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Kai! the same Sokoto that I used to cherish in the early 90s?

OP you meant "were you flogged?"

I was flogged tired gan self. Especially when my mother followed me to school to report me. That will be double "flogging", home and away.

lol.

I just hoped that our leaders are following on such news.

Diversity Sharpens You

Wed, 8 May 2019

‘For you are all one in Christ Jesus.’ Galatians 3:28 NLT

If you limit yourself only to people who think exactly like you, you’ll never grow personally or accomplish what God has in mind for you. You need people who have 20/20 vision where you have blind spots. The way to offset your weak areas is by being able to work with people who are strong in those areas. Instead of looking for those who conform to your opinions, you need someone who loves you enough to challenge your opinions from time to time. Why? Because you still have a lot of learning and growing to do!

Think of the people Jesus picked. Luke was a doctor, and Peter and John were fishermen. If you prided yourself on your image, which would you have picked? But Jesus needed them all to accomplish His mission. He knew we need people who complement us, not duplicate us. It is estimated that even if you had the genius of Einstein, you’d still know less than one per cent of all there is to know. And if you were mega-talented, you’d only be able to achieve less than one per cent of what can be achieved. Yes, we need harmony. But there’s a difference between harmony which is derived from two or more distinctly different notes that blend together, and unison, the same note made at the same time. Harmony is far more appealing to the ear than unison. So your relationships should be harmonious without being in clone-like unison. Think about it: you are uniquely different from anyone else. So if you want others to love and accept you, start loving and accepting them. The greatest wisdom is found in diversity, not conformity.

stupid unionists. I don't blame them. In as much that Tinubu's daughter is installing Iya-Oloja & Baba-Oloja at the computer village, what else does one expect.

Silly people at the helm of governments.

..... gbe body ee......lol

LacunaJacuna:
Good move.

L.G is directly close to the masses.


How do we now checkmate the Local Government Chairmen to prevent looting?

.....my fear most.

....they've both eaten from the sacrificial cow that the G-boy used for the party.


"This is another level of Yahoo boys to make money. They will use cham to sleep with cow and later organized a party, most especially birthday party and killed the cow for the party. Anyone that eat of the cow meat will have his or destiny whisked away for making money. Be careful of birthday party and other party you go. "Ewu Mbe Loko Longe, Longe Pa’apa Ewu" Tell your children to beware and must not follow friends to party."

Encouragement For Single Parents

Tue, 7 May 2019

‘Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation.’ Genesis 21:18 NIV

When you read the story of Hagar and her son Ishmael, you realise how much God cares about single parents. Although Abraham was Ishmael’s father, he sent the boy and his mother away without regular support: ‘Abraham took some food and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar. He set them on her shoulders and then sent her off with the boy. She went on her way and wandered in the desert.’ (Genesis 21:14 NIV)

In many ways Hagar typifies those who walk through the desert of past mistakes, shame, abandonment, and fear of starting over. The Bible tells us when the water was gone, she put the boy under a bush. ‘Then she went off and sat down about a bow-shot away, for she thought, “I cannot watch the boy die.” And as she sat there, she began to sob.’ (Genesis 21:15–16 NIV)

As a single parent you may be tired and lonely. Humanly speaking, you’ve done the best you can with what you have, but you’ve nothing left to give. The good news is God’s divine resources are inexhaustible: ‘He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.’ (Isaiah 40:29 NIV)

An angel of God called to Hagar from Heaven. ‘“Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation.” Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water.’ (Genesis 21:17–19 NIV)

God loves your child even more than you do, and when you turn to Him, He’ll show you a ‘well of water’ you never knew existed. He has plans for your children, so encourage them and lift them up. The God who made Hagar’s child ‘great’ can do the same for yours!

...... I never like his show anyway. In all honesty, you can't compare AY to Osofia when it come to comedy films. People should always appreciate the mercy of God and identify that their been there is not by their efforts. "anu nii won ri gba".

Harrymig1:
May we be found ready

amen sir in Jesus name.

Living God’s Way

Mon, 6 May 2019

‘If our lives are centred in the Spirit, let us be guided by the Spirit.’ Galatians 5:25 PHPS

Paul wrote: ‘The fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.’ (Galatians 5:22–23 AMP)

Let’s think about two of these Christ-like qualities:

(1) Unselfish concern for others. You stop seeing people as objects that need to be straightened out, avoided or used for your own benefit. When Jesus looked at people, ‘He was moved with compassion.’ (Matthew 9:36 KJV) When that happens, two wonderful things occur. First, you conquer selfishness and become concerned with somebody other than yourself. Second, you develop a sense of gratitude for blessings you may have taken for granted. In other words, compassion expands your field of vision beyond your immediate friends to others.

(2) How we act while waiting. When you curb your impatience, you stop seeing people who have gentle, loving spirits as ‘wimps’ who never achieve much. Paul wrote, ‘We behaved gently when we were among you.’ (1 Thessalonians 2:7 AMP) And Paul was no wimp! Sometimes the reason we’re so driven is we fear that we might stop getting ahead and fall behind in the race. That kind of fearful, frantic thinking drains the creativity out of your life—not to mention the joy. And any success you enjoy is in spite of your stress, not because of it. Look at Jesus. He wasn’t in a hurry, He seldom raised His voice, He took time for children, He loved people and lifted them. He gave us an example of the kind of life God has invited all of us to live.

.......when I told someone that Amosu is not better than the former governor, dem say naa lie I dey talk.

Deadlytruth:
Care listing some of such qualities?

.....his truthfulness in handling the Niger Delta crisis, his faithfulness on the fuel prices promising that it won't be higher than N65 per liter rather it will be reduced. On appointments of technocrats into the rightful position in his cabinets rather than all these mouthy ministers that we have littering around like leeches. Anyway, I think his 2+ in office is much better than others wasted years in office, including that of 8 years of Obasanjo.

Instead of Nigerians to make this go viral, they would rather spread meaningless stuffs:

May Ebute wrote:

"I was planning a trip to India.

I had even began to discuss with a doctor over there.

But l developed cold feet after someone told me a story when l travelled

home for Xmas.

His eleven years old nephew needed surgery.

His father had the means so off they went to India.

When they arrived, the boy was sedated for the surgery.

A minor surgery.

All went well but there was a problem.

The boy slept for several hours.

He slept for so long that his father became worried.

He decided to ask questions.

" Doctor, l don't understand what is going on. Why is my son still asleep? Your consultants in Nigeria said it was a minor surgery and would be over before we know it. Why is he taking forever to wake up?"

" You have nothing to worry about, the Indian doctor replied. The anaesthesia is taking time to wear off. But your son is fine."

" Doctor are you sure? I am worried."

" You don't have to be. All is well."

After what seemed like forever, his son finally woke up.

After all said and done, they returned home.

A few weeks later, the boy became ill.

He was taken to the hospital.

On examining him, the doctor discovered a thin line somewhere on his lower

torso.

I can't remember the position.

It was barely noticeable.

One had to look really closely in order to see it.

His curiosity was piqued.

He asked his patient's father the details of the surgery they had travelled for.

The more the father explained, the more surprised he looked.

He decided to do a scan on the boy.

Guess what?

The little innocent boy had become a victim of organ theft.

One of his kidneys had been removed.

To be sold on the black market.

There and then, His father understood why his son had been asleep for

hours.

The Indians had sedated him deep enough to give them time to take out his

kidney.

" But why didn't they take mine?" His father asked.

" You are older. Your organs are not as healthy as that of your eleven years
old son," the doctor replied.

The man still regrets the decision to take his son to India for surgery.

Especially since there is nothing he can do about it from here.

I lost an uncle last year.

He had gone to India for treatment.

When he returned, it was not to get better.

He got worse.

He went back for further check up.

And when he returned, it was to his death.

My mum said there were rumours that the Indians had used him as a guinea

pig.

After hearing stories and seeing this, I believe her.

Nigerians are being used to make money for India's health sector.

Our organs are being sold on the black market.

It is no longer news that Nigerians form a large percentage of black people

that throng hospitals in India.

It is also no longer news that the organs of a black man are better and more

in demand than organs from other races.

That probably explains the reason why there is wanton, secret stealing of

organs.

I read a post somewhere where a victim advised Nigerians to shun India and

Go to China instead.

Dude probably hasn't heard that the Chinese are alledgedly even worse

when it comes to organ theft.

In fact, l learnt that some of them in Nigeria are actually a front for the

human organs black market.

This is really sad.

It reminds one of the poor state of our health sector.

If our hospitals were well equipped, would Nigerians be used as lab rats

In a foreign country?

Would people have to throng to India for treatments that could easily have

been done here?

This is sad and scary at the same time.

Sometimes, l wonder what my friend's brother is going through.

I wonder if he will ever be able to forgive himself for taking his son to India.

As for that doctor l was in correspondence with,

After hearing my friend's story and what happened to my uncle,

I stopped picking her calls.

Thankfully, she got the message.

I still love my life.

I know there are alot of things to see and do in India.

Hopefully, lying on a hospital bed won't ever be one of them."
NIGERIAN GOVT PLS URGENTLY DO SOMETHING DRASTIC ABOUT THIS MEDICAL TOURISM TO OUR DETRIMENT.
Please, spread these to save a life...

He was indeed a leader. There are some qualities in him that you can’t find in PMB.

Rest on Musa Yardua.

When Things Don’t Work Out As You Plan

Sun, 5 May 2019

‘I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain.’ Romans 15:24 ESV

The world isn’t going to devote itself to making us happy, and only when we accept that can we begin to move forward. Much of the time life doesn’t work out the way we plan. Paul wrote, ‘I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain.’ But, as far as we can know for certain, he never got to Spain; instead, he landed in prison. But it was from there he wrote the epistles.

So your disappointment may turn out to be God’s appointment! The Bible says, ‘We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.’ (Proverbs 16:9 NLT) Aren’t you glad God’s in control of your life? Let the philosophers argue over why life works as it does; just you focus on how to live it! If you live to be a hundred, what good is it if resentment and regret keep you from enjoying it? And what good is more time, if you’re just wasting the time you’ve got?

Do you know how an oyster makes a pearl? When a grain of sand gets into its shell and irritates it, the oyster wraps the sand in layers of beauty until a pearl is formed. An unknown poet wrote, ‘This tale has a moral, for isn’t it grand, what an oyster can do with a morsel of sand? What couldn’t I do if I’d only begin, with all of the things that get under my skin?’ God is at work in what you’re going through today—for your good and His glory. All you need to do is trust Him.

Jesus Is Coming Again!

Sat, 4 May 2019

‘Be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him.’ Matthew 24:44 NIV

Jesus warned, ‘Many false prophets will appear and deceive many people.’ (Matthew 24:11 GWT) In our generation there have been high-profile preachers who set dates for Christ’s second coming, and the press jumped all over it. That having been said, Jesus is coming again! In Scripture it is referenced more than 300 times.

Charles Swindoll says: ‘Critics have denied it. Cynics have scorned it. Scholars have ignored it. Liberal theologians have tried to explain it away (they call that “re-thinking it”). Fanatics have perverted it. And some have sarcastically said, “Where is the promise of His coming?” (2 Peter 3:4 AMP) Jesus’ return has always been attacked, misused, and denied. But still it stands, solid as a rock, offering real hope in the midst of despair and unbelief. You say, “What should I do while I’m waiting?” First, understand what you shouldn’t do. Don’t sit around listening for a bugle call or looking for a rapture cloud. Don’t quit your job, and don’t set a date. Instead use the time to get your act together. Live every day like it’s your last, but work like Jesus isn’t coming back for another ten years. Shake your “salt” and shine your “light” wherever you go (see Matthew 5:13–16). Remain balanced, cheerful, pleasant, committed, and stable, anticipating the day of His return. And if you’re not sure you’re ready, get your ticket immediately. As long as they’re available, they’re free. But if you’re wise you won’t wait! What good is a ticket when the event is over?’

Today accept Jesus as your Saviour and be ready when He returns.

FatherCHRISTMAS:
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How To Get Back Up (2)

Thu, 2 May 2019

‘Go out and stand before Me.’ 1 Kings 19:11 NLT

When Elijah reached his lowest point, God told him two things. (1) ‘Go out and stand before Me on the mountain.’ He helped Elijah to stop thinking about himself and his problems and start thinking about God. When God has your ear, He can speak into it. When He has your heart, He can minister to it. That’s why Scripture reading is so important. If life is dragging you down and you’re ready to stand back up, climb into God’s Word, claim His promises, ask for His help, and talk plainly to Him.

(2) ‘Anoint Elisha… to succeed you as prophet.’ (1 Kings 19:16 NIV) Take the focus off yourself and look for someone to minister to. There are many people who are also struggling with problems and worries. They need someone like you to come alongside them, and, if nothing else, let them know you can relate to how they feel. They need someone like you to minister to them, to encourage them. If you want to see the fog of discouragement lifted, stop looking in the mirror and start looking out the window.

The famous psychiatrist Karl Menninger was asked, ‘What would you advise a person to do who is experiencing depression and unhappiness?’ He replied, ‘Lock the door behind you. Go across the street. Find somebody who has a need and do something to help them.’ It’s so simple, yet we keep missing it! The truth is—by helping others you help yourself.

money121:
Itesiwaju Ipile Eko

......lo je waa logun.

lol.

Saffi:
You cant demand faithfulness if you have not married her. More prick to the babe.

......can you imagine? what an answer.

How To Get Back Up (1)

Wed, 1 May 2019

‘Though I have fallen, I will rise.’ Micah 7:8 NIV

We all get despondent from time to time. It can happen on the heels of a great success or victory. Counsellors say that for every high there is a corresponding low. Or it can be caused by disappointment in people; someone we trusted lets us down and we experience anger and resentment.

When we lose a job, we don’t just lose our financial security; sometimes we lose our identity and sense of worth as a person. The cause of our despondency is often physical. When we don’t get enough rest, proper food, and exercise, we get run down. Sometimes the cause is chemical. When the brain’s chemical messengers—called neurotransmitters—are healthy, we are too. But when some of those transmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, are absent, low, or imbalanced, we struggle and feel depleted. In this case medication may be needed to correct the chemical imbalance.

But the cause can also be spiritual. Jesus said that Satan comes to ‘steal, kill, and destroy.’ (John 10:10 GNT) That’s why the Bible says, ‘Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against… the powers of this dark world and the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.’ (Ephesians 6:10–12 NIV) Often spiritual warfare is either at the root of our problems or is exacerbating them. So each morning when you get dressed, be sure to put on your spiritual armour and draw on ‘His mighty power’ throughout the day. When you’re down, that’s how you get back up.

.......do we have any solution for these BOKO boys at all in this country?

I wish her good luck in her choice.

I'm yet to read any ladies/women's comment.
Hummm.

Think Unselfishly. Give Anonymously.

Tue, 30 Apr 2019

‘Be interested in others.’ Philippians 2:4 TLB

Paul writes: ‘Don’t be selfish; don’t live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself. Don’t just think about your own affairs, but be interested in others, too, and in what they are doing. Your attitude should be the kind that was shown us by Jesus.’ (Philippians 2:3–5 TLB) Becoming more unselfish begins with the decision to stop thinking about yourself so much and start looking for ways to help others. If you want to become more Christlike and unselfish, start doing these two things:

(1) Put yourself in situations where people have needs. Is that risky? Sure. You risk rejection. You risk being misunderstood. You risk making mistakes. But becoming unselfish requires putting yourself in a position where you can see a person’s need and do something about it. In other words, get involved!

(2) Give quietly or anonymously. Jesus said: ‘Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in Heaven… Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.’ (Matthew 6:1–4 NLT) It’s easier to give when you receive recognition than when no one knows about it. But those who give for recognition and applause have already received any reward they will get (see Matthew 6:2). There are spiritual, mental and emotional benefits that come to those who give anonymously. Try it. The fulfilment you’ll receive will encourage you to make it a lifestyle.

nice one.

beeblack:
Happy birthday to her.
l wish her long life and prosperity.

I know that there are her age mates outside there that only know the year they were born, but they don't know their ages because of one or two challenge(s)

May God deliver us from any challenge that will not make us to celebrate good things that our age mates are celebrating

Amin ooo Jesu.

Agugbadin:
The man whom God loves most is King David, he has many wives

.......meaning?

5th and not 6th..... what different does it make? Marrying your granddaughter is what's bothering me.