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ALERT!!! There's earth tremor in Ikeja, Lagos..?

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If you don't pay attention to these five areas, divorce could be on the horizon

David Simonsen, a seasoned expert, while writing for www.familyshare.com, reveals five common culprits that might be steering you toward divorce. His thoughts and revelations make informed reading. Enjoy it!

• "My husband told me that, if things don't change, he's thinking about a divorce."
  "We have nothing in common anymore."
  "She's not the same person I married.
  "We have so much going on, we simply don't hang out with one another."
  
  These are the common phrases I hear over and over when I work with couples in crisis. I expect to hear them. They are what I have prepared for. When I hear them coming from friends, however, it catches me off guard. It shouldn't, I know, but somehow I think that my friends won't succumb to the pressures that lead to divorce. Yet, my friends are just as likely to divorce as are the people who come to see me.
  
  In my years of work, I have found several common denominators that everyone knows about, but it continually seems people don't pay attention to them. Not paying attention to these things inevitably leads to poor relationships and, many times, divorce. While there are many number of things that can lead to divorce, these five things are what I have found to be consistent among couples in conflict.
  

6 Most Likely APC Vice-Presidential Candidates

Few weeks before the All Progressive Congress, APC, holds its presidential primaries, below is a cursory look at five politicians that are most likely to emerge as the vice-presidential candidate of the opposition party:

1. Governor Babatunde Fashola:
Arguably, he has the brightest chance among the lot. His greatest undoing would be if a Muslim presidential candidate emerges (which is most likely anyway), but the APC might ignore the warnings from different quarters not to field a Muslim-Muslim ticket and go ahead to draft Fashola into the race because of his popularity across the nation despite the recent denial by one of Buhari's spokespersons.

A Must-Read: THE NIGERIA OF MY DREAMS – Being Text of Speech of Pastor Tunde Bakare At His 60th Birthday Celebration

 THEME: THE NIGERIA OF MY DREAMS

Good morning; God bless you.
Say to your neighbour: Peace to you, peace to your household and peace to all that you have.
Now that we are rounding off the week-long Diamond Jubilee Celebration, we can get back to the serious business of nation building. Just before the broadcast today, let me place on the register my sincere appreciation for the magnitude of demonstration of your affection for me, my wife, children and family.
From far and near you have encouraged us to do more in the service of God and humanity in this second half of my earthly journey.
It is impossible to forget your labour of love and we trust God to richly bless you all. How can I thank those who in spite of their lofty positions decided to pour encomiums on me through their tributes? Words fail me to appreciate in this regard the contributions of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, and former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari; elder statesmen: Sir Olaniwun Ajayi, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, General Alani Akinrinade, Dr. Amos Akingba, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, my brother and friend, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II SARKIN KANO, and Dr. Tokunbo Awolowo Dosumu.
The fathers of faith and generals in the army of God were not left behind. Tributes came from Pastor E.A. Adeboye, Dr. Wilson Badejo, Bishop Mike Okonkwo, Rev. Felix Omobude, and Pastor Afolabi Oladele who also brought a timely word from the throne of grace. I must make mention of the tributes of my dear friends and partners in destiny Dr. Jonathan & Helen David far away in Malaysia, Pastor & Mrs. Bank Akinmola who are here present, as well as the CAN President Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor who, in spite of his Annual Conference in Warri, flew in to Lagos to celebrate with us.
We also appreciate the active participation of the Ogun State Governor and his wife, Senator & Mrs. Ibikunle Amosun, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope, former Governors of Ogun State, Chief Segun Osoba and Otunba Gbenga Daniel and his wife, and former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who came in after the service, as well as former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, and the trio of distinguished Senators Adefuye, Bajomo and Okurounmu, two of whom came with their wives. The Royal Fathers also honoured us with their presence alongside their Oloris: The Awujale of Ijebu Land and his royal entourage, The Alake of Egba Land, The Olu of Ilaro, The Olowu of Owu, The Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, just to mention a few. May the good Lord lengthen their days and give them rich fulfilment that nothing will take away from them all, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

How to destroy your relationships via text (SMS)

 

With a little effort and a lot of "passive aggression," destroying your relationships is only a few text messages away. When was the last time a fight broke out over a misunderstood comment you made via text message or social media? Did it destroy any relationships? 

• Thank goodness if it didn't but some are not as lucky as many seemingly harmless exchange of SMS has been misinterpreted or construed to mean different things from their original intentions. Despite text having no tone of voice, readers tend to insert perceived tones — and then respond accordingly. The results are rarely good.
  
  A BYU study found that communicating via text can lead to relationship problems. Women tend to think that more texting means their relationships are more stable, while men view more texting in relationships as less stable. (Click here for more on resolving communication differences between men and women.)

Seven Members Of Ekiti Assembly Backed By Police Impeach Speaker

 

Seven members of Ekiti State House of Assembly backed by well armed policemen today impeached the speaker of the state house of Assembly, Adewale Omirin.
  
The seven persons were shepherded into the state assembly complex by Bayelsa born Mobile Police Commander, Selenkere Michael, to carry out an illegal act.

Adebanjo, El-Rufai Persuade Bakare to Return to Politics

Chief Ayo Adebanjo and Malam Nasir El-Rufai on Friday urged renowned cleric, Pastor Tunde Bakare, to return to active politics.

Bakare bowed out of active politics after his election bid as a running mate to the Presidential Candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), in 2011.

Speaking at the launch of Bakare's biography in Lagos, Adebanjo, also a lawyer, said that Bakare would be doing disservice to Nigeria if he refused to go back to politics.

"Bakare has been wonderful on pulpit, and will be excellent as a leader. Bakare made a point when he joined Buhari for the presidential race in 2011, and they were my choice,’’ he said.

The elder statesman said that Bakare pursued the issues of Nigeria with much passion, and should not be a bystander.

Boko Haram Attacks Chibok Again

Over 7 months after attacking Chibok town in Borno State in April and abducting the over 200 school girls, Boko Haram has invaded the town again.

The attack took place last night, and an unspecified number of residents were killed, according to Sahara Reporters.

Just in, Fresh And Smoky!

BREAKING NEWS
What could have been another disaster was averted today as two boys who disguised as ladies went to Maryam Babangida Girls Science College, Bosso, Minna, Niger State, with an explosive. It took the intervention of the Military men to stop them from detonating the bomb.

Four Ways To Know If It Is God’s Voice

How can you tell God is speaking to you?  How do you know it’s His voice and not the Enemies?

Is it Biblical?

I have often heard people say that God “spoke to them” but it was contrary to what the Scriptures say.  God will never, ever speak to us by His Spirit and ask us to do something that is contrary to biblical doctrine.  For example, I man I was counseling once told me that God spoke to him that he is to divorce his wife.  I asked him if his wife was committing adultery.  He said no.   I told him that God hates divorce and except for adultery, there should be no divorce because he didn’t have biblical grounds for it.  Why would God “speak” to him and tell him that He wanted him to divorce his wife when the Bible clearly teaches that this would be sin?  If you feel that God speaks to you, and I don’t mean in an audible voice you can hear, and you believe that He is telling you to do something that the Bible is against, don’t believe it!  That’s a lie.  It’s likely the Enemy or from your own selfish desires.

It Glorifies God

We know that it is always God’s will that His name be glorified.  If you believe God is telling you to do something and it will result in His being glorified, it could well be that God is speaking to you.  A good example is found in Psalm 145:11-12 where it says “They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom and talk of Your power, to make known to the sons of men God’s mighty deeds and the glorious majesty of His kingdom.”  If you are endeavoring to do something for God’s glory, then it is very like God trying to speak to you.

Five Facts Christians Should Know About Eternity

Every Christian should know about their future in eternity.  Here are five facts Christians should know.

They’re as Good as in Heaven

God says things that are not yet as though they already are (Rom 4:17) and maybe that’s why Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:4-7 “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,  so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.”  Paul writes as if we are already seated with Christ in the heavenly places because in God’s eyes, we are already as good as there!

God’s Word is True

When we read the Bible, we should know with absolute 100% certainty that it is God speaking and that His Word is without error.  This means that God’s Word is true and will always be true for all time.  It doesn’t change with the times or with society.  Paul reminds Timothy that “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” (2 Tim 3:16). All in the Greek means, not surprisingly, all!  Not just parts of it, not just segments of it, but every Word of God is true, is from God, and cannot be in error.

Real Learder - by Example!

 

Yesterday, at the APC Youth Summit, 'Tunde Fashola, governor of Lagos State, shared a story with us. It was how he was having sleepless nights, when the Ebola virus spread to Lagos. One of the nights, he suggested visiting the Ebola clinic to his wife, and the wife snapped her fingers, circled them round her head seven times, saying God forbids!
One morning, he called his ADC and told him that they would be going to a place. He didn't mention where. Only the Commissioner of Health knew where we were going, he said. Getting to the junction of the Ebola clinic, he announced to all his aides where they were going and said those who want to turn back are free to do so. Shocked. But they all followed their governor. That picture that you see me having my hands in my pocket was taking at that Ebola clinic, yes, I was afraid, Fashola said. He saw young men at work there and not only his presence encouraged them, he also ordered that they are given life insurance.

Keyamo Blasts Governor Uduaghan, You’re A Disgrace To Governance

 

Lagos lawyer, Festus Keyamo, has said the Delta state governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, is a disgrace to governance for playing “Ping-Pong” with the affairs of the state with ex-militant, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. 

                      

Mr. Keyamo, in an open letter to the governor, alleged that Mr. Uduaghan interfered in the duties of the state electoral commission during the last local government chairmanship election by replacing the Warri South-West candidate with Mr. Tomopolo’s younger brother on the eve of the election.

Boko Haram Sponsrorship: ICC To Review The Petition Against Modu-Sheriff, Ihejirika

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed they will review the petition and other supporting documents, which claim ex Borno State governor Ali Modu Sheriff and retired Nigerian Army Chief of Staff Lt. General Azubuike Ihejirika were linked with the dreadly sect Boko Haram.

Ex Borno State governor Ali Modu Sheriff and retired Nigerian Army Chief of Staff Lt. General Azubuike Ihejirika

An Australian negotiator, Stephen Davis, who has been working closely with the leadership of the Boko Haram sect, accused Sheriff and Ihejirika of sponsoring Boko Haram.

Later the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA), a non-governmental organization whose order is to endorse and protect human rights, appealed the ICC to act on Davis’ disclosures, declaring that the Nigerian government lacked the “political will” to interfere against high-profile defendants like Sheriff and Ihejirika.

My wife doesn’t give me the love I deserve!

I felt resentful, robbed of romance. This resentment fueled my depression, and in my bitterness I blamed my wife for taking away the love I deserved.

 

• About a year and a half into our marriage, I was struggling with an intense feeling of bitterness. Marriage wasn't what I had anticipated. It wasn't anything like the pretty photographs and romantic movies I had seen—it was hard work.
  I felt resentful, robbed of romance. This resentment fueled my depression, and in my bitterness I foolishly blamed Kim.
  My wife doesn't give me the love I deserve! I thought to myself.
  Within a few short months, my bitterness had had grown to such an intensity, that it poisoned our relationship and threatened to destroy our marriage. Then, after the pressure had built up to where neither of us could stand it, emotions erupted. I was callous and resentful.
  But instead of reciprocating my bitterness, Kim showed me an outpouring of love. Even though I had caused her tremendous pain, she laid her hands on my face and told me that she loved me.
  I looked at Kim, unable to understand the love I was receiving. Tears were rolling down her cheeks. My heart melted, and I hung my head down low.
  

Photos from Pastor Tunde Bakare's 60th birthday thanksgiving, receives N20m from church members.

 

Senior Pastor of the Latter Rain Assembly and Human rights activist/politician, Pastor Tunde Bakare turned 60 today November 11th and friends and family gathered at the church's headquarters in Ogba, Lagos this morning for a celebration service in his honor.

His church members handed him a cheque of N20million for his proposed renovation of the All Saints school in Abeokuta which is the first school he attended.

Full text of President Jonathan's Second term Declaration Speech today.

Below is the full text of president Jonathan's declaration speech today Nov. 11 at the Eagle's Square

Dear Compatriots:

1.        Four years ago, precisely September 18, 2010; I stood in this Eagle Square, to offer myself for election as the President of our beloved country on the platform of our great party; the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

2.          Seven months after that declaration, you elected me to lead this country with overwhelming support from all parts of our Nation. I remain grateful for the trust you reposed in me to lead our Nation through uncommon challenges in our march of progress as a united and democratic country.

3.           Over the years, the Almighty God has made it possible for me to develop a bond with you and I am grateful for your support and understanding in the difficult periods we have journeyed through.

Home Remedies For Cough

Coughing is one of the most common health problems. When there is a blockage or irritant in your throat or upper air passages, your brain thinks a foreign element is present and tells your body to cough to remove that element. Coughing can also be due to a viral infection, common cold, flu, and smoking or health problems such as asthma, tuberculosis, and lung cancer.
Some of the symptoms of a cough are itchy throat, chest pain, and congestion. Instead of using over-the-counter cough syrups, you can try some natural cough treatments using readily available ingredients in your kitchen.


Here are the top 10 home remedies for a cough.

1. Turmeric

The herb turmeric has a therapeutic effect on coughs, particularly a dry cough.

• Heat half a cup of water in a boiling pot. Add one teaspoon turmeric powder, one teaspoon black pepper, and one tablespoon honey. You may also add cinnamon sticks. Boil this for about two to three minutes. Drink this daily until the condition improves.
• Alternatively, make an herbal tea by adding one teaspoon of turmeric powder and one teaspoon of carom seeds to a cup of water, and boil it until water reduces to one-half cup. Add some honey and drink this herbal solution two to three times a day.
• Another way to use turmeric is to roast turmeric root and grind it into a smooth powder. Mix it with water and honey, and drink it twice a day.

Don’t Give Up!

By Rick Warren

“That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!” (2 Corinthians 4:15-17 NLT)

The difference between faithful people and unfaithful people is unfaithful people give up at the first sign of difficulty. Faithful people keep on keeping on. Faithful people are determined. Faithful people are diligent. Faithful people are persistent. Faithful people don’t know how to quit. You know how a little acorn becomes an oak tree? An oak tree is just an acorn that refused to give up.

I’m not that smart, but I do know one thing: It is always too soon to quit. You are never a failure until you quit, and it’s always too soon to quit. God uses tough times to test our persistence.
When we started Saddleback, I preached the first sermon to one person: my wife. She thought it was too long. Thirty-one years later, she’s still saying my sermons are too long!

My Health Tips

Hello there!!! 

Are you planning to get rid of some extra fats from your body?...
Here are Ten Foods That Burn Fat:

1. Oats : Its not only tastes great but also reduces your hunger. Oats contains fiber which helps and stabilizes the levels of cholesterol.

2. Eggs : Eggs are the rich sources of proteins and low in calories. Eggs helps us to build the muscles and develops the good cholesterol.

3. Apples : Apples are enriched with powerful antioxidants and other supplements. Most importantly it contains Pectin which helps to reduce the fat cells in the body.

4. Green Chillies : Green chillies contains Capsaicin which helps to develop the body growth cells and burns the calories in quick time.

State Of The Nation: 'Let Us Die If We Will Die, But Let Us Face The Truth' - Omojuwa.

 

After a suicide bomber killed 47 students and wounded 79 in a Yobe Government school this morning, Japheth Omojuwa took to his twitter page where he expressed the state of this country and how President Jonathan needs to take the matter of insecurity more seriously. 

 

 

Continue below to see the rest of his tweets...

Graphic Photos from Scene of bomb Blast which killed 47 school students in Yobe.

 

In another sad development, A bomb blast today claimed the lives of 47 children and injured 97 at Government Science Technical College, Potiskum. Musa Ibrahim Yahaya — a 17-year-old student at the school who was being treated at the hospital for head wounds told AP

"We were waiting for the principal to address us, around 7:30 a.m., when we heard a deafening sound and I was blown off my feet, people started screaming and running, I saw blood all over my body."

 AP reported that most of the bodies taken to the hospital were between the ages of 11 and 20, according to a morgue attendant.

Jonathan’s Minister, Labaran Maku Defects to APC; Spotted In Secret Talks with Al-Makura

ABUSIDIQU - There are indications that the former minister of information and governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, Mr Labaran Maku may defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), if he is denied the ticket to contest the election in the state.
Maku, who resigned as the minister of information a few weeks ago to join the Nasarawa guber race is having a hard time in the party as there are other candidates favored for the ticket.
His possible defection to the APC was birthed with a meeting he had with the Nasarawa State governor, Tanko Al-Makura over the weekend.
Sources said the Maku and Al-Makura who is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has struck a new deal of understanding ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
It was also gathered that Mr. Maku has not been comfortable with the ongoing political scheming in his party, especially with the alleged moves by the Presidency to reconcile all PDP governorship aspirants in the state with a view to having a consensus candidate.

The best message a father can give his daughter

My father taught me one important lesson that has helped me believe in myself today.

I can recall a particular moment in my adolescent years like it was yesterday. I couldn't wait for my dad to come home so I could tell him that I had won some kind of designation in my junior high school yearbook based on my appearance (save the commentary, people … I got plenty of feedback from the clique of mean girls, walking behind me, whispering just loud enough for me to hear, "She's not even that cute…."). It was one of those strange American public school traditions that should probably be banned, and hopefully is by now. No one was more surprised than I.

• I thought my dad would be happy. When I told him, his lips went tight and he looked more concerned than pleased. I remember asking, "What's wrong, dad? Don't you think I'm pretty?" He said, "Of course I think you're pretty. I just really want you to understand that your appearance is not the important part of who you are."
  

Ebola: We are struggling to stay afloat, First Consultant CMD recounts experience since hospital was reopened .

 

The Chief Medical Director of the First Consultant Hospital where the first case of Ebola was diagnosed in Nigeria, says as an organization, they are struggling to float after reopening for business last month. In an interview with Tribune yesterday, Dr Benjamin Ohiaeri said himself, his staff and their families still face firsthand stigmatization even after being certified free of the Ebola virus

"Since re-opening, we have witnessed firsthand what it means to be stigmatized. At a time when you would think we would be appreciated for our professionalism in containing Ebola, we are enduring a significant depletion in patient-turn up. We are down on numbers by a factor of about 90%. But for the generosity of friends and family, Aledo Peterside, Tunde Ayeni, Diamond Bank, etc., this business would have collapsed. Even now, we are struggling to stay afloat. It has been very tough indeed."

Ten things a man should never say to his pregnant wife

Throughout history men have been known to say some foolish things. Here are ten things men should NEVER say to their wives when they're pregnant.

• Pregnancy is a difficult time for a woman. It can also be a stressful time in one's marriage. Here are 10 things that a man should never say to his wife when she is pregnant.
  

• 1. "Man I slept good last night!"

  Women do not want to hear this. Pregnancy is an uncomfortable time for a woman. Sleep is scarce and almost always interrupted by glamorous things like acid reflux and frequent trips to the bathroom.
  

• 2. "I know how you feel."

  No you don't! This statement of attempted empathy doesn't work, so don't even go there.
  

Developing a pattern of personal prayer

Daily personal prayer can help you connect with God and face each day with the faith and strength you need. Here are seven guidelines to start making prayer more effective in your own life.

• I was taught to pray as a child, but it wasn’t until I went to college and lived on my own that I began to understand the importance of daily prayer. When I became a parent, I realized how clueless I was and prayer became even more important. Now my pattern of personal prayer throughout the day sustains me, lifting me up when challenges arise and helping me remember to thank God for the goodness in my life. If you want to make personal prayer a part of your daily life, here are seven ways to help you connect with God. If you’re not sure of your relationship with God, you can begin with meditating or simply speaking to a higher power you hope is there.
  

Bugs and hugs: What boys need from moms

Maid, chauffer, nurse, cook, laundress — yep, that almost sums up the job description of "mom." but beyond the basics, however, a mom fills such an essential part of a young boy's life and journey to manhood.

• Though they may sometimes smell like wet puppies, we moms sure love our little boys. While dads play a key role in boys’ development and well-being, wise and patient mothers are essential for more than doling out snacks and doing laundry.
  

• What do boys need from their moms?

• 1. Help With Grooming

  Your husband ignores his back-of-the-neck stubble and occasionally has trouble matching his clothes. You can bet he won’t always notice your son’s inside-out T-shirt, uncombed hair, icky socks or mismatched outfits. This is mom territory. Clip his fingernails and when he’s old enough, teach him how to do it. Give his ears a swab with the Q-tip. I know — gross and duh — but little boys aren’t self-cleaning ovens or cats.
  

• 2. A Chase Around the House

  Save the pro-wrestling smack down stuff for dad. When you both have energy to burn, who says mom can’t play an impromptu game of tag? Boys love a good run and chase. You’re sending the message, “You are fun to play with and I love you.”
  

“The biggest tragedy in life is not death…” Ten powerful quotes Myles Munroe will be remembered for.

The world has just lost one of its greatest motivational speakers DR Myles Munroe – who died alongside his wife and daughter in a plane crash in Bahamas.

We bring you ten of the powerful quotes the late preacher was famous for:

“Purpose is when you know and understand what you were born to accomplish. Vision is when you see it in your mind and begin to imagine it”“The bible does not say that a man’s education makes room for him, but that his gifts does. Education is not the key to success, it doesn't guarantee anything; it is your gift that is the key to success”

“Anyone who develops his gifts and talents will become a commodity”

Internationally renowned motivational speaker, Myles Munroe, wife die in plane crash

Dr. Myles Munroe

A small plane crashed Sunday afternoon in the Bahamas (midnight in Nigeria), killing internationally known minister and motivational speaker Myles Munroe, his wife and several other people, Munroe’s ministry said Sunday night. The Bahamian aviation ministry confirmed that there were “some fatalities” among the nine people on board.

Over 1000 Obasanjo's loyalists dump PDP, decamp to APC

 

The political landscape is taking shape ahead of the 2015 battle. About 1,000 PDP members including the former National Treasurer, Bode Mustapha, who are loyal of President Olusegun Obasanjo in Ogun State have defected to the APC.

Mustapha, also a former member of House of Representatives between 1999 and 2003 who had earlier submitted his form of intent for the Ogun Central Senatorial seat, led other prominent members of the PDP including the former Chairman of Abeokuta North, Sunday Akintona. He described APC as a better alternative to PDP.

2015 presidential ticket: APC govs insist on VP slot

There are strong indications that the All Progressives Congress governors may produce the party’s vice-presidential candidate for the 2015 election.

Saturday PUNCH’s investigations on Thursday in Abuja showed that the governors were demanding that one of them should be given the party’s vice-presidential slot.

It was reliably gathered that their demand was premised on the indication that a former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) or ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar might get the presidential ticket.

It was learnt that the governors were insisting on having one of them as vice- president, if they lost out in the quest to fly the party’s presidential flag.

The governors seeking the party’s presidential ticket are Rochas Okorocha (Imo State) and Rabiu Kwakwanso (Kano State) though Okorocha has not formally declared his intention to contest the Presidential ticket.

PHOTO: How Female Bomber Concealed Explosive Device In Hijab To Kill 14 First Bank Customers

                                                     One of the victims of the bomb blast
 

A female suicide bomber yesterday morning, at about 10 am killed seven First bank customers and wounded ten while concealing an explosive in her hijab, at Azare in Bauchi State, Vanguard reports. But a Chief Medical director in the State has given the records to be 14 dead and 37 wounded.

The suicide bomber, it was learnt concealed the Improvised Explosive Device, IED, in her hijab and joined the bank customers on a queue to make withdrawals from one of the bank’s ATMs before the bomb exploded, killing 14 people and also leaving the bank premises shattered.

Breaking News: Bomb Explosion in Senior Sec. School in Yobe, at least 20 students killed

A bomb went off this morning November 10th during Assembly at the Senior Science Secondary School Potiskum, Yobe state, an all boys school. The bomber is believed to be a student who was on the assembly ground with other students.

Breaking News: Many feared dead as Bomb blast hits Bank in Bauchi

A bomb explosion at the First bank in Azare, Bauchi state has killed several workers waiting to collect their monthly salaries. A scene of bombing in Jos

Ten Reasons We Have Not Reached the Unchurched

 

"Let us look with stark honesty and candor at the ineffectiveness of most American believers when it comes to sharing their faith."

I am often amused when I hear myself identified as an expert in any area. If I am a perceived expert, it is because I have had the wonderful opportunity to listen to thousands of people over the past few decades. They are the experts; I am little more than an interested reporter.

Though much of this information could be regarded as dismal, my ultimate assessment is not that pessimistic. I believe in the God of miracles. If my conclusions focused on human ability and goodness, I would have little hope. But my conclusions presume the God of creation is on His throne.

For now, let us focus on what is wrong. Let us look with stark honesty and candor at the ineffectiveness of most American believers when it comes to sharing their faith. And in coming weeks, let us look at reversing the trend through God's power.

1. Spiritual Lethargy 

One of the main reasons many Christians do not share their faith is simply explained by the word disobedience. Spiritual lethargy takes place when we fail to obey Him. The problem for many Christians is that they are not growing spiritually, and lack of spiritual growth inevitably leads to a diminished desire to share Christ with others.

Broken-down for the Master's Use

                                     

 Most of us are not  usable in our present states. So many are "puffed-up" by power and money or both, certificate(s) and career achievements etc so much so that some "wilderness experiences" are required to deflate our ego and arrogance, unless and until then could we have "pruned or tamed" to become vessels of honour and ready tool  in the porter's hands. Men, in natural state, are like the Bamboo plant; beautiful in their raw and nature-endowed habitat but almost without usefulness if not opened-up.

Before you accuse me of unfairness to both men and the bamboo plant, check-out the illustration below and I would be dammed if you're not nodding your heads in affirmation even before you finish reading. Let's gooo there!!!

Which language should bilingual parents teach their children? Research says both.

Parents face a variety of choices when choosing how to rear their child, and for bilingual parents choosing a language can be a daunting but worthwhile task with myriad benefits.
In the 1960s skeptics believed that learning a second language was unhealthy for the human brain, now researchers at York University in Toronto claim bilingual ability will strengthen the brain and improve focus, reported Allie Gross on the Education Dive website.
“Bilinguals are more efficient in resolving mental competition. They’re apparently able to keep languages separate while keeping them both available and active in their minds at the same time," said Judith Kroll, psychology professor and director of the Center for Language Science at Penn State, according to KQED.
Parents may have concern over their child's speech and comprehension ability with dual languages in the home, but they need not fear.

World religious leaders to gather at Vatican symposium on roles of men and women.

An extraordinary gathering of world religious leaders — Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist — will assemble at the Vatican in mid-November to affirm the complementary roles of men and women in marriage.
Faith leaders representing 14 faith traditions from 23 countries will participate in the three-day event, Nov. 17-19, that will open with remarks from Pope Francis, who last year said, "It is very important to reaffirm the family, which remains the essential cell of society."
The website for the event, titled Humanum: An International Interreligious Colloquium on The Complementarity of Man and Woman, said speakers "will draw from
 the wisdom of their religious tradition and cultural experience as they attest to the power and vitality of the complementary union of man and woman."

Top-6 Most Cancer Causing Foods

 Probably it is not the food you eat every day, at least we hope so, but here is a list of the top foods that you most likely to consume often that may contain carcinogens or be suspected of causing cancer. 

1. Popcorn

These tiny little bags seem so tasty and nice, than you can’t even suspect them in something bad, because popcorn is not considered as something bad. And they are so easy to use – just put them into microwave and they are ready. But it is not so simple. Microwave popcorn bags has a chemical called perfluorooctanoic acid ( PFOA) which is a toxin. In increases the risk of kidney, bladder, liver, pancreas and testicular cancers.

2. Farmed fish

Fish farms in Nigeria

Yep, fish sounds like one of the healthiest products. But farmed fishes are to be avoided. The reason is in their diet. Those fishes are fed with a lot of chemicals, antibiotics, pesticides, and other known carcinogens. They have less of the healthy omega-3 that we think we are getting when we eat fish, all due to their diet.

Persisting in Prayer Until They are Saved (1)

At the time Paul wrote these words he was in prison in Rome. You would think that this would have been a down time for him as far as seeing people come to Christ. Paul, however, was able to continue his work not only during the best of times but also in the most unfavorable circumstances in which he found himself. He had a real desire to get the good news out to people because of what the Lord had done in his own life. He had a genuine experience. His life was different now. How could he not tell people wherever he went about how God’s grace had come to him and want them to have it too. Paul had learned how to operate in all kinds 

of circumstances as he shared his faith, and God honored that commitment as he continued to speak boldly.

Today’s scripture has much to say to us about persisting

in prayer until people come to know Christ, but there is much more included in these few verses than we see at first glance . Let’s see what we can get out of today’s scripture that will help us share our faith more effectively in the week ahead.

Spiritual Reproduction

In the Great Commission, Jesus said that we were to make disciples, not converts. He didn't tell us to go out and just save people, but He said to make disciples, to reproduce ourselves.As a pastor, I was constantly aware of two commitments: one, to have a congregation that understood discipleship; two, to equip the saints to do the work of the ministry. These are the two things that I, as a leader, feel that I am accountable for. And churches that are growing have been able to successfully do both.

 Spiritual Reproduction Is What Discipleship Is All About!

Discipleship is not:

1. Just a Christian education. It's not about implanting information for knowledge's sake. In other words, it's not just going to Sunday school class. It's not just imparting information. It's not us just learning

The Naked Truth about the Lie Running around the Church

 

Most of us have heard the story of The Emperor’s New Clothes. It is a memorable tale with a powerful message. The Emperor was arrogant and wanted the finest clothes possible. He hired some great and renowned fashion experts, and they got to work on his new wardrobe.

But the fashion experts were scoundrels. They knew nothing about making clothes, but they knew a great deal about deceit and thievery. So, they worked and worked and worked. When the king’s patience was beginning to wear out, they allowed him to see the fine clothes that were still in the process of being made. They assured the arrogant monarch that only the truly noble, wise, and best of people could see and appreciate the fine clothes.

When the king looked at the material being fashioned on the loom, he saw nothing. When the charlatan tailors held up the “clothes,” the king saw only air. But, everyone else was declaring how beautiful and elegant the clothes looked. Even the king’s counselors agreed that the clothes were exceptional, because they did not want to look unwise.