travelled to the Serbian capital to promote his new book about Britain Anglomania.

[/b]Katerina Ternovskaya, co-owner of the restaurant where Zimin had presented his book and prepared food, said people were “in shock” adding that “the last time we have seen him, he was smiling and in a great mood”[/b].

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The diner was wonderful and Alexei was very happy,” she said.

Mr Zimin’s restaurant in London, Zima, confirmed the chef’s death on Instagram.

For us, Alexei was not only a colleague, he was our friend, a close person with whom we were lucky to go through a lot – both good, kind and sad,” the restaurant said.

Thank you to everyone for the words we [have received] today about Alexei. We are hurting together with you.

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“The entire Zima team expresses condolences to Alexei’s family and mourns together with them.”

Written in Russian, Anglomania covers how “modern ideas about democracy, freedom of speech, human rights, capitalism with an inhuman face and socialism with a human face, science, literature, Christmas turkey and afternoon tea” originate from the UK, according to Mr Zimin’s website.

In May 2022, he told the BBC his restaurant had been targeted with abuse and arson threats after Russia’s invasion.
“My partners thought about changing the name,” he said.

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