Chelsea can upset big teams with their heavily unbalanced squad. Ole has it better with his signings but Man United have been too diligent and don't seem desperate to overpay or carelessly spend on players anymore.

This is good transfer strategy just that United are coming from a very bad place and the fans are impatient.

I see Man United completing three deals before the end of the window if they get a tough group draw.

I was also stunned by the comment. Trying to draw comparison wasn't bad as Saudi is miles ahead of Nigeria in its oil industry but saying "it makes no sense" was a bit off for me.

I know in my rational mind that oil subsidy removal should have been done long ago but the situation of Nigerians is so bad that such a good policy seems so bad and ill-timed right now.

#WeWillGetThere.

lomprico:
the 'cover up' has begun.

Why are we like this?

It's been properly explained to us that it was a different program.

Why do you choose to remain oblivious of something so verifiable and clear?_

Come on, we are not getting anywhere with this.

Racoon:
The earlier disclosure is unruffling feathers so a damage control is on the way.

No, it's the lack of proper comprehension from ignorant persons that warrants clarification.

We need to be more responsible critics and better at opposing government shortcomings rather than being petty about it.

Matthew 12:34-37

O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

I think reading properly the book of James clarifies a lot of issues as to Works and Faith.

Like someone cited the woman in Luke 7.

The is one of the most common misconception and misrepresentation of the gospel.

Lexusgs430:
Because prayer is a fallacy............


If a god existed and answers prayers........ Nigeria would be a land of joy and glory.......

We are overrun by religious business centres, yet we swim in sin.........


A simple pigment of false realities and expectations, of one's false imagination......

Prayer is what you do, when you have nothing else to offer or have no solution.............

BLOODY HYPOCRITES........

I'm really appalled that you read the OP's piece and still came to this illogical conclusion.

Stay blessed.

paulolee:
at such age he wasn't needed again in bayern....bayern wont av sold him if he still gat alot to offer and also clubs like barca and city would av bought him if he still gat it in him..
congrats to Liverpool bt i wish he makes thier team better..

Bayern didn't want to sell him; they offered him a new contract which he turned down because he wanted a new challenge. He has spent almost a decade there and he decided it was time to go.

Bayern Munich would definitely have fought harder to keep him if he were much younger; but , the best thing happened for both parties

ggirl4real:


You're very right.

Prayer makes you feel that's there's hope no matter the situation.

However, if you were requesting for something through prayer, I still feel it's a waste of time because you'll not get it.

I'd conclude with this:

You can choose not to pray and God will choose to neglect your lack of reverence and do that which is right and pleasing to him.

But there is a period where his grace abounds.

You can't really acknowledge and appreciate God, when you don't pray. It's like constantly giving your child what he needs and he's like " well, I don't have to ask my dad, he just knows what I want, when I want and how I want it. If it's good for me, well he does it; if it is not his will, well he won't".

Honestly, even when you comments has a lot of I's in it.

I just do this, then I do this, then I do this.

ggirl4real:


I don't pray.

Even when I was very sick at the point of death, I just took my medications and I was fine.

Even when I lost my job, I just met the appropriate people to discuss the situation since I was not really at fault and I got my job back.

What I'm I saying? Even if I had prayed and didn't take these necessary steps, I believe the worst would have still happened.

IMO, it is not the prayers that work but the right actions you take towards the situation.

I don't pray but I'm still managing my life.

When I face a serious challenge, I seek for the solution. If it's within my reach, I go for it. If the problem is beyond me, I let it be. With time, the problem becomes solved.

I would just summarize this into "I don't need God, I'm fine working with my principles on my own and it has been successful thus far".

Truth is the world seems this way, even the atheists, Buddhists, Hindus, and Islamists seem to have things go their even while praying to false gods.

You see in the Bible, David — a man after God's heart — laments in so many Psalms how the wicked seem to prosper and men who walk in their own ways seems to be getting the best out of this life. How they do not regard God and how he seems to be blessing them, regardless.

Why is there affliction, why are the wicked not brought to justice, why the righteous suffer, why has God turn his face away?

All these questions are not new to God, if you study life hard enough you probably won't see any reason to serve God.

Solomon in Ecclesiastes, studied life under the sun (without acknowledging the existence of God) using worldly wisdom.

He would observe and say

Ecclesiastes 3:16-17

And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there.

I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.

Ecclesiastes 4:1-3

So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter.

Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive.
Yea, better is he than both they, which hath not yet been, who hath not seen the evil work that is done under the sun.

You see life is so complex that there is no full grasp understanding of it but a closer walk with God fully exposes us to the hidden things of God which he would duly reveal in it's time, in which he hath made everything beautiful.
Like he said here:

Ecclesiastes 12:12

And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.


But he concluded that in all we should

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

ggirl4real:


I think it's unnecessary to "speak to the Father" when the Father (who is omniscient) knows everything I need.

Secondly, Christians believe in "Godswill". If you like pray till tommorow, if your request is not in line with Godswill, you're wasting your time jare.

Since it is only the will of God that will come to pass, then why pray?

The thing with contemporary Christians is they think God is just a Father. Yes, He is a Father but he is a Judge too.

If you read through the Old testament you'd see where God talks about his love for righteousness, justice. God rules in the affairs of all men and there is no matter that is not before him and that he would not justly and rightly attend to.

But you see, like every Father and Child relationship there has to be a means of communication. If indeed God is our Father, we as children should not see it as a burden to come before him and lay bare our challenges.

If our earthly Fathers would move Heaven and Earth (pun intended) to do that which we ask and is right, how much more our heavenly Father who is good and right?

But like C.S Lewis said, " there are two kinds of people: those who bend the knee and say to God, 'your will be done' or those who God says to them,' your will be done'".

I'm honestly scared that you get your impression about God based on what "christians" believe rather than what is in the scriptures.

God's will is not for anyone to be lost or go to hell but for all souls to repent and be saved.

But when you sin, he shows mercy, disciplines you like every Father would and gives you his grace to overcome. But being severed from him by not reading the scriptures and praying is a complete and utterly improper Father - son relationship.

Jesus says even we who are evil know how to give good things to our children then how much more the father in heaven.

Even the primordial societies or even the obscure ones, you don't see such a thing you expect of God happening. It's in our genetic make up to be good fathers who communicate and establish healthy relationships with their children.

ggirl4real:
I agree with the OP's point except No. 7.

Prayer does not change anything.

Just do the first 6 and you're safe.

My opinion tho.

Your opinion is very subjective sir.

I usually thought prayers were just a tradition and not a necessity.

I used to be more logical and less into the supernatural; but the truth is praying to God is just you opening your heart to your Father, it doesn't mean you must hear his voice. Speak to the father about your worries and failings and strength, on any matter at all and leave it there.

Trust me, you find yourself feeling better.

PS: Don't pray like the Gentile in the parable did.

vickydankal:


Romans 4:11 - 12
Describe Abraham as father of circumcision.


Apostle Paul said.
1 Cor 4:15

For even if you had ten thousand others to teach you about Christ, you have only one spiritual father. For I became your father in Christ Jesus when I preached the Good News to you.

Do not misquote scriptures.

You are the one who is misquoting the scriptures. Your understanding is so poor and incoherent.

Abraham in that context is being referred to in the flesh (lineage). So the Jews claim their heritage from Abraham so he is their Father by lineage (flesh).

That's even the problem of the Jews, they still think God is a God after the flesh and not faith in his Son, Christ Jesus.

So, no. Paul and Timothy had a son-father relationship but the issue is our eyes should be set on God and not men else we would be just like the Jews.

paulolee:

very biased list...stopped reading when i saw greenwood...wetin dt wan don play??

For a player of his age and quality, he is somebody to look at for in the season.

He grabbed ten goals in EPL last season and has been on a roll since the return of football.

The guy is promising and is one to watch.

vickydankal:




Lol you are funny,
Anyway, either you didn’t read what I wrote up there or you want to digress to another topic. What has covenant prosperity got to do with what I wrote up there.

Come to think of it, how did you arrive at 5-10% of the members being truly prosperous?

I’m not a member of winners chapel, I have never paid my tithe there before but his principles has really brought me true prosperity accord 3 John 2.


If you are a Christian and you are still poor, just be humble enough to know that there are things you don’t know as a result you are where you are.

It is wickedness to be poor in this kingdom, because kingdom increase and expansion is prosperity dependent. The church can’t have a voice or a say in the matters of the nation if government is sponsoring us, the problem of some top government officials against the church is just that we can do without the help of the government and can even do better in many things than the government so they feel threatened to clip our wings but glory to God the church of God will move on and no government shall prevail against it.

I know your problem is about tithe and offering. Don’t even go there, for some of us we don’t give it to get anything it’s just a Kingdom principle.


Yes bill gate and many other may not be paying tithe then how did they get their billions. If you have time read rev 18:6-19 and find out how men transact with the devil using the soul as the medium of exchange.

Big boy be humble enough to agree that you do not know everything and learn from fathers.

3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

This is not a doctrinal statement neither is it the word of God but a greeting of Goodwill.

How can you not discern this?

I am really concerned for you. If you think being poor is wickedness then were Christ and the Apostles rich?

Have you read any of the letters of Paul, at all?

Did you not read about his advise to Timothy to drink little wine because of his stomach ailment?

These are basic and primary knowledge about Christianity that should be taught in Sunday school.

How come you don't know this?

I can't go on and be listing scriptures because it would be to no end.

Take your Bible today and pray for the holy Spirit to guide you into understanding.

Luke 12:15
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

vickydankal:
If freeze and his sheeple of a people has understanding of spiritual authority and the level of Sacrifice it takes to be where our fathers are and the Burden to maintain relevance, he will think twice before clouting about them.

I don’t mind people insulting me but do so to my husband, father or spiritual father (He doesn’t have to be my pastor) the lioness in me will awake.

You don’t know the investment of Dr David Oyedepo over his sons. I know some people won’t mind fighting freeze physically if they are direct sons of the prophet.

Bishop Oyedepo is too busy to notice him, knowing that freeze strive by criticizing our fathers. Devil has really use him to make our youth to challenge elders, pastors and fathers of faith: all through scripture a child never correct a father and in the matters of the kingdom freeze is still a child who has public fan base to massage his pride, arrogance and ignorance.

Matthew 23:9
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

Do not hold anyone, no matter how highly placed spiritually in reverence or in infallibility.

For many will say on that day, did we not do many might works in your name?

Do not judge any man by his works.

Acts 23:1-5

And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.

And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.
Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?

And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest?

Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.

If you speak evil of Buhari, your governor, your senator and all public office holders. You have gone contrary to God's word and are as much as guilty as speaking against a "Father in the Lord".

Paul quoted Exodus 22 vs 28.



2 Chronicles 20:6
And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the nations? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?

Daniel 4:17 This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.

Whether it is Oyedepo or Buhari or Good luck, God shows no partiality and is just and right.

Presidents, Political appointees, Leaders, Teachers, Celebrities and people both great and small, elderly and young get insulted, maligned, slandered but do not gratify their accusers with anything as much as a word and but "sons of light" who should be more shrewd, more discerning, righteous, slow to speak, slow to anger are using the "altar" to respond to unguided and ignorant comments rather than respond in love and give honour to God.

I'm sure if this was any political office holder, he would be battered here and there for not being diplomatic and undignifying his office.

This is not a defense to Daddy Freeze as many debased minds, who love rancour and bantering and arguing ad hominem would like to think, no. The man was wrong but I have no business with him but the lost sheep who cannot discern right or wrongs.

— Jeremiah 12:5
If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?


How can our standards be less than men of this world? How can our church leaders be lesser in manner and conduct than men of the world. Did any of you read the book of Timothy, at all?

—Matthew 5 vs 20.
For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

—Phillipians 2 vs 14-15.

Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.

—Luke 16 vs 8
And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.

Let's be true Christians in every sense and not just hold on to the form of it. For it is indeed a far greater calling, of greater service and commitment and suffering.

Whoever thinks Christianity does not come with persecution and peseverance should think again.

—Matthew 5 vs 11-12.
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

If you respond to criticisms in the like manner and boast of the works of you or "your father" which combined and multiplied exponentially is still like filthy rags before God, you have received your reward.

Isaiah 64 vs 6
But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

For all of you justifying their responses:

Proverbs 26:4-5 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.


Have a nice day.

He said, “I find every often that some public commentators make assertions that have no basis in economic theory or practice, and because they dominate the public space, they contribute to public misunderstanding of economic principles and their application to public policy. Some of you should take up the gauntlet and help to shape an informed and reasoned national discourse on the economy."

This is true but the hungry man can barely reason beyond the twist and turns of his intestine.

I just hope the economic policies come good.

I like how balanced your analysis is. I must say all eyes would be on the Chelsea team as they have recruited immensely and it would be intriguing to see how Lampard finds a balance in the squad.

I thought Lampard was an Fergie or would be like Ole his counterpart but I'm surprised to see him becoming a Mourinho kinda coach.

As for United, I hope we keep improving individually and generally. A couple of new faces to improve depth and quality would be welcome but training and personel improvement, like Klopp aptly stated, should be prioritised over recruitment.

kingzizzy:


Did you read the report well? He was granted amnesty a second time, he surrendered and the Army grabbed him and murdered him

This is extra-judicial killing, there is no justification for killing someone who has already surrendered to the authorities.

There is nothing to congratulate the military in this, it is murder

So the governor goes about granting amnesty to a mass murderer?

How can we use such double standard?

The Fulani marauders aren't benue's worst enemies. You see those obscure settlements, they usually have land and border issue that leads to intercommunal clashes and skirmishes. Many have been going on for years and some communities have sought the help of the Fulanis, who themselves have taken advantage of this and wrecked havoc up there.

The media just doesn't report enough of this but it is a burning issue down here.

Okoroawusa:

Where do you people get this concocted theories from?
Gana is a Robin Hood?

Na wa for una o!

I swear. E tire me. They are just taking advantage of the ignorance and obliviousness of the people here on Nairaland who can't see past their anti-government noses.

Someone who has killed Tiv people severally and has escaped judgement. He has even been placed on bounty and it was announced on radio and there are myths about him being invisible to boot.

But, I just tire totally for Nigerians. They don't know anything and they will be the first to broadcast fake and unverified news.

Guyman02:
He was on his way to answer the invitation of the Governor, this guy is a hero to Tiv people because he is a torn on the flesh of Fulani militia killing people in Benue. When Igbo people warn Benue people that they should be cooperating with the South they still think they are part of Arewa.

The Army murdered the guy in cold blood and it's a shame that the governor who is supposed to be the chief security Officer of his state cannot give directives or question the Army activities under his nose

I don't know where you all are digging all these concocted stories you all are posting just to suit your narrative about the government and fan the growing conspiracy theories about the Nigerian military.

If you think that Gana is a hero to the TIV nation, bro? Seriously?
Gana is a political thug gone rogue and he has been ravaging communities in the TIV and Taraba area and has been bountied severally by the very State government but has always been "elusive".

Look, Benue has long been facing intercommunal clashes right from time and some communities seek the help of the Fulani herders to fight one another and this has led to the group pouncing on that opportunity to do all what not.

Ask any reliable person from Benue about intercommunal clashes; they are mostly underreported, with the media's attention fully on Fulani killings.

Let's condemn killings of every sort but never try to attach political sentiments and spread half-truths — especially about people who fight to keep you alive.

Farming is the new gold mine. The economic challenges are real and deeply felt but we have to remain optimistic and see how much a blessing in disguise this is.

You just have to be worried that patients are not being improperly and hurriedly discharged because of the pressure on the federal government to reopen the economy.

Don't think discharged patients are inactive cases; they have been deemed healthy enough to recover at home (dormant carriers): this might be counterproductive.

It is the same MO in other countries, by the way.

bossvinqualad25:
Do we now have cure for the virus or how did u go about it,for your fumigation and general cleaning call us to get it done for you in a professional way.

This is 30th August 2020 and you are still asking this question?

farem:


You didn't bring pyo's advice. You inferred the word from the 'advice'.
BTW, the world has gone beyond the synonymous use of words.
Certain words are not politically correct and this is one of them in THIS instance. Anyway, it's no big deal.

Oh, I get your point. It helps that you put it in nicely.

farem:


Abuse of word. There was nothing suggesting the PYO's advice.

disgruntled


verb

(obsolete) Simple past tense and past participle of disgruntle



adjective

Unhappy; dissatisfied

frustrated.


Have you been following the responses and reactions to the CAMA bill?

LMAO. I think "disgruntled" is very subtle in this context.

And I had to bring in "the PYO's advice" to buttress my point.

There is no government that has handled all its challenges, so make no excuse for it.

The government does not have to first destroy Boko Haram or fight corruption or improve healthcare or power or everything first.

That's why we have two Chambers in our NASS and so many Legislators and different arms of governments and different ministries and parastatals: to treat different issues concurrently and simultaneously.
Yes, there are issues of priority but that's no reason for saying the government should "finish this one first"

I'd like us Christians to properly look at this with all Wisdom and Discernment. The body of Christ has suffered so much in this period but you have to be wise as to what to wrestle against.

I am not into all these ad infinitum discussions or back and forth criticisms but the government gives you grants based on how you perform? I really don't understand that part.

Besides, the "Church" is not really a "charity organization and should not even be collecting grants from governments for preaching the word; it should be left for the orphanage homes and NGOs.

But since the Church has been put under such term they should not expect special treatment and would have to accept all the conditions with it.

What I am saying is if we characterize Religious bodies into charities and give grants, make laws and stipulate conditions then the religious bodies cannot be exempted from checks and balance.

Which is why the Vice President has asked for disgruntled parties to seek dialogue and proffer a better legislation.

This is a masterpiece. I took a cursory read at first but returned only to read again.

It's a wonderful piece.