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You should be preaching Christ to a dying nation not the other way round. no wonder the bible says Not everyone who call me lord lord........

my Muslim friend....i really understand why you think Christianity isn't the true religion.
I pray that God open your eyes to his love in Christ.
But u are completely wrong. Christians were first called Christians at Antioch act 11, The early church was built upon the teachings of the apostles with Christ being the chief corner stone Ephesians 2, Paul's calling was affirmed through Luke's writings not paul's, the fact that Christ fulfilled the law of ordinances was attested to by all gospel writters not just Paul.

The burning question in every corners of life is; is there anything call Eternity? , is man created to last forever? , is the story of Eternity been cooked up by the religious-minded to support their motion on the existence of God? , is death truly the end of man? This are unanswered questions we often times ask ourselves about life.
No matter where your sentiment lies, the truth is man yearns to live forever because God made us to live forever. But the problem is, we often times see living forever from the immortality perspective rather than Eternity. We strives to create lasting legacies on earth, we master-mind evils and accrue wealth crookedly on earth, whereas, we are just a sojourner on earth. Life is a test, we are stewards of the gifts of God and just the way a steward accounts to the house owner we are going to reckon to God one day, but we often thinks our legacies and riches are going to last on earth forever. Sadly given enough time, all records are going to be surpassed all riches are going to pass away, all trophies are going to be trashed but a life truly lived with eternity in view echoes on earth an also in the forever. John, in the beginning of his book, describes the eternal minded as a lights that shines and darkness comprehended it not. Humans may not adore the eternal minded but God treasures them and he has promised to reward them in Eternity!
Truly eternity exists, whether u acknowledge it or not, it’s living with God Forever. Death is never the end, it’s a transition into eternity when Christ comes, our time on earth is not the whole side of the story it’s just the most told part of the story. Earth is the seen part of our life and according to 2 Corinthians 4:18 “……. The seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal”. Your whole Life on earth compared to the one to be spent on the other side of earth is like a day, so why waste your whole life craving for un-lasting legacies when you can create one in eternity. The riches of the World can only put a temporary smile on your face but true Happiness lies in living for God.
I tell you, there are two types on people on earth: peeps who will spend eternity with God and peeps who will spend their eternity in the other side of God where tears and nagging of teeth never seizes. And to live with God forever you must embrace the principles of Eternality (Which ahm gonna discuss in days to come). The principles lies in the scriptures. The principles are summed up in the first two verses of Roman 12 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will”.

DEAR BRETHREN, I URGE U TO CHOOSE GOD TODAY AND CREATE A LASTING LEGACY IN LIFE TO COME

the Bible in all ramifications condemns premarital and extramarital sex,but is kissing,smooching and other romantic preambles during a premarital relationship also a sin Unto God??.
please I need Biblical insights!!

dere is one confusing thing abt d num one question. ....buh i would rada go for Alliteration [color=#000099][/color] sorrow, sung and song are clear examples of Alliteration

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Jamb sef get........ Haven't scored 234 in jamb, Last year i couldn't secure admission bcox i had credit all 2ru in my o level result, but i vowed 2 maximize my chances dis year by writing wasce nd jamb 2gedA with dis policy out of d blue wat is left of my fate

Some people has been brain washed by these religion fin
So iffa want to poo in my aos i should call my pastor first?? Abi!!!! So dhat God can be involved

Uve said it all man...
Nigerian pastors are bunch of hypocrites, dey will tell u; if u buy dis handkerchief u will pass ur exam with As.. As if na handkerchief go mark d exam

Baba for d girls

There is an archaic saying that ; at the end of a tunnel lies a beaming lite , buh the precarious state of Nigeria have just proved dah d sain is one of the greatest delusion human race has ever been subjected 2 , it's also proved that reverse is the saying . the obfuscating state of Nigeria can be perceived ,over the years , to be an unending tunnel ; ranged from a big pothole to tumbledown pathways . Nigerians aff been 2ru the dark stages of development which are always static in nature . we claim to make strives to move forward yet there is no signs of thrive ,to add to our chagrin , nations that are trudging-along in the tunnel seems to have gone past the self-proclaimed giant.
Are we not rich to be poor ? , this is a question that struck me like a thunderbolt when i think of how naturally endowed this nation is . we had all the Natural riches , yet more than half of her populace live below one dollar a day . poverty had struck our markets ; soon pestilence will greet our homes ,the management of our oil and other natural resources has been awfully and embarrassingly dismal. This has not only stalled development, it has created such grinding poverty and socio-economic exclusions, which have elicited the current insurgency and other crimes. This is largely due to the recklessness and irresponsibility of our political leadership and the “ always blaming the Government Attitudes” of Nigerians , perhaps shouldn’t the Govt take the blames wholly? .
Reflecting on the morbid state of Nigeria ; China constructed the world’s largest 22,000 MW hydro-electric plant for $25bn while Nigeria spent $35.45bn for 2,500 MW, yet supply is epileptic in many places and non-existent at all in others? Instead of megawatts of electricity, we have gigabytes of grubbiness and greed .The 127.6 kilometre Lagos-Ibadan Expressway which was built in 1978 has gulped up to a total of about N200bn and still counting. Why is the road still a death trap until today? , The 338 km East-West dual carriageway was first scheduled for completion in 2010; my friends, this is 2016! .All nations borrow to build a future; in Nigeria, we borrow to destroy the same. In 2010, Nigeria’s Domestic Debt was N3.4tn. By May 29, 2015, it had ballooned to N8.51tn. Before then, Nigeria borrowed N5.04tn from the domestic debt market. debt of the Federal Government grew by 157.48 per cent between 2010 and Domestic 2015. Within that period, the external debts of both the federal and state governments rose from $4,306,180,000 to $9,464,110,000.our infrastructures are deficients , our security seems to be at the brink of collapse , Nigeria been ranked among the most dangerous place in the world .Nigerian isn't just battling with grave insurgency, more than 10 thousand Nigerians has been killed in sectarian and communal violence, but also with political arson , naira keeps devaluing , the economic is at the point of recession . our predicaments keeps aggravating year in year out .
However , our leaders bought the idea of as the spirit leads . despite the myriads of challenges facing this country our leaders seems to have no clear-cut plan to salvage us from dix self-inflicted crisis . some of our leaders has been engraved in “i don't care attitude” . they have avalanche of aides : they become coquettish at the detriment of the electorate . we spend much 2 run a govt that is impoverishing its subject . our honourable senators are the second most paid senators in the world . they collect skyrocketing emoluments , drive expensive cars , they made themselves the lord of the laws rather than the maker of the laws . Therefore , it will be a step in the right direction if the total amount of coffers spent on running the govt takes a drastic cut .
Consequently , it can be deduced that one of the biggest predicament on Nigeria’s pathway to the land of promise is corruption . corruption has hit dix country so deep dat we cud sae we are “fantastically corrupt” . it became an omniscient tradition , every system seems to be corrupt in Nigeria .Nigeria ranks among the most corrupt countries in the world , the act dishonesty ranged from the judiciary to the legislature and the executives. however 4 an enviable achievement to be made in Nigeria , the menace of corruption must be tackled greatly , Though vigorous efforts has been made in the past . but we must begin 2 reflects on why the counter-charge measures put in place 2 fight corruption didn't work. .From my temperament , i could say Nigeria is like a old lady using the method of the 19’s to scold a strong wayward boy : we use d same method 2 fight corruption year-in year-out . the world revolute , so as the method of stealing , the method of bulwarking against the capitalists’ cliche must also revolute . we must make our laws to suit our problem .
For too long, Nigerian resources have been fed to foreign mouths, leaving our sectors deficient. We must begin to look inwards for proffer solutions to our nightmares ; we must put an end to the era of economic dependence on the world superpowers , which have not been yielding positive results . We need not be reminded that dependence is only as good as the benevolence of the donor. The moment the backer country switches interest, our country suffers, even more.it's no more a news that every nation only loves her citizen , so no nation would seat at the diplomatic meetings strucking benevolent truce without having a clear thought about its returns .therefore an homegrown plan must be developed ..
Perhaps diversification of the economy is a viable home grown plan in the right direction ,It is the only viable way to survive the current environment of global economic uncertainty. In hindsight, if Nigeria had continued on its economic path before the oil boom, the race to win the future through innovation and a diversified economy would have been a lot easier. Prior to the explosion of the oil industry, Nigeria had a thriving mining and agricultural sector. In the 1950s, Nigeria was a major exporter of coal and tin. Even as late as the 1970s, Nigeria was also a major exporter of agricultural products like palm oil and groundnut. But Nigeria’s mining and agricultural industries failed as oil started flowing . Nigeria’s agriculture and mining industry failed because it relied on foreign equipment for support. If these industries are to be revived as a means of achieving economic diversification, they must not be sustained by foreign innovation and technology. The only sensible and durable way to sustain these industries is Nigerian innovation. In fact, local innovation in support of local industries is the new direction of the global economy. China leads the pack with wind turbines, high speed rails and solar panels. If Nigeria does not find a way to join this trend, its sweet crude may not be enough to sustain the economy .Although diversification of the economy had been suggested at economic summits held early ,but wasn't paid more attention to all because of the lackadaisical and non-visionary attitudes of our leaders .


However it will be a total prejudice conclusion if i blame our leaders only 4 all the bad deeds in this country , Needn't to have a technocrat at the realms of affairs before are problems are dismantled , we the citizen also have our fair share in the blame we have also contributed through our actions and in-inaction to the predicaments of this nation . We must begin 2 re-define our values , we must begin 2 make ourselves the hangman of our problems , we must become a sheer henchmen to the laws of the land and abate the reign of anarchy in the nation . been supportive to the govt policies and laws is absolutely necessary to wash our nation from this deep mess .it mustn't be business as usual . all hands must be on desk to save our beloved nation.
GOD BLESS NIGERIA !!!!!!

SELF-INDULGENCE is ever present in the National Assembly. But the latest act of licentiousness trumps them all. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has just taken delivery of luxury official cars worth N330 million. It appears to be the first delivery of the N4.7 billion worth of exotic vehicles the Eighth National Assembly is desperate to acquire.

Nothing can explain away the impunity and insensitivity of the Saraki-led Senate. The economic implications of this action are glaring, including more pressure on the naira with the importation of these needless luxury items. The national currency exchanged at N330 to a dollar on Friday, while the foreign reserves have plunged to $27.8 billion from a high of $47 billion in 2007. It is inexplicable that Saraki and his colleagues are not bothered by factory closures, job losses, poor infrastructure and lack of social services.

It is a distasteful bazaar. As a mark of their impunity, our lawmakers have tenaciously opposed all requests to transparently declare their allowances. In 2013, The Economist of London laid bare the excesses of the National Assembly, when it declared that a Nigerian lawmaker, with an annual take-home pay of $189,500, earned the highest emolument among parliamentarians in the world. According to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, the lawmakers’ pay is nowhere near this. But impunity enables them to expropriate huge allowances for themselves. With Nigeria’s GDP at just $568 billion (World Bank), it is obvious that the country’s economy cannot sustain that kind of jumbo pay package. In comparison, in the US, which has a GDP of $17.9 trillion, lawmakers earn $174,000 per annum.



Apart from public outcry, two Nigerians who should know when the red line is crossed, President Muhammadu Buhari and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, took exception to this wasteful spending. This confirms the notoriety of Saraki and his colleagues, and their disdain for public opinion. Economically, Nigeria is at a crossroads. Thus, the argument by Saraki that the cars are for security purposes is puerile. This is not the time for him to play the ostrich, pretending that there is no problem in the country.

The All Progressives Congress-led administration should improve the public perception of government. Corruption is as evil as extravagance in the public service. Regrettably, our public space harbours these two forms of recklessness. For public office holders to be living large at the expense of an impoverished population is immoral. China, the world’s second-largest economy, with all its wealth – $3 trillion reserves – announced in 2014 motley measures banning the use of luxury cars, eliminating lavish gifts for government officials, and limiting the scope of galas, official dinners, and special privileges that party and public officials have long enjoyed. The Senate must uphold the time-honoured principle of public office being a public trust.

asalimpo:
the universities didnt have time for strikes or delaying students.

lolxx......the crux of the matter is she must aff haled from a rich family

tho!!!...ahm happy for Her sha

fowl!!!!!! the biggest disillusion man ever had is mistaken money/fame 4 success......she may b famous just d way she's portrayed to be . buhh all dix workaday cottages never reflects her to be succesfull.

At 26, Romola Adeola, a Nigerian, is the youngest PhD holder from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She talks to MOTUNRAYO JOEL on her feats

Kindly introduce yourself.

My name is Romola Adeola. I was born in March 1989. I’m from Lagos State, Ikorodu local government precisely. I’m the only female child of my parents.

Where did you have your primary, secondary, and tertiary education?

Most of my formative education was in Lagos, Nigeria. For my tertiary education, I attended Lagos State University where I finished in 2009 and then proceeded to the Nigerian Law School in Abuja; I was called to the Bar in 2010.

Did you obtain your masters in Nigeria?

No, following my National Youth Service in 2011, I proceeded for my Masters in Law at the University of Pretoria in South Africa in 2012.

Why did you decide to travel to South Africa for your PhD?

I decided to do my PhD in law in South Africa due to the expertise of the research institution.

Is there any special reason why you choose the University of Pretoria and not any other university in Nigeria?

I chose the University of Pretoria because it has a research institute within the Faculty of Law that has both the reputation and expertise in the field of doctoral studies that I sought to pursue.

What is your area of specialisation?

My research was on development-induced displacement within the African regional context. The research was in the field of international law cutting across development studies, rights, investment and political economy.

Describe the whole experience studying for your PhD?

Studying for the PhD in law was interesting, challenging and worthwhile. It’s like embarking on a journey with a roadmap with several routes that you would need to learn to navigate as you proceed. But I must say that it’s a lot easier travelling on that journey with God’s guidance.

What was your thesis on?

My thesis titled, “Development-induced displacement in Africa: Striking a balance between the imperative of development and the rights of persons likely to be displaced,” was supervised by the Director of the Centre for Human Rights, Prof. Frans Viljoen.

In my thesis, I analysed the obligation in article 10 of the African Union Convention in relation to the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa. Her study, said to be one of the first on the African Union Convention, focused specifically on development-induced displacement which is one of the root causes of internal displacement in Africa.

What are your winning streaks?

I would attribute my success to God and my supportive parents who place a high premium on hard work and personal development. My parents were instrumental to my success in the programme through their consistent support and encouragement. Further, I must say that I have been privileged to have great teachers, mentors and relatives who were supportive.

You are currently the youngest PhD holder from the university; how do you feel?

I’m grateful to God for the opportunity.

Some ladies of your age have their minds focused on work, relationships and other things, why did you decide to study for a PhD?

Everyone is different. We all run the race of life differently and our priorities are set based on our needs at every given point in time. Following the conclusion of my Master’s programme, I felt a strong desire to further my studies and have a PhD. Since work and marriage were not key priorities, I had the luxury of time to engage in my pursuit.

How did your South African colleagues in the institution react to your achievement?

They were impressed, stunned and challenged. The reactions were diverse. On my part, I’m grateful to God.

What is your plan for society?

I plan on being of service to humanity by impacting knowledge and mentoring others who seek to achieve similar feat.

Would you be moving back to Nigeria any time soon?

That’s a good question. I’d always come home whenever the occasion demands.

Compare the education system in Nigeria with that of South Africa, what is different?

The education system in Nigeria teaches resilience and in many ways, it prepared me for the intensity of my postgraduate studies abroad. Yes, there are challenges with respect to infrastructure in our country, but I’m optimistic that the government and the education sector will fix these challenges.

What are your hobbies?

I love to play lawn tennis and read a good book. The book could be a fictional novel, an autobiography, a motivational book or a nice travelogue. There is always mental space for widening one’s horizon. Whenever I get the chance, I play scrabble and chess.

What other awards did you win at the University of Pretoria?

During my Masters, I was awarded a prize for the Best Dissertation in the LLM programme and Best performance in one of the core modules. I also received the Dean’s Prize for the Best Essay on the LLM journey.

Did you ever think you would emerge the youngest PhD student?

I really didn’t think of it initially. When I started the PhD, my priority was to complete the programme in time for graduation. However, towards the end of the programme, my age began to attract some attention with regards to a record being set. At first, I wasn’t conscious about it, but I’m grateful to God that it happened.

Did you have time for social activities?

I was guided by the saying that there is time for everything. There is time to study, there’s time to play and so on. The PhD programme was a time to study as such; I barely had time for social frivolities.

Where you social media-friendly during the programme?

Hardly and it was a personal decision. I guess there are people who can multi-task and be on social media sites while studying but I chose to reduce my activities on social media partly because I wanted to fully concentrate on my research. However, my advice to anyone thinking about it would be— do what works for you; know yourself and manage your time.

Did you have mentors at the institution?

Yes, I did. One of my mentors was my research supervisor, Professor Frans Viljoen. His penchant for hard-work and his sharp insights on issues relating to law, politics and development were critical to my research.

How many hours did you study for?

I did it full time and as such, it was my main pre-occupation.

How do your parents feel about your achievement?

They are grateful to God.

Do you have any regrets in life?

I don’t believe in harbouring regrets because I believe it’s like clicking on the rewind button of life which is ever moving forward. My advice to anyone harbouring regrets is, sink the past into oblivion and move on. It’s never too late to make something out of life, you only have to be determined enough to forget the past and move forward.

What would be your advice for anyone who wants to achieve similar feat?

My advice would be commit your plans to God, be diligent, stay focused and choose your companions wisely. With these few principles, combined with some others, one is bound to excel.

Craziness at its peak....

Really!!!! , word coudnt explain our bewildered I am , thinking of d fact dhat ; Saraki`s venal and grievous crimes wouldn't aff been exposed if he wasn't elected to d post of a senate president. Diz a creidble evidence dhat; nepotism, favoritism partisan politics has been d main show of our political scenes regardless of any political party ....#SarakiMUSTgo2Jail....buh whoever is behind diz should also watch his back cox #makanmakan Ni oye kan

Reverend Mpho Tutu, daughter of South African social rights
activist, retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu got married to
her lesbian partner, Professor Marceline Furth in a private
ceremony in the Netherlands on Wednesday December
30th, 2015. Mpho, a mother-of-two, is an ordained Episcopal
priest. She was previously married to Joseph Burris, with
whom she had her 2 children.
The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation confirmed
that she married her partner in a small civil ceremony. This
is both Tutu and Furth’s second marriage.
In a statement, the foundation says the couple will have a
wedding ceremony in Cape Town in May this year. Furth is a
professor in paediatric infectious diseases at the Vrije University in Amsterdam.

Happy new year
Wishing u all a fulfilled year
New bie tho
Hopin. 2 aff fun with fellow nairalanders

Happy new year ooohh
Wishing everyone a fufilled year

Lolz!!!...I wonder when d zo calld impetus of change now iz junketn around naija wit public assests..what's d hope of Nigerians?
D iz a clear showpiece of God-fatherism in politics
Chai !!aiye leh!!