It is now common knowledge, although it did not used to be, that along with the Armenians, Ethiopians are the oldest Christians on Earth. I have been to Ethiopia twenty-five times in study of the roots of Scripture and the Ekklesia (the word used in the original Bible is Ekklesia, not Church. Church is an incorrect translation of the Koine Greek word Ekklesia, which actually means Gathering).

One of the surprising things about Ethiopia is that their Scriptures and traditions are purer than those in Europe. For example, the oldest complete illustrated New Testament in the world is in Ethiopia. They are called the Garima Gospels and are written in the ancient Ge'ez language of Ethiopia.

Also strange to outsiders is the fact that the Garima Gospels and other ancient Scriptures are kept in churches and monasteries that are in very hard to reach locations, like mountaintop churches and caves.

It is because of their history. Over the course of a thousand years, they have been attacked by Muslims (funny enough, they gave asylum to the first Muslims when the Quraysh of Mecca were killing them). And often, the only safe place for them were mountaintops, caves and other treacherous terrains.

I have been to some of these places, and much as I love God, I hesitate to go to these mountaintop monasteries and churches again because you can almost die getting there. The only way is by foot, and the Ethiopians are genetically evolved to do well in high altitudes. Pastor Favour Desimhi, who once followed me to Wenchi Cherkos Monastery, and I almost had a heart attack while my wife was climbing and smiling.

But suffice it to say that the original Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church did not believe in the Trinity and worshipped on the Sabbath. They also circumcise males and abstain from pork. They considered many of the practices of European Catholicism as heresy. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and the Coptic Church of Egypt were initially very unreceptive to new ideas from Rome and other European centres of Catholicism.

However, that all changed when they were attacked by wave after wave of Muslim armies. Things got to head after yet another attack by a Muslim army led by Imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi, a military leader from the Adal Sultanate, which is in present-day Somalia.

At around 1539, he attacked and occupied the Christian nation of Abyssinia, now known today as Ethiopia. The Emperor of Habesha (Habesha is an alternative name for Abyssinia or Ethiopia), Dawit II, had, in a panic, requested help from Christian Europe through João Bermudes, a Portuguese Catholic priest. Ardent followers of my page will remember that I visited the palace of this same Dawit II in Lalibela, in the Amhara region of Ethiopia.

The King of Portugal, John III of Portugal, a Catholic (as were most Europeans at the time), offered help on the condition that the Abyssinians accepted the Trinity and the veneration of Mary, as well as other Catholic doctrines.

Caught between a rock and a hard place, Dawit II did not object vigorously, although he was not thrilled with the idea. He had to be practical. He was not in a position suitable for refusal. But his son, Gelawdewos, who was more conscious than his father of their standing as royals of the Solomonic dynasty, was not sold on the idea. He eventually defeated the Muslim army with the help of Portuguese musketeers led by Cristóvão da Gama.

After the defeat of the Muslims, Gelawdewos, who succeeded his father, refused to follow through with the conditions of the Portuguese king and insisted on the observance of Saturday, the Sabbath Day, as the day of worship, the refusal of his people to eat pork, and the practice of circumcision, amongst others.

Sadiy, after a Muslim army defeated Gelawdewos on March 23, 1559, and killed him, João Bermudes and his fellow Portuguese Catholic priests overwhelmed the Abyssinians with teachings on the Trinity, Sunday worship, non-requirement of circumcision, and the veneration of Mary.

Left with no army and almost entirely at the mercy of the military assistance they were expecting from Europe, these dogmas were accepted and have continued to cause division and controversy in Ethiopia even until today.

Reno Omokri

Gospeller. Deep Thinker. #TableShaker. #1 Bestselling author of Facts Versus Fiction: The True Story of the Jonathan Years. Globetrotter. Hollywood Magazine Humanitarian of the Year, 2019. Business Insider Influencer of the Year 2022.


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She can’t even clean the ceiling fan in her room.... dirty girl

Thank you

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I think a "get together" party can be organized there without much crowds but just few staff's within and outside the ward's with less noise and no laud blast.

Then present souvenir or gifts and food couple with a light drink or assorted fruit to each patience

Good evening guys.

I need your help in setting up Xmas event in my workplace.

I work in a newly built private hospital, the management want I and my team to set up Christmas Event that can hold in the hospital facility.

The hospital is section into two;
I. Hospital section- consist of wards
II. Diagnostics section- consist of Administrative offices, scans, renal, consultations rooms etc.

The hospital section building is about 10 meters away from the diagnostic building

Currently we’re not yet operating in full capacity but we believed that by December there will more patients in the wards.

The challenges now is that [WHAT CAN OF EVENT CAN WE DO WITHOUT DISTURBING THE PATIENTS THAT MAYBE IN THE WARD AT THAT TIME

Please I need your suggestions

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The reason why we did not choose Nigerian-made cars is because they don’t manufacture their vehicles, but they assemble them.

“I prefer Nigerian-made products, but the Nigerian car companies are only buying the vehicle parts and assembling them here.

INNOSON and NORD how true is this?

It is hard to leave

Respectively speaking Sir, won’t you keep to your promise?

LMAO

The highly-anticipated 19th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is finally taking place in Lagos on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi's Mami Watatakes the lead with 12 nominations including Best Film in an African Language, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Screenplay and Best Director.

Here is the list of 2023 AMAA winners as they are announced:

Efere Ozako Award for Best Short Film
• Lions - Ethiopia

Jubril Malaifia Award for Best Animation
• Jabari - Ghana

Best Documentary
• Le Spectre de Boko Haram - Cameroon

Ousmane Sembene Award for Best Film in an African Language
• Anikulapo - Nigeria

Michael Anyiam Osigwe Award for Best Film by an African-Born Director Living Abroad
• KOFA - Jude Idada (Nigeria/Canada)

Best Diaspora Short Film
• Raw Materials - (Jamaica) - directed by Sosiessia Nixon-Kelly

Best Diaspora Documentary
• Sound of the Police - (United States) - directed by Stanley Nelson

Best Diaspora Narrative Feature
• Our Father, The Devil - (United States) directed by Ellie Foumbi

Best Achievement in Production Design
• Anikulapo - Nigeria

Best Achievement in Costume Design
• Djibril Drame - Xalé - Senegal

Best Achievement in Make-Up
• Campell Precious Arebamen - Mami Wata - Nigeria

Best Achievement in Soundtrack
• Antoine Nshimiyimana - Fight Like a Girl - Rwanda

Best Achievement in Visual Effects
• Emmanuel Bassey - Gangs of Lagos - Nigeria

Best Achievement in Sound
• Vianney Aube Sira - Burkina Faso

Best Achievement in Cinematography
• Lilis Soares - Mami Wata - Nigeria

Best Achievement in Editing
• Bertrand Conard - Omen - DRC

Best Achievement in Screenplay
• Moussa Sene Absa, Pierre Magny, Ben Diogay Beye - Xalé - Senegal

National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVB) Award for Best Nigerian Film
• Mami Wata

Best Young/Promising Actor
• Maleek Sanni - Gangs of Lagos

Best Actor in a Supporting Role
• Jimmy-Jean Louis - Rise

Best Actress in a Supporting Role
• Rokhaya Niang - Xalé - Senegal

Best Actor in a Leading Role
• Tobi Bakre - Brotherhood - Nigeria

Best Actress in a Leading Role
• Nse Ikpe-Etim - 4-4-44 (Four Four Forty-Four) - Nigeria

First Debut Feature by a Director
• Baloji - Omen - DRC

Best Director
• Apolline Traoré - Sira

Best Film
• Xalé- Senegal


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Someone must have played the video where Ayo Fayose warned him of imminent danger should be betray Wike... Sense quickly rush to him medulla

Why some idiots fight online over Igbo-Yoruba issue, serious minded ones are busy locking down their spouses in real life

We celebrate mediocrity too much for this country

Rufai Oseni and the Journalism Profession: A Critical Perspective

By Dele Elempe

The expectation on Rufai Oseni, Arise News TV Channel's anchor by members of the rational public, not the usual friends is too high for him, as a matter of fact. Rufai is not a journalist as a matter of fact. He studied Animal Anatomy and Physiology from the University of Agriculture in Abeokuta, and also studied at the Lagos Business School. He is a very bright mind, no doubt. He has been a guess lecturer in prestigious institutes like Cambridge and Sussex Universities. He has led trainings for senior executives. He is a mentor and presided over several technology conferences.


However, there a question mark on his formal education in the field of journalism apart from his experience in several media houses.

First, journalism has its core codes and ethics all around the world no matter the differences in cultural traditions. The most common shared elements are the principles of Truthfulness, Accuracy, Fact-based Communications, Independence, Objectivity, Impartiality, Fairness, Respect for Others, Public Accountability among others. Except there is a clandestine agenda or a populist propaganda Oseni is pursuing, he seems not to be conscious of all these afformentioned ethical values of the journalism profession which is adjudged to be the fourth estate of the realm that serves as the watchdog and an intergral part of democracy. In his duty as an anchor, Oseni finds it difficult to be objective, to be impartial, to be fair and to respect others. He is particularly pessimistic and gives an idea of one pursuing an agenda. This obvious trait has been condemned by several scholars within the journalistic profession and outside it - basically members the our rational community.

Just recently, Oseni had a very difficult time with one of the guests, Jesutega Onokpasa, on Arise TV which has sent ripples of questions about Oseni's consistent unprofessional conduct as an anchor. This was the second time he had such clash with the same guest. The first was when a guest, a lawyer and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, cast serious aspersions on the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Oseni entertained that illegality but was quick to reprimmand Jesutega, who himself is a lawyer, for calling the other guest to order. That is not how to be impartial, that is not how to be objective, that is not how to be fair and that is not how to practice journalism. As a journalist(anchor) apart from knowing the nuances of the profession, one ought to also know the legal limits of guest on your shows. One of such character that Oseni entertains in his illegalities is Dele Farotimi. He makes very emotional and illegal statements on programmes with careless abandon and thinks them as the eternal truth. He finds a kindred spirit in pessimism with Oseni. However, this will be left for another day.

There are ways Television, TV, interviews are conducted, which are thought in elementary studies in journalism. Interviews can be filled with emotions depending on the subject. So hammering interviewees with 'gotcha-style' questioning or asking tough questions too much can make the guest to feel uncomfortable. You must have it in mind that you are conducting an interview which will benefit your station, not an interrogation of a suspect. What Oseni does is to interrogate his guest especially those on the other side(which shows his partiality) as if they are before the Inquisition.

Another very sour point in Oseni when he interviews is his inability to actively listen. As an interviewer, you seek information, clarification, story, news...you are bound to listen more than talk even if you disagree.

The truth is, the ability, which Oseni does not possess in ample measure, to interview effectively and make your guest feel at ease is a very important part of journalism. This is so because with effective interviews, valuable information can be gathered. So you must build trust so that the information you seek can be given. An interviewee is likely going to express himself freely if he feels comfortable and the conversation is flowing. Oseni distrupts interviews and makes his guests to feel they are at war with him because of their political affiliations. Yes, ask tough questions, hard-hitting questions, but do so with so much candour that will elicit answers from the guest. If they do not yield desired results, rephrase your questions or move on to others. This is a valued skill as a journalist.

On the 30th of October, while interviewing Onokpasa, Rufai said and I quote:

"Patriotism means supporting your country at all times, but also the government when they deserve it. Mr Onokpasa I put it to you that you came to misrepresent the facts as it regards subsidy removal. President Tinubu announced subisdy on inauguration and that was effectively pulling out subsidy. So you saying he didnt remove subsidy, quoting the PIA law that has been there for a while is a misrepresentation of facts."

The above is very poor and appalling coming from an interviewer and a supposed journalist. It is not only confrontational, it is not conversational and appealing.

He went on to interject the said Mr Onokpasa who was about to respond by saying "let me finish please." This is a subtle order on your guest you did not pay to appear on the programme. Onokpasa would go on to accuse Oseni of raising his voice on him. Was it a mortal combat the audience were expecting to see or they were glued to your programme to gather information from the other side? Oseni must spell out what he wants actually.

Onokpasa, a lawyer, accused Oseni of practising sensationalism, which I quite agree with. He said he was rude to him, which an interviewer must avoid. "I am your guest. You will respect me." At some point, Onokpasa threatened to walk out of the studio, and Oseni obliged him to do so if he so wished, something no journalist who knows the dos and donts of the profession will ever do. How do you tell your unpaid guest to leave your studio if he wants? How can you tell a guest that if he is not comfprtable, he is free to walk out while laughing? Where is your sense of apology if he felt uncomfortable with your conduct?

I am aware a lot of persons outside the profession might not be able to understand my points as I speak from a professional perspective, however the blantant partisanship and abandonment of professional objectivity and conduct must be discussed within the hallowed chambers of objectivity. And that is what Dr Ruben Abati seems to be doing to forestall the total breakdown of Arise TV.

One observation that must be noted is that Oseni, as an anchor, insert himself into narrative during interview sessions not as an anchor he is, but as a celebrity and as the 'voice of the people.' But we recall his 'Nigerian Attitude' when he was apprehended in Lagos drivinf against the traffic laws.

Another of his uncomely attitude is his apetite for preaching morals and good governance - making so much statements and attempting to put words in the heads and mouths of guests. "I put it to you that..." This he does very often instead of sticking to asking the necessary questions. Larry King once said if it takes more than three sentences to ask a question, it is a bad question. It seems Oseni is oblivious of this.


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Association Loosers

This man dey write Abeg...

I was once in this category but thank Jesus I scale through without hurting her feelings but I must say that it’s not easy

Another milestone for the Indi’Igbo

Na like this cooked up story dey be.....

Hope you get what you want from this post sha

The rate at which I have limitless night sleep these days is getting me worry of my mental health

Obidients are guilty of al the accusations levelled against them by Reno Omokri... abi na lie?

Na dem

I hope Igbo has learned their lesson, now is the time for them to go back to the drawing board, work with the government of the day, negotiate with the power brokers from the North, South and West for better outing Next time.


May Nigeria be great

this is the most foolish case of them all......


How could people that lives in Abuja has Superior Voting power than the rest in the 36 states?

What about

POV
PS

This is how someone who speculates with the dollar thinks.

He buys the dollars hoping that it will appreciate against the Naira. It does in fact appreciate against the Naira, which is gain for the person.

After the gain, you expect this person not to complain because of the gain but this is not the case.

Why is this person still angry about the exchange rate after gaining from speculating?

It is simple. This person expects that the prices of products and services he or she expects to spend the forex gain on to remain the same but it can’t hence the angst.


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I think bcuz of Obidients attitude before, during and after the election

Infojames:
Please what did Obi did to Reno

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The reason Peter Obi attacked the integrity of our judiciary earlier today is because he has seen the handwriting on the wall. The comments by Justice Okoro and his colleagues have shown that they have not been intimidated by the cyberbullies Mr Obi has rallied to himself. #AllEyesOnTheJudiciary failed to bully their lordships, and Mr Obi has resorted to these feeble attempts to muddy the waters. 

Peter Obi will lose, and his appeal will be dismissed. Coup baiting by warning that Nigerian democracy will be under threat if "the transparency of judiciary operatives is uncertain" is such a selfish thing to do. 

Must Peter Obi burn the country down because he lost an election that even his home state Governor publicly told him he had no chance of winning despite jumping from church to church asking Christians to "take back your country" as if Nigeria belongs only to adherents of one religion,

Peter Obi's attempt at Yes Daddily instigating "religious war" in Nigeria failed, and his attempt to subtly provoke a military takeover will also end in frustration. Democracy is not threatened, and there will not be a coup in Nigeria over Peter Obi's appeal at the Supreme Court, should it be dismissed. 

If Peter Obi has evidence that our judiciary is corrupt, let him boldly publish it, or forever remain silent and stop trying to set Nigerians against the bench. 

By Reno Omokri

Dey Play OP

Everything na Money

@LOVEALAIGBO and @DoTheNeedful

Are giving us hit upon hit

But still 1-3 in favor of DoTheNeedful

Well reviewed

God bless ivm