Choose Faith over Fear

Choose Faith over Fear
       
Bola Adeoye — Sep 2, 2016

“By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible” (Hebrews 11:27 NIV).

The first resolution: Choose to be who God wants you to be. The second resolution: Choose short-term pain for long-term gain. The third resolution: Choose God’s values, not the world’s.

Magnificent Solar Eclipse that occured in Nigeria

Port Harcourt

An annular solar eclipse occured in Nigeria yesterday, 1 September 2016.As announced by the National Space Research and Development Agency (NSRDA),  some states will witnessed the solar eclipse between 7:15 am and 10:03 am.

So far, Port Harcourt, Kano and Osun have experienced it.

See Children Burned By 'Napalm Bombs'

Harrowing images of child victims of ‘napalm bombs’ have emerged after suspected government warplanes carried out several airstrikes in Syria's Hama province on Thursday.

A large number of children injured by incendiary bombs were taken to the Syrian-American Medical Society hospital in Hama, president of the aid group Dr. Zaher Sahloul said.

Brides: 5 things to avoid on your wedding day

It is usually advisable to double check every wedding plans at least three days before the wedding and assign efficient people to do the job.

You should be as relaxed as possible on your wedding day.

Here are five do's and don't

1. Try not to be a bridezilla.

It's your big day, stop trying to control everything. Anything that has fixed or assigned to someone to fix should be discarded.

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5 things to avoid on your wedding day

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Avoid to be stressed over little things on your big day. Delicate duties to your siblings, friends etc.

2. Do not let little incidents get to you.

D'banj set Rewards Creative Minds With New Lottery Platform

Internationally recognized award winner and entertainer, Dapo Oyebanjo, globally known as the Kokomaster, Dbanj has announced the rollout of his latest project, “CREAM” to reward young creative minds in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

The announcement was made yesterday, Thursday, September 1, 2016 at an exclusive media reveal which held at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island with key media executives and top bosses in the telecomm industry.

Buhari appeals to Nigerians to be patient 'laff will end our story'

President Buhari has asked Nigerians to be patient with his administration following the current economic challenges in the country.

On Thursday, July 21, 2016, the minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun, admitted that the Nigeria’s economy is in recession.

Buhari also assured Nigerians that the current hardship will soon give way to development.

The President said this in Osogbo, during his visit to Osun state today, Thursday, September 1, 2016.

Sango Ota flyover bridge needs URGENT RENOVATION (photos)

This part of the Sango Ota flyover bridge requires QUICK ATTENTION by the Federal Government or Ogun State Government. If the heavy mass of concrete falls it can result to the following:

1. Death of pedestrian walking by the bridge side been a busy area.
2. Death of commuters using the road by the side of the bridge.
3. Damage to the road flexible pavement.
NB: Please share till it get to the government officials in charge of the bridge structure.

 

Boko Haram: Bishop Okonkwo blames terrorism on dysfunctional family value systems

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has called for restoration of the nation’s lost value system, saying they would have positive impact on the nation.

Akinwunmi said this at the 17th Bishop Mike Okonkwo annual lecture titled: “The State of the Nigerian nation, Redefining our values” held at the Muson Centre, Lagos.

Gov. Ambode represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, said Nigerians; irrespective of religious, tribal and political affiliations, should join hands to build a strong, united and virile country.

Jenifa's Diary is a mess - This Man (Photo)

So a Facebook user, Femi Owolabi poured his heart yesterday in a post. According to him, he doesn't find the much loved Jenifa's Diary produced by Funke Akindele, funny at all.

He wrote "My sisters would always tell me to see Funke Akindele's Jennifer's Diary, that it's the best thing that has happened after ewa agoyin. ‎And so, I tried seeing a few episodes tonight and really, it's just a failed attempt at comedy, yes, for me. But, people whom were with me laughed, laughed and got so entertained by the drama. 

"APC: PDP destroyed Nigeria' says ruling party

Nigeria's ruling party, the All Progressives Congress has reacted to the call by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari over the country's dwindling economic situation.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in a recent report stated that over 4.8 million Nigerians had lost their jobs since the beginning of the President Buhari's administration.

Sequel to the release of the report, the PDP in a statement signed by the its director on new media, Deji Adeyanju called on "President Buhari to immediately resign for destroying the economy."

Elders Confession: 'I was weak, upset and spoke out of tongue'- Don Jazzy speaks on Olamide's display at Headies

After 9 months of silence, popular music producer and Mavin boss, Don Jazzy has finally addressed his rift with Olamide at the Headies early this year.

Mercedes just unleashed a new SUV to take on BMW

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Mercedes-Benz has been on a tear lately.

The three-pointed-star has thus far outsold its luxury rivals Audi, BMW, and Lexus by a solid margin.

Leading the way for Mercedes has been the brand’s C-Class, E-Class, and flagship S-Class sedans.

This is particularly impressive considering the market’s insatiable demand for SUVs — which is why the Stuttgart-based brand has also been hard at work beefing up its SUV offerings.

Ooni of Ife: Monarch foresees bright economic future for Nigeria

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, said the nation would bounce back on track in spite of the present economic challenges facing it.

Oba Ogunwusi said this during the courtesy visit by some management staff of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi, (FIIRO) to his palace on Thursday, in Ile-Ife.

He said that the country needed to engage its citizens, particularly the youth in empowerment programmes to be able to achieve the expected economic growth.

Americans Are Finally Realizing That Orange Juice Is Bad And Gross

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For centuries, orange juice has been the “healthy” or “mature” option for people who like to drink juice. Apple juice is a little too kid-oriented, grape juice is a disaster waiting to happen, and most other juices are primarily used for mixing in alcoholic beverages, but orange juice—or “OJ,” as its colloquially called—has always been the supposed smart option for people who are fighting off a cold, want a drink with a little more nutritional value than coffee, or get a free juice with their meal at a restaurant and don’t want to look like an snob by refusing it. (Seriously, who are you trying to impress?)

Secret Wedding: None of Jenifa’s siblings and her parents attended her private wedding to JJC

JJC and Funke Akindele (extreme left and right) during the wedding of Tunde and Abi Babalola in London

Star actress Funke Akindele, 39, and music producer and singer Abdul Rasheed Bello, also 39, kept their Wednesday, August 24, 2016, wedding (staged in London, the United Kingdom) very private and secret to give the union a big chance of survival.

Since the marriage is Akindele’s second and the first for Bello who has four children from three relationships, keeping their affair away from the public and organizing a low key nuptials would afford the liaison a better chance of survival, insiders who spoke to Encomium.ng revealed.

Engine Failures On 787 Dreamliners Prompt ANA To Refit Entire Fleet | Theguardian

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The Japanese airline ANA has said it will replace all 100 Rolls-Royce engines on its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners after three engine failures in 2016 caused by corrosion and cracking of turbine blades.

The world’s largest 787 operator said all 50 of its 787s would receive engines fitted with new blades, a process that could take up to three years.

ANA had five engines that currently needed repairs “but we will replace all the 100 engines for enhanced safety measures”, the company said, adding that it had already repaired three engines.

Fani Kayode ‘UK, US removed Jonathan and put Buhari in power,’ Ex-minister says

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayodehas said that the United States and the United Kingdom participated in the removal of former president, Goodluck Jonathan from office.

Jonathan lost the March 28, 2015 elections to current President, Muhammadu Buhari.

The former minister made the comment on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, via a post on Facebook.

The statement reads:

Samsung Delaying Some Galaxy Note 7 Shipments Amid Reports of Exploding Batteries

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Samsung has a hit a snag with its well-received new Galaxy Note 7, according to Reuters. The phone maker is delaying shipments of the device to perform more quality control tests on the device. This comes after user reports of exploding batteries. This could cause some serious problems for Samsung, which said last week demand for the Galaxy Note 7 has vastly exceeded supply since going on sale earlier this month.

How Not To Fall Into The Low-Sugar, Low-Fat, ‘Diet Food’ Tap | Telegraph

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Before the summer holidays, a client came to see me with a leaflet that had been sent home in her six-year-old’s school bag. ‘Let’s get sugar smart,’ it said, but I quickly realised it was anything but.

The mother was confused, as the leaflet went against everything I’d taught her. Its overriding message was right: that sugar is lurking everywhere, from cereal to drinks, and that too much can lead to a build-up of harmful fat, which can eventually lead to serious diseases such as type 2 diabetes.

Urgent Aid: Barber whose wife was delivered of triplets calls for help

A young barber, Nurudeen Nofiu, whose wife,Sola, was delivered of a set of triplets two months ago, has appealed to the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, and kind hearted Nigerians to come to his family's aid to take care of the blessings from God.

The triplets, all males, were delivered at the Lagos Island Maternity in Lagos on June 1, 2016, and since then, Nofiu, who already had a male child, says he has been finding it difficult to cater for the babies.

Abraham Is Tinubu’s Puppet, Says Group By Tunde Odesola

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A political group, Assembly for the Defence of Ondo Peoples Agenda, has described one of the All Progressives Congress governorship aspirants in Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Abraham, as a puppet of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

A statement by the group on Tuesday, urged the people of Ondo State to support an independent-minded candidate rather than support a candidate that would take orders from a godfather, who did not know the needs of the state.

End Time Pastor: Church GO arrested for keeping 30 under-aged girls as sex slaves

The General Overseer of a new generation church in Lagos, Tongue of Fire Restoration Ministry, Pastor Chukwuma Nkwocha, has been arrested by the State Police Command for allegedly enslaving 30 underage girls whose ages range between 10 and 15, and severallyhaving intercourse with them.

A statement signed by the Command's Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Dolapo Badmos, the 38-year-old Nkwocha whose is located in the Shogunle area of state, was arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, during a church service, following a tip-off on his activities.

Nigeria in Worst Possible Time, Says Finance Minister…as NBS Confirms Economic Recession | Punch

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The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, on Wednesday admitted that Nigeria was in its worst possible time with the Gross Domestic Product figures for the 2016 second quarter released by the National Bureau of Statistics showing the nation’s economy now in recession.

The nation’s external reserves fell by 2.86 per cent to $25.45bn on August 29, 2016, the latest report from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed on Wednesday. The foreign exchange reserves stood at $26.2bn at the end of July.

The continued scarcity of foreign exchange also pushed the naira to an all-time-low of 420 against the United States dollar at the parallel market.

Iron Hand: NPA MD, Hadiza Usman bans staff from wearing jeans trouser, miniskirts

Are you a staff of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), with a love for trendy jeans trousers, miniskirts, ripped jeans, spaghetti tops, tummy exposing clothes and the likes?

Then you have to discard them all and stock your wardrobes with native attires, 'Agbadas, Ankara, Iro, Buba, and wrappers, because the newManaging Director of the government parastatal,Hadiza Bala Usman, has banned its staff from wearing miniskirts and jeans trousers.

Closing The Gaps In The Budget Process By Uche Uwaleke

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The many controversies dogging the 2016 budget provide an opportunity for Nigeria to undertake a comprehensive budget reform that will close the structural and procedural gaps which limit transparency and accountability in the budget process. Like in other countries of the world, the budget process in Nigeria has four stages, namely, formulation, approval, implementation and control. The first two are “ex-ante” (before the President’s assent) while the last two are “ex-post” (after the President’s assent). A comprehensive reform in the budgeting system should therefore encompass the entire budget cycle. Nevertheless, studies have shown that although dysfunctions and distortions occur at all stages of the budget process, the first two stages are more susceptible to corruption and abuse and therefore getting it right at the ex-ante stages goes a long way in nipping in the bud the corruption associated with the ex-post stages. There is therefore the need to plug the loopholes in the ex-ante stages as much as possible if the ‘ghost of padding’ will not haunt the nation in future budget exercises.