₦airaland Forum

gideonvalor98:
You reasoning is like that of a toddler. If you don't have enough knowledge about a subject don't go out to disgrace yourself

damkin24:
Let assume Gbajue man was the one in charge and fought for this LG autonomy and victorious like this, with all sincerity will you still have strength to compose your comments like this? Lest I forget he didn't even conduct LG election in 8 solid years.

South343:
but woke put fubara in river State but at the end they separated, Eve though governor will conduct the elections when the winner immerged some stubborn sheep will refuse to be obedient to their master

1x2x3:
The people can now go straight and hold any non performing chairman accountable if they see no tangible development. Over time Local Chairmen would decide if they want serious heat from their people or use the money for projects to settle Governors.

Dtruthspeaker:
If you were truly sincere and just.you would have answered my question first, for i asked you first. That is what the rules of fair and reasonable debate states .

Dtruthspeaker:
In all these dodging and fallacious argiments you still did not answer the question

1) "Does it mean God did not hear our prayers for mercy? (at the begining of the mass or.furing the mass or the one just before the communion is given)

2) Does it mean God hears only the confessions we make before the Priest?

We understand why you are not able to.

Dtruthspeaker:
See dodging and deflection.

He asks about obeying the bible and here you are dodging it and changing it to appointment of pastor which is the issue.

We take it that you are not able to answer any of this pertinent questions.

ocnovakmichael:
Brother, I did not imply what wasn't stated. The announcement is suggestive enough.

The implication is that some are well prepared and some are not.

You see, we cannot make ourselves righteous. It is the blood of Jesus that have given us the gift of righteousness.

Scripture says, if we judge ourselves we should not be judged

1 Corinthians 11:31
[31]For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.

To judge ourselves all we need do is identify our sins and ask God for mercy and forgiveness. And that, perhaps, all in the mass participated, when the priest ask the congregation to confess their sins and ask for mercy.

henroe2k2:
Until they complain, the right thing should not be done, I guess...

tishbite42:
The Catholic Church is a racist cult
You can prove your Black followers wrong

tishbite42:
You go explain tire, no evidence - OluwaBurna

tishbite42:
Dey play
So Blacks ain't human enough to lead the Catholics
Dey play

colossus91:
Hos point is Catholic Church has never had a black pope!

tishbite42:
The truth is the bitter pill
We all know how Francis Cardinal Arinze was bypassed for Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger
Racism!!!

Righthussle:
We will talk when a black man becomes Pope of the Roman Catholic church.

Righthussle:
Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Roman Catholic church left the group.

Righthussle:
We will talk when a black man becomes Pope of the Roman Catholic church.

paxonel:
ok
my question came from the mindset of unity of the body of Christ.
Laws, commitment and organisation is dependent on the church.
Not all churches have the same laws and organisation. Even commitment is still subjective to the laws of the church. But the most important is that all churches should be subjected to Christ.

Among the pentecostals and most Protestants, communion is open for all believers of Christ, irrespective of the denomination.
If you think there is anything wrong about this, you can explain to me, why it is wrong

paxonel:
are there holy communion for non baptized Catholics or Christians who were baptized somewhere else but came for confession?

Dtruthspeaker:
Does the announcement not say "only practicing catholics" should come for the communion?

And who does not know that "practicing catholic" means one who has gone for confession before the mass?

And this is not the issue, the op cleatly asked
1) "Does it mean God did not hear our prayers for mercy? (at the begining of the mass or.furing the mass or the one just before the communion is given)

2) Does it mean God hears only the confessions we make before the Priest?"

If you cannot answer these questions we understand!

Dtruthspeaker:
During the communion prayer is it not said "this is my body/my blood given up for you (us)? That is clearly an invitation!

And this is aside.

The issue is can you or any catholic here answer the questions the op raised? To wit

1) "Does it mean God did not hear our prayers for mercy? (at the begining of the mass or.furing the mass or the one just before the communion is given)

2) Does it mean God hears only the confessions we make before the Priest?"

Dtruthspeaker:
You are not answering the question
1) "Does it mean God did not hear our prayers for mercy? (at the begining of the mass or.furing the mass or the one just before the communion is given)

2) Does it mean God hears only the confessions we make before the Priest?"

The Lagos State Government has said no going back on the planned enforcement banning operations of all unregulated commercial bus operations, specifically “Danfos” and “Koropes” along Lekki-Epe corridor, scheduled to commence on October 1, 2024.

This followed speculations making the rounds on the suspension of the plans by government.

Speaking with Vanguard, State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, maintained that the move was in line with the Lagos State Strategic Transportation Master.

The duo, therefore, called for the collaboration of Public Transport Bus Operators, such as Korope/Danfo bus drivers, as government releases the restructuring plans to improve commuting experience.

Giwa added that a stakeholders meeting had been held earlier with bus operators and union leaders in the state, on the need for compliance before the due period.

Giwa described the current state of bus operations on the corridor as chaotic hence, the need for collaboration to successfully regulate and integrate the informal transport sector into the State’s Bus Reform Initiative using Lekki/Epe corridor as a pilot test.

He further explained that the Lekki Epe Corridor had been inspected by the Ministry of Transportation and Lagos Metropolitan Transport Authority, LAMATA to identify limitations of seamless traffic flow along the Expressway and adjourning roads and had mapped out systematic framework to address possible challenges.

Some of the planned solutions according to Giwa include; The restructuring of the existing unregulated Public Transport Bus Operations on the Lekki Epe Corridor, deployment of High Capacity Buses on the corridor as stated in the Lagos Transport Policy and the Bus Route Network, re-allocation and relocation of Korope/Mini buses to inner route, re-registration and recertification of all buses.

Others are; The Introduction of E-ticketing System, Provision of transport infrastructure (Layby, terminal, among others), regulation and standardization of bus operations, improved transportation services, that is; Safety and passenger comfort and promote the security of lives and properties along the Lekki-Epe corridor.

Giwa further stated that the restructuring plan would be implemented in phases, urging transport operators who intend to key into the restructuring program to come to the Ministry of Transportation to register within the next two weeks.

He added that the registered operators will be allotted routes by the Ministry to ensure strict compliance to the strategy.

Giwa also warned that any operator who contravenes the regulations that will be implemented will be fined and will forfeit their vehicles in the event that they ignore the notice of their fines.

He declared that the State Government would not accommodate willful disregard of its existing Transport Sector Reform Law.

Addressing the concerns raised by members of the unions, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Olawale Musa, had explained that the State Government is counting on them to fish out unregistered operators along the corridor, affirming that Lekki –Epe Expressway would be a pilot test for the Standardization of the transportation system in Lagos.

Earlier, the Head of Bus Services LAMATA, Dr. Amure stated that the rapid development of the Lekki/Epe axis was one of the reasons why the State Government chose the corridor to continue its Bus Reform Initiative, which started with the introduction of the Bus Rapid Transit in different parts of the State.

Other stakeholders at the meeting were: Acting Chairman National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Alhaji Mustapha, popularly called Sego and Deputy Chairman Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria RTEAN, Alhaji Taofeek Ajayi, signed a communique at the end of the meeting to affirm their support of the restructuring initiative.

E-call up system

In a significant move to avert severe congestion by articulated truck and improve the efficiency of logistics operations within the Lekki-Epe Free Trade Zone corridor, the Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of the e-call up system for managing truck movements within the axis from August 1, 2024.

Osiyemi, who disclosed this over the weekend, stated that “the move is driven by the urgent need to implement a sustainable, effective and technology-driven solution of truck movement in the Lekki-Epe Corridor.”

He added that the application of e-call up system will help synchronize movement of trucks assessing the Lekki Deep Seaport and other industries within the corridor, starting from Eleko junction to Lekki Free Trade Zone, highlighting the State and Federal Government plans on road network expansion and inter-modal transport systems to streamline vehicular traffic and enhancing free movement in one of Lagos’ most critical economic zones.

Also speaking, Giwa, who is saddled with the enforcement of the e-call up system of the corridor mentioned that an interim arrangement is being put in place to decongest the roads through evacuation of all illegal tankers from the red zone by a joint Taskforce of the State, LGAs/LCDAs, Security Agencies and Stakeholders, urging truck operators and logistics companies to comply with the new system to ensure its success.

According to him, “The e-call up system, an advanced digital platform, is designed to regulate the entry and exit of trucks in the Lekki-Epe area by scheduling and coordinating their movements.

“This system will help prevent the chaotic traffic situations often caused by the indiscriminate parking and movement of trucks within the corridor.

“The Lekki-Epe corridor, a key economic hub in Lagos, is home to numerous industries, including the Lekki Free Trade Zone, the Dangote Refinery, and the Lekki Deep Sea Port.

“The efficient movement of goods and services in this area is crucial for the state’s economy, making the e-call up system an essential tool for sustainable development.”

ocnovakmichael:
Brother, if only you knew the implications of that announcement. As a matter of fact, that announcement have kept many in their seats, than it has moved them to the alter to receive the communion.

However, I'm talking about Catholics who are baptized and have been confirmed. Many don't go to receive because they feel they're not well prepared.
You see, when the Lord Jesus instituted the communion, he said to his disciples "Take this all of you and eat..." He did not say, take this, if you are well prepared, or in a state of grace. At the time, even Judas was having wrong thoughts in his heart, yet the Lord gave him his body and flesh.

Now somebody says, it was the communion he received that led him to betray Christ. I do not believe God will give you something that will open you to demonic thoughts: because in the Bible, Christ says, "... If we being evil know how to give good gifts to our children, how much more shall the heavenly Father give good gifts to them that ask"

PaNnamdi:
Can't u see the way he is handling banditry with kid gloves? To be serious why won't I pick him,on the streets u see fulanis and hausaa wishing and cursing this man,they have evil heavily armed brothers all over our forests so what make u think this ugly situation can't occur in Nigeria