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TV/MoviesIf You Watch BBA You Are Like Beverly Osu ! by mko2005(op): 10:23am On Jul 16, 2013
It baffles me how people who supported some one by obtaining a form for her,nominating her and eventually voted her into a particular position will later turn around to oppose this same person for 'living up to her game' ! All participants of the BBA Chase were briefed of the rules of the game.Most of all who watch the show know the expectations of the organizers.

I put it to every one out there who watch and relish the event in the house(BBA)to stop criticizing Beverly because you encouraged her into the house,you are the ones keeping her there and will most likely be the ones to help her clinch the price money.
WHY THE RAGE NOW ? When it was reported that a group of lawyers in Addis Ababa Ethiopia were making plans to sue Betty Abera(BBA house mate) for having sex in public which could earn her a possible 6 years jail term,most of you cried foul ! But it's different now because it has happened to one of your own right ?
Not trying to be holier than thou;morally speaking,what is there to learn from BBA ?
Alcohol,obscene language,nudity,sex,hatred & false love(lust)are the stock in trade of the show !
The organizers know it too well that if they bring in a celebrity like pokelo to take her bath and wash her undies in the open,viewers will ask for more !-They achieved their aim on you the outstationed ''Beverlies'' !
The organizers know that if they keep alcohol in the midst of Beverly & that Rasta man,there is bound to be sex,- Their aim was again achieved on these house mates !See below a quote of an insider:
''While nominations, tasks and diary sessions take place, what keeps the housemates going is the alcohol. It is like their oxygen. And Big Brother seems to provide it in plenty.''
Which parent on this forum will like to see her girl child drunk,go nude publicly,'fingered'in his very eyes,slept with in public and given STD(Chlamydia)? IF YOU ARE THAT PARENT,PLS IGNORE MY ADVICE AND CONTINUE TO WATCH BBA !
I 'love' gay people but will not give them a path on the back for continuing gay practices. For ''Christians''out there,if you enjoy watching big brother,i would advise you visit any porn movie store near you and with just 1k you will get a hand full of pornographic movies to 'enjoy' until the holy spirit start's to convict/convince you as HE did and still doing FOR me that dissuaded me from watching BBA inspite of the desire/push i some times have !
I am not a saint but with the help of the holy spirit i try to fight my weaknesses to resist the devil so he can flee from me!

God help us all
TV/MoviesRe: Nando: Selly Infected Me With Chlamydia (Big Brother Africa) by mko2005: 11:15am On Jul 14, 2013
FlirtyKaren: big brother had to warn he never does it again wtout protection. grin
God,see comment ! We dey say weitin dey happen there no dey good u dey say make dem protect them !

Lord have mercy on us all
CareerRe: Can Someone Survive On ₦130,000 Monthly In Lagos? by mko2005: 12:43pm On Jul 13, 2013
Most people earn far less than 130k in Lagos but want's to live far more than that.Only God knows why !

Your sister can live 'comfortably'well with 130k in any part of Nigeria !

God help us
CareerRe: Can Someone Survive On ₦130,000 Monthly In Lagos? by mko2005: 12:38pm On Jul 13, 2013
[quote author=omo.erelu]@op, i really do not mean to be rude but i think u are asking the wrong question. The right question should be 'who wants to swap wit my sister?'. Then u will get very good answers. U think 130k per month is small abi? Many ppl earn far less than that.[/quote]True talk !

God help us
CareerRe: Can Someone Survive On ₦130,000 Monthly In Lagos? by mko2005: 12:37pm On Jul 13, 2013
[quote author=Akin-David]What! You don't mean it..when a family man is maintaining his family with 40% of that. You need to set your priorities right and keep improving on yourself with your meagre resources, with God on one's side that #130k will soon be a tithe. Believe.[/quote]I LOVE THE BOLDED !

GOD HELP US
PoliticsRe: Al-Mustapha Visits TB Joshua Immediately After Release by mko2005: 12:09pm On Jul 13, 2013
Christianity has never been a religion no matter how we look at it. It is and will FOREVER remain a relationship with Christ !
If you don't have a relationship with Christ and you claim to be a Christian,i'm sorry you are just a religious person !

May God help us to know HIM and relate with HIM !
It's not just enough to say i know HIM !
God help us all
PoliticsRe: Al-Mustapha Discharged And Acquitted By Appeal Court by mko2005: 2:45pm On Jul 12, 2013
Say no to capital punishemnt !

God help us
FamilyRe: My Husband Is Always Running by mko2005: 5:30pm On Jul 11, 2013
iamsaved: I regret reconciling with him. If I wasn't pregnant, I know i would have walked out finally since its still the same thing happening all over again.
I am scared for my future and the future of my kids.
I understand your story very very well ! I was just like your husband but the only difference was that once i'm called up on phone and an apology tendered,i will return that same day ? I hate it when ma lady nags for any reason even if i caused it or... I was scared of beating,shouting or arguing. But today,i'm a changed man !
Your husband may be having just two reasons why he does that :
1.Having solace with some others out there !
2.Not wanting to take responsibility !
The above two is wrapped up in immaturity !
Please do not leave your husband becos of this immature behavior. Try always to pacify him when ever issues brew ! You 'ev got a prospective wonderful husband ! This issue is minor to compare to other kind of physical abuse that might lead to death.Before he leaves next time an argument ensues which is inevitable as couple,try begging him,and if he eventually leaves,call him on phone always letting him know how your children and yourself care so much about him.
You know marriage isn't for boys and girls,but i must tell you that your husband is still a boy and if you leave becos of this very act,it means you also is still a girl who isn't mature for marriage !
IF I CAN GROW UP ANY ONE CAN !
God bless ur union.

God help us all
Christianity EtcRe: Angel Caught On CCTV Saving A Man From An Accident by mko2005: 10:00am On Jul 10, 2013
[quote author=PAGAN 9JA]do angels wear black?

Lucifer is depicted as black in the bible.

this is clearly lucifer saving the man. It seems in the bible, satan is good while God (of the christians) is wicked and kills people.

In the bible, you hardly hear stories of satan doing any bad things. but you hear of the israeli God, yahweh killing women, children, etc., in israel.[/quote]Na becos of people like you Jesus decided to come die make you for dey saved ! Jesus blood no go waste,you MUST know HIM and be saved !

God help you
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 1:08pm On Jul 09, 2013
Billionaires: My brother, forget those Asian ideologies and enjoy yourself oh. Even those Arab guys do not worship Jesus Africans who got converted by the Europeans. Drink some wine, fu/ck some pussies and enjoy your small life wey you see oh. I no dey for ' had I known it was a lie'. I need me some n.aked gurls tonite with some toys to make us happier. Heaven and hell has to wait oh, 15 minutes to my death, God will forgive, afterall he is all-merciful. (Comic Relief)
I would have laughed to this 'comic relief'of urs but see below the words of Christ :
'' I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak.''-Mathew 12:26
Any one can convert any one so long as it's the word of God that is used and it's the Holy spirit doing the conversion. As for wether there is heaven last last,what do i have to loose ? Not having s.ex. with animals or not bein gay or havin 3some like u mentioned ? I tell you that not doing all those tins are great gain to me and will forever thank the writers of the holy scripture as inspired by God !
God help us all
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 12:44pm On Jul 09, 2013
[quote author=m.k.o2005]May i be seen as an extremist for Christ for to be drunk with the word of God is equated to having LIFE more and more abundantly ! An extremist in Christ can not hurt himself or anyone but will always live to please his master ! Jesus never sinned and if i continue with HIM and in HIM,I wil not seen and be considered a deranged man with a problem who needs the billonaires' de-programming methodology to be normal again ! hehehehehehe !
God help us all[/quote]May i be seen as an extremist for Christ for to be drunk with the word of God is equated to having LIFE more and more abundantly ! An extremist in Christ can not hurt himself or anyone but will always live to please his master ! Jesus never sinned and if i continue with HIM and in HIM,I wil not seen and be considered a deranged man with a problem who needs the billonaires' de-programming methodology to be normal again ! hehehehehehe !
God help us all
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 12:43pm On Jul 09, 2013
Billionaires: My Oh My, this one can not be saved anymore from himself. This is extremism at its zenith.
May i be seen as an extremist for Christ for to be drunk with the word of God is equated to having like more and more abundantly ! An extremist in Christ can not hurt himself or anyone but will always live to please his master ! Jesus never sinned and if i continue with HIM and in HIM,I wil not seen and be considered a deranged man with a problem who needs the billonaires' de-programming methodology to be normal again ! hehehehehehe !
God help us all
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 12:32pm On Jul 09, 2013
Billionaires: My biography includes "'Ordained Elder - Aaronic Priesthood' and '........ - Melchizedek Priesthood'". That's a story for another day under the Religious Section', you could take a concave peak on my person on my alternative monika 'Billyonaire'. I have been there where you are now in Christianism and have moved on to have true answers that Christianity could NOT answer. Let's not get religious here, but we can get spiritual if need be. Spirituality is not bound to religion. I can only but say, you are operating within your wavelength of understanding and consciousness, but make sure you keep an open mind to learn more, cos where you are is not the end of the knowledge of God and Energy.
My friend,i don't do or talk outside Christ ! I'm not righteous but the shed blood of Christ did so much for me. My prayer is if i will ever pick up any other gospel other than the seeking and saving grace of the death,burial,resurrection and ascension of our lord Jesus Christ,let me be accursed ! Let me be damned ! Christ is the only way and not one of the ways ! If HE is not the only way,then HE is none of the ways !
As for what ever you think you have concerning spirituality,if it is not about Jesus,it is FALSE and will most definitely lead to hell ! But Jesus loves you ! He cares for you and is ready to safe you. Try HIM and remain faithful until HE returns.I will continue to guard ma heart diligently ! I pray that on the last day HIS grace will qualify me and YOU into HIS kingdom !
God help us all
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 12:02pm On Jul 09, 2013
Billionaires: You are getting emotional and it is an indication of emotional immaturity. Calm down and take a deep breath then re-read my post and respond intelligently NOT emotionally.
hehehehehe !
Getting emotional to stand on God's side is safer than responding 'intelligently' and be on the wrong side with God !
Call me an emotional immature person and leave my name still in the book of life !
God help us
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 11:59am On Jul 09, 2013
Youngtekkey: for God's Sake U Are Wrong So If I Am Having SeX With An Under Aged Girl U Are Telling Me Dat'z Right No Not At All And Apart From That The Genesis Of Every Law Is The Bible And Even Away From That At Least The Norms,Values And Traditions Of The People Should Be Put In Place Where Drafting A Law And Even Custom And Tradition Is Against Imoralities And This Homosexuality Is IMORALITY
No let's take the bible away from him becos he said he is a pantheist.Let's also not say anything about tradition becos he is widely travel and has no tradition he will respect.Let's take away marals and values becos he probaly lives in the state where there are no more values or morals. This is Nigerian and very soon a 40yrs old might start having carn.al knowledge, i mean s.ex. with his 6yrs old daughter. May be he wil love it that way !
God pls have mercy on the unbeliever !
God help us
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 11:50am On Jul 09, 2013
CALLMESTAR: dude what the f.ck are you saying?? Gay marriage is in fact legal in all of Canada and it aint like Nigeria or Cameroon and I live in Canada and used to live in Nigeria...if I may ask are you thinking with your gaping bu.tt hole?? wink
In as much as Christ died for people like you,HE never wanted me to be equally yoked with people like you !
But He is merciful and will visit you soon.
God help us
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 11:47am On Jul 09, 2013
Billionaires: Pe.dop.hile is not equal to homosexual. Homosexuals need rehabilitation NOT jail term. If you criminalize man to man sex, then people are not gonna openly come out for help, but if you educate the people that it is a misnorm and needs rehabilitation then people will be sober and come for enlightenment.
If you approve of it by signing it into law,how then will you turn back to say they should come for help as abnormal people? I think they should consider you as the head of deranged persons in the country ! I'm not in support of capital or any kind of punishment for gay people but pls don't sign it into Law ! We love our gay brothers cos Christ loved them and died for them BUT DOES NOT LOVE SIN !
God help us
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 11:41am On Jul 09, 2013
jusRadical: Can they threaten Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, etc on this issue of homosexulism?
Very good ! Thanks. May God bless you for this one !
Okay,we are third world,clueless and needs their aid ! smh..
God help us
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 11:37am On Jul 09, 2013
jusRadical: @ m.k.o2005, I think he should look at Genesis 19:1-29. Look up Deuteronomy 23:18.
He left me for some other persons ! I'm waiting for him to come and explain how homoxesuals are deranged and needs help but have not done anything wrong !
God will help us all
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 11:14am On Jul 09, 2013
Billionaires: Jesus I know. He was not judgmental. In-fact, Jesus saved a prostitute from ALUU style mob attack. That being said, lets keep going, perhaps we will understand each other better. The Mosaic Laws, the 10 commandments did NOT specifically mention soddomy, but I trust you to find means of 'interpreting' a Bible verse 'with help of holy ghost' to proof that Gays are sinners.

My opinion is that gays, although proud in their ignorance that their condition is a misnorm, an aberration that needs sexual rehabilitation, need our love, care and continual re-education on the ills of their acts. They need to return back to normal relationship their define prick and pu.s.sy as bolts and nuts that is used in screwing a tighter relationship.
If you know Jesus too well you will undersatnd that HE doesn't care the type of Sin u comit but is saying inspite ur sins HE can forgive you and save you.Have you ever wondered why Jesus will tell a condemned criminal who accepted that he deserve to die the way he was to be killed but Jesus said tonight you will be with me in paradise. Does that not tell you that Jesus doesn't care if you are gay ? Have you asked questions why Jesus will go dine with Zacheus whose activities in town is considered by all as evil and not right at all ? Is Jesus saying that becos you are a sinner that He can't have any dealings with you ? He said HE came for homoxesuals,sinners ! Did HE come to congratulate them of their sinful acts ? He came to show them love so they might drop the ills they are into ! Jesus' grace qualifies sinners but does not justify their sins. If it does justify their sins HE would hav told the other robber on the cross that HE will equaly join them that same night in paradise. But the wise one acknowledge that he has sin and asked God to forgive him and he was forgiven and taken to heaven expressly ! When Jesus saved the adulterous woman who would have been mobbed the ALUU style,did Jesus asked her to go and continue in her sins ? HE said go home and sin no more. Christ does not save us to leave us in sin but HE saves us to rescue us and bring us completely out from our sins !
If we are to look into the mosaic laws,we will see numerous scriptures condemning homosexuality and God conceived the plans to destroy sodom and gomorah becos of their evil ways but eventually destroy the city becos HE couldn't even find a couple of persons that are righteous to stop HIM from destroying the city. A s a Christian,see below what the word is saying :
1 Corinthians 6 :9-11''Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
You see again the saving grace of Jesus ! I was like all these people but wen Christ saved me,i seized bein like the above mentioned !
God help us all
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 10:45am On Jul 09, 2013
Billionaires: You have freedom of worship so you can air your opinion. Calling Homosexuals sinners, is like Criminalizing a victim. Homosexual is a victim very much ignorant of his problems. Its like jailing a madman. It is best for you to understand the origin of homosexualism, and the de-programming methodologies. Disregard the fact that very many so-called 'celebrities' declare their homosexuality as the 'new cool', most celebrities in USA are actually mentally deranged and need help NOT chastisement by religious Gods. I stand my ground that you decriminalize homosexuality and sincerely find a way to 'heal' them or my word 'sexually rehabilitate' them.
What do you understand to be sin ? You are a veracious reader that i know but refer to assertion on alcoholism and education.
Now back to ur statement of an homoxesuals bein 'ignorant of his problems', My LORD jesus Christ said that when one is ignorant of HIS/OR HER PROBLEMS HE PERISHES ! What is the perishing there ? If you think the homoxesual has commited no crime,why do you want to help them by ur so called de-programming methodologies ? I said they sinned becos our God the creator of the heavens and earth has a standard and if u come short of those standards,you are seen as a sinner who needs to be helped by gaining knowledge ! Our lack of knowledge make us behave 'abnormally'that will eventually lead to us perishing ! If i decriminalize homoxesuals then i am saying they are normal and they need not to be de-progrmmed like even using ur so called methodologies ! Have you heard of the seeking saving grace of Jesus ? THIS IS THE GRACE THAT QUALIFIES HOMOXESUALS BUT does not justify their acts ?
May be we should continue.

God pls give me more wisdom to help ur son !
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 10:32am On Jul 09, 2013
obyrich: Which last day? His children will be gays, bleeping one another before his very eyes and under his roof! His activism and advocacy for gay rights will be 4 his children. They shall all be gays and enjoy this liberty he is advocating for today.
You can still be forgiven for HE said if you sin against HIM you will be forgiven ! He is still waiting for you. He is standing in front of the door of ur heart knocking ! If i were you,i wil cheat on HIM by opening the door for HIM to come in so you can be free and not be indicted of ur words ! Go ahead and open the door for HIM ! hE LOVES U.

GOD HELP US
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 10:21am On Jul 09, 2013
Billionaires: Homosexualism is an aberration and should be treated as a syndrome not punished. I do not hate homosexuals because I know they need help not chase. By the way, I am a Pantheist, so I do not believe in your God. Let's respect each others spiritualism.
O.k i think there is a comon ground for us to discus becos you said you do not hate homoxesuals and that you know they have a challenge that needs help. On these two grounds, i want to open a discussion with you. Pls i will be refering to my God from time to time to drive home my point. Trust you will enjoy this discussion.
Before we God ahead,i want to let you know that homoxesuals are sinners like me who will either go to hell or heaven and God loves homoxesulas dearly like HE loves me ! Pls can we proceed from here ?

God help us
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 10:09am On Jul 09, 2013
Horus: A man should not be intimidated by a homosexual. By that I mean, those people who set out to preach “fire and brimstone,” the beating, killing and harassing of homosexuals and lesbians, in most cases are people that fear for a dormant personality that might come forth from themselves. If you are sure about your manhood or womanhood, then you should have no fear of socializing or befriending a person with different intimate preferences than you. The very fear is a confession that if you were to socialize with a homosexual or lesbian you’re afraid you might become a homosexual or a lesbian.
Your criminal friends might lure you into crime you know ? You are to treat them like a brother/sister but must be on ur guard as well ! They are our brothers,sisters,friends but must be told the truth !

God help us
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 10:06am On Jul 09, 2013
Billionaires: I am well traveled, and I know about Gays, I think you are chauvinistic and parochial in your limited intelligence.
If an alcoholic is educated in alcoholism he becomes an educated drunk.It's difficult to convince them out of it ! It is Good to be parochial to remain in God's good book than be knowledgeable in worldly things and be removed from the presence of God.
Hey,i know you are not a christian but the above is for Christians and still for you becos the holy spirit will convince/convict you soon. God bless you.

God help us all
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 10:00am On Jul 09, 2013
obyrich: Hahaha. I laugh at you. Until a gay drills a big hole through the a_nus of your son then you will know how much you love them. Keep loving them.
How come the straight guys we have around like you haven't slept with my daughter yet ? So if you are a gay person you move around sleeping with people ehn ?

GOD HELP US
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 9:27am On Jul 09, 2013
It is better to stand for the truth and be called narrow minded religious bigott ! Than to give in to the lust of this world and be damned by God ! Yes grace justifies a sinner but doesn't justify sin !

God help us
PoliticsRe: Cleric Asks Jonathan To Sign Anti-gay Bill Into Law by mko2005: 8:57am On Jul 09, 2013
stebell: This is Africa. This is Naija. Kudos to yu Bishop. We can't afford to allow same sex marriage take place in our country. Death penalty shud be de reward for such devilish act. Pres. GEJ pls hurry up and sign dis Anti-Gay Bill into law.
Take off the death penalty please ! God help us all to see that Gay people are our loved ones ! We love them and can't allow them that way !

God help us
Christianity EtcRe: Kumuyi Offers To Resign Over Son's Wedding Controversy by mko2005: 4:26pm On Jul 08, 2013
Babalegba: your reply made me understand why I always feel that God should press the reset button on Nigeria and destroy it totally with me in it as well. Are you so blind in your conceit that you don't even understand valid arguments. Have you made an enemy of wisdom. Societies with churches without all this additional yokes are less corrupt than Nigeria. If I may ask, where is deeper lifes light in Nigeria. All this profusion of sanctimonious appearance has not translated into light or righteousness. in the country. Do you people even love God at all or just want to escape hell.
Sory o ! No offence.
But the world will not end now for we are still battling with sin ! SOULS MUST BE WON FOR CHRIST BEFORE THE END OF THE WORLD OR NIGERIA !
As for deeper life's light in Nigeria,if we eventually make it to heaven by HIS grace,we will know if there are folks from the deeper life faith who will be in heaven and wil be congratulated by God !
Stay blessed friend !

God help us
Christianity EtcRe: Kumuyi Offers To Resign Over Son's Wedding Controversy by mko2005: 2:34pm On Jul 08, 2013
Babalegba: To be candid with you if we are to interpret the bible without wisdom then Jesus will be deemed a liar afterall he said he was coming quickly and he has been gone now for two thousand years or is 2000 years quickly to you.
And you think HE is late already right ?

God help us
Christianity EtcRe: Kumuyi Offers To Resign Over Son's Wedding Controversy by mko2005: 1:49pm On Jul 08, 2013
[quote author=Texas_R]O boy,if you must quote me,then dont do it out of context,how does doing away with man-made Pharisean laws equate to living flamboyant lifestyle or otherwise huh[/quote]What do you mean by pharisean laws ? How does doing things moderately now pharisean ? If you are a christian you should know that erring members of a church should be disciplined ! But if you can't be chastised by an authority you placed urself or God placed you under,then why not leave ! God will help all of us who thinks it's okay to approve Gay marriage for us not to be seen as hypocrites !

God help us
Christianity EtcRe: Kumuyi Offers To Resign Over Son's Wedding Controversy by mko2005: 11:56am On Jul 08, 2013
[quote author=Texas_R]Deeper life should scrap all those Pharisean man-made laws of theirs that don't determine whether one makes heaven or not,else it will continue to blow up in their faces[/quote]If they live a flamboyant life style you guys will still complain !

God help us

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