Monday 22 August 2016

I Have No Hands In PDP Crisis – Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied reports linking him to the lingering power tussle rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). 

Goodluck Jonathan: I didn’t know there was much corruption in my administration

When a good man is surrounded by many hungry Nigerians who see their offices as opportunity to go in and chop rather than serve the interest of the Nation, things often turn out this way.

Kenneth Copeland’s daily devotional August 22, 2016 - No Consolation Prize

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. -James 1:4

DCLM Daily Manna August 22, 2016 by Pastor Kumuyi - Beyond A Cruse Of Oil

Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Key Verse: "And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil" (2 Kings 4:2).

Open Heavens 22 August 2016: Monday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Healed through Obedience

Memorise: His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. – John 2:5

Sunday 21 August 2016

"MAGUN" | My Pastor Friend Died After Sleeping with Another Man's Wife

I was accused of killing him – 90-yr-old Rev S.T. Ola Akande
Samuel Oladele Akande, 3rd indigenous General Secretary of Nigerian Baptist Convention, served in various capacities for 40 years (1951 to 1991), the last 12 of which he was the General Secretary.

APC’s governance style not helping Nigeria; says PDP faction

The Ahmed Makarfi-faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has said the governance style of the All Progressives Congress has not helped the country so far.

Bishop David Oyedepo and Wife, Faith Celebrate 34th Wedding Anniversary

Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder and presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel,

Open Heavens 21 August 2016: Sunday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Be Faithful


Topic: Be Faithful [Sunday 21, August 2016]

Memorise: Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. – 1 Corinthians 4:2

He Can Rewrite Your Destiny

Topic: He Can Rewrite Your Destiny


Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man went through thee, I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations. Isaiah 60:15. Read: Isa 60:16-22

Friday 19 August 2016

Winner Emerges for Knorr Taste Quest Season 4

In what can be described as 13 weeks of spectacular, amazingly interesting, creative moments, Nahvi Ifode has emerged the “Seasoned one” on the premium cooking show, Knorr Taste Quest Season IV.

Kenneth Copeland’s daily devotional August 19, 2016 - See Yourself Risen With Jesus


Constantly keep in mind Jesus Christ (the Messiah) [as] risen from the dead… - 2 Timothy 2:8, The Amplified Bible

Our Daily Bread devotional, August 19, 2016 - Comparison Obsession


Read: Matthew 20:1–16, Bible in a Year:Psalms 103–104; 1 Corinthians 2

Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous? Matthew 20:15

Open Heavens 19 August 2016: Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Cumbered with Depression?

Memorise: But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. – 1 Kings 19:4

Tuesday 16 August 2016

Land dispute: Osogbo asks Aregbesola to ignore Ede


The Osogbo Progressive Union has urged Governor Rauf Aregbesola not to yield to the alleged blackmail employed by the people of Ede over the dispute on parcels of land where government projects and establishments are sited.

Ambode kicks against land grabbing, approves Lagos corps


Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday signed the Lagos State Properties Protection Law to put a stop to exploitation of property owners by land grabbers, popularly called omo oniles.

We met economy in meltdown – Osinbajo


Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday declared that the present Federal Government met an economy that was already in a meltdown.

Dalung sends two U-23 players, officials back to Nigeria


Sports minister Solomon Dalung has sent two players and three officials of the national U-23 team back to Nigeria from the ongoing 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil.

Buhari should know he’s no longer a military man – Oba Akiolu


The Oba of Lagos on Monday advised President Muhammadu Buhari to be civil in his approach to governance, saying he should realise that he is no longer a military man.

Sunday 14 August 2016

Nigerians arrested for drug trafficking not our members — MFM

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Church, popularly called MFM, has denied that eight Nigerians arrested by Cambodian authorities for alleged drug trafficking are its members.

Ondo primary: Youths urge Tinubu to be neutral

A group of youths under the auspices of Ondo Progressive Coalition has called on the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu to desist from any alleged plan to impose a candidate on the party ahead of its governorship primary in Ondo State.

#RioOlympics2016: Nigeria 2-0 Denmark

Dream Team VI are through to the semi-finals of the Olympics after two goals downed their European opponents

Our Daily Bread devotional, August 14, 2016 - Your Father Knows


Read: Matthew 6:25–34, Bible in a Year:Psalms 89–90; Romans 14

Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:8

Kenneth Copeland’s daily devotional August 14, 2016 - Don't Underestimate Your Prayers

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. - 1 Timothy 2:1-2

DCLM Daily Manna August 14, 2016 by Pastor Kumuyi - A Depth of Depravity

Text: 2 Samuel 2:12-18
Key Verse: "And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was called Helkath-hazzurim, which is in Gibeon" (2 Samuel 2:16).

Open Heavens 14 August 2016: Sunday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Relevant to each Other

Memorise: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. –Romans 12:5

Saturday 13 August 2016

Pope visits seven ex-Nigerian prostitutes in Italy

Pope Francis on Friday made a surprise visit to a Rome safe house in Italy where a Catholic charity is protecting women freed from forced prostitution.

Our Daily Bread devotional, August 13, 2016 - When We Don’t Understand

Read: Isaiah 55:6–13, Bible in a Year: Psalms 87–88; Romans 13

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.Isaiah 55:8

Kenneth Copeland’s daily devotional August 13, 2016 - Heart to Heart


For who has known or understood the mind (the counsels and purposes) of the Lord so as to guide and instruct Him and give Him knowledge? But we have the mind of Christ (the Messiah) and do hold the thoughts (feelings and purposes) of His heart. - 1 Corinthians 2:16, The Amplified Bible

Open Heavens 13 August 2016: Saturday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Self Discipline

Memorise: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. – 1 Corinthians 9:27

Tuesday 9 August 2016

Ekiti PDP raises questions over Aisha Buhari's US trip, asking why there was no International coverage


PDP in Ekiti state has reacted to the recent reports of the president's wife, Mrs. Aisha Buhari's recent visit to the US saying that they seriously doubt she visited the US. This reaction came after APC stated on Sunday that Mrs. Buhari visit to the United States had exposed Governor Ayodele Fayose as a “shameless liar.”
In a statement signed by the party's publicity secretary, Jackson Adebayo, the party said it became necessary to question Aisha Buhari's visit after there was no official statement made by the presidency over her visit to the US. Saying that making people believe she visited the US was a function of total ignorance and mischief, saying:

Power-drunk EFCC chairman arrests blogger over story


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested popular blogger, Mr. Abubakar Sidiq Usman, otherwise known as Abusidiqu, over a recent report he published against the Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu.

Mrs. Buhari didn’t go to US, says PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State has accused the state’s All Progressives Congress of ignorance and mischief over its comment on the purported visit of the Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, to the United States of America.

President Buhari sends congratulatory letter to Seyi Tinubu on the occasion of his wedding today (photo)

Bola Tinubu's son Seyi had his engagement/court wedding to Layal in Lagos today August 8th and got a congratulatory message from President Buhari. See that after the cut....

Open Heavens 9 August 2016: Tuesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Blessed Assurance

Memorise: Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. – Isaiah 3:10

Monday 8 August 2016

HEAVENLY ATTENTION

Memorise: And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and saw him, and said unto Him, Zacchaeus make haste and come down; for today I must abide at thy house. Luke 19:5

Friday 5 August 2016

LAGOS APPREHENDS WOMAN USING INFANT TWINS TO BEG FOR ALMS

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The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development monitoring team has apprehended another woman soliciting alms with two infant babies suspected to be twins in the Costain area of the State.

#‎Rio2016 Olympics: Nigeria 5-4 Japan

The Dream Team played an interesting first game at the Olympics to earn their first three points in Manaus on Friday

Open Heavens 5 August 2016: Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Stolen Bread?

Memorise: Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. – Proverbs 20:17

Thursday 4 August 2016

Court dismisses Faleke's appeal against Kogi state gov, Yahaya Bello


An appeal filed by James Faleke, ex-running mate of former APC governorship candidate in Kogi state, Abubakar Audu, James Faleke, to nullify the installation of Yahaya Bello as the APC candidate in the state's governorship election has been dismissed by the Appeal court sitting in Abuja.

Photo: Woman gives birth to quadruplets in Rivers State















A woman gave birth to a set of quadruplets...3 boys and a girl on August 1st at SaveAlife mission hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Congrats to the parents...

For those who missed it, watch Ahmed Musa's goals for Leicester City against Barcelona (video)


Ahmed Musa was the star of the day as he scored a solo golazo goal just two minutes after being introduced in the International Champions Cup match between new club Leicester and Barcelona on Wednesday night.

Signed for a club record £16m from CSKA Moscow, the 23-year-old Nigerian forward came on at half-time with Leicester 3-0 down and showed off his incredible dribbling ability immediately.

Wednesday 3 August 2016

Photos: EFCC arraigns Gov. Fayose’s aide Abiodun Agbele

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission today arraigned Abiodun Agbele, aide to the Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on an eleven count charge bordering on conspiracy to launder the sum of over N4.6 billon.

Photos: Pres. Buhari recieves former President Goodluck Jonathan in Aso Rock

President Buhari this afternoon received former President Goodluck Jonathan at the state house Abuja. Speaking with state house correspondents after their closed door meeting which lasted for 20 minutes, Jonathan said he was in Aso Rock to brief President Buhari of his recent international engagements. More photos after the cut.

Photos: IGP visits Lagos state gov, Akinwunmi Ambode

Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, today paid a visit to the Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode over the recent militant attacks in some parts of the state. More photos after the cut...

Tuesday 2 August 2016

GTBank – Ogun State Principals Cup (Season 4) Finals holds on Tuesday 2nd August, 2016


Lagos Nigeria – August, 2016: The MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta will on Tuesday 2nd August, 2016 host the finals of the GTBank-Ogun State Principals Cup. The much anticipated fixtures will light up the Rock City as thousands of football lovers and supporters from the Egba, Ijebu, Remo, and Yewa divisions of the State will troop to Kuto to witness the soccer spectacle.

Open Heavens 2 August 2016: Tuesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Come back Home

Memorise: There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked. – Isaiah 48:22

Monday 1 August 2016

What The Economy Needs to Recover From Recession

Amid the official pronouncement that Nigeria’s economy is in recession and increase in Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 12 percent to 14 percent by the CBN, an economist is calling for increase in local production of goods as one of the ways to force down per unit cost, for the country to recover from recession and high inflation rate of 16.5 percent.

Warri big boy Tuoyo Omatsuli and Wife Welcome Triplets

Tuoyo Omatsuli, a former NDDC executive director Projects, who made news last year for spending millions on a hand-made 3-piece wedding suit, is now a proud dad. His beautiful wife Oludewa gave birth to triplets recently. See photo of his wife and the babies below...

PHOTOS: Meet the Tallest Student in University of Abuja

University of Abuja has a tall guy who many have accepted as the tallest student in the institution. He is a 300 going to 400Level economics student; a basket-baller, intelligent, smart, sharp, and cool. His name is Evidence Ebuka Vincent [aka Eviddy D Baller]. Check out more pics...

President Buhari’s Govt got N2.2 trillion from federation account in one year

Facts have emerged through a painstaking and diligent investigation that the Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari got a total N2,203,573,573,563.25(Two trillion, two hundred and three billion, five hundred and seventy-three million, five hundred and seventy-three thousand, five hundred and sixty-three naira and twenty-five kobo) from the Federation Account as allocation between June 2015 and May 2016, Economic Confidential can authoritatively report.

Open Heavens 1 August 2016: Monday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Blessings from Above

Memorise: Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob shall be upon a land of corn and wine; also his heavens shall drop down dew. – Deuteronomy 33:28

The Secrets of Family Increase (5) by Pastor Faith Oyedepo

Author: Pastor Faith Oyedepo

Dear Reader,

I will be concluding this series, by showing you something that has robbed many of entering into the fullness of the blessings of God.  As we start, we will see how it can be avoided and cured.  This habit is a universal disease that has no regard for a particular race or colour.