Open Heavens 30 March 2016: Wednesday daily devotion by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Faith of a Child

Topic: The Faith of a Child [Wednesday 30, March 2016]

Memorise: And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. – Matthew 18:3

Super Eagles player Alex Iwobi takes selfie with Kelechi Iheanacho and Abdullahi Shehu in Egypt

Buhari, Amosun, Fayose hail Tinubu at 64

President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State
and his Ekiti State counterpart, Ayodele Fayose, have congratulated the 
national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, 
as he clocks 64 years today. Buhari and Tinubu 

Fuel Scarcity: Senate summons Kachikwu

Henry Umoru & Joseph Erunke ABUJA —WORRIED by the 
unending nationwide fuel scarcity, the Senate, yesterday, 
summoned the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources,

Power drops further to 2,620.90MW

Millions of Nigerians had their Easter celebrations in darkness
 as power generation yesterday dropped further to 2,620 megawatts.
While focus has been on the fuel shortages, it appears Nigerians have taken
 for granted the daily drop in power outages, without explanation by the
supervisory agencies. Out of this, Ikeja Electric got 393.14MW, 

Photos: Joseph Yobo's younger brother, Gideon & wife welcome their miracle son, share their wonderful testimony

Gideon Yobo, the younger brother of footballer Joseph Yobo and his wife, Blessing, have welcomed their first child, a boy whom they have christened Caleb G.I.D Williamson Yobo. The couple got married on June 27th last year in Liverpool, England.

How TB Joshua 'healed' the Tanzanian president's son

An exclusive video has been released to YouTube detailing the visit of Nigerian 'Prophet' T.B. Joshua to Tanzania and revealing further details of the pastor's closeness to the East African nation's new pace-setting President.

Open Heavens 29 March 2016: Tuesday daily devotion by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Losing Focus?

Topic: Losing Focus? [Tuesday 29, March 2016]

Memorise: The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. – Luke 12:23

FBI hacks Apple iPhone by mysterious method

By Tami Abdollah and Brandon Bailey, Associated Press

The FBI said Monday it successfully used a mysterious technique without Apple Inc.'s help to hack into the iPhone used by a gunman in a mass shooting in California, effectively ending a pitched court battle between the Obama administration and one of the world's leading technology companies.

APC queries release of Wike’s aides arrested for election rigging

The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has queried the hurried release, by security agencies, of aides of Governor Nyesom Wike who were arrested for malpractices and violence during during the  State and National Assembly rerun elections in the State.

Fuel scarcity without end

By The Editorial Board of The Guardian Newspaper

The recurrent spectacle of petrol scarcity in Nigeria in recent times should be seen as an embarrassment that should be dealt with immediately. President Muhammadu Buhari has underscored this national shame with his meeting with all stakeholders a few days ago after which the government acknowledged the scale of the problem.

Open Heavens 28 March 2016: Monday daily devotion by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Your key to Freedom

Topic: Your key to Freedom [Monday 28, March 2016]

Memorise: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. – John 8:32

Paracetamol is ineffective at treating arthritis pain - Scientists

Paracetamol does little to ease hip and knee pain caused by the most common form of arthritis, a major study has found.

Easter 2016

By The Editorial Board [The Guardian]

On this Easter Sunday, the commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ after three days in the tomb, following a brutal crucifixion on Mount Calvary, Nigerians should reflect on the challenges facing their nation and renew their hope in the country’s manifestly great destiny. Indeed, this year’s celebration offers Christians in Nigeria yet another occasion to reflect on the import of the outstanding events upon which the Christian religion and practice are anchored and how those events should rekindle their faith in the redemptive powers of love.

6 Annoying As Hell Things Guys Do That Deserve Your Forgiveness

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Open Heavens 27 March 2016: Sunday daily devotion by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Sin against the Body

Topic: Sin against the Body [Sunday 27, March 2016]

Memorise: Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. – 1 Corinthians 6:18

Photos: Detained Ekiti Lawmaker Gets Heroic Welcome As He Lands Ekiti

Remember the Ekiti lawmaker, Akanni Afolabi who has been at the DSS custody was this week released. Well he has now returned to Ekiti and he got a heroic welcome. See more photos below…

FG declares March 25th, 28th as public holidays to celebrate Easter

Nigeria spends $1 billion to import tomato paste - UNEP

The United Nations Environmental Programme, UNEP, has lamented that the Nigerian government spent about $1 billion on importation of tomato paste.

5 Countries where Nigerians import goods from the most

The National Bureau of Statistics NBS has released a report on the statistics of Nigeria's importation of petrol and other goods in 2015.

$200 Billion Loot: EFCC arrives UAE, closes in on seven ex-governors (See List)

At least seven governors are said to be on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) radar over alleged $200billion loot to the United Arab Emirates. This comes on the heels of report of a trip to Dubai by the chairman of the anti-graft agency Ibrahim Magu, which is in line to recover the $200 billion loot.

C.Ronaldo was very kind and caring towards Neymar, I didn't expect that- Ballon D'or gala presenter Kate Abdo reveals

Kate Abdo, the female presenter at the just concluded Ballon D'or ceremony has revealed how kind, caring and thoughtful Cristiano Ronaldo was towards Barcelona player Neymar before and during the awards ceremony. Ronaldo lost out to Messi at the Awards ceremony.

Nigeria Super Eagles Team arrive in Kaduna (photos)

The Super Eagles team have arrived in Kaduna safely and settled into Africa Continental Hotel camp. They will be playing their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier match against Egypt at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna on Friday, March 25th. 

The Gathering of Vultures By Femi Fani-Kayode

The vultures are circling yet I am not disturbed because they cannot eat my flesh. The wolves are howling yet I shall not retreat because they cannot crush my bones. The bullies are threatening yet I shall not bow because they cannot break my spirit or conquer my soul. The demons are baying yet I shall not fear because they cannot drink my blood. The liars are lying yet I shall not be deterred for I know the Ancient of Days, the mighty God that I serve.

Open Heavens 22 March 2016: Tuesday daily devotion by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Growing in Grace

Topic: Growing in Grace [Tuesday 22, March 2016]

Memorise: But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. –2 Peter 3:18

GOV. DICKSON ORDER MARCH PAYMENT SALARY

The Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, on Monday in Yenagoa assured civil servants that the government would commence the payment of salaries to workers who have completed the process of verification through their Bank Verification Numbers at the end of this month.

Lagos State Govt begins integrity tests on Lekki Gardens buildings

Less than two weeks after a building under construction by Lekki Gardens
collapsed, killing no fewer than 35 people, Lagos State Govt says stability tests
 on buildings constructed by the building company to ascertain their structural
integrity have commenced. 

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80 abducted Chibok girls were found by US, UK surveillance & then left in captivity- Former UK ambassador to Nigeria says

In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, a UK Newspaper,
 former British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Andrew Pocock, says that
80 of the Government Girls College Students who were abducted by Boko
Haram members in April 2014, were spotted in Sambisa forest by a team of
British and American surveillance but they could not rescue them as the Nigerian
 government made no request for help.

Actress Omotola & her husband, Capt. Matthew vacation in Hawaii

Obama becomes the first president to visit Cuba in 88 years

President Barack Obama arrived in Cuba on Sunday on a historic visit, opening a new chapter in U.S. engagement with the Cuban Communist government after almost 10 decades of animosity between both countries.

Obasanjo: I Should Account For Money Recovered From Abacha Loot? What Stupidity!

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has slammed those asking him to account for recovered Abacha loot, describing them as illiterates.

Open Heavens 21 March 2016: Monday daily devotion by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Peace of God

Topic: The Peace of God [Monday 21, March 2016]

Memorise: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. –Philippians 4:7

#RiversRerun: INEC suspends all elections in Rivers

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended all elections in all constituencies in Rivers re-run pending the receipt of a comprehensive report from its field officials and monitors.

Federal government’s debt to road contractors

By The Editorial Board [The Guardian]

When Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola said the Federal Government owes N1.0 trillion to road contractors handling over 200 on-going projects in the country during the 2016 budget defense session the other day, that staggering amount of debt actually should stagger the mind of any Nigerian. But the fact that the projects are on-going and that the original debt was three time that amount, meaning that government has already paid N2.0 trillion or about 66.67 per cent of the real contract amount is some comfort, albeit in need of explanation.

Why more Nigerians are coming down with stroke

By Chukwuma Muanya

Medical experts have given reasons why more Nigerians than ever before are coming down with stroke even as they warn that many more may succumb if the causative issues are not addressed urgently.

Dakuku Assassination Attempt: Governor Wike narrates his side of the story

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the rerun elections in the state have shown clearly who is on ground and who is accepted by the people while dismissing Dakuku Peterside’s assassination story.

When The Unexpected Happen, Give Thanks

A Promise For You From Bible Promises:

Topic: When The Unexpected Happen, Give Thanks

Who Will Save Rivers State From Predeators?

By Ibrahim Modibbo

In Rivers state, things have fallen apart. Under Governor Nyesom Wike, Rivers is speedily drifting into a state of anarchy. Political marauders and serial killers are on the prowl, as human heads have now become trophies and souvenirs of electoral value. While ideas based on superior knowledge regulate the world, in Rivers, cutlasses and guns are now part of the dressing code that dominates the political space. Under Wike, there is a gradual but systematic display of native arrogance that is laced with Stone Age concepts and medieval policies that had been raised to an art of governance.

APC Unveils Real reasons Gov. Wike’s two work-free days included the banks

....Describes Gov. Wike as the Chief “Insecurity Officer of Rivers State”  

The Rivers State chapter of Progressives Congress, APC, said credible information available to it has unveiled the real reasons why Gov. Nyesom emphasised that banks remain closed during the two work-free days he declared yesterday for Thursday and Friday.

Open Heavens 18 March 2016: Friday daily devotion by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Fruit Bearing Christian?

Topic: Fruit Bearing Christian? [Friday 18, March 2016]

Memorise: The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. –Proverbs 11:30

CNN ‘Inside Africa’ explores polo in Nigeria

The latest ‘Inside Africa’ on CNN International explores the popularity of polo in Nigeria, set against the backdrop of the Lagos International Polo Tournament.

Resolving the MTN matter

By The Editorial Board [The Guardian]

It is just as well that the matter of the fine on MTN is approaching a resolution of some kind.  President  Muhammadu Buhari has  more or less  asked  the  company to ‘ go back and negotiate with  government agencies  on  what they consider  a very steep  fine  to be reduced and may be, given  time to pay gradually’.   Now that the  highest authority in the matter has  spoken,  there should be no reason  for  the Nigerian Communications  Commission (NCC) and  MTN not to reach  a mutually  acceptable  agreement.

Prophet who predicted Ocholi's death warns Kaduna Govt

Apostle Johnson Suleiman, the president of Omega Fire Ministries, who predicted the death of the minister of state for labour, James Ocholi, issued a warning to the Kaduna state government.

Fani Kayode reacts to call for EFCC to arrest and probe Jonathan

Nigeria's former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to the call to probe former president Goodluck Jonathan.

Open Heavens 15 March 2016: Tuesday daily devotion by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Dwelling in the Secret Place of God

Topic: Dwelling in the Secret Place of God [Tuesday 15, March 2016]

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

APC to South East Voters, Punish Wike, PDP for Sabotaging Ogoni Clean-Up, Denying Zone Governorship

Voters in the South East Senatorial Zone of Rivers State have been urged to avenge the wickedness of Governor Nyesom Wike and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State by rejecting all PDP candidates during the rerun State and National Assembly elections holding across the State on Saturday, March 19, 2016. The advice was contained in a statement by the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in which it urged the Rivers South East electorate “to punish Chief Wike and PDP for plotting to kill the Ogoni clean-up exercise and for denying the Zone the opportunity to produce the incumbent Governor of Rivers State.”

Wike lacks capacity to govern Rivers – Amaechi

Former Rivers State governor and Minister of Transportation Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has accused his successor, governor Nyesom  Wike of lacking the political will and capacity to govern Rivers State.

David Oyedepo: Understanding the Wonders of Kingdom Stewardship!

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Understanding the Wonders of Kingdom Stewardship!

By David O. Oyedepo

Didier Drogba shares a message of condolence with victims of terror attack in Ivory coast as gruesome images emerges

Didier Drogba has shared a condolence message with victims of the terror attack in Ivory Coast. Al-Qaeda gunmen on Sunday stormed the Grand-Bassam beach resort and opened fire on funseekers leaving at least 16 people dead and injuring several others. 

Lekki Building Collapse: Ambode sacks MD of Building Control Agency, 3 others

In the wake of the Lekki Gardens building collapse, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday approved the dismissal of the General Manager of the Building Control Agency (LASBCA) Engr. Adeigbe Olushola.

Ooni of Ife Receives His Beautiful Wife

Following the conclusion of traditional formalities, including the bride price in Benin on Saturday, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi has welcomed his new wife. Congrats to Oba and his Olori...

SHOCKING: Buhari Shed Tears After Seeing How N3.1Trillion Was Stolen By Presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari, who had thought that he had seen the worst of how corrupt practices have in the last few years brought Nigeria to her knees, last week, almost lost his cool when it was brought to his attention that a whopping $16billion – at the official exchange rate of N196, this comes to N3.136 trillion; while, with the parallel market rate of N315, it comes to a whopping N5.04trillion – of the nation’s crude oil revenue loss could be traced to some sharp practices by some individuals in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

Open Heavens 13 March 2016: Sunday daily devotion by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – A Word to the Lazy

Topic: A Word to the Lazy [Sunday 13, March 2016]

Memorise: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. – 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Photos: Ooni of Ife weds new wife in Benin

Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi today got married to his new bride, Wuraola Otiti Zynab Obanor, an architect from Benin, Edo state.

Actress Ibinabo Fiberesima will serve 5 years in jail

The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, yesterday dismissed an appeal filed by ex-beauty queen, Ibinabo Fiberesima, challenging a Lagos High Court judgment which sentenced her to serve five years in prison for the death of one Dr. Giwa Suraj.

Buhari gets accolades at UK Parliament for degrading Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in London got resounding accolades at the United Kingdom’s House of Lords for sustaining the war against Boko Haram and degrading their ability to attack and abduct children.