These are truly difficult times brethren; these are times that people tend to be confused, tired and perhaps hopeless. But I bring you good tidings, our God NEVER changes; He is still the same: faithful and true to His Word.. The Bible has made it clear that in times of trouble, all we have to do is to look up to God. That means keeping Faith with him. I admonish you please do not faint in these troublous times. A lot of confusing doctrines will be bandied about, but the Lord says “wait on the Lord, I say wait”. The promises of God remain the same: “That we shall live and not die”; this is the time to deploy His weapon against our enemies, particularly the current one ravaging the world-the corona virus- and pray violently against it. We have been attacked and so we must launch a counter attack. Our most potent weapon at this stage is fasting; In Isaiah 58 verse 6, the Lord made it clear “Is this not a fast I have chosen to loosen the bands...
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It is clear the Cable Network News (CNN) once the pride of media reportage has totally lost its touch as a result of their obsession with bringing down President Donald Trump. Now, Al-Jazeera has taken the lead with focused, mass, ethical reportage. It is painful, but true. The CNN did well prior to the arrival of the Trump era; but now it is shameful watching their reportage centre on insults and denigration of the person and character of the US President. Why would you not expect such a man trapped already by his own shortcomings—not to react wildly? The CNN has lost not only its unique professional touch, it has also brought to question its integrity and managerial governance. Many of us who enjoyed the CNN for its remarkable corporate transparency, authority, exceptional leadership style and strict adherence to excellence are now wary of the kind of dirty practice that is being unveiled before our very eyes. In maintenance of good corporate zeal and balanced journalism, CNN has...
One of the enduring measures put in place by the Federal Government for Nigerians to stay at home is the promise to receive the so-called palliatives. This was done to persuade, particularly the Nigerian Civil Servants who survive on lean purse or borrowed loans from numerous financial Institutions to stay at home. But four weeks into the lockdown, some privileged Institutions and Service providers are capitalising on the situation to feast on Nigerians. “I owe my bank some money and to my surprise despite government intervention, they still deduct my money”, said a fellow who prefer anonymity. Another fellow whose DSTV expired also expressed shock that instead of the mouthed “temporal relief” as a result of the sudden covid-19 pandemic which has disrupted private and commercial life, he was cut off. “I don’t understand what’s going on”, he complained. “Our government lacks the will to enforce policies”, he stated. That’s not all; these days Nigerians consume double of what they us...
By the end of 2020, it is reported that the Chinese Government hopes to wipe out poverty entirely from its territory. This is not sudden; it has been gradual. The government of China has a policy of empowering young entrepreneurs, extending credits to the poor to engage in profitable business, and have a robust plan to prevent epidemic outbreak as well as ensure affordable healthcare. The most enduring perhaps is the ability to engage all graduating students from the University especially those technologically sound. Today, there is a slogan in place: “help the next generation of Chinese youths to grow”! The mountains, hills, savannah and arable lands, the forest and dry lands are all exploited by government not to mention the mineral resources harnessed for the improvement of income per capital. The average Chinese are proud and confident. He is patriotic and ready to contribute his best to his proud country. No wonder, collectively, they confronted and defeated dreaded the corona...
The die is cast. Edo State All Progressive Congress (APC) primary election comes up June 2 baring any unforeseen extension. With all attempts made to settle the warring titans proving futile, the stage is set for the battle royal. Unlike in the past when the suave and quiet Obaseki enjoyed the support of his now turned adversary, the coast was clear. Now, with the reverse the case, Mr Obaseki seemed to have a Gordian knot to crack. Undaunted, however the tough, firm and determined Obaseki is all but set to upset bookmaker’s predictions. Comrade Adams Oshiomole on his part is adamant; the pint sized, diminutive former governor is buoyed by his added position as the National Chairman of Obaseki’s party with the seeming influence of his acclaimed Federal might. As a result, the man who boasted that Obaseki cannot win his “local government” election has lined up regular faces in the political scenes such as Pastor Osaze Ize Iyamu, Dr. Pious Odubu, Engineer Ogiewonyi, etc., to slug i...
A group known as the Vanguard for Promotion of Equality has blasted the Nigerian Press for always promoting strange vices such as nepotism and ethnic superiority. The group made this position known in a statement signed by its Secretary-General Malam Yakubu Rilwan. The statement wondered why so soon after the demise of the former Chief of Staff to Mr. President that a number of names being bandied are all of the same ethnic stock. " Is Nigeria the exclusive preserve of certain group of persons?" Malam Yakubu wondered why the press has abandoned their primary role as protectors of Nigeria's' hard earned democracy. "Look at the way CNN, Washington Post, New York Times operate; they see the country as their entire forte and speak the truth where possible", he said. "They carry out investigative journalism and get to the bottom of any fact", he added. Malam Yakubu stated that those names being bandied about as possible replacement for the departed COS...
Secretary to the Government of the Federation Mr Boss Mustapha and chairman of Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has been exonerated from blame over his comments on the state of Nigeria’s health sector. Speaking at a private meeting, the Secretary-General of the Abuja based Committee for Good Governance (CFGG) Prince Kenneth Okoh lashed out at those calling the SGF names stating that it is not the job of Boss Mustapha to know exactly the state of affairs at the Health sector since you have a substantive Minister in charge as well as a Minister of State. He said besides, there is a senate and reps committees in charge of Health who are supposed to perform oversight function in that area. “Why attack someone who merely reports to the president and is not a medical doctor or medical inspection officer?” The secretary-General expressed shock that some critics would take this matter to such ridiculous level and blamed the rot on the corrupt nature of supervising authorities. “What typ...
For those who think that the bitter rift between Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki and his estranged political godfather is over should better cool it; a thorough investigation emphatically uncovered the concrete plan to defeat the incumbent at the primary to be hosted by Oshiomole’s henchmen. Our source confided in us that since the failed plot to remove Oshiomole as National Chairman, you don’t expect him to just leave Obaseki like that? “Someone who tried to cut your neck, would you allow him to go free” the source questioned. “You should expect heads to roll”, the source disclosed. As a first move, the Chief Akande peace reconciliation committee is going to recommend that Oshiomole’s renegade Assembly men be recalled and sworn in immediately. “That is where the first bobby trap is”, our source revealed. The second plan is to ask Obaseki to drop Comrade Phillip Shaibu as his deputy by June, 2020, if he is to fly the party’s ticket; then at the primary a popular national leader...