How We Settle Our Marriage Disputes – Mercy Johnson’s Husband Speaks

Here’s what he said;“Prior to our marriage, I’d known my wife for three years; we actually met in 2008.

We started living together in 2009 and we got married in 2011. It’s been God all the way, there’s no miracle or anything much, it’s just been God.

With marriage break-ups and celebrity dramas, I think it depends on what one wants. For me, when I met my wife, I knew she was the one for me.

The love, the affection and the tender care are all present, and although we might have some misunderstanding but when we sleep over it, we move on.

My wife is my best friend, I hold her in highesteem and as a result of this, we don’t quarrel often. When we do, we learn from it and move to the next level.

I have a very big house, my wife has a very big room and so do I, but she has never spent the night in her room for one day. Sometimes when I tease herand say ‘go to your room’, she tells me ‘this is our room not your room’ and so most times we are always together.

I have never experienced anything like this, my marriage to her is so sweet and I’m enjoying it to the fullest. Like I said, I won’t give the kudos to man but to God Almighty who has kept us in happiness, in peace and in harmony.

The Edo prince also disclosed he avoids watching his wife’s movies, so his emotions won’t flare up seeing her do what the script says.

-Lailaiblog

Bad leadership, not God, responsible forNigeria’s woes — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said lack of good leadership and not God is responsible for the nation’s woes.He also said that the present generation of leaders had failed the country because they lacked the focus and commitment to move the nation forward.

Obasanjo,  who identified bad leadership as one of the problems confronting the country, noted that his generation might have  failed inraising  Nigeria to where it should be but said they (his generation) had fared  well in keeping Nigeria united under a stable democratic dispensation.

Obasanjo spoke as the chairman of the  38th Kaduna International Trade Fair’s Seminar with the theme, ‘Promoting Public Private Partnership as Panacea for Accelerated Growth and Development,’ organised by the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture on Monday.

He added that Nigerians must learn to stop blaming God for the nation’s woes, saying “letus stop troubling God, because God has doneall we need for us, we only need to play our own part.”Obasanjo stated that if Nigerians should pray to God, “our prayer should be that God shouldnot take away all He has given to us as a nation.

This, the former President said, was because God had given Nigeria everything it needed to be great but for the leadership problem bedeviling the country.He said, “God in His mercy has given us all the needed resources, both human and natural, but we have not been able to put them together and manage them effectively. The countries that have developed and are performing better are not better than Nigeria in terms of resources.“One problem that must be corrected is the problem of leadership.

This is because our leaders lack focus, commitment, continuity and sometimes proper knowledge about economic and development issues, hence wehave not been able to achieve meaningful result.

The former President added, “Somebody came to me and said we need to pray to God and I said, for what? He said, ‘so that God cando for us, what we cannot do for ourselves.’ And I said, no, let us stop troubling God, because God has done all we need for us, we only need to play our own part.

Obasanjo faulted the lack of focus and capability of the nation’s leadership to handlethe complex issue of the economy, noting that if Nigeria must get it right in its democratic journey, the problem of poor leadership must be resolved.“Another problem is that, we take one step forward and another step backward.

Nigerian leaders must be tough and ready to bite the bullet, because Nigeria cannot have it easy. Until we get the right leadership, the problem will continue,” he said.

Why I enjoyed raping married women, underage children – robbery suspect

An undergraduate of the University of Benin, identified as Christopher Ohiememe, has confessed how he loves raping married women and children as a way of fortifying his spiritual powers.

Ohiememe, a-21-year old armed robbery suspect said he derives sexual satisfaction from raping married women and female children as it gives him spiritual strength.

The Edo State-born student was arrested alongside three other suspects by a team of operatives of the Lagos State Anti-Robbery Squad led by CSP Umar Paiko in Lagos recently.The suspect said he was told raping married and underage women will give him strength to commit all sorts of criminal act while joining a secret cult.

The suspect also revealed that he was initiated into the secret cult by his late father at a tender age when he was in secondary school so that he will not be intimidated by his friends.

Ohiememe said though his father introduced him and trained him to be a hardened criminal, he however, did not spare his family members, including his father while carrying out his operations.He noted that his father later regretted his action before he died and for having him as his son.

The suspect further confessed to had participated in several robbery operations, raping, kidnapping and other criminal activities involving prominent Nigerians.

He said, “I was involved in so many criminal activities in the south east and south west including high level kidnappings across Nigeria.

He was arrested after a tip-off by one of his gang members arrested by SARS during separate operations in Ajah area of Lagos State.

They were later arrested at Okokomaiko area and were then taken to SARS in Ikeja.

-Dcworldnews

Nigerian man beats 8-month pregnant wife tocomma with a hammer

One Malam Jamilu of Marmaran garo, Gidan Haki in Sokoto north local government area has been arrested for allegedly beating his 8-month pregnant wife, Suwaiba to the state of comma.

Jamilu was said to have beaten the mother ofhis two kids, now carrying their third child with a hammer, inflicting a serious body injury on her.

The suspect however, confessed committing the offence which he attributed to the work of a devil.He also promised not to do it again, just as hepleaded for mercy and forgiveness.

According to Daily Trust,  Suwaiba is still recuperating in an undisclosed hospital in thestate metropolis.Speaking to Daily Trust, the Commander, Sokoto state Hisbah Commissioner, Dr. Adamu Kasarawa said the suspect was arrested following a report from a Good Samaritan.

He explained that the incidence followed a mild misunderstanding between the couple.Kasarawa who confirmed that the suspect used a hammer in beating his wife said by thetime his men visited their place, the wife was already unconscious with blood gushing out from her mouth.

We rushed her to the hospital where she had been in comma for almost six days before shewas revived," he said.

He described Jamilu's action as inhuman andagainst the Shari'ah law, assuring that he would be prosecuted after their investigation.

We were told that this was not the first time he was beating her," he added.He called on couples to always treat each other with respect and patience.

-DailyTrust

Bahari has not dissapointed me- Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says
that the current Nigerian leader,
Muhammadu Buhari, has not disappointed
him since he assumed office in 2015.

Obasanjo stated this in an interview with
the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at his
hilltop residence in Abeokuta.

While reflecting on the Buhari
administration since 2015, Obasanjo said
that the president had done his best to
move the country forward.

“Whatever anybody says, President Buhari
has not disappointed me from what I know
of him,’’ he said.

He said the president had delivered on his
core areas of strength and ability,
particularly in the anti-corruption crusade
and the war against insurgency.

“In my book, I have said that Buhari is not
strong on the economy and I did not write
this to run him down.

“I also used to think that he is not strong in
the area of foreign affairs, but I have
realised that he has improved very well.

“He has actually done his best in the areas
where we know him to be strong,” he said.

The elder statesman urged Nigerians not to
relent in their support for Buhari and not to
give up on Nigeria.

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 27/02/2017

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL. BY PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

SINCERITY – Monday February 27th 2017

Memorise: In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity. Titus 2:7

Read: 2nd Corinthians 2:14-17 (King James Version)
14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:
16 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?
17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

MESSAGE:
Insincerity is one of the greatest reasons behind the downfall of many believers today. Some people claim to love God, but the kind of fruit they manifest makes people question the genuineness of their salvation. Loving God is not just by words, it must reflect in all that we do and in our approach to life. The moment we are saved, we should no longer walk as those who are heading for eternal damnation. The word of God must be obeyed in its entirety. There are believers today who cherry-pick the aspects of the Bible they want to obey. This should not be so! After we are saved, it is expected of us to immediately renounce all the hidden things of dishonesty (2nd Corinthians 4:2). We cannot afford to be careless in our Christian walk, because we have an adversary (1st Peter 5:8). To be able to stand against the wiles of the devil, we must be sincere with ourselves. One of the things that gave David victory over Goliath was his sincerity. Although King Saul offered David his armour, David was sincere enough to admit that he had never tired that approach (1st Samuel 17:38-39). His sincerity made him stick to his familiar strategy of using smooth stones and a catapult, rather than wasting his time on an untested line of attack that would not produce results.

Today, there are many ministers of the gospel who have abandoned the true gospel for a social message. They believe that people are not interested in hearing the truth. This is false! Some believe that if they preach the true gospel to people, they will find it very hard and most will turn away, hence, they water down their messages. Such ministers need to learn from Jesus (John 6:60-67). If Samson had been sincere with himself, he would not have died the kind of death he died (Judges 16:21-30). The devil had tested Samson several times and had found out that he had no wisdom. Samson knew he had a weakness for women, but he refused to admit it. He felt things would always remain as they were (Judges 16:20). If he was sincere, he would have built a wall of defence between himself and his weaknesses. He kept a relationship he knew God did not approve of. He kept visiting places he should not visit, just like some Christians today who visit bars; even though they know ungodly things happen there.

Are you finding it difficult to stop stealing, yet you still join others in counting offering money? Are you finding it difficult to keep your eyes off your female secretary, despite speaking in tongues, and yet you have not eased her out? Are you competing with the grace of God in other people’s lives, despite the fact that God has told you your own area of strength? If any of these describes you, then you are not being sincere with yourself!

Prayer Point
Father, grant me the grace to sincerely deal with every weakness in my life.

Bible in one year:
Genesis 24, Isaiah 46

In Jesus Christ Name. Amen! Good Morning!

Pastor shares a kiss with his wife infront of the congregation

In the spirit of Valentine, a pastor decided to reaffirm his love for his wife by giving her a loving kiss in front of their congregation.

Pastor Robert Kayanja who is the founder and Senior Pastor of the Miracle Centre Cathedral, Rubaga, Uganda, put a smile on his wife's face when he planted a kiss on her lips while the wholechurch watched.

-Naij

Court orders forfeiture of $9.8m recovered from former NNPC GMD, Yakubu to FG

Federal High Court sitting in Kanoon Tuesdayordered the forfeiture of the sum of $9,772,00 recovered from a former Group Managing Director ofthe Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Andrew Yakubu, to the Federal Government.The order was sequel to an ex parte application by the EFCC seeking an interim forfeiture of the recovered money to the Federal Government.

CBN reintroduces charges on cash deposits, withdrawals

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday announced the reintroduction of bank charges on certain categories of cash deposits and withdrawals.

This came about three years after the apex bank stopped the charges.

In a circular to all Deposit Money Banks posted on its website, the regulator said the decision to reintroduce the charges on cash deposits was part of the review of charges ondeposits and withdrawals under the cashless policy.

It said the decision was taken at the Bankers’ Committee meeting, which held in Abuja two weeks ago.

The circular, signed by the Director, Banking and Payments System Department, CBN, Mr. Dipo Fatokun, stated that the committee decided that the cashless policy should be extended to the remaining 30 states of the federation.

It also directed that with effect from April 1, 2017, banks in the states where the cashless policy was already operating, Lagos, Ogun, Anambra, Abia, Kano, Rivers and the Federal Capital Territory, would begin to impose charges on deposits and withdrawals above N500,000.

Banks will from that date begin to charge individuals 1.5 per cent and two per cent for deposits and withdrawals between N500,000 and N1m.According to the circular, individuals depositing or withdrawing between N1m and N5m will be charged two per cent and three per cent, respectively.

For amounts above N5m, banks will charge such individuals three per cent and 7.5 per cent for deposits and withdrawals, respectively.

With regard to corporate customers, the CBN stated that deposits and withdrawals under N3m would not attract any charge, but that such customers depositing or withdrawing between N3m and N10m would be charged two per cent and five per cent, respectively.Also for deposits and withdrawals between N10m and N40m, customers will be charged three per cent and 7.5 per cent, respectively.

Deposits or withdrawals above N40m by corporate customers will attract a charge of five per cent and 10 per cent, respectively.According to the CBN, the new policy on charges will be implemented in selected states on May 1 and August 1, this year; whilethe total implementation will be concluded onOctober 1.

The regulator noted that the committee agreed that income generated from the processing fees above the allowable cash limits would be shared between it and the banks in the ratio of 40:60.

However, the CBN said that existing exemptions to the policy such as revenue generating agencies of the federal, state and local governments (for lodgements) will be sustained.

Also exempt from the processing fees are embassies, diplomatic missions, multilateral and aid agencies.

The CBN directed lenders to train their employees to enlighten customers on the new policy.

-Punch

Federal High Court sitting in Kanoon Tuesdayordered the forfeiture of the sum of $9,772,00 recovered from a former Group Managing Director ofthe Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Andrew Yakubu, to the Federal Government.The order was sequel to an ex parte application by the EFCC seeking an interim forfeiture of the recovered money to the Federal Government.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today arraigned the duo of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Adebiyi G. Daramola and the Bursar, Emmanuel Ayodeji A. Oresegun, before Justice S.A Bola of Ondo State High Court, Akure Ondo State, on a 9-count charge bordering on obtaining under false pretense, abuse of office, misappropriation of funds and conspiracy to steal tothe tune of N156,984,455.33

Lady receives N18m 'Range Rover push' from husband for giving birth to their first child

A Dubai-based Nigerian woman simply identified as, Omolisa, receives a white Range Rover ‘push’ present from her husband after she gave birth to their first child a few weeks ago.

-Naij

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 15/02/2017

RCCG OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL

LIVING WITHIN THE DIVINE WILL
Wednesday February 15th 2017

Memorise: Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10

Read: Matthew 26:37-42 (KJV)
37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.
38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
39 And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

MESSAGE:
Until you get to the point of conviction where you accept the fact that you can never have anything better than what God has for you, life will remain a struggle. There are many people struggling to find their place in life, but as a child of God you were not created to live by chance. You were designed by God to walk in His blueprint for your life, and so anything less than what God intends for you should be rejected. Living within the divine will means having an understanding of God’s plan for you in every area of your life. The will of God is always higher and greater than the will of man. His thoughts are directed towards our peace and fulfilment in this world (Jeremiah 29:11). This is why it is necessary to discern and hear what God is saying about the present phase of your life. There are people who are in the wrong job. No matter how much they work, they can never be successful because they are struggling with what God has not wired them for.
Some people are in the wrong location, while some others are in relationships that drive away the presence of God from them. Do you know that there are people you meet in life who negatively impact your destiny? There are even some people you meet, and after they are gone out of your life, you find yourself drained, because all they did was use you. God’s will is to increase you and not to use you. However, you have to wait upon the Lord and never outrun Him because He is the one leading you.

Examples abound in Scripture of those who struggled with the will of God for their lives before they understood what God would have them do. Moses thought he was doing the right thing when he killed and Egyptian, since he was born for the purpose of delivering the children of Israel from the hands of their Egyptian oppressors (Exodus 2:11-12). However, he walked outside the will of God by taking action at the wrong time and also by using the wrong approach. Jacob was also aware of God’s plan for him to be greater than his elder brother, but he devised a crooked method of obtaining the covenant blessing from his father. Consequently, he had no rest until he learnt to surrender to God. Have faith in God that you will become what He wants you to become; not by folding your hands and doing nothing, by being diligent in your walk of faith.
What is not enough today will be more than enough tomorrow through God’s help. Remember the Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning (Job 42:12). Learn to wait. He who waits never loses, but he who is hasty never gains. Seek God’s face, and ask Him for the needed grace to run the race. God places a high premium on his children who are ready to align their words, actions, thoughts and decisions with the standards of Heaven.

Prayer Point
Father, grant me grace to patiently wait and work towards actualising Your will for my life.

Bible in one year:
John 14-15,
Isaiah 38:4-19,

In Jesus Name. Amen! Good Morning!

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 13/02/2017

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL. BY PASTOR E
A ADEBOYE

Monday February 13th 2017

THE GOD OF ALL IMPOSSIBILITIES

Memorise: For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:37

Read: Genesis 18:1-15
1 And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;
2 And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,
3 And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:
4 Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:
5 And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said.
6 And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.
7 And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it.
8 And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.
9 And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent.
10 And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him.
11 Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.
12 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?
13 And the Lord said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?
14 Is any thing too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
15 Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.

MESSAGE:
The awesomeness of God is made manifest in situations that are tagged impossible. Our God likes to get involved in such cases so that they serve as reference points to those who have doubts in their hearts about Him. What is that impossible situation you are confronted with? God can use it to demonstrate to the world that there is no situation, no matter how bad, that He cannot reverse. In today’s Bible reading, the three men who came on a visit to Abraham and Sarah were on a mission to remind them that God is a God of plan and purpose. Have you been waiting a long time for that precious promise of God to come to pass? I have good news for you: your season of divine visitation has come in Jesus’ Name. Abraham and Sarah had given up and were no longer optimistic about the promise of a child to them. Sarah could not help laughing when she heard that time and life would be restored to her, because she knew her age and the deadness of her womb. Her scepticism made the Lord ask “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” Are you looking at the doctor’s professional report concerning your case? I want to let you know that the report of the Lord will override every negative report concerning you in Jesus’ Name.

Lazarus was dead and was already buried for four days (John 11:39). Nobody wanted to get close to his tomb because he was already stinking; yet the Lord went to that hopeless situation and reversed the irreversible.. The Lord decided to take His time before going to Mary and Martha, in order to convince the whole world that even though people may have given up on you, He is always there to demonstrate to them that they are not your creator. There is nothing that the redemption paid for by Christ cannot take care of. Are you struggling with poverty, or are you getting in and out of hospital beds? Have you been labelled a permanent failure or been told nothing good can come out of your life? Know that there is a God in heaven who works wonders among men. If He sees that your natural season is over, He then reminds the world that “He changes times and seasons” (Daniel 2:21a). If He realises there are powerful forces contenting with your life, He lets them know that “He removeth kings, and setteth up kings” (Daniel 2:21b). If the world says you are no longer relevant in the scheme of things, He tells them that “He giveth wisdom to the wise and knowledge to them that know understanding” (Daniel 2:21c).
With these assurances, you should thank God and praise Him all your life, knowing that your desires will come to pass. There shall be expedited reversal of every negative circumstance in your life today in Jesus’ Name.


Key Point
There is no impossibility with God.

Bible in one year:
John 11,
Isaiah 37:14-27

Amen! Good Morning!
Have a beautiful week

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 12/02/2017

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. BY PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

DATE: SUNDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2017

THEME: THE SECRETS OF THE LORD

Memorise:

The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. Psalm 25:14

Read: Genesis 18:17-19

18:17 And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;

18:18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

18:19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

MESSAGE:

What a great honour it is for God to positively testify of you while you are still alive! This is worth more than gold! Job and Abraham were two men who received this honour because they feared God (Job 1:8, Genesis 18:19). Those who walk in the fear of God have nothing to fear in life, because the fear of God grants them access to His secrets. To fear God is not only to obey Him, but to ensure that everything in our sphere of influence obeys God. There are some fathers who are pleased to serve God but are not bothered about their children’s lack of interest in God. Abraham did not only fear God, he also ensured that his entire household walked in God’s ways. No wonder God blessed him mightily. Abraham and his household were not only blessed, they became a channel of blessings to others. Today, we still make reference to the Abrahamic blessings. You are truly blessed when you receive blessings that no curse can negate. When you walk in the fear of the Lord, not only will your efforts be crowned with great blessings, lost opportunities will also become recovered, and your life becomes the headquarters of blessings through which millions of lives are positively impacted. Those who make up their mind to fear God, no matter the circumstances, can never be forsaken, even when it seems all hope is lost; God will always show up for them to reassure them of His faithfulness. The fear of the Lord gives God’s children access to divine direction and divine security.

God is the only One to be feared, for He alone is eternal (Matthew 10:28). There are those I see who fear their bosses but don’t fear God. If you say you don’t fear your boss, why do you still allow him make inappropriate advances towards you? Is it not because you fear losing your job? Can't you see that it is foolishness not to remember that both your boss and your job are in the hands of God? Some people fear what will happen to them, and hence, they continue to live their life with a man who is legally married to another woman. Can’t you see that you are just postponing the evil day? You better make amends so that the peace of God can return to your life. Anyone threatening you has limited powers, but God, who is to be feared, has unlimited power. When you keep a distance from all that God hates, His secrets will be made available to you. If you fear God, it will reflect in where you take counsel from, those you partner with, and even how you appear in public. If you fear Him, you will always do those things that make Him happy. Joseph feared the Lord and he made up his mind not to "do a great wickedness, and sin against God" (Genesis 39:9). Although that decision landed him in prison, the prison was the secret of his access to the throne.

Key Point:

Everything you give up for God is a give-away for the ultimate.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
John 9-10
Isaiah 36:21-37:13

Good Morning ! Have a wonderful service with the Lord.

HYMN 6: DEEPER, DEEPER

1. Deeper, deeper in the love of Jesus
Daily let me go;
Higher, higher in the school of wisdom,
More of grace to know.

Chorus:
O deeper yet, I pray,
And higher every day,
And wiser, blessed Lord,
In Thy precious, holy Word.

2. Deeper, deeper, blessed Holy Spirit,
Take me deeper still,
Till my life is wholly lost in Jesus,
And His perfect will.

Chorus:

3. Deeper, deeper! though it cost hard trials,
Deeper let me go!
Rooted in the holy love of Jesus,
Let me fruitful grow.

Chorus:

4. Deeper, higher, every day in Jesus,
Till all conflict past,
Finds me conqu'ror, and in His own image
Perfected at last.

Chorus:

5. Deeper, deeper in the faith of Jesus,
Holy faith and true;
In His pow'r and soul exulting wisdom
Let me peace pursue.

Chorus.

I won’t return to Nigeria until — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he would only return to Nigeria when his London doctors certify him well enough to do so.“

I am extending my leave until the doctors are satisfied that certain factors are ruled out,” Mr. Buhari said in a February 5 letter to the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, informing the National Assembly of the extension of his vacation.

The letter was exclusively obtained by  Premium Times on Saturday.Although snippets of the letter were publicised by the presidency and the Senate on February 5 and 6 respectively, this is the first time the entire text and copy of the correspondence would be made available.

The President wrote, “Further to my letter dated 18th January 2017 in which I notified the Distinguished Senate of taking part of my annual leave.

During my leave, I took the opportunity to have routine check-ups and consult my long standing doctors in London.

In the course of the routine examinations, certain test result indicated the need for a course of medications and further appointments have been scheduled for next week.

“I am therefore notifying the Distinguished Senate that I am extending my leave until the doctors are satisfied that certain factors are ruled out. In the circumstances, the vice president will continue to act on my behalf.

“Please accept, Distinguished Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Mr. Buhari had on January 18 written the National Assembly, notifying the legislature that he was proceeding on a 10-day leave and temporarily transferring presidential power to Vice-president Yemi Osinbajo.

What Andrew Yakubu’s N3.04billion loot can do for Nigeria (Photo)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission recently raided a building in Kaduna where millions of hard currencies were allegedly hidden in fire-proof safe.

The money – $9.8million and 74,000 pounds – belongs to a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Andrew Yakubu, the EFCC said.Mr. Yakubu is currently standing trial for corruption and money laundering.

Civic technology group, BuDgit has now constructed a visual narrative to demonstrate what development projects the looted funds could have been used to execute for the benefit of Nigerians.

'Buhari told me he wants a VP who can hold the nation together if he dies'

Tunde Bakare, serving overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari chose him as running mate in 2011, because he wanted a vice-president who can hold the nation together if he dies in power.

Both men contested the election under the platform of the then Congress for Progressives Change (CPC), but lost to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Addressing his congregants in Ogba, Lagos, last month, Bakare said Buhari rejected former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s choiceof Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former minister of finance.

He said all what transpired during that period had been documented in the book: ‘Strategic Intervention in Governance’, which he authored.

“After I was called and I went to Abuja, and I sat with Mr President or General Buhari then, Isaid why me? ‘I’m not a politician’, ‘I do not belong to any political party’, ‘I am not carrying card of any party, why me’?” he asked.“He gave me all the reasons, they are written in the book; Strategic Intervention in Governance.

He gave three reasons, but the  one that made everyone around me that day to dove their hats was when he said: I am not as young as you think, and even Yar’Adua that is younger is dead.“In case I die, I know you can hold the nation together.

That was when Jim (he didn’t give his surname) removed his cap and said egbon, you must agree.”

-Dcworldnews

What I discussed on phone with hale, hearty Buhari – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has assured the nation that President Muhammadu Buhari is hale and hearty and would return home as soon as he completes the necessary tests recommended by his doctors in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Osinbajo, a professor of law, gave the assuranceon Monday when State House correspondents approached him for a chat shortly after his reported telephone conversation with the president.“Let me first say the President is hale and hearty.

I spoke to him just this afternoon and we had a fairly long conversation, he is in good shape and very chatty,” the Acting President said.He disclosed that the conversation was focused on the economy, the budget and goings on in the country.

The President was “interested in knowing about the budget process and how far we hadgone,” especially with efforts aimed at taking the country out of recession.“As you know we had a meeting today with the private sector on the economic recovery and growth plan and he was interested in knowing what was happening with that, with the economic recovery and growth plan and what we are doing with the private sector.”“And of course I informed him of what we are seeing, the protest matches and some of what the feedback is, what people are saying about the economy and all of that,’’ Mr. Osinbajo added.

On when the President would return to Nigeriaand his present health status, Mr. Osinbajo said “just as he has said in his letter to the National Assembly, he needs to go through a cycle of tests and once the test results are seen, he will receive medical advice.

We should expect him very soon.”On the health status of the president, Mr. Osinbajo noted that at the appropriate time Mr. Buhari be able to discuss it, especially as he is currently running tests.

According to Mr. Osinbajo, “before you determine your health status, you must be able to run the necessary tests, and do what doctors have asked to be done, and await the outcome of that before one can talk about any kind of health status.

The Acting President also dismissed insinuations that he was under pressure to resign.“I was voted for by the people of this nation, myself and Mr. President, and the people of this nation have never asked us to resign.

“So, I am absolutely under no pressure, and the truth is that there has been absolutely no pressure from any source.

-Premium Times

Man jailed seven years without fine for stealing laptop

A laptop thief is to spend the next seven yearsin jail, according to an Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court.

The court sentenced 28-year-old Gbenga Salako to seven years imprisonment for breaking into a woman’s apartment in broad daylight and stealing a laptop worth N70, 000.

Mr. Salako, whose address was not provided, was tried for break-in and stealing.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the accused was first arraigned on August 24, 2016 and he pleaded guilty to the charges brought against him.

The Chief Magistrate, Oriyomi Sofowora, who handed down the verdict, said the convict would serve his term with hard labour and without an option of fine.Earlier, the prosecutor, Sunday Eigbejiale told the court that the accused committed the offences on August 16, 2016 at about 11:20 a.m. at Block Ez, OGD Housing Estate, Asero.

Mr. Eigbejiale, a police inspector, said the accused broke into the apartment of the complainant, Funbi Onigide, and stole a Dell laptop and the charger valued at N70, 000.

Salako was caught in the act by some neigbours and reported him to the Community Development Association (CDA).“Some of the CDA members accosted him and found a Dell laptop, a hammer and a cutlass in his bag and handed him over to thepolice.

The offences contravened Sections 390(6) and 411(1),(2) of the Criminal Laws of Ogun State, 2006.

-NAN

I tried to keep my return a secret, but failed – Ibori

James Ibori, former governor of Delta state, on Monday said he tried to keep his return tripto the country a secret.

A tumultuous crowd welcomed Ibori back to his hometown on Saturday.He returned after completing his jail term in the UK.

Speaking through Tony Eluemunor, his mediaassistant, Ibori denied the reports that he wasdeported, saying no document exists “anywhere in the world” to suggest that he was deported.The statement said, “Ibori wishes to correct the impression created by some news reportsthat he was deported from the UK.

Even though I had wanted to publicise my return to Nigeria so that wrong meanings would not be read into the public interest.

“I knew what my presence in Nigeria would elicit, and also because I never wanted any crowd that would gather because of me to disturb a single Nigerian in the course of theirduties, all my efforts to keep the trip secret failed.

The airline that brought me into Nigeriais public knowledge.“So, it would be easy to verify that I was not deported because the deporting country’s officials would always hand over deportees tothe Nigerian Immigration officials and documents would also be exchanged.

Those who have chosen to report lies, and claim that I was deported know that no document exists anywhere in the world to back up those malicious claims.

-TheCable

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 7/02/2017

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL.BY PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE

NONE SHALL BE BARREN – Tuesday February 7 2017

Memorise:
He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.
Psalm 113:9

Read:
Exodus 23:24-26
24 Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.
25 And ye shall serve the Lord 
your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.
26 There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.

MESSAGE:
Contrary to what the world would have you believe, you are a creation of the Almighty God. You were put here on earth to fulfil a divine purpose, and part of that purpose is multiplication. When God created you, He gave you a mandate, and He equally endowed you to fulfil this mandate (Genesis 1:28). You need to therefore understand that no demon, power, principality or even medical practitioner can say that there is no solution to the challenges you are facing. The only person permitted to have the final say over your situation is the Almighty God, and this is what He says about you in Exodus 23:26:

“There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.”

Have you been tagged barren by this world? I want to assure you that your situation is not hopeless.

The same God who remembered Rachael will surely remember you and remove every reproach in your life in Jesus’ Name (Genesis 30:22). While Rachael trusted God for the fruit of the womb, the world despised her, her sister disdained her and her husband gave up on her; but by the time the Lord decided to repay her for the many years she had been under ridicule, her testimony exceeded that of those who had written her off.

I pity those who consult diviners in their search for children. God’s stance on this is very clear:

“There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.”
Deuteronomy 18:10-11

Every child that is gotten through the help of diviners will not give you joy. Submit to what God only can give. Do not run faster than your shadow. At God’s appointed time and season, your song will change. As the Lord remembered Rachael He will surely remember you.

Every reproach, sorrow, humiliation and secret cry of yours shall be brought to an end this month in Jesus’ Name. All you need to do is to worship the One who can do what doctors’ say is impossible. Every husband who has been praying silently for his wife shall rejoice this season in Jesus’ Name. Every family needs to unite together in prayer to wage war against those things that are not part of God’s promise for your destiny. Have you lost so many years while waiting in expectation? Know that there is a God of redemption, and that the lost years of your life can be redeemed. The promises of God’s restoration will come to pass in your life in Jesus’ Name.

Action Point:
Father, I command that every seed of barrenness in me withers away now in Jesus’ Name.

Bible in one year:
Luke 23-24,
Isaiah 32:9-33:9

Amen! Good Morning!

Declare Osinbajo president now – Nigerians tell NASS

Nigerians have called on the National Assembly to declare Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo president of Nigeria.Their call came following the Sunday’s announcement that President Buhari has decided to extend his vacation indefinitely in the UK.

The presidency in a statement on Sunday saidBuhari would no longer return home today as he would stay back to undergo sometests.

Many Nigerians who spoke with DAILY POST on Sunday asked the national assembly to declare Buhari incapacitated and install the acting President, Osonbajo the president.

A political observer, James Edeh blamed the presidency for refusing to disclose the true status of Buhari’s health.‘I think it is high time the national Assembly declared Buhari unfit. They cannot continue to toy with over 160 million people.

The truth is Buhari is no longer fit to rule this nation. Letthem install as the new leader,’ he said.Also speaking, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kaduna State, Jamil Seidu warned the presidency to stop playing hide and seek game with the President’s health.

He said, “Enough of this hide and seek game.

Let them tell us whatever it is. We are tired of this drama. From every indication, Baba (Buhari) is no longer active to lead this country, let the Vice take over.”Social and political analyst, Segun Adewale said Nigerians are tired of waiting for this president, saying that, “if the worst has happened, they should let us know.

We are nolonger happy with the development.”Similarly, a quick look at the social media show that many Nigerians are venting their spleen over the extension of Buhari’s vacation.

Many social media users, who expressed their views asked the president to address thenation via a live broadcast to be sure he is still alive.

-Daily Post

Despite 2face’s withdrawal, anti-government protest continues, group says

A civil society group, EnoughisEnough (EiE) Nigeria, has vowed to stage its planned protest on Monday in Lagos and Abuja despite withdrawal by hip-hop star Innocent Tuface Idibia.

Debisi Alokolaro, the spokesperson of the group, made this known in a statement released on Sunday.

Mr. Alokolaro said the ‘I Stand With Nigeria/One Voice Nigeria’ rally is being staged to protest the corruption and worsening standard of living under the Muhammadu Buhari administration at all levels of government.

On Saturday, hip-hop star, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface, had pulled out of the planned protest, citing security concerns.But the group in its statement on Sunday vowed to go ahead with the protest despite the artiste’s withdrawal, adding that the protest has gone beyond Tuface.“2face Idibia (2Baba) informed us late last night that on-going conversations with security agencies have not allayed his security concerns and so he had decided not to participate in a physical protest,” ‘Yemi Adamolekun, the Executive Director of EiE, said.“

We thanked him for inviting us when he first decided on these protests, and informed him that we believe it is important, despite the risks, to continue with the demands, for the sake of the Nigerians who have put their trust in this movement.

“We will hold the Lagos Commissioner of Police and the Presidency to their words that citizens have the right to protest and that it is the responsibility of security agencies to provide security to all citizens.

“We have also continued to demand that Mr. President deliver on his promise to#BringBackOurGirls movement. It is importantwe continue to hold governments accountable and to vocalize the aspirations of a frustrated and disappointed people.

This call has gone beyond 2Baba. It is now a Nigerian demand.”The group berated alleged attempts by security agencies to disrupt its plans, stressing that freedom of expression through lawful means is a constitutional right of everyNigerian citizen which should be protected.

“Furthermore, the implied attempt by some elements in security agencies to stifle the inalienable rights of Nigerians to freedom of speech and assembly cannot be allowed. We are in a democracy and citizens must be ableto express their displeasure with their electedrepresentatives in a lawful manner,” the statement said.

-Pemium Times

Buhari not seriously ill, not in hospital – Preside

Despite extending his medical leave abroad, President Muhammadu Buhari “is not in any serious condition to worry about,” his media aide, Garba Shehu  told Premium TimesSunday.

The explanation came hours after thepresident wrote to the National Assemblyto inform lawmakers of his intention to extend his medical vacation in London.

The news sent Nigerians speculating that the president was gravely ill and may not return anytime soon.

But Mr. Shehu, while explaining today’s development to Premium Times, said the president is not in a hospital but in his residence at the Nigerian High Commission inEngland.

“I just spoke to the president’s personal doctor, and he told me President Buhari is notin any serious condition to worry about,” Mr. Shehu said. “He is not in hospital. He is in the residence at the Nigerian High Commission.

Mr. Shehu further stated that the president was ready to return home with his delegation but for the arrival of some test results which indicated he needed further tests.

He and his delegation were ready to come home today but for the delayed test result which came in today which necessitated that he delays his return.

There is nothing to worry about as far as his condition is concerned,” Mr. Shehu said.

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 6/02/2017

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

MONDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2017

THEME: THE SURE SOURCE OF PROMOTION

MEMORISE:

For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. Psalm 75:6

READ:  Psalm 113:1-9

1 Praise ye the Lord. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord.

2 Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore.

3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised.

4 The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.

5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high,

6 Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!

7 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;

8 That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.

9 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:  Luke 22,  Isaiah 31:1-32:8

MESSAGE:

The promotion that comes from God is worth waiting for; never settle for the promotion of men. Man can promote you today and demote you the next day. When man promotes you, they will expect something in return, but when God promotes you, all your sorrows will turn to joy and you will have absolute peace even in the midst of trouble. God’s promotion usually shuts the mouth of detractors. Your detractors are those who boasted that you would never rise in their presence, and those who threatened that they would use the power of their position to destroy you, because you have refused to bow to their gods. They are those who, because of your uncompromising conviction, have said they will never recommend you for promotion as long as they are on the seat of power. I have good news for you: by this time tomorrow, their promotion will be at your mercy in Jesus’ Name. They will never be able to carry out their mischievous plans against you in Jesus’ Name. Concerning such people, the word of God in Psalm 21:11 says,
"For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform."

When God promotes you, you will go from success to success. This is why you need to make Him your ally.  You need to come to Him, and let Him take over your life. The Lord’s decision is always final. If He decides to promote you, no man can demote you. If He says this is your season, no accuser can deny you access. If He decides to bless you, no curse can prevail over you. All you need to do is to ensure His presence never departs from your life. There is someone reading this Devotional: by the time God starts with you, the whole world will be amazed. God promoted Joshua from being a messenger to the position of a commander. When God told him to take over the mantle of leadership from Moses and lead the children of Israel to the Promised Land, Joshua thought God was joking. God had to reassure him repeatedly that as He was with Moses, He would be with Him (Joshua 1:5-9, Joshua 3:7). Irrespective of how forceful the opposition confronting you is, when God is promoting you, He will cause you to experience certain blessings that will make all your enemies crumble. You will be able to do things you never thought you could do. However, God will not promote a person who is just folding his hands doing nothing. It is the soul of the diligent that will be made fat (Proverbs 13:4). If you are a hardworking person, God will reward you. God does not bless the lazy. What you sow is what you reap. If you want to soar, you have to go the extra mile and be a benchmark in the lifestyle of holiness and excellence. 

PRAYER POINT :

Father, let Your presence command blessings into my life.

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

HYMN 7: O JESUS, I HAVE PROMISED.

1. O Jesus, I have promised,
To serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou forever near me,
My Master and my Friend;
I shall not fear the battle
If Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway
If Thou wilt be my Guide.

2. Oh, let me hear Thee speaking,
In accents clear and still,
I dare not trust my judgment:
Thy way shall be my will;
Oh, speak to reassure me,
To hasten or control;
Oh, speak, and make me listen,
Thou Guardian of my soul.

3. O Jesus, Thou hast promised
To all who follow Thee
That where Thou art in glory
There shall Thy servant be;
And Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
Oh, give me grace to follow,
My Master and my Friend.

4. Oh, let me see Thy footmarks,
And in them plant mine own;
My hope to follow duly
Is in Thy strength alone.
Oh, guide me, call me, draw me,
Uphold me to the end;
And then in Heav'n receive me,
My Savior and my Friend.

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 5/02/2017

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: SUNDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2017

THEME: GREAT FAITH

Memorise:

And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. Mark 11:22

Read: Luke 7:1-9

7:1 Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

7:2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

7:3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

7:4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

7:5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.

7:6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:

7:7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

7:8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

7:9 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

MESSAGE

Great faith is a kind of faith that works wonders in the life of an individual. It brings into manifestation the miracle-working power of God and makes one see His glory. Jesus referred to this kind of faith when He said to Martha,
"Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?" John 11:38b

The power of God is beyond human understanding. For this reason, you need to believe what God says, even when you don't know how He will do it. This is where faith comes in. There will always be a reason to doubt, but we must continue to suppress all doubts with great faith in God. Are there mountains in your life that you want removed? Are there steps you want to take that will lead to your breakthrough but you are having doubts about? Are there promises you received from God for which fulfilment seems impossible now? All will be well, and my God will remove every mountain before you. He will bring you to your desired destination in Jesus’ Name.

Unbelief is very dangerous because it displeases God. When the Almighty speaks to you and says what He will do, don’t begin to scratch your head for a rationalization of its possibility. Like the children of Israel, contemporary believers are afraid of stepping into their glorious destinies because of unbelief (Hebrew 3:18-19). In Mark 3:1-5, Jesus went into a synagogue and there was a man there with a withered hand. Jesus told him to stretch out his hand, even though he knew his hand was withered. If that man had refused to act in great faith, he would have missed his miracle. As a child of God, when you say you believe God, your next action must show that you truly do. Exhibition of great faith produces the supernatural. This will lead to events that contravene the laws of nature taking place in your life. One of my daughters was told that her womb was too small to nurture a child to the point of delivery. This was the doctor’s report, and the doctor was right because that was his field of speciality. However, God wanted to show to the doctor and to my daughter that He is the Doctor of all doctors and that He can overrule any report. By His awesome power, the same womb that the doctor said could not nurture a child carried and gave birth to four children at once. It is only in God that such compelling events can happen, but it takes great faith in Him to reverse the irreversible in your life. This is why you need to come to Him and make Him your all in all. What is the physical challenge you are having in your body? By the power of God, an end has come to it today in Jesus’ Name.

Action Point:

Take stock of anything you have given up hope on, and exercise great faith on it.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Luke 20-21
Isaiah 30:23-33

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

HYMN 1: MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE

1: My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
  Savior Divine;
Now hear me while I pray;
Take all my guilt away;
Oh, let me from this day
  Be wholly Thine.

2: May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
  My zeal inspire;
As Thou hast died for me,
Oh, may my love to Thee
Pure, warm, and changeless be,
  A living fire.

3:While life’s dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
  Be Thou my Guide;
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
  From Thee aside.

4: When life's swift race is run,
Death's cold work almost done,
Be near to me.
Blest Saviour, then, in love
Fear and distrust remove.
O bear me safe above,
Redeemed and free!

Former Delta governor, Ibori, arrives Nigeria

Former Gov. James Ibori of Delta has arrived in the country on Saturday.Mr. Ibori’s spokesperson, Tony Eluemuno, confirmed his arrival to Premium Times.

He said the former governor was in Abuja.“He is here with you in Abuja, in his house,” he said, without giving further details.

An official of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the British Airways conveying Mr. Ibori touched down in the airport early in the morning.

The official, pleading anonymity, said the former governor was picked up by some people to an undisclosed place.

He also said he could not confirm the identity of the people that picked him up from the airport.Mr. Ibori was recently freed from prison in the UK after serving a jail term.

He was convicted of corruption and money laundering on April 17, 2012, after five years of trial.The Southwark Crown Court, UK, sentenced him to 13 years in prison while his houses, luxury cars and other property items were confiscated.

The judge, however, ruled that Mr. Ibori would spend half of the jail term which is six and half years.Born on Aug. 4, 1959, Mr. Ibori was the governor of Delta from May 29, 1999 to May 29, 2007 on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

_NAN

Nigerian Professor Discovers Cure To Hiv/Aids

Prof. Francis Otunta, the Vice Chancellor (VC), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, in Abia, has confirmed the discovery of a new drug for the treatment andcureof HIV/AIDS.

Otunta said the finding followed years of scientific research by the institution. He said that the breakthrough was made by Prof. Maduike Ezeibe, a researcher in the university.

According to him, Ezeibe had presented the drug to the University management, Senate and Council, where he explained the processes he went through to arrive at his finding.

The VC also said that Ezeibe had equally presented the drug to his colleagues in the medical field and nobody had contradicted his finding.

“Prof. Ezeibe is a researcher in Veterinary Medicine and one may wonder how he discovered a drug to cure a human ailment,” he said.

Otunta said that the university was in the process ofmass producing the drug for further clinical trials onpersons living with HIV/AIDS in the country.

Ezeibe, who is a professor of Veterinary Medicine and Clinical Virology, said that the drug was produced with Aluminum Silicate and Magnesium Silicate (Synthetic Aluminum-Magnesium Silicate).He said the medicine could be a major foreign exchange earner for Nigeria, if approved by relevantauthorities.

Ezeibe said that he presented the research findingsto the World Virology Conference in Atlanta in 2015, and Antonio (Texas) in 2016.He said that he was also about to sign a memorandum of understanding with a U.S.-based Scientific Research Publishing, publishers of World Journal of AIDS, for the publication of his book “How I came about the cure for HIV/AIDS”.

Ezeibe, who said that the medicine was patented in August 2014 in Nigeria, called on the FG to help himto secure international patency for the drug.

He said: “If commercialised, the Medicinal Synthetic Aluminum-Magnesium Silicate would become an alternative for petroleum to the Nigerian economy.”

Former Chelsea & England Midfielder Frank Lampard Retires

Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard has retired, bringing to an end a 21-year professional career.

The 38-year-old, who spent last year with New York City in Major League Soccer in the US, announced his decision on social media today.

Lampard made 649 appearances for Chelsea and won 106 England caps."Whilst I have received a number of exciting offers to continue playing, at 38 I feel now is the time to begin the next chapter in my life.

I'm grateful to the Football Association for the opportunity to study for my coaching qualifications and I look forward to pursuing the off-field opportunities that this decision opens," said Lampard.

TODAY'S QUOTE 3/02/2017

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

Helen Keller

photos of Buhari’s aide who challenged 2face’s protest, protesting against fuel subsidy 5 years ago

Buhari’s Personal Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie is pictured protesting against fuel subsidy during Goodluck Jonathan’s administration…

She has been in the news since she challenged 2face, others over the planned peaceful protest against Buhari’s wicked policies…That is the irony of life...

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 3/2/2017

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL. BY PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE

RESULT-PRODUCING PRAYER – Friday February 3 2017

Memorise:
In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1Thessalonians 5:18

Read:
Mark 11:22-26
22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

MESSAGE:
Result-producing prayers are prayers that remove mountains. They are prayers that put the forces of hell to flight. They part Red Seas and make a way for you into your promised land. These are prayers that guarantee the achievement of impossible feats and open the door to outstanding success. They are prayers that put business ideas in the heart of entrepreneurs and make their businesses remain at the cutting edge of prosperity even during an economic crunch. It is the type of prayer that stills every storm in the life of an individual. Result-producing prayers make deliverance from evil powers possible. By these prayers, a beggar is raised from the pit and made a channel of blessings to generations after him. From today, your prayers will command outstanding results in Jesus’ Name.

A lot of people pass through this world like an ant: unnoticed and unknown. Their minds are so beclouded by the powers of darkness that they do not understand the will of God for their lives.  There are several people at various crossroads in the life who have no clue of what to do next. For some, their hopes are dashed and purpose lost.  It is only in the place of prayer – result-producing prayer – that you can put a stop to such activities of the devil.

Prayer is a wonderful privilege the saints of God can use to access the promises of God. When you engage in violent prayer, it releases your faith. Faith in turn enables you to call those things that be not as though they exist. It sees life in death, prosperity in poverty, salvation in the enslavement of sin, fruitfulness in barrenness, redemption in destruction and miracles in the face of insurmountable problems.

The problem I have seen in the Body of Christ is that ministers theorise prayer. Prayer is a potent weapon that can produce speedy results. It should be consciously engaged in settling any unrest, challenges, confrontations, intimidations and difficulties that one faces in the journey of life. Prayer is not theoretical, but a practical demonstration of God’s power. I have been to prayer meetings where ministers preach so much about prayer but end up not leading people in prayers. I have also seen people, who were asked to lead prayers, get distracted by other issues after getting to the pulpit. The power of the cross of Calvary will destroy every yoke, bondage, spell, attack and curse that has been waging war against your prayer life in Jesus’ Name.  

Key Point:
It is dangerous for a minister of the gospel to preach more than he prays.

Bible in one year:
Luke 16:17,
Isaiah 29:15-30:7

Good Morning!
May the Lord give us the Grace to pray more in Jesus Name!

We will NOT use Kaduna airport, says Lufthansa

Lufthansa, German carrier, has ruled out the option of flying to Kaduna airport during the closure of the Nnamdi Azikwe international airport in March.

Despite criticisms from different quarters, the federal government has insisted on closing the facility for six weeks in order to carry out repair on its runway.

Kaduna airport has been chosen as alternative during the period, but quoting Lufthansa’s spokesman, Reuters said the airline has promised not to make use of Kaduna.

We won’t fly from Kaduna during the closure of Abuja airport for six weeks,” the spokesman reportedly said on phone.

Hadi Sirika, minister of state for aviation, had earlier said the runway of Abuja airport exceeded its lifespan 21 years.

During the period of its closure, Abuja-bound passengers will have to fly to Kaduna and travel by bus to the nation’s capital, guarded by security.A new terminal is under construction at the Kaduna airport.

Commenting on the matter, Wolfgang Goetsch, managing director of Julius Berger, said the airport would not have been closed if it was a case of “spot repairs” on the runway but the runway had to be closed because of a case of new construction.

-The cable

Again! Movie Producer, Seun Egbegbe arrested for reportedly trying to dupe man of 10 million naira

Actress Toyin Aimakhu’s ex-boyfriend, Seun Egbegbe is in the news again…. As he prepares to appear before a court for stealing iPhones in Computer Village, he has been caught trying to dupe a mallam of the sum of 10 million naira yesterday at Gbagada General Hospital.

According to @pearlnaija, he pretended to be a medical doctor and has been arrested…

Governor Fayose, Adegboruwa say police lackpower to stop 2face’s protest

The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has faulted the decision of the Lagos State Police Command to stop a protest spearheaded by foremost musician, Tuface Idibia, to protest the harsh living conditions in the country.

The nationwide protest, facilitated by Enough is Enough Nigeria, a coalition of individuals and youth-led organizations committed to good governance and public accountability, is scheduled for Monday.

In Lagos, protesters would march from the National Stadium to the National Theatre, a four-kilometre distance, to call for urgent attention to the economic downturn across the country.

On Wednesday, Fatai Owoseni, the Lagos State Police Commissioner, was quoted as saying that the police had received intelligence reports that criminals were planning to hijack the protest and unleash may hem in the state.

“We know that Tuface does not have the capacity to contain such a crowd and we will not fold our hands and watch while things go out of hand,” Mr. Owoseniwas quoted as saying.

Premium Times reached out to Dolapo Badmus, the Lagos police spokesperson, to confirm if Mr. Owoseni actually made the comments.“Please confirm from CP (Commissioner of Police),” she said in a text message response.

On Thursday, Mr. Fayose described the Lagos police boss statement as “puerile.

Apart from Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution, which provided that ‘Every person shall be entitled toassemble freely and associate with other persons…,’,the Court of Appeal already affirmed that protest or gathering do not require police permit or interference,” Mr. Fayose said in a statement issued by Lere Olayinka, his media aide.“Court of Appeal affirmed in its judgement in Inspector General of Police Vs All Nigerians Peoples Party that protest or gathering do not require police permit or interference as obtainable in advanced democracy,” said Mr. Fayose, who had earlier indicated interest to participate in the protest.“Most importantly, the protest is said to be for and about good governance.

So who is afraid of the protest? Who does the police represent or is representing in this issue?”“Nigerians are hungry and angry, our currency is now above N500 to $1.

If Nigerians want to show their anger, no one should prevent them. Nepotism, extrajudicial killings, disobedience to court order andhuman rights abuses must stop.“The conscience is an open wound and the guilty is afraid.

If the APC-led Federal Government is now acting as if the protest is against it, it means the federal government has accepted to be guilty as charged.”Similarly, a Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, said it is illegal for the police to seek to ban a lawful assembly.“For the information of the police commissioner, Nigeria is a democratic country governed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution,” Mr. Adegboruwa said.

“Section 39 of the Constitution grants freedom of expression, including the right to be heard and to disseminate information and ideas.“Section 40 grants the right to associate and gather together.“Section 38 grants the right to freedom of movementand peaceful assembly.

I believe that Mr Fatai Owoseni has a copy of the Constitution, to guide his actions and utterances on this matter, instead of threatening innocent and law abiding citizens, who are responsible for his salary.”

-Premium Times

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 1/02/2017

OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL
BY PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE

FREE INDEED– Wednesday February 1 2017

Memorise:
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. John 8:36

Read:
John 8:31-36
31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
33 They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?
34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

MESSAGE:
A lot of people go to unbelievable an unimaginable places seeking for solutions to their numerous problems and challenges, but all to no avail. Some people even go to the devil to find freedom. How can you seek freedom from an entity in bondage? Today, I pray for you that every wrong avenue from which you have been seeking freedom will be shut in Jesus’ Name. The Almighty God will show you solutions to the challenges confronting you in Jesus’ Name. It is often said that you cannot give what you don’t have. This is very true, and that is why you need to run to Jesus for all of your needs. There is no question in your life that He does not have an answer to. There is no problem He cannot solve, no sickness He cannot heal and no negative report that Jesus cannot overturn. There is no pit dug for you that He cannot close, neither is there any weapon fashioned against you that He cannot raise a standard against.

Beloved, it’s only in Jesus that you can have true freedom. If you really want to be free, you need to become a disciple of His. A disciple of Jesus is a follower of His person and principles.

There are many people who go to church and deliverance meetings who are not disciples of Jesus. They are just among the multitudes who are interested in His miracles and blessing, and yet have no interest in making Him their personal Lord and Saviour. Becoming a disciple of Jesus is a personal decision wherein an individual has to make up his mind to respond to the love of God. It is accepting to be on the Lord’s side. It is a deliberate intention to pay close attention to the word of God and allowing your life to be guided by it. This is the only way your freedom can be guaranteed. Over and over again you hear in adverts that tobacco smoking is dangerous to health, yet some people have remained under its bondage. Even some medical doctors, who know the serious negative effects of smoking, cannot help themselves from the bondage of this habit. Today, there shall be an end to every habit that is injurious to your life in Jesus’ Name. Come to Jesus and surrender to Him absolutely. Only after doing this will you enjoy total freedom from all bondage of strange voices, satanic oppression, obsession, suppression and depression. He is the only Truth that can set you free. Once you are set free in Jesus and you continue to abide in Him, no one can put you back in bondage again. An end has come to all the works of the devil in your life. Now is the dawn of a new beginning. No matter how much you have been afflicted by the agents of hell, your freedom has finally come in Jesus’ Name. I release the power of God to deliver you from all demonic attacks right now, in Jesus’ Name.

Prayer Point:
Thank you Father for the victory You have given me through Christ Jesus.

Bible in one year:
Luke 12-13,
Isaiah 28:14-29

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Thank the Lord for another  chance with Him! Happy New Month with so much Love to you dear!