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Sonu Nigam has opened up about his legal battle with Bihar-based criminal lawyer Sonu Nigam Singh, whose social media account was allegedly mistaken for that of the singer. The dispute, which involved alleged misuse of the singer’s identity and personality rights, has now been settled following an amicable agreement between the two parties.The Bombay High Court recently disposed of the commercial intellectual property suit after the singer and the lawyer reached a settlement. However, Sonu Nigam has said that he is not completely satisfied with the outcome and believes that cases involving digital impersonation and identity rights require stricter legal…

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Methodist ministers are being urged to start planning for retirement early, with concerns that some finish decades of service without a home or land to return to. President of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma Reverend Dr. Semisi Turagavou highlighted that ministers need to use their active years wisely and prepare for life after ministry. He added that acquiring land, building a home and making financial plans should be part of that preparation. “Past experience has shown us that many of our ministers do not retire well, often because they have no house or piece of land of their…

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Methodist ministers are being urged to take greater control of their finances and free themselves from unnecessary financial burdens. President of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma Reverend Dr. Semisi Turagavou highlighted that loans, credit purchases and unnecessary borrowing are becoming a form of bondage for some ministers. He said financial pressure can affect ministers’ peace of mind, families and emotional wellbeing, while also distracting them from their ministry. “The loans, credit purchases, unnecessary borrowing that many of our ministers carry. These things slowly become chains around our neck. They compromise our peace of mind, our families, our emotional…

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The President of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Dr. Semisi Turagavou is calling on ministers to address excessive yaqona consumption, saying it is becoming a burden on their ministry and public witness. Reverend Dr. Turagavou highlighted that the concern is not yaqona itself, which he recognises as an important part of Fijian culture, but the lack of discipline when it is consumed in excess. He added that excessive consumption is affecting pastoral visitation, sermon preparation, training and the ability of ministers to carry out evangelism and outreach. “The issue before us is not Yaqona itself, but the…

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